Farmers Movement Archive

Resolve to continue stir biggest victory for farmers: Bhupinder Singh Hooda

ROHTAK: Haryana leader of opposition and former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday commended the farmers for their ongoing struggle against the three farm laws, saying their determination to continue the protest even after four months was their biggest victory. Hooda, who once again reached out to protesting farmers at Makdouli toll plaza, reiterated his whole-hearted support to the movement while justifying demands of farmers. “It has been more than four months since the farmers started their movement against farm laws. All this while, the movement has remained peaceful and disciplined. The morale is high and farmers are not tired despite their long struggle. The movement continues to grow, and this is the biggest victory for farmers,” he said. Sounding a note of caution, he said the government would try to repeatedly provoke the farmers, but “farmers have to ensure that no one takes any step that goes against the movement or gives a chance to point fingers at the struggle”. He said more than 300 farmers have lost their lives during the protests, but the government has not shown any empathy. “The Congress Legislature Party has given a financial help of Rs 2 lakh each to families of the martyred farmers. When the Congress forms the government, these farmers will be given a martyr status, appropriate financial help and government jobs would be provided to a member of their families,” he added.

The Times of India

2021-04-01

Chandigarh