Farmers Movement Archive

Independent MLA cancels visit after stir

Karnal: Two days after he voted against a no-confidence motion moved by the Congress against the serving JJP-BJP coalition in Haryama, independent MLA Dharam Pal Gonder had to cancel his visit to Karnal’s Nissing town after a protest by farmers. Gonder, who represents Nilokheri segment in Karnal district, was scheduled to participate in an event at a cow shelter in Nissing, but hundreds of farmers from nearby villages reached the venue with black flags and held a protest. They said they will not allow the MLA to enter the village. They accused the MLA of not supporting their no-confidence motion against the government and raised slogans against him. After drama for an hour, the MLA cancelled the visit. Thereafter, farmers went back. Amritpal Singh, a farmer leader associated with BKU (Charuni), said they had already warned legislators to be ready to face a social boycott. Heavy police was deployed around the venue.

The Times of India

2021-03-14

Chandigarh