Farmers Movement Archive

Ludhiana teachers reach Singhu border in show of solidarity

A group of 50 school teachers reached Singhu border on Wednesday from Ludhiana in solidarity with the farmers’ who are protesting against the three controversial agriculture laws brought in by the Centre. The teachers who reached with their families demanded the laws to be repealed and said that the government was forcing upon the farmers a law which was neither desirable nor beneficial to them. Those joining the agitation in support of the farmers said that they had travelled to Delhi to add to the voices and demands of the laws getting repealed. Parminder Kaur, a school teacher of Baba Mukand Singh Senior Secondary School in Ludhiana said, “What law the government and the Prime Minister have made is something that we do not want. Why is the government giving us something that we do not want while ignoring our demands?” Teachers, who were a part of the group, also claimed to be one of the first few representatives from schools across States to be visiting the protest site along with their families and children. Taken leave “We are here in solidarity with the farmers and we have taken leaves from our work to make the journey and be a part of this protest. We are here for a day and will be returning later in the evening. What is the government’s issue in taking back the laws? Our demand is simple that the laws should be repealed,” said Ms. Kaur.

The Hindu

2020-12-24

NEW DELHI