13-year-old’s poems inspire Tikri protesters
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13-year-old’s poems inspire Tikri protesters
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A 13-year-old girl, Khushbir Kaur Mattu from Bir Khurd village in Mansa, has become a centre of attraction at the Tikri border for her poems in support of the farmers’ stir. The huge gathering breaks into applause when she recites her poems with progressive and revolutionary slant.A student of Class VIII, Khushbir took part in the ‘rail roko’ and Bharat Bandh call given by farmer unions. Her poems, ‘Pagdi Sambhal Jatta’, ‘Kisan’ and ‘Sun Dilhiye’ among others touch upon various aspects of the agrarian crisis. Her poems have been getting an overwhelming response from the protesters. Her videos on social media platforms have also been getting a tremendous response.Talking to The Tribune, Khushbir said: “I will continue to raise my voice against injustice and harassment of people. I stand by farmers in their struggle against the new farm laws. The agitation by farmers is not just about protecting the peasantry, it’s a battle for their existence and future. It is of paramount significance that we win this battle.” — TNS
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The Tribune
Date
2020-12-21
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Bathinda