Farmers say Republic Day tractor rally will probably be peaceable, lay out plan
2 min read With 1000’s of protesters from Punjab and Haryana anticipated to hitch the tractor rally on Republic Day, farmers mentioned the protest will probably be taken out on the Outer Ring Road in a peaceable method. “Farmers will celebrate Republic Day with huge fervour. The tractor parade will move in a circle on the Outer Ring Road, which goes around areas like Janakpuri, Munirka, Nehru Place, Tikri. We hope that Delhi and Haryana Police will not cause us any problems or restrictions. This will be a very peaceful protest since our biggest weapon is non-violence,” mentioned Yogendra Yadav from Sanyukt Kisan Morcha.
Farmers additional mentioned protesters is not going to carry weapons or bask in inflammatory speeches or violence. They additionally clarified that there will probably be no occupation or assault on any authorities constructing or space throughout the parade, which is able to see tractors begin their journey from their respective place on the Delhi border and return to the identical place, mentioned a farmer chief.
“No obstruction will be caused to the R-Day parade at Rajpath. These are symbols of national honour and we will not harm them. Every vehicle will bear the national flag and no flags of any political party will be allowed,” mentioned Yadav.
The farmers said that a big contingent of protesters have left from Haryana with ghee and sand from their respective villages. Once they attain, they are going to “light up an Amar Jawan Jyoti” within the reminiscence of 121 farmers who died throughout the protest, mentioned Yadav.
The farmers may also maintain a gathering Monday after the Supreme Court order, if any, to determine additional plan of action. The unions are additionally prepared to take part within the January 19 talks with the federal government the place they are going to insist on repealing the legal guidelines.
The farmers urged the administration and police to not are available in the way in which of their parade. “When a farmer sets his mind, nothing can come in the way. We will appeal for a stay in court also. We want to put out a message through media that the administration should cooperate. If they don’t, there will be a problem. Because we will go to Delhi and that is a fact,” mentioned Rakesh Tikait from BKU.
