SKM appeals to farmers to peacefully participate in 'Bharat Bandh' on Friday

Samyukta Kisan Morcha has appealed to the farmers to peacefully participate in a ''Bharat Bandh'' called by transport and trade unions demanding a review of the provisions of the goods and services tax (GST) regime.

New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), spearheading anti-farm laws protests at Delhi borders, appealed to farmers on Thursday to peacefully participate in a ''Bharat Bandh'' called by transport and trade unions on February 26.

Traders' body CAIT has said that all commercial markets across the country will remain closed on February 26 in view of its ''Bharat Bandh'' call demanding a review of the provisions of the goods and services tax (GST) regime.

Read:15th instalment of Rs 6K cr for GST compensation shortfall released

The Morcha, in a statement, said it supports the 'Bharat Bandh' called by transport and trade unions on Friday.

'We appeal to all farmers in the country to support all the 'Bharat Bandh' protesters peacefully and make the Bandh a success,' it said.

Read:States' GST revenue shortfall to be lower due to better collections in last months: Finance Secy

The outfit also condemned the management body of DAV School in Gopalapuram, Chennai, for allegedly publishing 'prejudiced and presumptive' questions on farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day, in an exam conducted by it.

The farmers protesting at Delhi borders for three months demanding the repeal of the Centre's three farm laws and MSP for their crops will celebrate 'Yuva Kisan Diwas' on Friday.

Read:Clubs, members separate entities; transactions between the two taxable

On this day, all the stages of SKM will be operated by the youth.

(With input from agencies)