Farmers Movement Archive

Farmers try to block Haryana Speaker’s convoy at toll plaza

Panchkula, April 4Farmers protesting under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha allegedly tried to block the convoy of Haryana Speaker and local Gian Chand Gupta while he was on his way to attend a party’s programme at Pooja Palace in Pinjore this noon. However, Gupta denied any such development.The protesters tried to block Gupta’s convoy and showed black flags while it was crossing the Chandimandir toll plaza. The farmers, as a mark of protest against the three contentious farm laws, also raised slogans against the BJP government.Police personnel, who were deployed in a huge number at the toll plaza, had a tough time dispersing protesters to provide a safe passage to the convoy. The protesters then moved towards the venue of the programme.However, the protesters were stopped by the police at some distance from the programme venue.Karam Singh, a local leader of the Bhartiya Kisan Union, said they tried to block Gupta’s motorcade to show him that people from his party were not welcomed here.He said they would continue to give similar reception to BJP leaders until the government takes back the laws.What Gupta saysGupta said: “My vehicle reached the Pinjore event without any hassle. It could have been the vehicle of any other leader. I am not aware of any such event,” he said. Speaking on the way of protest, he said: “In a democracy, everyone has the right to protest, but there should be a proper way for it. Causing inconvenience to others is not the right way.”When this correspondent tried to contact Inspector Deepak, SHO of the Chandimandir police station, to know whether any action has been taken against the protesting farmers, he didn’t respond to repeated calls.

The Tribune

2021-04-05