Punjab University students join farmers’ protest
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Title
Punjab University students join farmers’ protest
Description
CHANDIGARH: Students of Panjab University closed gate number 2 in response to the Bharat Band call given by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM). A rally was carried out through the Sector 14 market of Panjab University to close shops and shopkeepers agreed to students’ request. After the march, students closed gate number 2. “Chandigarh Police tried to disrupt our programme at gate number 2 but students stood firmly and held the programme in solidarity with farmers,” a student said. They raised slogans against the alleged dictatorship of BJP-RSS and the farm laws, labour codes and National Education Policy. Student leaders demanded immediate repeal of the farm laws. Student leaders announced that they would continue to support calls given by farmer unions.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-09-28
Coverage
Chandigarh