Farmers Movement Archive

Dodging police, over 200 farmers of Agra reach Ghazipur border

AGRA: At least 200 farmers from Agra region reached Ghazipur border on Sunday by boarding buses and other private vehicles. Following legal notices issued by police and administration, farmer leaders in Agra region have decided to intensify protest against the three farm laws. Over 12 committees have been constituted by farm unions to “spread awareness against the three farm laws” in rural areas. Farmer leader Shyam Singh Chahar who reached Ghazipur border on Sunday night said, “Defying all odds, over 200 farmers from different parts of Agra district reached Ghazipur border on Sunday evening. We had made arrangements for two private buses and 15 cars to reach the protest site. Several farmers reached by public transport. We have come here to mark support for Rakesh Tikait in the fight against the three farm laws.” Farmer’s associations have made a week-wise roster plan to ensure participation in the protest. A batch of farmers will stay at Ghazipur border for one week and then another batch will leave for the protest site. Bharatiya Kisan Union has started making arrangements of tents for farmers of each district to stay at the protest site. BKU leadership has directed district presidents to ensure supply of food grains and daily need items at the protest site. BKU’s Agra district president, Rajveer Lawaniya said, “Despite legal notices being issued by police and administration on instructions of the state government, farmers from Agra district continue to participate in farmers' protests. We will see, how many notices they can issue.

The Times of India

2021-02-09

Agra