Chandigarh: In a continued show of discontent, 1000’s of farmers are set to look at ‘Black Day’ or ‘Aakrosh Diwas’ on Friday, additional intensifying their ongoing agitation in opposition to the Centre over Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Nationwide Tractor March On Feb 26
Apart from the Black Day protest, the agitating farmers have introduced a nationwide ‘tractor pradarshan’ (demonstration) on February 26. The main intention is to exert strain on the federal government to withdraw from the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Rakesh Tikait shared the plan, stating, “On 26th February, we will take tractors to the highway, towards the way that goes to Delhi, we will enter into the state highway and central highway. It will be a one-day programme, and then we will return.”
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#WATCH | Chandigarh: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Rakesh Tikait says, ” On 26th February, we will take tractors to the highway, towards the way that goes to Delhi, we will enter into the state highway and central highway. It will be a one-day programme and then we will… pic.twitter.com/nNgG3JjDlp
— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2024
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Mahapanchayat On March 14
Looking forward, the farmers have determined to convene a ‘Mahapanchayat’ on March 14th on the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, specializing in MSP and different essential points. The occasion, organized below the aegis of All India Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat, is anticipated to attract a turnout of over a lakh folks.
BKU chief Balbir Singh Rajyawal highlighted, “On 14th March, there will be a programme at Ram Leela ground in Delhi for one day. People will go without tractors to that event. Govt keeps saying they are not stopping us, so let’s see if they will stop us or not.”
Demand For Action Against Haryana Authorities
Addressing a press convention, BKU chief Balbir Singh Rajyawal demanded motion in opposition to Haryana authorities, stating, “Haryana Police entered Punjab, fired at us, and also broke our tractors. A case under section 302 IPC should be registered against Haryana CM and Haryana’s home minister.”
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#WATCH | Bharatiya Kisan Union chief Balbir Singh Rajewal says, “Haryana Police entered Punjab, fired at us and also broke our tractors. A case under section 302 IPC should be registered against Haryana CM and Haryana’s home minister. Judicial inquiry should be conducted (into… pic.twitter.com/SqWGXdHm8B
— ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2024
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Call For Justice And Protest In Wake Of Farmer’s Death
The name for justice resonates as farmer chief Sarwan Singh Pandher calls for a homicide case be filed for the loss of life of a protesting farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border. In response, farmer leaders have referred to as for black flags to be displayed on houses and autos as a mark of protest.
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VIDEO | Here’s what farmer chief Avik Saha (@aviksahaindia) stated after the assembly between SKM National Coordination Committee and General Body in Chandigarh earlier as we speak.
“Starting from tomorrow, we’re launching all-India mega programmes. First programme is Black Day or… pic.twitter.com/EhjSWQrc5J
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 22, 2024
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The ongoing battle confronted a short lived halt after clashes at Khanauri resulted within the loss of life of a farmer, Shubhkaran Singh (21). Farmer leaders are decided to renew their march, with Sarwan Singh Pandher stating that they are going to determine on the following plan of action on Friday night.
Punjab farmers proceed to press for varied calls for, together with the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s suggestions, a pension for farmers and farm labourers, no enhance in electrical energy tariffs, the withdrawal of police circumstances, and justice for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Uttar Pradesh. They additionally demand the reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act of 2013 and compensation for the households of farmers who misplaced their lives through the 2020-21 agitation in opposition to the three farm legal guidelines.
