SKM farmers stage protest at DC office

The District Unit of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) organised a protest in front of the DC office on Friday, rasing slogans against the state government.

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Addressing the dharna, the union leaders lashed out at the government, saying that it was unfortunate that after the seventh round of meeting with the Union ministers, the farmers were arrested by the police. They alleged that during the arrest, several elderly farmers were mistreated and their belongings, including gas cylinders and trolleys, were stolen, calling the whole operation deplorable.

They said that the farmers will continue to raise their demands, urging all the farm unions to unite in their struggle. They added that the AAP

will face serious consequences for its treatment of farmers

Harnek Singh Bhall Majra, Ranjit Singh, Harindra Singh, Satbir Singh Gadhera, Bhupinder Singh Jallah, Harmel Singh Bhatedi and a large number of members of various farmers’ groups were present on the occasion.