Farmers Movement Archive

Defying all odds,15 specially abled persons reach Delhi border

Sangrur, December 29A group of specially abled persons has reached the Tikri border to offer support to farmers protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws. Their high spirit astounded the protesters. Punjabi singers and actors welcomed them at the protest site.In all, 15 specially abled persons, including eight on wheelchairs, and their members of families left for the Tikri border from Sunam.Chamkaur Singh, president of the Azad Handicap Association of Punjab, said: “Many perceive our physical disability as a hurdle, but it is not so. It is our mind that takes the decision and not our body. By reaching Tikri, we want to give out a message to healthy persons, who have still not joined the farmers, to come forward and support farmers in their just cause.”He further said, “We know that we will face problems at Tikri as we will not get home-like comforts. But the agitation symbolises the struggle for survival for all. If we fail to oppose the laws, history will never forgive us.”Akali Dal spokesperson Winnerjit Goldy, who accompanied the specially abled persons and made all arrangements, said their presence would be a morale booster for the protesters.Rampal of the district’s Jakhepal village said, “No one asked us to visit Tikri. We came on our own. I appeal to all join farmers.”Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal said he was left speechless by the spirit shown by specially abled persons. “If our warriors can come, I do not think that anyone will stay back,” he added.

The Tribune

2020-12-30