Farmers Movement Archive

Prayer space to pay homage to farmers who have died in stir

A temporary prayer space has come up inside an arcade near the main stage at the Singhu border to pay homage to the farmers who died during the agitation. Farmers from several States, including Punjab and Haryana, have been protesting at the borders of the national capital against the three controversial agriculture laws brought in by the Centre. The protest, which has been going on for nearly 50 days, have agitating farmers demand a repeal of the three laws and a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). Among the several resources and reinforcements, including dedicated medical kiosks, hospital, langar, waterproof and insulated tents, a temporary prayer space also found space at the Singhu border on Wednesday. Volunteers of the space, which is on the ground floor of an arcade along the highway, said the facility would be there for at least three days. “This has been set up exclusively for prayers meant for those who have lost their lives during this movement. The Akhand Path [reading of the sacred religious text without any breaks] began on Wednesday and will go on till January 15,” said a volunteer at the prayer meet. The initiative, taken by group leader Singh Saheb Baba Kulwinder Singh, saw the plaza being taken on rent. “All the arrangements have been made by us. We procured carpets, mattresses and installed the stage inside the premises where the Akhand Path is taking place. Our sect leaders got together to ensure that this facility was made operational. There was no other process involved and we set this up as soon as we got the space. Now, this will go on for two more days after which we will vacate the space. However, we will not leave the protest site,” he added.

The Hindu

2021-01-14

NEW DELHI