Haryana farmers protest at Delhi-Chandigarh highway, police use water cannons to disperse protesters
As per the protesters, they had given the government time till Monday, but their demand was taken into account.
As per the protesters, they had given the government time till Monday, but their demand was taken into account.
No one, however affluent he might be, will be allowed to take the environmental norms for granted. Whoever flouts the stipulated norms framed by the state government will be dealt with sternly, said the Punjab chief minister.
The farmers’ joint action committee (JAC) observed the bandh at the Kamareddy district on Friday which saw shops and commercial establishments closed, roads empty and preventive arrest of several leaders of BJP and Congress who have extended support to the farmers.
Protestors tried to lay a siege to the collectorate demanding the withdrawal of the master plan following the death of a farmer called Ramulu who hanged himself after he found his land to be part of the master plan.
At the Singhu border, Delhi Police has increased the security forces, and each person and every vehicle is being checked thoroughly.
Kisan Diwas this year has become more relevant in view of the Centre's announcement of repealing the three farm laws.
Amarinder reiterated his resolve to serve and safeguard the interests of common Punjabis, the farmers in particular at any cost.
“But the common people of our country, farmers, and laborers taught a lesson to both the dictators. This proves that dictatorship in India cannot last for long,” he added.
In a statement, the former CM expressed relief that the agitating farmers, farm labourers, and their families will finally be back in the warm comfort of their homes after camping at Delhi’s borders since November last year.
Soon after this, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the umbrella body of the farmers' union spearheading the protests, huddled into a meeting to chart out future course of action.
