Farmers Movement Archive

Massive gathering in Haryana demands repeal of farm laws

With a massive “mahapanchayat” in Kandela village here on Wednesday, the farming community of Haryana signalled that it had jumped into the fray to seek the repeal of the farm laws with a renewed enthusiasm. Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said at the meeting that the farmers would emerge victorious if young people remained peaceful. Amid resurgence of the farmers’ agitation in Haryana in the wake of Mr. Tikait’s recent emotional outburst, the “mahapanchayat” adopted a five-point resolution seeking repeal of the contentious laws, besides a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, release of those arrested for the Republic Day violence and loan waiver. The participants raised their hands to support the resolution. Held at the behest of Kandela Khap, the meeting, addressed by Mr. Tikait and Balbir Singh Rajewal, heading a BKU faction in Punjab, saw participation of Khap leaders from across the State, besides thousands of farmers, including women. Series of panchayats A series of panchayats at village levels and Khap panchayats have been held across the State over the past few days reiterating support to the agitation. Addressing the gathering, Sangwan Khap president and Dadri MLA Sombir Sangwan said the people of Haryana at the protest sites around Delhi outnumbered those from Punjab participating in the agitation, which, he said, had now become a “mass movement”. Mr. Tikait, amid loud cheers, said the unions were firmly fighting for the farmers’ rights and there would be no compromise on their self esteem. He said there was no need for more farmers to march to Delhi as of now.

The Hindu

2021-02-04

JIND