Enthusiasm at its peak as farmers proceed to DelhiWomen, youngsters accompany them with equal gusto

Jalandhar: The enthusiasm is at its peak these days not just among farmers, but everyone expressing solidarity with them. As scores of farmers leave for Delhi, they are receiving so much love and appreciation on the way. Residents salute them and raise hands in respect. Rakesh Kumar, an industrialist, said the moment he sees tractors marching, he wants to let them know that everyone is with them. Hundreds of tractors moved towards the Singhu and Tikri borders and 300 tractors of Kirti Kisan Union alone marched towards the capital from Nawanshahr on Saturday. Youngsters, women joined the procession and expressed their desire to add more strength to the movement. Gurbaksh Kaur, president of Istri Jagriti Manch, said history clearly tells that whenever women have become a part of any movement, they have always won. She said: “Women are playing a very important role in this movement and for Republic Day, we are fully prepared.” Ravinder Singh, a farmer from Nawanshahr, said preparations started days ago. “We formed teams, made people aware and asked them to join us. Before we could convince them, they were all ready to accompany us. We have never seen such a response in any other movement before,” he said. Farmers have been saying that the support for them was evident as residents were with them and supporting them. “Some saluted us while we marched past them, others flashed a thumbs up sign and raised their hands in respect. It is a great feeling. This is our win,” a farmer said. Slogans were also raised against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and farmers relayed the messages on loudspeakers as they proceeded for the big parade on January 26. TNS

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