Farmers Movement Archive

Bharat bandh gets lukewarm response in city

Lucknow: The city witnessed a muted response to Bharat Bandh call by farmers on Tuesday in protest against new farm laws. Barring wholesale vegetable, fruit and grain markets, most commercial hubs and other markets remained open. Railway and bus stations also had the normal buzz. Some members of the Samajwadi Party reportedly tried to stop a goods train but fled after the police arrived. ACP, Vibhuti Khand, Swatantra Singh said the goods train was already stationed near Malhaur when some SP activists gathered at the spot to get their photographs clicked. “We have a video of the protestors and will take action against them,” Singh said. Naveen Galla Mandi, wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Dubagga, remained closed while markets in Nishatganj, Daliganj, Yahiyaganj, Tedhipulia, Alambagh, Dandaiya, Aminabaad, Latouche Road, Lekhraj Market, Gole Market, Hazaratganj and Nakhas remained open. President of UP Aadarsh Vyapar Mandal Sanjay Gupta said, “We cannot close shops as business is still recovering from lockdown. However, we extend our moral support to farmers.” Spokesman of Dubagga market Ratan Gupta said the mandi remained closed as vendors decided to shut shops. Joint commissioner of police, law and order, Naveen Arora said, “About 80 people were detained from various parts of the city when they tried to disrupt traffic. They were later released.”

The Times of India

2020-12-09

Lucknow