Farmers Movement Archive

Protests to express solidarity with farmers

Ranchi: Political parties -- Congress, RJD and Left outfits -- on Saturday staged demonstrations at the block level and in the state capital in support of farmers who protesting along the borders of New Delhi against the new farm laws. The representatives of CPI, CPM, CPI (M-L) and the Marxist Coordination Committee burnt an effigy of central government at Albert Ekka Chowk and raised slogans demanding the withdrawal of the ‘black laws’. They also opposed the alleged anti-constitutional steps and corporatisation of agriculture. CPM state secretariat member Prakash Viplav said that Centre was inclined to crush farmers’ rights and ignored the constitution by framing the laws on agriculture, which is a state subject. He said, “The laws were framed without consulting the state government. This is an attack on federalism. The laws will finish the identity of farmers and also impact the public distribution system.” CPI district secretary Ajay Singh said protests against the laws were also held at the block level across the state. RJD staged demonstration in Kanke block. Congress party held demonstrations at the block level demanding withdrawal of the new farm laws and then submitted memorandum addressed to the President of India. Party leaders said that central government has attacked the livelihood of farmers by getting the laws passed in Parliament. Stating that laws are made in view of public aspiration, the leaders stated neither the NDA government consulted the farmer’s body nor the latter had raised any demand in this regard. They said that the winter session of Parliament must be convened to annul the laws.

The Times of India

2020-12-06

Ranchi