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Home | India | Samyukta Kisan Morcha Disassociates Itself From Violence During Tractor Parade

Samyukta Kisan Morcha disassociates itself from violence during tractor parade

Farmers' body condemned and regretted the "undesirable" and "unacceptable" events as the parade turned violent after several groups of farmers deviated from the pre-decided route

By PTI
Published Date - 05:52 PM, Tue - 26 January 21
Samyukta Kisan Morcha disassociates itself from violence during tractor parade
Protesters climb a flagpole at the ramparts of the Red Fort as farmers continue to demonstrate against the central government's recent agricultural reforms in New Delhi. Photo: AFP
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New Delhi: Farmers’ union body Samyukta Kisan Morcha Tuesday disassociated itself from those who indulged in violence during the tractor parade, and alleged some “antisocial elements” infiltrated their otherwise peaceful movement.

The union also condemned and regretted the “undesirable” and “unacceptable” events as the parade turned violent after several groups of farmers deviated from the pre-decided route for the march.

The Samkyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 41 farmer unions, is leading the protest against the three central farm laws at several border points of Delhi.

“We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today’s farmers’ Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts.

“Despite all our efforts, some organisations and individuals have violated the route and indulged in condemnable acts. Antisocial elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We have always held that peace is our biggest strength, and that any violation would hurt the movement,” the farmers’ body said in a statement.

Police and paramilitary personnel baton charge as the protesting farmers create chaos with a tractor after breaching the route during the tractor rally at ITO. -Photo: ANI

Its statement comes as farmers clashed with police at several places in the national capital. A protesting farmer died at Delhi’s ITO after his tractor overturned. Police also had to use lathicharge and teargas shells to control unruly protesters at multiple locations in the city.

“We dissociate ourselves from all such elements that have violated our discipline. We appeal strongly to everyone to stick to the route and norms of the parade, and not indulge in any violent action or anything that taints national symbols and dignity. We appeal to everyone to desist from any such acts.

“We are trying to get a full picture of all the events with regard to the several parades that were planned today and will share a full statement soon. Our information is that apart from some regrettable violations, the parades are underway peacefully as per plan,” it said.

Wielding sticks and clubs and holding the tricolour and union flags, tens of thousands of farmers atop tractors broke barriers, clashed with police and entered the city from various points to lay siege to the Red Fort and climb the flagpole on Republic Day on Tuesday.

Farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at several Delhi border points, including Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur, since November 28, demanding a complete repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee on minimum support price for their crops.

Protesting farmers hoist flags from the ramparts of the Red Fort during tractor rally as they protest against farm laws on 72nd Republic Day, in New Delhi. -Photo: ANI

 

Also read:

Don’t take law in your hands, maintain peace: Delhi police’s appeal to farmers

 

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