Farmers Movement Archive

Farmers’ faction refuses to budge

Farmers under the banner of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, which differed from their counterparts representing 31 organisations on allowing operation of trains after November 23, have refused budge from their stance on clearing tracks only for freight trains, not passenger. Committee state secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said the tracks were cleared for the movement of goods trains from October 22 across the state. “Why did the Centre not ply goods trains when the tracks were cleared? Now, it is adamant on running passenger trains, which we will oppose. We will continue our ‘rail roko’ protest near Jandiala Guru rail track,” he said. Attacking the state government, he said: “It is a pity that Capt Amarinder Singh-led state government has been using pressure tactics on farmers to weaken their agitation. We have to strengthen base to take on the Union and state governments as both have been trying to create a rift within the farming community.” Later, the farmers met IG (Border Range) SPS Parmar to discuss various problems. “Our meeting with the CM was scheduled for November 23, but due to his prior engagement, the meeting has been postponed. The CM may spare time on November 24 and we may meet him. “We implore the state government to arrange transport to ferry compost, urea and other agri products. The state is heavily dependent on Central funds,” he added. — TNS

The Tribune

2020-11-23

Amritsar