Farmers Movement Archive

Post withdrawal of farm laws, BJP holds series of 'tractor rallies' in UP

Bijnor: The BJP is all set to show its strength on Monday by bringing out a 'tractor rally' for which mobilisation is taking place at the grassroots level. It is also the day when the party has asked all its members to be present in the Parliament where it will formally start the process of repealing the three contentious farm laws. The party had earlier asked all its elected representatives to reach out to farmers and explain the "benefits of the laws". But, the members were turned away from several villages where local farmers were not even willing to talk to them on the subject. Now, holding tractor rallies in the state would help them to neutralise the farm agitation. With tractor rallies, BJP is trying to reach out to the region's farmers again. West UP president of BJP's Kisan Morcha, Teja Singh Gurjjar, said, "We have held several tractor rallies in UP. We will hold the same rally in Bijnor on Monday. Farmers will take part in the event where we will harp on the good work done by BJP for the welfare of farmers." Giving more details, Gurjjar added, "Some farmers could not understand the agri laws. They were adamant for its withdrawal. We respect our government's decision to repeal them. Farmers were with BJP and are still with us. These rallies have been held since November 16 and will conclude on November 30. Our final rally will take place in Hapur." According to senior BJP member Sitaram Singh Rana, west UP is an agriculture hub. "Tractor rally will prove a boon for the party. It is an effort to make the farmers understand that BJP is always with them and their interest lies only with us." Meanwhile, all preparations are in place for the tractor rally in Bijnor on Monday. The party's west UP president, Mohit Beniwal, is scheduled to address the rally.

The Times of India

2021-11-29

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