skip to content Sections International Business Newsletters Today’s Paper Journalism of Courage Entertainment Tech Subscribe Puzzles & Games 🎙️ Podcast Advertisement Farmers rally in Delhi against India–US trade deal, push for MSP guarantee Farmers rally in Delhi against India–US trade deal, push for MSP guarantee Thousands of farmers gathered at Ramlila Maidan, opposing the India–US trade deal and reiterating demands for MSP guarantee March 19, 2026 20:32 IST March 19, 2026 20:32 IST Farmers under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) assembled at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday for a Kisan Panchayat, drawing participation from thousands across multiple states (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) The gathering focused on opposition to the proposed India–US trade agreement, with farmers demanding that agriculture, dairy and poultry sectors be excluded from the deal (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) Leaders warned that allowing duty-free imports of agricultural products from the United States could severely impact domestic producers and threaten the livelihoods of Indian farmers (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) Participants emphasised that the meeting was aimed at reminding the government of long-pending assurances rather than raising new demands, while also seeking to convey their concerns directly to the prime minister (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) Farmer leaders called for an open discussion with Shivraj Singh Chouhan, urging the government to fix a date, time and venue to address issues related to the proposed trade pact (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) The gathering also revisited demands for a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP), noting that recommendations based on the Swaminathan Commission formula remained unimplemented (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) Leaders highlighted financial distress among farmers, citing reports and official data to underline losses linked to non-realisation of declared MSP and contrasting this with corporate loan waivers (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) Following the meeting, a delegation of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) visited the Prime Minister’s Office and submitted resolutions adopted in villages across the country, outlining key agrarian concerns and demands (Source: Photo by Tashi Tobgyal) Advertisement Best of Express 68 murdered in Maliana, all accused acquitted 36 years later, residents ask: So who killed our families? In appeal, Rahul says was mistreated, sentenced to attract disqualification Don 3 teaser: Ranveer Singh's first look revealed, says '11 mulkon ki police dhoondti hai mujhe' Rajinikanth's Jailer sells 9 lakh tickets, Gadar 2 rules the North with 3 lakh ticket sales: What Independence Day weekend at movies looks like 'I want to give 150%': Yuzvendra Chahal tells AB de Villiers why he gave up alcohol ahead of IPL 2026 ‘Not how you want to spend your day’: Why Apple CEO Tim Cook wants you to stop scrolling Mondo Duplantis could well star on Indian soil when Bhubaneswar hosts 2028 World Indoor Athletics Championships Getting to host 2028 World Indoor Athletics part of India's ambition....