Will protect farmers if govt takes action, says Budha Dal
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Will protect farmers if govt takes action, says Budha Dal
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PATIALA: A group of Nihang Sikhs under Budha Dal on Tuesday moved towards Delhi borders and extended support to the agitating farmers. The Budha Dal chief said they would protect farmers if the government took to any action to remove them from the peaceful protest against the three contentious agriculture laws. The group of Sikhs moved from Fatehgarh Sahib to Singhu border in their vehicles and returned back on the same day. The Budha Dal chief also announced to help farmers by providing Rs 5 lakh cash amount, around 500 blankets, dry fruits in large quantity etc. Balbir Singh, chief of Budha Dal Nihang section, said around 500 Nihang Sikhs reached the borders. “We are returning same day only. The Nihang Fauj is present at Kundli and Singhu borders and in case any need arises we’ll move in large number to protect the agitating farmers,” said Baba Balbir Singh while adding that around five lakh baptized Sikhs were members of this section.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2020-12-30
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Ludhiana