Farmers Movement Archive

Rahul Gandhi likely to lead farmer rallies in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Gujarat by the end of the month to participate in farmers’ protest rallies against the new farm bills that have recently been passed by Parliament. The state unit of the Congress is looking to mobilize farmers as was done during farmer rallies in Punjab, to protest the new farms laws. The state Congress has sought permission to hold farmer rallies in Saurashtra and North Gujarat. Paresh Dhanani, leader of the opposition, said, “Rahul Gandhi is leading the protests across the country against the anti-farmer bills passed by the BJP in Parliament by using its majority. We have asked the central leadership to schedule Rahul Gandhi’s farmer protest rallies in Gujarat to create awareness among Gujarat farmers against the perils of so-called farming reforms laws.” “We have asked for the necessary permissions for farmer rallies in Saurashtra and North Gujarat. Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Gujarat in the third or fourth week of October. Even if the BJP government does not give permission for the rallies, we will continue to raise our voice for the farmers of Gujarat. We will highlight the plight of farmers and continue to create awareness about how harmful the new farming laws are,” he added.

The Times of India

2020-10-14

Ahmedabad