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Patiala, February 6
On the call given by farmers’ unions for a nationwide three-hour “chakka jam” today, Punjabi actors, singers, doctors, and teachers came out in large numbers and participated in the roadblocks at various places in the district.
Farmers held protests at 24 places, including the Shambu barrier, in the district. The transgender community also participated in the protest.
Actor Dev Kharoud, Binnu Dhillon and singer Pammi Bai protested near Urban Estate on the Patiala-Chandigarh Highway, while teachers and doctors blocked the road near Passiana village.
Kharoud said: “I am an actor, but my entire family is into farming. The youth should not fall prey to the divisive tactics. Don’t get distracted from our ultimate aim repeal of farm laws.” Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pammi Bai said: “The PM is still silent on 175 farmers who lost their lives during the agitation. This insensitivity of the PM is shameful for the country.”
Karnal/Bathinda/Palwal, February 6
Farmers on Saturday parked their tractor-trailers in the middle of roads and raised slogans against the Centre during a three-hour-long chakka jam agitation in Punjab and Haryana.
Women took part in the stir in a sizeable number at several places.
The call for the nationwide chakka jam was given by the Samkyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farm unions protesting the Centre s farm laws at the Delhi borders.
Farmers blocked 11 points in Karnal district. Bastara toll plaza on NH-44 was the main site where farmers gathered.
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Patiala: Punjabi actors Binu Dhillon and Dev Kharoud, and Punjabi singer Pammi Bai participate in the Chakka Jam in Patiala
Patiala, February 6
The nationwide ‘chakka jam’ against the three agricultural bills witnessed the support of Punjabi actors, singers, doctors, and teachers. The three-hour jam saw road blocks at various points in the district on Saturday.
Farmers held protests at 24 places, including Shambu barrier, in the district. Notably, the transgender community also participated in the protests.
Punjabi actors, Dev Kharoud, Binnu Dhillon, and singer Pammi Bai protested near Urban Estate on Patiala-Chandigarh Highway while teachers and doctors blocked the roads near Passiana village.
While addressing youngsters, Punjabi actor Dev Kharoud said: “Today, I am an actor, but my entire family is into farming. I want to tell the youths, not to fall prey to the divisive tactics of the vested interests on minor issues. Don t get distracted from our ultimate aim repeal of farm laws.”
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