Amritsar (Punjab): The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on Sunday announced extending its 'rail roko' agitation in Punjab against three farm laws till October 8.
The protests were scheduled to end on October 5 (today).
The members of Committee held a candlelight vigil as they continue 'rail roko' agitation in Amritsar's Devidaspura village, in protest against the farm laws.
"As an elected Prime Minister, Narendra Modi could have discussed the provisions of the Bills before introducing and passing them in Parliament. We are protesting here and holding a candlelight vigil," Sukhbinder Singh, secretary of the committee told a news agency.
"We have extended our protest until October 8. We will continue our agitation till government rollback the laws," he added.
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The rail roko farmers' agitation was launched by the committee in Punjab on September 24 and was scheduled to conclude on September 26. However, it was extended till September 29 and it is now scheduled to be concluded on October 8.
Farmers under the banner of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee have been squatting on rail tracks at various places in the state since September 24. They have been raising anti-government slogans, demanding the rollback of all the three farm laws.
Farmers have expressed apprehension that the farm laws would pave the way for dismantling of the minimum support price system and they would be at the "mercy" of big corporate entities. The farmers said they would continue their fight till the three farm laws were revoked.
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The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill, the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill were passed by Parliament earlier last month.
The government on its part, has claimed that the new laws will benefit the farmers and help increase their earnings.
(With inputs from agencies)
