Captain to meet Shah on Thursday to discuss farmers' agitation

Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh will meet Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Thursday to discuss possible solutions to the ongoing farmers' agitation, Singh told media persons in Chandigarh.

"I think I can help in finding a solution as I have been the chief minister of Punjab and am also an agriculturist," Captain Amarinder said. "While there could be no pre-decided formula for the resolution of the farmers' stir, something will emerge during the talks as both sides (central government and farmers) want a resolution to the crisis triggered by the farm laws."

He, however, made it clear that he had not met any of the farmer leaders on the issue, as of now. He said that a delegation of non-political agriculture experts would also accompany him during his meeting with Shah.

Singh said he would launch his own party once the EC clears the name and the symbol of the new party. Captain also claimed that many Congress MLAs were in touch with him. "We are waiting for the opportune moment. But I will not take their names. Already, my supporters are being harassed," he told media persons.