Members of the Association of Unaided College Teachers of Punjab at Singhu border. Tribune photo

Lovlen Bains

Doraha, December 7

The Association of Unaided College Teachers of Punjab joined the ongoing farmers protest at Singhu border. A total of 12 members from different colleges of the state on the board of the AUCT were sent by the association.

Reverberations of the movement can be witnessed in Canada, England, Australia and even elsewhere. Prof Harjit Singh, General Secretary, AUCT, said we have handed over the association’s letter of support to farmer leaders at Singhu border.

Teachers said it is the duty of each and every section of society to extend full support to farmers. “We should feel proud to be a part of such a revolution which is entirely non-political. It is a movement of Punjab, by Punjab and for Punjab. So there is no reason why we should stay behind when the borders of Delhi are resounding with voices of justice and righteousness,” Ghai added.

Bizmen show solidarity

Various business organisations announced their support to the ‘Bharat Bandh’ call given by various farmer outfits demanding rollback of the Acts.

Shopkeepers, petrol pump owners, vocational and professional service providers would suspend work at their respective establishments.

Traders led by Tarsem Garg, patron, Chaura Bazaar Association, Ahmedgarh; Parveen Aggarwal, chief, All Traders Union, Raikot, and Abant Jain, president, Karyana Union, Raikot, said office-bearers and activists of various outfits of traders and shopkeepers have decided to support the ‘Bharat Bandh’.

Avtar Krishan Sharma and Sandeep Shahi, office-bearers of the Petrochemical Dealers’ Association, said owners and managers of various petrol pumps had decided to shun business as announced by the association.

“However, we have advised our staff to remain on duty and provide services to clients of emergent nature, including ambulances and government services,” said Sharma and Shahi.