Kisan Andolan Update 2024: Farmers will celebrate Black Day today, announcement of protest rally on 26th and tractor procession on highways.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has demanded to register a case of murder against Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal and state Home Minister Anil Vij in the case of death of farmer Shubhakaran Singh on the Khanauri border of Jind between Punjab-Haryana and a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of the deceased. Has demanded to give.
In protest against the incident, the Morcha has announced observing Black Day on Friday, taking out a tractor protest rally on the highways across the country on Monday and a farmer-laborer mahapanchayat in Delhi on March 14. Farmers have also announced to burn the effigies of Union Home Minister, CM and Vij on Friday.
These decisions were taken in the meeting of SKM leaders in Chandigarh. Many farmer leaders including Joginder Ugrahan, Darshanpal, Ravinder Patiala, Balbir Rajewal, Yudhveer Singh, Hannan Maula, Rakesh Tikait participated in the meeting. Farmer organizations protested by blocking the highway for three hours in Punjab in support of the farmers’ movement and in protest against the death of Shubhakaran. At the same time, Chaduni group blocked the road in Haryana.
Ambala police announced – action will be taken against farmer leaders under Rasuka
Ambala Police has announced action against farmer leaders under the National Security Act (NSA). Police said, on the instigation of farmer leaders, farmers are pelting stones at Shambhu border. Due to this, 30 soldiers have suffered injuries, one policeman has suffered brain haemorrhage and two have died.
Government committed to the welfare of farmers
Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said that the Center is committed to working in the interest of farmers. We have told the farmers that they should find a solution together so that it is beneficial for everyone.
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said that the Modi government has taken necessary steps to make the farmers prosperous, empowered and economically strong. Further decisions will be taken only in the interest of farmers.
Engaged in improving the lives of villages and small farmers
The government is giving priority to improving the lives of villages and small farmers of the country through various schemes. The goal of developed India is not possible without strengthening the rural economy.