Farmers burn copies of farm laws to mark Bhogi
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Farmers burn copies of farm laws to mark Bhogi
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Coimbatore: Farmers here burnt copies of three contentious farm laws to mark the Bhogi festival on Wednesday after the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) coordinating committee called for a state-wide symbolic demonstration.The laws are ‘unwanted and bad’ for farmers, like the old and unnecessary stuff that had to be burnt on the day, they said.While some farmers burnt the copies in their houses, others attended small gatherings to do so.District secretary of AIKS V R Palanisamy said more than 500 farmers in the district participated in the demonstration. “In areas like Pollachi, Kinathukadavu and Madukkarai, farmers posted pictures of themselves burning copies of the Act in their houses with their family members. In every village, at least 20 farmers participated in the demonstration. We also organized small gatherings across the city,” he said.Ilango, district president of AIKS coordinating committee, said the leaders explained about how the Supreme Court’s temporary halt to the three laws could also be a ploy to break farmers’ unity. “We have asked farmers to not only bring copies of the law but garbage from their houses for burning. We also explained why we should not back down unless the laws are repealed,” he said.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-01-14
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Coimbatore