Jathedar junks talk of mediation
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Jathedar junks talk of mediation
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Amritsar: The officiating jathedar of Akal Takht, Giani Harpreet Singh, on Saturday clarified that the issue of farm laws was a legal one and should be resolved amicably between the farm leaders and the central government. The officiating jathedar issued the statement after rumours of the Centre approaching him to mediate with farmers. In a message issued here, Harpreet said the farmer issue was not related to Sikh religion, Sikh Rehat Maryada (Sikh code of religious living) or an issue of ideological differences. “The issue can be resolved only through a process of dialogue between Centre and farmers. Sooner it is resolved, the better,” he said. He said the Akal Takht had already issued an appeal to extend support to farmers and farm organisations. He appealed to agitating farmers to maintain peace and have patience.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-01-10
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Chandigarh