Raipur, Feb. 16 -- Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Monday said he will attend a Punjab Congress Committee meeting in Chandigarh tomorrow, on February 17 and will participate in the 'MNREGA Bachao Mahasangram' in Mansa and Bathinda, alleging that both the United States and the Centre have taken steps detrimental to Indian farmers.

Speaking to reporters in Raipur, Baghel said, "I'm leaving for Punjab today. There's a State Congress Committee meeting in Chandigarh, followed by 'MNREGA Bachao Mahasangram' tomorrow in Mansa and Bathinda against what's happening to farmers. We are going to start fighting against the 18 per cent tariffs imposed by the US, along with the devastating steps the Indian government has taken against farmers."

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