Farmers’ adamant on Delhi march: Khattar says not the year to protest

“Whatever modes are available with the people, be it scooter, motorcycle, car, tractor-trolley, anything that they have, they can bring to participate in this agitation,” he said.

Earlier, Khattar urged farmers to not be “misled” by the Opposition, and “have faith” in the state government. Citing the rising number of Covid infections and revenue loss of about Rs 10,000-12,000 crore this year due to the pandemic, he said “this is not the year of protests”.

Haryana’s roadways and other employee unions, too, have announced a statewide agitation on November 26.

Meanwhile, state officials said they are looking at the possibility of reimposing the lockdown in the wake of a fresh surge in infections.

However, Chaduni called it “another ploy” by the government to “scuttle the agitation”.

“When we do a rally, corona awakens. The government had been using the coronavirus as an opportunity to pass the three draconian legislations and scuttle the farmers’ agitation,” Chaduni said.