Farmers Movement Archive

21 protesters missing since Republic Day: farmer unions

Farmer unions spearheading the agitation on the three farm laws on Thursday claimed that 21 protesters were still missing since the Republic Day tractor rally violence, and cases had been registered against 125 farmers so far. In a press statement, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a coalition of farmer unions, said that the information compiled by them had put the number of missing persons at 21, and first information reports had been registered against 125 farmers. Legal help desks have been set up on every border. Action was constantly being taken in relation to all these cases, it said. The Morcha reiterated the demand for the immediate reinstatement of Internet services disrupted by the government. Various farm organisations are gearing up their efforts jointly and individually to ensure the success of the nationwide road block planned for February 6. Haryana Kisan Sabha vice-president Inderjit Singh said the farmers would appeal to people to not travel between noon and 3 p.m. on February 6, and express solidarity with the ongoing farmers’ struggle. He clarified that ambulances, women in labour, serious patients and any other emergency vehicles would be facilitated during the road block. The ANI quoted BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait as saying that the “ chakka jam” (road blockade) will not take place in Delhi and those stuck in it would be given food and water. Swaraj India national president Yogendra Yadav said the blockade would be laid only on National and State Highways and for only three hours.

The Hindu

2021-02-05

NEW DELHI