To keep farmers' protest alive, farmer leaders make new program every day: Anil Vij
Farmers' Protest: Farmers in huge numbers gathered near Gurudwara Nada Sahib in Panchkula to take out a march towards the Governor's residence to submit a memorandum seeking repeal of new farm laws.
Meanwhile, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij stated that "this keeps happening."
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Talking about farmers' call to march towards the Raj Bhawan, Anil Vij said that farmers have been sitting at the borders for 8 months now. "They're disappointed. So, to keep their agitation alive, their leaders make a new program every day," he said.
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Adding, he said that "Today, they've spoken about submitting a memorandum at Raj Bhawan. This keeps happening."
Meanwhile, Mohit Handa, DCP, Panchkula, on farmers' protest, said that "We've enough force to tackle any situation. We'll try to deal with the situation peacefully."
"We hope that all the programs today will be conducted without any (violation of) law and order situation," he added.
It may be recalled that there have been no talks between the Centre and farmers after January 26 violence in Delhi.
Farmers have been protesting against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
-PTC News
