From MP to Bihar and TN, Punjab farmers rally support for agitation

Delegations from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, among others, are joining the protest, while farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, and parts of Rajasthan already support the demand for MSP as a legal guarantee.

Members of Jai Adivasi Yuva at Shambhu. (Express Photo)

Shambhu and Khanauri borders are witnessing the emergence of tractor-trolleys and tent cities as farmers remain steadfast on the roads, garnering support from various states. Delegations from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, among others, are joining the protest, while farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, and parts of Rajasthan already support the demand for MSP as a legal guarantee.

Anil Katara, national spokesperson of Jai Adivasi Yuva (JAY), stated, “We stayed at Shambhu border for 5 days, arriving on February 24 and leaving on February 28. Tribes from Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, part of JAY, see this andolan as our own, as tribals are reliant on agriculture income. We are ready to come again and march towards Delhi whenever the call for Dilli Chalo comes.”

Adivasi Dalip Bamniya, an advocate from Gwalior, who hails from Jhabua area of Madhya Pradesh, also stayed at Shambhu for 5 days. Ram Inaniya, core committee member of Aam Kisan Union in Harda district, shared, “We went back on February 27. Despite the government suggesting trains or buses, in Madhya Pradesh, they closely monitor us. On February 23, we switched off our phones and traveled via trains to Punjab.”

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Dilli Chalo call was given by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political).

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Kurubur Shanta Kumar, president of Karnataka Sugar Growers Association, said, “Farmers at Shambhu and Khanauri borders are fighting for the whole country. MSP is an issue for all farmers, and a legal guarantee shouldn’t be an issue for the government.”

Ram Inaniya, from Aam Kisan Union of Madhya Pradesh addressing the farmers at Shambhu border. (Express Photo)

Dilli Chalo call was given by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political). Farmers are camping at Shambhu and Khanauri borders as Haryana restricts their march ahead. Over 170 farmers are injured, and 9, including Shubhkaran Singh, who was killed at Khanauri border due to firearm injury, have died.

Regarding Shubhkaran’s family, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, coordinator of SKM non-political, emphasized, “Punjab government must promptly provide the announced monetary benefit to the family. An appointment letter for Shubhkaran’s younger sister should also be issued promptly. A fair investigation of Shubhkaran’s murder case is imperative.”

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