A 'Rail Roko' protest is scheduled for december 18 after a tractor march outside punjab on december 16, according to farmer activist Sarwan Singh Pandher. His declaration was made just hours after police stopped 101 farmers who were marching towards delhi at the Shambhu border over security concerns. Pandher said that when the police used water cannons and tear gas to break up the demonstrators at the border, 17 farmers were hurt. Along with accusing the authorities of failing to provide adequate medical care at the hospital, he also said that many of the injured farmers were in grave condition.
"The fifth-largest economy in the world, the indian government, used force against 101 farmers," Pandher said in a statement while speaking at the Shambhu border. They attacked us with explosives, tear gas and water loaded with chemicals. 17 farmers are hurt, many of them severely, and they aren't getting the care they need." He urged the punjabi government to see to it that the farmers were given medical care. Additionally, Pandher declared that a 'Rail Roko' protest will be staged in punjab on december 18 and a tractor march would be organised outside the province on december 16. He called for widespread participation from all Punjabis.
During the current winter session of parliament, Pandher also lambasted the opposition parties, including rahul gandhi, the leader of the Congress, for not doing enough to support the concerns of farmers. "The opposition needs to do more than only say things. Like they do for other problems, they ought to bring up our concerns in parliament and, if required, adjourn the session. rahul gandhi has failed to fulfil his pledges to help us," Pandher remarked. A group of farmers attempted to march towards delhi earlier in the day, but were stopped by police using water cannons and tear gas near the Shambhu border. The farmers were adamant about continuing their protest in spite of the barriers and the significant police presence.
Citing security concerns and the need to manage the flow of demonstrators into delhi, police stopped the farmers at the border. The farmers begged the authorities to let them march in peace. "We just want to march to delhi peacefully," a farmer leader said through the barricades. Do not obstruct our demonstration, please. These obstacles shouldn't be allowed to muffle our voices. The farmers were told by the Ambala Superintendent of police, "You must obtain permission if you wish to travel to Delhi. We'll let you continue once you have it. The supreme court will meet again on december 18 after holding a hearing yesterday. Please stay here quietly and abide by the regulations.
Farmers are stepping up their protests to put pressure on the government to meet their requests, and police presence at the Shambhu border has grown as tensions escalate.
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