City
Epaper

Samyukta Kisan Morcha blames Centre, Deep Sidhu for making farmers movement violent

By ANI | Updated: January 28, 2021 08:50 IST

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Wednesday blamed the Central government, actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu and the Kisan Mazdoor Sangarsh Committee (KMSC) for the violence during the farmers' 'tractor march' in Delhi on January 26 against the agriculture laws.

Open in App

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Wednesday blamed the Central government, actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu and the Kisan Mazdoor Sangarsh Committee (KMSC) for the violence during the farmers' 'tractor march' in Delhi on January 26 against the agriculture laws.

"Along with some individuals and orgzations, like Deep Sidhu and Kisan Majdoor Sangarsh Committee led by Satnam Singh Pannu, the government made this movement violent. We clarify that we dissociate ourselves from violent actions which took place at Red Fort and other parts of Delhi," the SKM, the union of over 40 farmer unions. said in a statement.

The names of Sidhu and gangster Lakka Sadana have been included in an FIR registered by Delhi Police in connection with the violence at Red Fort in Delhi on Tuesday.

During the farmers' tractor rally on Tuesday, videos went viral on social media showing Sidhu handing over a flag to a man to hoist on the ramparts of the Red Fort.

After the Red Fort incident of rampage and flag hoisting, Sidhu posted a video on his Facebook page claiming that, "We have only hoisted the Nishan Sahib at the Red Fort while exercising our democratic right to protest."

SKM had earlier called the violence a conspiracy by the anti-farmer forces which tried to 'delegitimise the movement'.

"When the farmer orgsations declared a programme of Kisan Parade on 26 January, anti-social elements like Deep Sidhu and others, along with the said farmer orgsation attempted to torpedo the agitation," the union said on Wednesday.

Farmer unions including SKM and All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) distanced themselves from the violent incidents that shook Delhi on the occasion of Republic Day.

( With inputs from ANI )

Disclaimer: This post has been auto-published from an agency feed without any modifications to the text and has not been reviewed by an editor

Tags: Nepal Workers Peasants PartyKisan mazdoor sangarsh committeeSatnam singh pannuDeep sidhu
Open in App

Related Stories

NationalFarmers Protest: SKM, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Announce Delhi March on December 6

NationalKisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat: Farmers Raise Slogans Against BJP-Led Centre From Ramlila Maidan

NationalFarmers break through Delhi Police barricades to join protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar

PoliticsPunjab women farmers seek relief for climate-hit crops

NationalSamyukta Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide protests in support of wrestlers, Delhi Police beefs up security

National Realted Stories

NationalNo justification for such acts of terror: Iranian Prez condemns J&K attack in phone call with PM Modi

NationalPoster controversy: Police disperse protestors in Jaipur, say situation under control

NationalGujarat: Vadodara woman duped of Rs 5.61 lakh in visa scam, complaint filed

NationalRetaliatory actions against Pak reflect India’s strong policy against those promoting terror: Raksha Khadse

NationalMP: CM holds meeting on law and order, identified 228 Pak citizens to leave nation by Sunday