Muslims lend support to farmers, pray at Jind site
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Muslims lend support to farmers, pray at Jind site
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Jind: Members of the Muslim community reached Khatkar toll plaza on Sunday to extend their support to farmers protesting against the three contentious farm laws. They also donated Rs 21,000 to farmers. After announcing their support, they offered Namaz at the toll plaza. Welcoming the group, farmers provided them space near the dharna site for Namaz. Muslim community members assured the farmers of support till their demands were met. During the protest on Sunday, farmers raised the slogan, “Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Isaai, Bharat ke char sipaahi.” BKU Jind district president Azad Singh Palwal said, “The BJP government has shattered our fraternity with Muslims in the name of Covid-19 and other issues. Muslims also have equal rights in this country, which were being pushed back by the saffron party by playing a politics of divide and rule. But now every religion and community has come together to fight against the three farm laws. ” Firoj Khan from Safa Kheri village said, “The government may try to split the agitation by hatching a conspiracy, therefore, farmers need to be alert. Muslim community is standing firmly by the farmers. ”
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-02-22
Coverage
Chandigarh