Farmers Protest
– Photo: Amar Ujala/Sonu Kumar
Expansion
Farmers in Noida and Greater Noida have marched to Delhi demanding better compensation from the authorities. Due to this, there is huge traffic jam on the roads coming from Noida to Delhi. The administration has strictly tried to stop the farmers from coming to Delhi and has stopped them at the Delhi border. Due to this, a situation like farmer movement seems to be creating. But problems may increase for the government in the coming times on the farmers’ front. Samyukta Kisan Morcha has decided to observe Gramin Bharat Bandh at the national level across the country on 16th February. This movement is also being claimed to have the support of some big political parties of the opposition.
According to the information received by Amar Ujala, on February 16, farmer organizations under the leadership of United Kisan Morcha will observe Bharat Bandh for a day. There are plans to hold demonstrations and rallies in rural areas across the country between 9 am and 4 pm. According to the Swaminathan Commission, it will also be organized with demands like announcement of minimum support price for all crops and linking farming with MNREGA. The farmers allege that the promises made by the central government to end their agitation were not fulfilled.
On the same day, leftist labor organizations of various departments have also called for a one-day bandh. This can also strengthen the farmers movement. Efforts are being made to include some other sections as well. Preparations are also being made to connect the youth who are protesting on the issue of unemployment.
