As farmers protesting against the three agriculture laws passed in September are intensifying their protest on the occasion of Kisan Diwas 2020, several political parties have extended their support. To celebrate the day, farmers agreed to miss a meal today and intensify their protest against the new rules. In Punjab, the Shiromani Akali Dal asked its members to observe quickly, in solidarity with the farmers. Party leader Sukhbir Singh Badal decided, according to sources, that the party would observe Farmers’ day and send out a message that against the ‘black rules’ that can kill farmers, Punjabis stand united.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Indian National Congress will hold a nationwide rally on Wednesday. In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) on Tuesday marched to the Raj Bhavan to send out a message of unity with the protesting farmers against the new laws.
Former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh’s birth anniversary marks National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas). Kisan Diwas honors the former prime minister’s contribution to India’s agricultural reforms.
Secretary of Defense Rajnath Singh also welcomed farmers on the occasion and said that the government is completely sensitive to holding talks with them. He hoped that he would soon end the protest against the laws.
“I salute the farmers of the country on Farmers’ Day. They have provided food security for the world. Many farmers are agitating against agricultural legislation. With absolute awareness, Govt is holding talks with them. I hope they will soon stop their agitation,’ tweeted the Minister of Defense.
