Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher introduced {that a} tractor march could be organised exterior Punjab, adopted by a ‘Rail Roko’ protest.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher introduced {that a} tractor march could be organised exterior Punjab on December 16, adopted by a ‘Rail Roko’ in Punjab on December 18. The announcement got here hours after a ‘Jathha’ of 101 farmers, blocked by the police on the Shambhu border as a consequence of safety considerations, was withdrawn for the day.
Pandher claimed that 17 farmers had been injured after the police used tear fuel and water cannons to disperse protesters on the Shambhu Border. He additional alleged that a number of farmers are in severe situation and accused the authorities of negligence in offering remedy on the hospital.
Speaking to ANI on the Shambhu Border, Pandher stated, “The Indian government, the fifth-largest economy in the world, used force against 101 farmers. Chemical water was thrown at us using cannons, bombs were hurled, and tear gas shells were fired. Seventeen farmers have been injured, many of whom are in serious condition, and they are not being given proper treatment in the hospital. We urge the Punjab government to ensure adequate treatment.”
“On December 16, a tractor march will be organised outside Punjab, and on December 18, we have called for a ‘Rail Roko’ in Punjab. We appeal to all Punjabis to participate in large numbers,” he added.
Responding to a question, Pandher criticised the opposition for not successfully addressing farmers’ considerations in the continuing winter session of Parliament. He particularly accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of failing to fulfil his guarantees to the farmers.
“The opposition should not shirk its responsibility by merely issuing statements. They should highlight our agenda and stall Parliament on our issues just as they do for other matters. Rahul Gandhi is not raising our concerns in Parliament as he assured us he would,” Pandher stated.
Earlier in the day, safety forces used tear fuel and water cannons to disperse the ‘Jathha’ of farmers marching in the direction of Delhi (‘Delhi Kooch’) from the Shambhu border. Despite the police barricades and heavy deployment, the farmers remained resolute in their protest.
The ‘Jathha’ of 101 farmers was stopped from getting into the nationwide capital on the Shambhu border level in Haryana on Saturday afternoon. Tensions arose on the protest website because the farmers tried to maneuver ahead, however police cited safety considerations and the necessity to regulate the motion of protesters into Delhi.
Farmers appealed to safety forces to permit them to proceed their demonstration peacefully. A farmer leader, addressing the police by means of barricades, stated, “SP Sahab, we want to march to Delhi peacefully. We request you not to block our protest. Please give us the road. Our voice should not be suppressed by these iron and stone barriers.”
In response, the Ambala Superintendent of Police stated, “If you want to go to Delhi, you must obtain proper permission. Once you have it, we will allow you to proceed. There was a hearing in the Supreme Court yesterday. Instructions have been given to hold a meeting, and the next date is December 18. We appeal to you to sit here peacefully and follow the rules.”
Police presence on the border was considerably elevated after the farmers introduced their contemporary try to march in the direction of Delhi. As the protest features momentum, farmers are intensifying their demonstrations to press the federal government into addressing their calls for.
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