‘We are not from Pakistan..,’ Farmer leaders express concern amid call for Bharat Bandh
Bharat Bandh 2024 LIVE They emphasized their desire for a peaceful resolution rather than confrontation. The talks occurred amidst a standoff between protesters and security personnel at two locations along the Punjab-Haryana border. Sarwan Singh Pandher, coordinator of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), addressed the media following the meeting, stating that the leaders of the farmers' union have reassured the cabinet ministers of their “commitment to dialogue." Also Read: Farmers Protest LIVE Updates: Mobile internet services to remain suspended in 7 Haryana districts till February 17 Pandher expressed apprehension regarding the ongoing situation, citing issues such as the suspension of social media accounts and the use of tear gas during otherwise peaceful interactions, “We said we are not Pakistan.
We seek a peaceful solution, not confrontation. They assured us that our pages would be restarted... We assured them of our commitment to dialogue." He further said that the discussion was held to find a resolution to the issues.
“The discussion with the Centre was held on all the demands raised by us. We discussed to find a resolution to the issues. The ministers said that they require time.
We hope that a peaceful solution is derived; to avoid any conflict. Our programme to go to Delhi is still there," Pandher added. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta Sidhupur), stated that the government requested additional time to thoroughly discuss the farmers' demands.
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