SKM (non-political) announces anti-drug march across Punjab on November 13
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political) has decided to run an awareness campaign against drugs across Punjab on November 13. In addition, the organization will also support the protest outside the Chief Minister's residence in Sangrur.
A meeting of the Punjab and Haryana units of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (non-political) was held at Harike Pattan. Led by Lakhwinder Singh Aulakh and Bachittar Singh Kotla, the gathering expressed serious concern over the spread of drugs, rules of cooperative institutions, and the adulterated milk business, and chalked out a struggle.
The leaders stated that to root out drug trafficking from the state, extensive rallies and protests will be held on November 13 under the banner of 'Nasha Bhagao, Punjab Bachao'. During this, convoys of cars and two-wheelers will be organized, displaying pictures of Parminder Singh Jhota to make people aware. Preparations will be initiated by holding meetings at the district level in this regard.
Along with this, the Morcha has also supported the call to stage a dharna outside the Chief Minister's residence in Sangrur on November 5. Under this call given by the Mansa Struggle Committee, workers affiliated with the organization will participate in large numbers and resolve to carry forward the work of Parminder Singh Jhota, who fought against drugs.
In the meeting, strong opposition was expressed against the changes being brought by the Punjab government in the rules and regulations of cooperative societies and banks. The leaders said that these societies provide essential facilities like seeds and fertilizers to farmers, therefore no compromise will be made with their existence.
Farmers also expressed anger over the sale of synthetic milk and adulterated food items on the occasion of festivals. They said that while this poses a threat to the health of the general public, dairy farmers are not getting a fair price for pure milk. Protests on this issue will also be intensified. Farmer leader Inderjit Singh Kotbuddha was also present on the occasion.
Key developments
- Anti-drug march to be held across the entire state on November 13
- Support for protest outside Chief Minister's residence in Sangrur on November 5
- Morcha announces opposition to changes in cooperative societies' laws
- Preparation for struggle against sale of synthetic milk and lack of fair pricing
