JIND: The farmers of Kandela village blocked the Chandigarh-Jind national highway on Monday evening after the Haryana government extended the ban on internet services in seven districts, including Jind, till 5pm on February 2. Two days ago, a dozen Jind khaps had announced that they would block highways if internet services were not restored.
A farmer from Kandela, Raman Kumar, said the government has been harassing them and their children by extending the ban on internet services in Jind and six other districts in the state.
“We are carrying out peaceful protests, but the government continues its dictatorial role by extending internet ban. Instead of hearing farmers’ problems, the government has created problems for our children too,” he added. After the government banned the internet services, farmers decided to use temple loudspeakers to make their voice heard and reach out to the villagers.