Farmers’ protest: Union ministers claim ‘anti-social elements’ have overtaken demonstrations
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar, and Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad made the remarks. Dec 11, 2020 · 10:27 pm Farmers gather in large numbers at Singhu border during their Delhi Chalo protest march against the Centre s new farm laws, in New Delhi, on, Friday. | Ravi Choudhary/PTI
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday claimed that some “anti-social elements” were plotting to spoil the atmosphere of the farmers’ movement, reported PTI. He also appealed to the protesting farmers to ensure that their platform was not being misused.
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New Delhi, December 11
With farmers’ unions intensifying protest against the central farm laws, the BJP has decided to hold nationwide programmes, including ‘chaupals’ in rural areas, to spread awareness about their benefits.
Party sources said events, including press conferences and public programmes, would be held in majority of districts in the country.
Meanwhile, the ‘jathebandis’ said there was ‘no rail roko’ in their protest plans, which includes making toll routes free of cess, blockade at the Jaipur-Delhi Highway and dharnas at district headquarters and state capitals.
BKU national spokesperson Rakesh Tikait addresses farmers during their ongoing protest against new farm laws, at Delhi-UP border near Ghazipur, in New Delhi on Friday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui
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