Ludhiana farmers elated with victory

Manav Mander

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, November 19

Farmers rejoiced at their victory and celebrated the government’s decision to repeal the three farm laws. They could be seen dancing on the beats of drum and distributing sweets to celebrate the occasion.

An elderly woman was seen distributing sweetened rice among farmers outside MBD Mall, where farmers were protesting against the farm laws.

“I have prepared rice with my own hands to celebrate the win. It is the victory of the common man and it has been once again proven that nothing is impossible if one stands firm on his resolve to fight for a cause. Majority and brotherhood have played an important role in the protest,” she said.

HS Lakhowal, general secretary of the Bhartiya Kissan Union, said they are elated over the decision and will wait for repealing of the laws during the Parliament session.

“The decision to take back the laws should have been taken earlier so that the damage should have been controlled. Lives lost can never be compensated but still we are satisfied that finally the government has decided to roll back its decision,” said Lakhowal.

Chamkaur Singh, secretary of the All India Kissan Sabha said they will be happy only when the entire procedure to repeal laws is completed in Parliament. “Till then agitation in some form or another will be continued,” said he.

Meanwhile, the Federation of Punjab Small Industries Association (FOPSIA) congratulated the farmers, state and Central Government for resolving the crucial issue related to the economy of state.

“With the end of agitation, the Central-state relation will improve and will be helpful for the state’s economy. The domestic demand will increase with the end of agitation as the non-essential purchases were curtailed by the farmers due to agitation. The peace in the state will bring investment and expansions. The domestic and international buyers can easily reach the state due to end of barricades and blockages. The transportation of goods will be more convenient after the end of jams due to blockade,” said Badish Jindal, president, FOPSIA.