Farming community to observe ‘black day’ today

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, May 25

Farming community will protest against the Centre by hoisting black flags on Wednesday and burning effigies. Farm leaders said they have planned protest marches at various places in the district.

Gurbachan Singh Chabba, a farm leader associated with the Kisan Sangharsh Committee, said, “Women activists have been preparing black flags, which will be hoisted atop houses and on vehicles.” He said flags have already been provided to village-level units.

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which has been leading the protest against the three controversial agri laws has given a call to hoist black flags as a mark of protest as farmers’ agitation on Delhi borders complete six months on May 26.

Lakhbir Singh Nizampura, member, Vegetable Growers’ Association said, “The agitation has completed six months, but the Centreis still indifferent. It’s still trying to defame farmers.” Nizampura said the protest would continue till the three agriculture laws were not repealed by PM Narendra Modi-led government. He said protests would be held at village levels, besides on main roads leading to the city.