Farmer Protest: Police Action Sparks Outrage Among Farmers, Demand Repeal of Farm Laws

Farmers Face Tear Gas, Water Cannons, and Rubber Bullets at Haryana Border

• Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana marched towards Delhi to protest against the three farm laws passed by the central government in September 2020.
• The farmers were stopped by the Haryana police and the Rapid Action Force at the Shambhu border, where they faced tear gas shelling, water cannons, and rubber bullets for several hours.
• The farmers alleged that the police action was brutal and unjustified, and that they were peacefully demanding their rights.
• The farmers also claimed that some media persons and farmers were injured by the police firing, and that they would not retreat until their demands were met.

Farmers Demand MSP Guarantee, Repeal of Black Laws, and Debt Relief

• The farmers have three main demands: a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for their crops, a repeal of the three farm laws that they say will benefit corporates and harm farmers, and a debt relief for the distressed farmers.
• The farmers say that the farm laws will lead to the end of the MSP system, the exploitation of farmers by private players, and the loss of their land and livelihoods.
• The farmers also say that they are under a huge debt burden due to the high cost of inputs, low returns, and crop failures, and that they need a debt waiver to survive.
• The farmers say that they have been protesting for months, but the government has not listened to them or addressed their concerns.

Farmers Vow to Continue Their Struggle, Seek Support from All Sections of Society

• The farmers say that they are determined to reach Delhi and stage a peaceful protest at the Ramlila Maidan, where they hope to draw the attention of the government and the public to their plight.
• The farmers say that they are not afraid of the police action or the obstacles, and that they are ready to sacrifice their lives for their cause.
• The farmers also appeal to the people of India, especially the youth, to support their struggle and join their movement.
• The farmers say that they are fighting for the future of the farming community and the food security of the nation.

Source :ABP News