Those who don't oppose farm laws 2020 will endanger Punjab's future: Captain Amarinder Singh
Amid farmers protest against farm laws 2020, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said that the issue was not political but concerned the future of the state and its children.
“The issue is not political, it concerns the future of Punjab, our agriculture, and the future of our children. If we don’t oppose the black Farm Laws 2020, we will endanger the future of our children,” said Captain Amarinder Singh.
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Captain Amarinder said he had deliberately chosen not to go to the border of the national capital to express his solidarity with the farmers.
Responding to questions raised on social media about his failure to visit the agitating farmers, he said it was out of respect for the feelings of the farmers, who have clearly stated that they don’t want any political parties to be involved.
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Urging the farmers to take care of themselves amid the severe cold, Captain Amarinder asked them to call 1091 helpline or 112 police helpline for any emergency help for their families back in Punjab.
Expressing concern over the death of 22 farmers during the ongoing farmers' protest, he prayed to Wahe Guru that the Central government may resolve the issue soon.
“The ball is in their court,” he said, citing the fears of the farmers that the MSP system and the FCI procurement model would end as recommended by the Shanta Kumar report.
“Who will buy foodgrains if FCI is wound up?” he asked, adding that this would eventually lead to an end to the PDS system. “Who will feed the poor then?” he asked.
-PTC News
