Farmers Movement Archive

Sangrur farmers oppose politicians’ entry on Longowal death anniversary

Sangrur Two days ahead of the 36th death anniversary of former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Harchand Singh Longowal on August 20, Sangrur farmers are carrying out a campaign to not allow politicians to enter the district. Longowal is the native town of the leader. Bhupinder Singh Longowal, state leader of Kirti Kisan Union, said though the SAD had announced the cancellation of its political conference on the occasion, senior SAD and Congress leaders will attend a function in the town.He added, “Farmers are fighting against the three black laws, but the SAD and the Congress are trying to create an environment of elections in villages by using such events. Farmers will oppose political leaders who will reach Longowal.”Farmers added that due to their massive mobilisation and struggle, political leaders are ‘pretending to shed crocodile tears’, but their real plan remained to consolidate rural votes and win the 2022 assembly elections. To oppose this, a campaign was launched in Dhadrian, Takipur, Ratoke, Sahoke, Mander Kalan, Lohakhera, Longowal and other surrounding villages of Longowal block to prepare for the protest.Holiday in Sangrur tomorrowSangrur deputy commissioner Ramvir has announced a holiday in the district on Friday. He added that on August 20, all government/semi-government institutions, corporations, boards and government/non-government and private educational institutions, government/private offices and banks in Sangrur district would remain closed.

Hindustan Times

18-08-2021

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