New Delhi, March 12
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called upon farmers and workers nationwide to gather for a massive and peaceful Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat on March 14 at Ramlila Maidan here.
With the intention of adopting a ‘sankalp patra’ (letter of resolution), the mahapanchayat aims to vehemently oppose the corporate, communal and dictatorial policies of the Modi-led government. This initiative strives to protect farming, food security, livelihoods and the economy from corporate exploitation. It also assumes significance amid the ongoing protest by farmers at Haryana borders.
Ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, the mahapanchayat will outline future action plan to intensify the ongoing struggles and address the genuine demands of farmers and workers. Representatives of various central trade unions, sectoral federations and associations are expected to participate.
The SKM has claimed that the Delhi Police have issued an NOC for the mahapanchayat. Basic amenities such as parking, water, toilets and ambulance services will be provided, with support from the Delhi MC.
In a new development, the BKU Charuni group of farmers is expected to join the mahapanchayat.
However, amid these preparations, the SKM protested the Modi government’s decision to sign the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Free Trade Agreement. This move is being seen as a ‘surrender to developed European countries’.
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