The chief minister added that his only interest was to protect the state’s farmers. (FILE)
Chandigarh:
While the Chief Minister of the Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, rejected the weeklong ultimatum issued by the farmers’ unions for holding a special session of the Assembly to deny agricultural laws, it appears that the Farmers’ anger is now shifting to the Congressional government in Punjab.
Farmers’ unions protested the BJP and even the Akalis faced the heat while in the NDA.
“Ultimatums are not the way to force the government to take hasty action,” said Captain Amarinder Singh, saying he would do what he deemed necessary in the interests of farmers. The chief minister had previously said he would call a special conference. Vidhan Sabha session to present the necessary amendment bills.
He was reacting to reports that Kisan unions had issued an ultimatum to the state government to convene a special Vidhan Sabha session to change laws to counter agricultural laws in the center.
The chief minister added that his only interest was to protect state farmers and the agricultural sector at all costs, and not to appease peasant organizations.
Making it clear that he would not compromise the interests of farmers under pressure or threats from unions, the chief minister said that the threat of unions to gherao his residence or the homes of ministers of state and congressional leaders would not would force him to make no decision. .
He pointed out that he had followed the suggestions of all the unions a few days ago on the way forward for the Farm Bill.
On the decision of Kisan’s unions not to heed his call to allow freight trains to pass amid their “ Rail Roko ” protests, the chief minister said it was unfortunate because by failing to By releasing their agitation, these organizations prejudiced the interests of farmers. as well as the state.
The unions, at today’s meeting, had decided to continue their current agitation, including “Rail Roko”, until October 15, when they will hold their next meeting. They also decided to block all major highways in the state on Friday, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Captain Amarinder said that while his government was totally determined to fight side by side with farmers in their struggle for survival, these decisions of the Kisan unions were not in the best interests of farmers.
“This is a collective fight, for which all political parties should join the protesting farmers and the state government,” he said, urging Kisan unions to reconsider their decisions in the broader interest of the state and its people, including farmers. .
