In Punjab, 3-day ‘rail roko’ against farm Bills begins
The HinduSeveral farmers in parts of Punjab on Thursday started a three-day ‘rail roko’ agitation under the banner of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangarsh Samiti against the Union government’s three agriculture sector Bills. We will also support the ‘Bharat bandh’ call given by the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee,” said Sarvan Singh Pandher, State president of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangarsh Samiti. ‘Ill-conceived move’ Terming the Bills an ill-conceived move on the Centre’s part, Mr. Singh observed that the new legislations were completely anti-farmer and their implementation would ultimately lead to farmers’ exploitation at the hands of big corporate houses. As protests against the Bills continue, 31 farmers’ outfits based in Punjab have given a call for a complete shutdown across the State on September 25.