Punjab Speaker Condemns Police Action, Urges Open Dialogue with Farmers

Punjab Speaker Condemns Police Action, Urges Open Dialogue with Farmers

Chandigarh, February 14: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan denounced the use of force against protesting farmers, calling it a violation of democratic rights. He urged the Union government to engage in open and honest dialogue to address their genuine demands.

Punjab Speaker Condemns Police Violence, Demands Open Dialogue with Farmers

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 Points:

• Sandhwan condemned the fortification of Delhi and the use of police force against farmers, terming it undemocratic.
• He criticized the government for failing to fulfill promises made to farmers over the past ten years.
• The Speaker urged the Centre to hold open and sincere talks with farmers to resolve their concerns.

• Keywords: Punjab, Farmers protest, Police violence, Democratic rights, Open dialogue, Kuldeep Singh Sandhwan, Union government
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