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SKM to hold campaign against BJP across the country, says farmer leaders

BySunil Rahar, Rohtak
Updated on: Mar 31, 2024 07:06 AM IST

Addressing the media, Darshan Pal Singh said that they have decided to implement the calls given in the March 14 rally in Delhi against the Union government

The national coordination committee of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday announced to continue their protest against the BJP government policies by holding rallies and conventions across the nation.

Senior Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders during a meeting held in Rohtak on Saturday. (HT Photo)

The leaders took this decision during the extended meeting held in Rohtak, which was attended by nearly 100 farmer organisations, trade unions, women and other sections. The meeting was presided over by senior farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal and assisted by Darshan Pal, Satyawan, Ashish Mital, Inderjit Singh, Jogender Nain, KD Singh and Chander Shekhar.

Addressing the media, Darshan Pal Singh said that they have decided to implement the calls given in the March 14 rally in Delhi against the Union government.

“Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders will chalk out the state-level specific plans by holding conventions with trade unions, students, youth, women and NGOs etc. We will launch a campaign to hold mahapanchayats and rallies against the BJP across the country,” he added.

“The Punjab unit of the SKM will hold a rally in Chandigarh on April 8 and Jagraon on May 21 demanding a legal guarantee on the MSP for all crops and debt waiver for farmers and labourers,” said Singh.

 
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