Farmers Movement Archive

Progressive forces must unite to defeat divisive ones: RMPI

Amritsar, December 27A conference to mark the 29th death anniversary of freedom fighter and farmer leader Comrade Daleep Singh Tapiala was organised at his native Tapiala village.Speaking during the conference dedicated to success of farmers’ agitation for repeal of three agriculture laws, Revolutionary Marxist Party of India (RMPI) National General Secretary Mangat Ram Pasla said there was a need to intensify the fight against the corporate in the future.He also criticised the BJP and RSS for its divisive politics. He said in a recent event at Haridwa that BJP and RSS leaders had made their intentions clear regarding the minorities which was a cause for concern to the civil society. Pasla also appealed to the public to ensure victory of the Samayukat Samaj Morcha constituted by the farmers organisations.Tapiala’s close associates Fauza Singh Bhullar, Surjan Singh Chogawan, Channan Singh Bhittewadh, Hazara Singh Jassar, Gurdial Singh Tapiala, Rajeshwar Singh Chamiari and other martyrs were also remembered on this occasion.Dr Swaiman Singh, a prominent figure of the kisan agitation, also exhorted the youth to fight for their rights and betterment of Punjab. He added that youth would have to play a larger role in the cleansing of the political system.Jamhoori Kisan Sabha president Dr Satnam Singh Ajnala and Border Area Sangarsh committee leader Rattan Singh Randhawa said people were hoping for a better political system which could provide them a better life, social security and a just political system.

The Tribune

2021-12-28