“In Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, the state Chief Ministers, both BJP leaders, have received an ultimatum from farmers with regard to some upcoming programs,” the press note stated further.
It added that the until now, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) had supported the BJP government’s agriculture laws, however, now reports of protests against SAD leaders Sukhbir Singh Badal have also emerged.
The SKM is leading the farmers’ protest against the new, contentious agricultural laws. These protests have been in force since November last year when farmers from Punjab and Haryana arrived at Delhi’s border to register their dissent and demand for the revocation of the farm laws.
The SKM also appealed to all political parties to desist from electioneering, as the farmers’ protests intensify. “Such electioneering is anti-farmer in itself,” the press note stated.
SKM added further:
Meanwhile, the SKM pointed out that locals have always been in support of the farmers’ struggle, stressing that the…