Farmers Movement Archive

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh calls all-party meeting tomorrow

CHANDIGARH: In view of the incidents on Republic Day in Delhi and developments in the farmers’ agitation, Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh has called an all-party meeting on February 2 to evolve a consensus on the way forward on the three contentious farm laws and the ongoing agitation against them. The meeting will be held at 11am at Punjab Bhawan here to discuss the situation arising out of the recent developments in the ongoing farmers’ agitation in the national capital, the attack on farmers at Singhu border and the vilification campaign against farmers. Capt Amarinder said the crisis triggered by the three laws was a matter of concern for the entire state and its people. He urged all political parties to join the meeting in a spirit of unity, in support of farmers and in the interest of Punjab. “This is not the time to let ego stand in the way (of finding a consensus), but to come together to save our state and our people,” he said. This crisis can be tackled effectively and farm interests protected only through collective efforts of all Punjabis and all political parties of the state, he added. “Our farmers have been dying on the Delhi borders for more than two months now. They are being beaten up by police and assaulted by goons. They are being harassed by being deprived of basic amenities,” said Amarinder. It is imperative for all parties to come together to evolve a cohesive strategy on the issue, he added.

The Times of India

2021-02-01

Chandigarh