Congress lends support to chakka jam called by farmer unions
Congress general secretary (organisation), K C Venugopal, said the party fully supports the farmers movement and appeals to the government to accede to the justified demands of the farmers by repealing the three farm laws
PTI | February 6, 2021 | Updated 08:25 IST
The protesting farmers have expressed apprehension that these laws would pave the way for the dismantling of the minimum support price system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporations
The Congress on Friday extended support to the countrywide chakka jam called by farmer unions on February 6, saying party workers will stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers in their protest. The Congress also hit out at Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, who defended the three new farm laws and criticised the Opposition while speaking in Rajya Sabha.
Chakka jam today: Farmers in Punjab, Haryana block roads
Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farmers bodies blocked state and national highways at several places on Saturday, causing inconvenience to commuters
PTI | February 6, 2021 | Updated 13:25 IST
Farmers unions had on Monday announced a countrywide chakka jam from 12 noon to 3 pm on February 6
Farmers protesting against the Centre s new agri laws and other issues blocked roads at several places in Punjab and Haryana on Saturday on the call given by the farmers unions for a nationwide chakka jam . Farmers unions had on Monday announced a countrywide chakka jam from 12 noon to 3 pm on February 6 when they would block national and state highways in protest against the Internet ban in areas near their agitation sites, harassment allegedly meted out to them by authorities, and other issues.
Protesting farmers to block national state highways for 3 hours on February 6
In a press conference at the Singhu border, farmers unions seemed disgruntled by the government for ignoring them in the Union Budget speech. They accused the government of alleged harassment, as they said that water and power supplies to the protest sites had been curtailed
BusinessToday.In | February 2, 2021 | Updated 08:45 IST
Farmer unions have announced a nationwide chakka jam on February 6
Farmer unions have announced a nationwide chakka jam on February 6 against the internet ban on their agitation spots and alleged harassment by the authorities. Protesting farmers said they will block national and state highways between 12 PM to 3 PM on February 6, Saturday.