Farmers agitation a watershed movement to safeguard democratic & human rights: Channi
Channi reiterated instead of sitting idle all the Punjabis and especially the farmers have to remain vigilant until the draconian farm laws are not repealed.
Channi reiterated instead of sitting idle all the Punjabis and especially the farmers have to remain vigilant until the draconian farm laws are not repealed.
While the agitating farmers are calling for revocation of the recently enacted farm laws, the spotlight has been turned on the farm practices and the problems facing the farmers, particularly subsistence farmers.
The Central government on Friday postponed the procurement of paddy in Punjab and Haryana, which was supposed to have started on October 1, to October 11,
Presiding over a meeting of higher officials, Vij said the work of patchwork and filling of potholes on the roads which are being used by the people for going to Delhi should be started from tomorrow itself so that people do not face any problem.
The Governor said Haryana is a progressive and resourceful state and is ahead in many aspects as compared to other states in the country.
Karnal Bar Association member Paramjeet Singh said that no one is above the law. Ayush Sinha has misused his power and we demand his immediate sacking. We have come here to support the farmers protest wholeheartedly, he added.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), law and order, Navdeep Singh Virk said the main National Highway-44 (Ambala-Delhi) may see some traffic disruptions in Karnal district due to the farmers' agitation.
In a tweet, Rahul said, "Fearless at the forefront, Farmers are the fortune maker of India."
Amarinder said his government had decided to waive off loans amounting to Rs 520 Crore of farm labour and landless farmers with respect to the principal amount against their cooperative loans as of 31 July 2017, and simple interest on the above amount till 6 March 2019.
Rakesh Tikait said, "We are announcing Mission UP/Uttarakhand. Rallies and Maha panchayats will be organised in these states. We are also demanding that toll plazas should be made free for all".