Punjab CM Channi Meets PM Modi, Discusses Farmers' Protest, Kartarpur Corridor

According to reports, Charanjit Channi is also likely to meet senior Congress leaders during his visit to Delhi.

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi discussed three issues, including the farmers' protest and the reopening of the Kartarpur Corridor, during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday, 1 October, ANI reported.

"Although it was a courtesy call, I've shared three issues with him. Firstly, procurement season usually begins in Punjab on 1st October but this year Centre has decided to begin it on 10th Oct. I've requested him to start procurement now," he was quoted as saying by ANI.

"I asked the PM to resolve the matter of farmers' protest and resume dialogue with the protesting farmers. I demanded that the three laws should be withdrawn," he added.