1 month ago
Farmers Protest India-US Trade Deal
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh started marching to Delhi to protest against a proposed trade deal between India and the US.
However, they were stopped by the Haryana Police at the Shambhu border.
The farmers are worried that this trade deal could hurt their livelihoods, especially in agriculture and dairy sectors.
They want the government to make the details of the deal public and consult with them before signing anything.
The police set up barricades to prevent the farmers from entering Delhi, which the farmers see as a suppression of their right to protest.
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh marched towards Delhi to protest the proposed India-US trade agreement.
Haryana Police stopped the farmers at the Shambhu border, erecting barricades to prevent their entry into Delhi.
Farmers accuse the Haryana and Punjab governments of suppressing their democratic right to assemble in Delhi.
The proposed trade agreement could impact agriculture, dairy, industry, and other sectors, threatening the livelihoods of millions of small and marginal farmers.
Farmers demand transparency and comprehensive consultations before any trade agreement is signed.
- Who
- Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh
- What
- Farmers' march to Delhi halted at Haryana border
- Where
- Shambhu border, Punjab-Haryana border
- When
- Tuesday, February 2024
- Why
- To protest against the proposed India-US trade agreement
Farmers' Protest
Government Action
Right to Protest
Farmers' Protest
Farmers claim their democratic right to assemble and protest in Delhi is being suppressed by the Haryana and Punjab governments.
Government Action
The Haryana Police erected barricades to prevent farmers from entering Delhi, citing law and order concerns.
Trade Agreement Concerns
Farmers' Protest
Farmers argue that the proposed India-US trade agreement threatens their livelihoods and the rural economy.
Government Action
The government has not publicly addressed the farmers' concerns, maintaining that the trade agreement is beneficial for economic growth.
Key facts
- Location
- Shambhu border, Punjab-Haryana border
- Date
- Tuesday, February 2024
- Organizations Involved
- BKU Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC), Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (Punjab chapter), Azaad Kisan Morcha, BKU Ekta Sangharsh
- Key Figures
- Tezveer Singh, Sarwan Singh Pandher
- Proposed Trade Agreement
- India-US trade agreement
- Impacted Sectors
- Agriculture, dairy, industry, digital trade, e-commerce, investment, government procurement, intellectual property rights, services sector
- Dairy Sector Employment
- 80 million rural families
Quotes
Sarwan Singh Pandher
Leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha
“"When thousands of farmers attempted to enter Haryana in their vehicles, trucks and buses, they found multi-layer barricades installed by the Haryana police. We strongly oppose the proposed India‑US trade deal. The deal is likely to harm the country’s agricultural sector by opening the door to cheaper imports and hurting domestic farm incomes."”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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