Dal Khalsa slams Centre for farmers’ distress
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Dal Khalsa slams Centre for farmers’ distress
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Amritsar, November 1To commemorate the 55th Punjab Day, the Dal Khalsa today held a rally to highlight contentious issues related to denial of rights and farmers’ distress.Kanwar Pal Singh, spokesman, Dal Khalsa, released a policy document which reiterated for Punjab’s sovereignty and self-rule through right to self determination.The organisation blamed the Centre for looting river water and natural resources of the state. The leaders demanded visa-free entry and free trade for accessing central and western Asian markets via Wagha border.Remembering 1984 killings of Sikhs in Delhi, the Dal Khalsa activists held a march.Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi as anti-farmer and pro-capitalists, party chief Harpal Singh Cheema slammed the dictatorial attitude of the government.The activists carried placards highlighting November 1984 justice denied and UN silence baffling. Another placard supported agitating farmers.
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The Tribune
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2020-11-02