Farmers Movement Archive

Bharat Bandh: Farm front to let parties set up own stage

Chandigarh: The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farm organistions which is spearheading the farm agitation against the three farm laws, on Friday announced to not share its platform with leaders of political parties during the Bharat Bandh on September 27. However, it has allowed parties to raise their own platforms around the venue of protests to address those present during the bandh, SKM coordinator Vikar Sisar. SKM said essential services like fire brigade vehicles, ambulances and vehicles of emergency services, private or official vehicles ferrying patients and bodies, wedding parties and Aother functions, will be allowed free movement during the bandh. It has also relaxations will be given to categories allowed by local organisers or heads of the morcha present on the spot. “Our protest is against three laws as well as the government, not against the public. Hence, this will help in the success of countrywide bandh calls. We have also finalised a few new slogans to be raised during the day,” said Sisar. He said they had asked local organisers to ensure voluntary participation, not forced participation. “No one will forced to observe the bandh. We have asked our representatives to ensure participation of pressure groups, political parties and NGOs,” added Sisar

The Times of India

2021-09-18

Chandigarh