Labourers hold event to back farmers
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Title
Labourers hold event to back farmers
Description
Patiala: In support of the ongoing farmers’ protests, labourers held a mahapanchayat in Nabha of Patiala district. MGNREGA and construction workers, mid-day meal workers and farm labourers participated in the state. MGNREGA Front Punjab played a key role in organising the mahapanchayat at Nabha grain market. Farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said the labourers’ event would provide a boost to the agitation. The central government was ready for amendments in three farm laws but was unwilling to repeal them, he said. tnn
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-03-22
Coverage
Chandigarh