Call to boycott big corporates, politicians

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 21

Lending their support to the ongoing farmers’ agitation, prominent literary and cultural societies called for complete boycott of big corporates and social boycott of political leaders, who were issuing irresponsible statements in the media about farmers.

Representatives of the Pragtisheel Lekhak Sangh, Kendriya Punjabi Lekhak Sangh and Folklore Research Academy said they would continue supporting the farmers.

“We support farmer welfare and want to make people aware that these laws will eventually affect consumers as well. The support that the movement has been getting from all circles is overwhelming and as thinkers and responsible citizens, it’s our duty to speak out about the injustice to farmers,” said Ramesh Yadav, from Folklore Research Academy. He also condemned the irresponsible statements being given by political leaders over the issue.

“Political names such as Anil Joshi and Tarun Chugh are terming the protesters and their supporters as urban naxals. This is highly irresponsible and unvirtuous way of treating farmers. We would call for a social boycott of anyone, who tries to undermine the worth of farmers like this,” said Yadav.

The organisations, with support from several farmer groups, had organised a tribute and prayer meet for protesting farmers and those who lost their lives since the agitation started at Singhu border.