Farmers call nationwide protest on November 26, back students against SIR and demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal
Samyukta Kisan Morcha has decided to hold protests across India on November 26 and on October 23 in district centres. Know the demands
PTC Web Desk: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced a nationwide protest on November 26, including in New Delhi. The decision was taken at a meeting of its national council held at Jat Bhawan in Karnal, Haryana. The SKM’s state units will decide where the protests will take place in their respective regions.
Who led the meeting?
The meeting was chaired by a seven-member presidium. Its members were Ashok Dhawale, Joginder Singh Ugrahan, Rakesh Tikait, Rajan Kshirsagar, Dr Sunilam, Jagtar Singh Bajwa and Joginder Singh Nain.
Farmers to stand with students and youth
The meeting also decided to bring farmers together in support of the people, students and young protesters who are demonstrating against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists.
As part of this, the SKM has called for big protests at district and tehsil centres across the country on October 23. It will also join the ongoing agitation in New Delhi.
Strong criticism of Delhi Police
The leaders also strongly condemned the harsh treatment and harassment of protesters in New Delhi, including young women students, by Delhi Police and other elements.
The SKM warned that if such action continues, farmers across the country will come forward to back the students and youth.
Questions raised over Supreme Court
During the meeting, it was pointed out that the Supreme Court has neither taken suo motu notice of these actions in the capital nor acted on them quickly.
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What are the SKM’s demands?
Immediate cancellation of the SIR, which the Morcha calls illegal
Removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from his post and prosecution against him
Restoration of the voting rights of all 13.41 crore citizens whose names have been removed
Who attended from Punjab?
Leaders present from Punjab included Ramindar Singh Patiala, Joginder Singh Ugrahan, Jagmohan Singh Uppal, Gurmeet Singh Bhattiwal, Daljinder Singh Gurna, Gurmeet Singh Mehma, Angrej Singh Mohali and Gurnam Singh Mansa.