Follow Us
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, August 28
Punjab BJP president Ashwani Sharma today reached Ludhiana where farmers were protesting outside his meeting venue. Heavy police was deployed and barricades were put up since morning in the area.
A farmer said they would continue the protest and would go to every place where the BJP leader was visiting till the farm laws were rolled back.
Will address issues concerning industry
Issues concerning the industry will be included in the election manifesto of the BJP for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections. The state government has imposed taxes and made life of traders more difficult.
Addressing the media today, Sharma said it was sad to see the infighting in the Punjab Congress. “It is the state and its people who are suffering due to personal issues and egos of the leaders,” said Sharma.
He announced forming a seven-member committee which would work for the welfare of industry. “We will provide assurance and safety to the industry. Issues concerning the industry will be included in the election manifesto of the BJP for the upcoming Vidhan Sabha elections. The state government has imposed taxes and made life of traders more difficult,” he alleged. Sharma held a meeting with the members of the trade cell and discussed at length the problems faced by the industry.
Join Whatsapp Channel of The Tribune for latest updates.
7
8