Farmers returning from Delhi get warm welcome

Harshraj Singh

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, December 11

After the Central Government repealed the three farm laws and accepted other demands of farmers and labourers organisations, activists have started returning from Delhi borders. They are being given a warm welcome here in the district.

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Tax collection had stopped as farmers had been protesting at toll plazas across the state. Now, the Ladhowal toll plaza authorities are making arrangements to restart tax collection. Many workers were seen checking FASTag sensors and other equipment at the toll plaza here on Saturday. Farmers would lift their dharna from the Ladhowal toll plaza on December 15.

Flowers were showered on jubilant farmers and labourers here today. They were seen dancing in joy while passing through the city. A large number of farmers and labourers returning from Delhi borders are likely to reach or pass through the city on Sunday.

On Saturday, members of the BKU, Ugrahan, showered flowers on returning farmers and labourers at Barmalipur village, near Doraha, on the National Highway No. 44. Langar was also organised for returning farmers.

Sudagar Singh Ghudani of the BKU, Ugrahan, said farmers and labourers were carrying out the Fateh March to mark their historic victory. “We will shower flowers on them. The march from Delhi borders is on the way. Farmers are likely to reach Ludhiana on Sunday,” he said.

“The unity and struggle of the people have brought the Modi government to its knees. We will continue our struggle for the MSP guarantee on crops. A drive will be launched to make Channi government in Punjab in order to fulfil the promise of waiving off farmers and labourers debts,” he added.

Meanwhile, farmers are being given hearty welcome at the Ladhowal toll plaza. Tirath Singh of the BKU said, “Farmers’ organisations are returning from Delhi borders. They being welcomed at the Ladhowal toll plaza. Nihang Singhs are also carrying out a march. They will reach here in a day or two,” he said.

“At the Ladhowal toll plaza, we will do Sri Sukhmani Sahib Path on December 15 and lift dharna from here,” he added.

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