‘Kalash yatra’ for Lakhimpur violence victims in Doaba belt

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, October 24

The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha organised “Kalash Yatra” of the farmers martyred in Lakhimpur Kheri in the Doaba belt of Punjab. While passing through various districts, it reached Jalandhar city on Saturday. The Azaad Kisan Sangharsh Committee (Punjab) and EduYouth Foundation (regd.) received the “kalash yatra” at Gurudwara Sri Guru Amardas, Defence Colony, Jalandhar.

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha leaders Manjit Singh Rai, Mukesh Chander, Jangvir Chauhan and Prof Kanwar Sartaj Singh accompanied the yatra and encouraged the local residents to support the farmers’ protest in large numbers.

Prof Kanwar Sartaj Singh asked locals to support farmers in their protest against three farm laws. “It’s been almost 11 months since farmers started its agitation peacefully at Delhi borders and more than 650 farmers have lost their lives since. The government must take back the controversial farm laws and ensure that the MSP was given on all crops,” added Sartaj.

While paying respects to the farmers who lost their lives in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, the farm leaders said, “The farmers are the lifeline and backbone of the country’s economy and they must not be treated in such a way. The demands should be met as soon as possible so that everyone can return to their homes and they must not suffer anymore.”