Punjab Speaker Sandhwan Demands Open Dialogue, Condemns Police Action Against Farmers

Punjab Speaker Sandhwan Demands Open Dialogue, Condemns Police Action Against Farmers

Chandigarh, February 14: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has denounced the recent police action against protesting farmers and urged the Union government to engage in open dialogue to address their legitimate concerns.

Following reports of police using force against protesting farmers aiming to reach Delhi, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan issued a strong statement condemning the action. He termed it a “sheer violation of democratic rights” and urged the Union government to engage in an open and honest dialogue with the farmers to address their “genuine demands.”

Sandhwan particularly criticized the fortification of Delhi with barricades and security measures, viewing it as a “big blow on democracy” silencing the voices of the people. He expressed his disappointment in the government’s inaction on previously made promises to the farmers, highlighting their ongoing struggle for the past decade. The Speaker emphasized the undemocratic nature of tactics like barbed wire, teargas, and violence employed against peaceful protestors, reminding the government that they serve “the people, not against them.”

With this statement, Sandhwan aimed to raise awareness about the farmers’ plight and pressure the Union government to prioritize a peaceful resolution through open dialogue and a sincere commitment to fulfilling their legitimate demands.

Key Messages:

• Sandhwan strongly condemns the use of force against farmers, calling it a violation of democratic rights.
• He criticizes the fortification of the National Capital and terms it a blow to democracy.
• Sandhwan urges the government to fulfill past promises made to farmers and find solutions through open-minded discussions.
• He rejects the use of force and asserts the need for democratic governments to serve the people.

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