Won’t let govt sit in peace till farmers’ demands met: Rakesh Tikait

Upping the ante against the government, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said on Sunday that they will not leave him alone until the farmers’ demands are met. Addressing a farmer “mahapanchayat” at the Indri grain market in the district, Tikait said the 40 leaders leading the agitation against the Center’s farm laws will tour across the country to gather support for the agitation.

“Until the moment the government does not decide in our favor, talks to the committee (which is leading the agitation) and does not agree with the demands, we will not leave it alone,” said Tikait, demanding the repeal of the laws. .

He reiterated once again that the agrarian legislation of the Center “will put an end to the public distribution system.” The laws will affect not only farmers, but also small traders, daily wagering and other sections, he said.

Questioning the government’s intention behind the enactment of the laws, Tikait said: “The Godowns were built first and the laws came later. Don’t farmers know that these laws are in favor of big corporations? No business will be allowed against it. hunger in this country. “

Tikait reiterated that the “panch” (leaders leading the commotion) and the “manch” (stage) will remain the same.

“Any decision the committee makes is acceptable to everyone. The country’s farmers support it,” Tikait said.

In addition to Tikait, agricultural leaders Balbir Singh Rajewal, Darshan Pal and Haryana BKU chief Gurnam Singh Chaduni were also present on the occasion.

Rajewal said farmers have been protesting for months but the government does not listen to their demands. Pal said that more than 200 farmers have sacrificed their lives during the upheaval and said their sacrifice will not be in vain.

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