Farmer’s protest against SAD prez at Machhiwara
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Title
Farmer’s protest against SAD prez at Machhiwara
Description
Ludhiana: Protests were held by “farmer union members” at Machhiwara against the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal during his visit to the area. SAD, meanwhile, averred that the protests were not held by farmers, but by Congress and AAP workers. Supinder Singh of Bhartiya Kissan Union (BKU) Ekta Sidhupur said SAD president had to attend a function at a palace in Machhiwara, but their members and others had gathered there. They added that they wanted to ask questions from Sukhbir, but he didn’t turn up so they lodged protest there. BKU leader claimed that later members of BKU Qadian showed the cavalcade of Sukhbir Badal black flags at Manki village in Samrala. SAD district president Ranjit Dhillon indicated that those who protested at Machhiwara and Samrala were not farmers but were Congress and AAP workers. He added that their social media team is identifying such persons. Meanwhile, Sukhbir announced the name of Paramjit Singh Dhillon as party candidate from Samrala.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-08-31
Coverage
Ludhiana