Chandigarh: Protesting farmers on Sunday took control and ransacked the venue of 'kisan mahapanchayat' programme at Kaimla village in Haryana's Karnal district where Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was to address people to highlight the "benefits" of the Centre's three agriculture laws.
Earlier, Haryana Police used water cannons and lobbed teargas shells to prevent farmers from marching towards the village.
However, farmers reached the venue and disrupted the 'kisan mahapanchayat' programme.
They damaged the stage and broke chairs, tables and flower pots at the venue.
The farmers also took control over a makeshift helipad where chief minister's helicopter was to land.
The programme was cancelled due to an unruly act by farmers at the behest of BKU leader Gurnam Singh Charuni, BJP leader Raman Mallik said.
Police had made elaborate security arrangements for the chief minister's visit to the village where he was to speak to people to highlight the "benefits" of the Centre's three farm laws.
Under the banner of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), farmers, who have been demanding that the laws be repealed, had earlier announced to oppose the 'kisan mahapanchayat'.
Farmers were carrying black flags and shouting slogans against the BJP-led government as they attempted to march towards Kaimla village.
Police had put up barricades at the entry points of the village to prevent protesting farmers from reaching the programme venue.
The situation turned tense as farmers were adamant that they would not allow the chief minister to hold the programme.
Policemen were seen trying to pacify the agitating farmers but they went ahead to take control of the stage.
"We will not allow the government to hold this programme," a protester said.
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed Chief Minister Khattar for using water cannons and teargas shells against farmers.
Earlier, Haryana Police used water cannons and lobbed teargas shells to prevent farmers from marching towards the village.
However, farmers reached the venue and disrupted the 'kisan mahapanchayat' programme.
They damaged the stage and broke chairs, tables and flower pots at the venue.
The farmers also took control over a makeshift helipad where chief minister's helicopter was to land.
The programme was cancelled due to an unruly act by farmers at the behest of BKU leader Gurnam Singh Charuni, BJP leader Raman Mallik said.
Police had made elaborate security arrangements for the chief minister's visit to the village where he was to speak to people to highlight the "benefits" of the Centre's three farm laws.
Under the banner of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), farmers, who have been demanding that the laws be repealed, had earlier announced to oppose the 'kisan mahapanchayat'.
Farmers were carrying black flags and shouting slogans against the BJP-led government as they attempted to march towards Kaimla village.
Police had put up barricades at the entry points of the village to prevent protesting farmers from reaching the programme venue.
The situation turned tense as farmers were adamant that they would not allow the chief minister to hold the programme.
Policemen were seen trying to pacify the agitating farmers but they went ahead to take control of the stage.
"We will not allow the government to hold this programme," a protester said.
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed Chief Minister Khattar for using water cannons and teargas shells against farmers.
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 | Vikas Singh1 hour ago Mere Aandolan kaari Kisaan Bhaiyo Ke Liye:- "Mushkil Daur Tujhe Aajmata Chala Ja Raha Hai, Tu Tika Raha Isiliye Insaan Se Faulaad Bana Ja Raha Hai. Hum Zinda Hai Toh Zinda Dikhtey Bhi Rahenge, Yuhi Desh Ke Liye Khoon Paseena Bahatey Bhi Rahenge. Sirrf KISAAN AANDOLAN ZINDABAD Kahne Bhar Se Kaam Nahi Chalta, Kisaan Aur Jawaan Ka Khoon Subah Shaam Jhuk Ke Salaam Nahi Karta. Tu Agar Aaj Umeed Hai Beidiyo Mein Queid Hind Ki, Toh Tujh Jaisse Aazaad Parinde Ke bhi Yu Hi Pinjare Mein Rahne Bhar Se Hind Mahaan Nahi Banta. Thoda Aur Zorr Lagao Ki Zamana Dekh Raha Hai, Tum Misaal Bano Sab Ki Waqt Bhi Yahi Guhaar Laga Raha Hai. Aao Mujhe Aajmao Jaisse Chaho Waissey Aazmao, Mene Eerado Mein Toofano Ko Pala Hai Aur Iss Tanha Shah Se Pahle Bhi Mene Hi Na Jaane Kitno Ka Takht-O-Taaz Hila Dala Hai. Dilli Mujh Par Eik Ehsaan Karna Mere Bhaiyo Ki Kurbaaniyo Ko Salaam Karna. Mein Nazeer Hu Himmat Ki, Hauslo Ki, Shahadat aur Aatm Samman Ki, Iss Dari- Hatash Awaam Ki, Iss Aazad Desh Ke Ghulam Ki. Aur Kar Mujhe Badnaam Mein Hi Toh Yugo Se Desh Ki Pehcahaan Hu, Baat Sakey Toh Aur Baat Mujhe Dharm-Jaath Mein Badey Aur Chhotey Kisaan Mein, Hu Dharti Putra Mein Waapis Hukumat Se Takraoonga, Jitney Bhi Saazish-Shadyantra Tumne Ghadey Hai Unhe Abhi Dhwassth Kar Jaaonga. Aazma Mere Sabrr Ko Aur Bhi Abhi, Aazma Meri Himmat Ko Aur Bhi Abhi, Mein Toh Irada Karke Aaya Hu Abki Baar Ya Toh Tu Nahi Ya Mein Nahi". |
| Jumbo1 hour ago Every Violence is bad. Stern action must be taken against those indulging in violence and also instigators. |
| ARA2 hours ago ''PM, Modi should now act.'' India is being pushed into hands of anti-nationals surely and steadily. Soon after demise of Jaya that Jallikkattu agitation saw intrusion by such forces that created mayhem. Since then. it is seen to be covering more such instances on an exponetial scale. I fail to imagine one thing- Poor farmers who are said to be agitating simply cannot be there agitating, for almost two months now. Or, they are not5 poor farmers and SPONSORED by CONGRESS party of Surijitwalla - that big-mouth - who is unashamed in seeing India's image getting battered by inimical forces- If you are not elected, this is not the way to force yourself upon citizens , Oh, Congress-wallon! NOW, if Captain Amrinder Singh too shirks resp. , then, it is down-the-drain for Congress for sure. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE NEW LAWS, DON'T. YOU CAN NOT PREVENT THOSE WILLING TO USE THEM. - The Congress-men [ who only send goons] should first understand that it is not MANDATORY to apply new laws. IGNORE them- if you do not want them- but do not stop others. YOU HAVE NO RIGHTS. |