Punjab: NRIs funding protests against farm laws
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Punjab: NRIs funding protests against farm laws
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BATHINDA: Financial assistance is pouring in to farmer organisations to carry on with the protests against the farm laws even from foreign countries. Three NRIs residing in Manila, Philippines, have sent Rs 1 lakh to BKU (Ekta Dakaunda) in support of the protest. Lakhbir Singh, Ekam Singh and Gorkha Singh have also assured more assistance in the days to come. A family member of Lakhbir provided the money to farm organisation activists at Mahal Kalan village in Barnala district on Thursday. BKU (Ekta Dakaunda) block Mahal Kalan president Jagraj Singh Hardaspura said a lot of money is being spent to continue the protests. Though most of the money is collected from activists, who also provide ration, the NRIs are also coming forward in contributing for the protests, he said. He said farmers are determined to reach Delhi on November 26-27 to hold protest at the national zapital despite the Delhi Police denying permission for it.
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The Times of India
Date
2020-11-13
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Amritsar