Punjab Industry to protesting farmers: take care of our business too

Jindal emphasized, “We fully support your demands, but consider our business and Punjab’s economy. The agitation, caused by the central government’s refusal to address farmers’ demands, is harming Punjabis. We urge you to protest without affecting general life.”

Upkar Singh, president of Chamber of Industrial and Commerce and Undertakings, urged coordination between farmers and industrialists. Singh highlighted, “Farmers need to understand the impact on industry, where many farmers’ sons work. Industry is vital; please protest without disrupting daily life or business.”

It is important to note that farmer union leaders Sarvan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal emphasized that farmers have not blocked roads, attributing it to the Haryana government.

Pandher expressed frustration, stating, “We are being defamed by the union government, portrayed as terrorists, leftists, and accused of political backing. We called ‘Dilli Chalo’ on January 2 at Jantar Mantar, but the government ignored us. If allowed, no one would be affected. Instead, our farmers face opposition from the Haryana government with rubber bullets and tear gas, hindering our movement.”