“Why is govt not solving their problems”? Chandrashekhar Azad on farmers protest

Patna (Bihar) [India], December 8 (ANI): National President of Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) Chandrashekhar Azad on Sunday came out in support of protesting farmers and demanded an answer from government over the promises made to the farmers following the last agitation.

“We stand with the farmers,” Azad told ANI. “Why need permission to present your demands”

“Why is the government not solving their problems? The government had made promises to them after the last agitation, the government should answer why those promises were not fulfilled,” he added.

Meanwhile, the “jatha,” contingent of 101 farmers, participating in the ‘Dilli Chalo’ march on Sunday, has been called off following escalating tensions and injuries among the protesters, farmer leaders said while addressing the media.

The decision to withdraw the group was made after several farmers were injured, with one in serious condition and admitted to PGI.

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated that the situation will be assessed in a meeting scheduled for tomorrow, with further updates to be provided during a press conference. Despite the government’s efforts to prevent the march, including restricting media coverage, the farmers remain determined to continue their agitation.

Pandher announced the decision to call off the ‘jatha’ marching towards Delhi, saying, “Today we have decided to withdraw the ‘jatha’. The agitation will continue today. One farmer has been admitted to PGI and is in serious condition, and 8-9 farmers are injured, so we have withdrawn the ‘jatha’. After the meeting, we will tell you about the future program.”

According to sources, the injured farmers identified include Resham Singh, Dilbagh Singh, Mehr Singh, Karnail Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Kulwinder Singh. Four of them are in serious condition, and one has been referred to PGI for further treatment.

Pandher added that the group had attempted to march towards Delhi, but the government made every effort to stop them.

“The Modi government has the most powerful means and resources in the world to spread false propaganda and misinformation. The government does not seem to have any intention of resolving this issue through dialogue with us,” he said.