Farmers burn effigies of MLAs who supported Khattar govt
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Farmers burn effigies of MLAs who supported Khattar govt
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Jind: A day after chief minister (CM) Manohar Lal Khattar-led Haryana government survived the no-confidence motion moved against it by Congress, farmers from several villages blocked Jind-Hisar state highway near Gulkani village, and later burnt effigy at Khatkar toll plaza against the 55 MLAs who voted to save the government. However, farmers lifted the blockade after district officials placated them. Jind khaps and farmers announced a social boycott of all 55 MLAs, who voted in favour of Haryana ally government. They announced that they would not allow any of the MLAs to enter their villages. Farmers held protest march at Khatkar toll plaza and burnt the effigy of CM Khattar, MLAs, Hisar BJP MP Briejdnra Singh and especially opened front against deputy CM Dushyant Chautala, who is MLA from Uchana segment of Jind district. BKU district president, Azad Singh Palwa said, “Now, it is clear who is with us and who is against us. Farmers came to know the reality about the deputy chief minister as well, who chose the chair over the plight of farmers. We will be announcing our plans soon.”
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-03-12
Coverage
Chandigarh