Archive · 4 Sep 2025
AAP to Protest Cotton Import Duty Extension in Gujarat
The AAP party is holding a big meeting for farmers in Gujarat because they are unhappy with the government's decision.
The government decided to let companies bring in cotton from other countries without paying extra taxes until December 31.
The AAP thinks this will hurt farmers because cotton from other countries will become cheaper, and farmers will get less money.
The AAP wants the government to make sure farmers get a good price for their cotton, and if not, they will protest.
The meeting is scheduled for September 7 in Chotila, Gujarat.
The AAP is organizing a farmers' congress in Gujarat to protest the extension of import duty exemptions on cotton.
The event will be held in Chotila town, Surendranagar on September 7.
AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, will address the farmers.
AAP believes the import duty exemption will hurt Gujarat farmers by allowing cheaper cotton imports.
The AAP is demanding the government ensure farmers receive a price of Rs 2,100 per quintal for cotton.
- Who
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and farmers
- What
- Organizing a farmers' congress to protest the extension of import duty exemptions on cotton.
- When
- September 7
- Where
- Chotila town, Surendranagar, Gujarat
- Why
- To protest the extension of import duty exemptions on cotton, which they believe harms Gujarat farmers.
AAP's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Import Duty Exemptions on Cotton
AAP's Perspective
AAP opposes the extended import duty exemptions, arguing it harms Gujarat farmers by allowing cheaper cotton imports from countries like the US and China.
Government's Perspective
The government has extended the import duty exemptions, with no stated reasoning in these articles.
- Event
- Farmers' Mahasammelan
- Organizer
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Gujarat unit
- Main Objective
- Demand for price of Rs 2,100 per quintal for cotton
- Location
- Chotila town, Surendranagar, Gujarat
- Date
- September 7
- Key Speaker
- Arvind Kejriwal (AAP National Convener)
- Cotton Sown in Gujarat
- 20,68,000 hectares
- Import Duty Exemption Deadline
- December 31
- MSP Procurement Start Date
- October 1st (North), October 15th (Central), October 21st 2025 (South)