Oust Dalal for remark, demand khaps

Tribune News Service

Palwal/Ambala, February 14

Seeking dismissal of Haryana Agriculture Minister JP Dalal for his alleged controversial statement over the death of farmers during the ongoing agitation, activists of 52 khap panchayats (Pal) staged a dharna at Antoha village of Palwal today. They passed a resolution condemning his ‘statement’ and sought his removal from the state Cabinet.

Swami Shradhanand Saraswati, head of the committee carrying on the agitation in the district under the banner of 52 khap panchayats, said that the protesters held a meeting here today to adopt a resolution to condemn the reported statement of JP Dalal.

They termed it to be an insult to the farmers and farming community of the country. He said the resolution adopted by the protesters has demanded his sacking from the Haryana Cabinet even though he may have tendered an apology.

Saraswati said the 52 khaps would not only boycott his programmes in the district, but would also oppose him if he makes a visit here in his official capacity.

In Ambala, Congress workers led by Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee treasurer Rohit Jain held a demonstration at Inco Chowk in Ambala City against state Agriculture Minister JP Dalal’s statement.