What we are fighting for is to protect national interests, says Sukhbir Singh Badal
A day after pulling out of the National Democratic Alliance, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Sunday called upon all political parties and organisations to close ranks for a united fight to protect the interests of farmers, farm labour and farm produce traders in the country, especially in Punjab.
“We are ready to join or follow any struggle in the overall interests of the farmers, farm labour, Arhatiyas and other farm produce traders,” said Sukhbir Singh Badal, president, Shiromani Akali Dal, addressing a rally in Ropar. He also addressed rallies in Hoshiarpur and Phagwara.
“Anything like the new farm Bills, which increase the uncertainty over the fate of the farmers’ produce can have disastrous implications not only for the economy but also for social stability. The farmers’ plight affects the…