Sangrur: Punjab bandh announced on Monday in support of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who is fasting at Khanuri border.
Farmer leader sitting on hunger strike for 34 days at Khanuri border Jagjit Singh Dallewal Punjab bandh has been called on Monday (30 December) in support of. Accusing the central government of trying to crush the movement, farmer leaders have appealed to the Supreme Court that “they should not unknowingly become participants in these efforts of the Centre.” He warned that if an order is given to suppress the farmers’ movement, then both the central government and the constitutional body implementing that order will be responsible, and in this situation, the entire responsibility for the loss of life and property will be on them. Farmer leaders say that if an attempt is made to arrest Dallewal, they will not let it happen even by walking on their own dead bodies.
Impact on transport service during Punjab bandh
United Kisan Morcha (non-political) farmer leaders associated with Sarwan Singh Pandher Told that there will be complete bandh in the state from 7 am to 4 pm on Monday. Neither buses nor trains will run during this period. Punjab Bandh Shiromani CommitteeMore than 40 farmer unions from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other states have extended support. It has also been decided to keep petrol pumps closed at some places. During the bandh, milk supply will be ensured before 7 am.
Railways canceled 108 trainsincluding major trains like Vande Bharat, Shatabdi Express, Shane Punjab, Delhi SuperfastAnd Pathankot Inter-City Express Are included.
Appeal to the central and state governments to accept the demands of the farmers
Shiromani Committee Chairman of Harjinder Singh Dhami Said that the Central and State Governments should leave their dogmatism and accept the legitimate demands of the farmers on priority basis. To make this bandh successful Bharatiya Kisan Union Punjab organized a meeting in Khanna and appealed to various sections of the state to support the bandh.
The farmers participating in this movement are completely united regarding their demands and are expecting a quick decision from the central government.
