Dilli Chalo | We will use social media to widen protests, say farmers

At the Singhu border on Friday, the protesting farmers stated they will discover methods to maintain the momentum going if they’ve to stay on the borders as talks between them and the federal government have been inconclusive.

At a gathering on Thursday, they stated they might not settle for something apart from a repeal of the three legal guidelines.

“Going forward, if we have to continue at the borders, we will not just sit and eat. We will use social media like Facebook and Twitter to mobilise, plan protests, and marches inside Delhi while we remain here. The eventual plan will be to shut entry to, and exit from, Delhi completely,” stated Ranjeet Singh (34), a farmer from Bhatinda.

Gurdeep Singh from Chandigarh stated: “If the demands are not met, there is going to be an unexpected reaction. Perhaps, a hunger strike.”

A 25-year-old farmer, Hardeep Singh Lidder from Chandigarh, stated the federal government had not given something in writing and they didn’t belief them. “We have already seen what corporatisation of crops can do. We cannot accept any amendments,” he stated.

“We have decided we won’t back down and it’s only been eight days,” Shamsher Singh stated.

‘Families supportive’

Bayant Singh (40) from Patiala stated their households again residence have been very supportive and actually, the villagers would really feel betrayed in the event that they return with out getting their calls for fulfilled.

A gaggle of farmers additionally stated they will observe their leaders. “We have come with our leaders and for us, their word is final. If they tell us to leave, we will leave right away. And if they tell us to stay, we will stay for even two years,” stated Iqbal Singh from Jalandhar. He stated allegiance to jathhe bandi (teams) leaders is of utmost significance to them.

At the protest on Friday, Anmol Rana from Sonipat was seen carrying a mattress on his shoulder. “This is the weapon used by God Hanuman and Angad and it depicts that the government won’t be able to disperse us. Haryana Chief Minister had said only Sikhs from Haryana are participating but that’s not true. We are all with them and will intensify the protest if the demands are not met,” he stated.