Farmers Movement Archive

‘Unity among farmers need of the hour’

Amritsar, February 9A group of youngsters have constituted ‘Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Committee’ (Attari) to support the protesting farmers.The panel would spearhead the movement without being associated with any particular farmer union.Harjodhbir Singh Jodha, a youngster, said, “We have constituted a committee. It will spread a message of unity.”He said most farmers and non-farmers who regularly visit the protest sites at Delhi borders were neither associated with any farmer union nor with any group. “The devastating laws will affect everyone. We want to convey a message that one can support the cause without joining any particular union.”Another youngster, Jasneet Singh, said, “We believe that unity among farmers is the need of the hour.”The team had earlier hogged the limelight at Singhu border when they took up to cleaning the entire area every morning. “We had taken a huge stock of brooms with us while going to Delhi. We performed seva every morning, which was appreciated by all,” said Sarabdeep Singh.Another team member Sunny Maan said, “A senior leader from the district, Rattan Singh Randhawa, has appreciated our efforts.”

The Tribune

2021-02-10