Farmers Movement Archive

Farmers block Delhi highway, many shops open

MOHALI: The Punjab bandh call to protest the farm bills received partial response here on Friday, with many shops in different markets open and the Delhi highway blocked for three to four hours. Bharti Kisan Union (L) under the leadership of Karam Singh Baroli supported by around 200 farmers blocked the Delhi highway near Bhankarpur in Derabassi by placing combine harvester machines and tractors on the road. Protest were also held in Handesra, Kurali, Kharar, and Gharuan, where around 60 to 80 farmers blocked the highways. Farmers also protested outside Derabassi bus stand. Narinder Singh Shergill, AAP candidate from Kharar, led the protest at Kahnaur on Kharar-Kurali road and blocked the highway. Around 200 farmers blocked the airport road in front of Singh Shaheedan Gurdwara. Farmers raised slogans against the central government and burnt the effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Though the Mohali Beopar Mandal extended unconditional support to the farmers and announced only sale of essential commodities would be allowed, many shops of non-essential commodities were seen open in Mohali city. Mohali Beopar Mandal president Vineet Verma said, “We were approached by farmer unions for support. We gave our consent and decided to close all shops except essential commodities till 4pm today.” Shops in phase VII market were seen closed whereas at some parts of the market, shops selling readymade garments and shoes were open.

The Times of India

2020-09-26

Chandigarh