In this new year of 2024, while the calendar is refreshed, the persisting farmer protest remains a constant topic of discussion. The question arises: Is it genuinely a farmer protest or something else entirely? Doubts linger about the authenticity of these protesters being actual farmers. These common queries are echoing among those caught in traffic jams, individuals unable to reach hospitals for urgent medical situations, and the broader public.
The skepticism revolves around the affordability of luxury cars, like those valued at 4 crores, by individuals claiming to be farmers. This prompts reflection on whether these specific individuals truly require any assistance or support from the Government. The questions being raised extend beyond the protest itself, prompting a closer examination of the motivations and authenticity surrounding the ongoing situation.
Protesting for a Subsidy in a 4 Cr Car.
But Toolkit will call this "Farmer Protest" pic.twitter.com/2qduEB6fHC
— Theinfralab (@Logical_Girll) February 13, 2024
Farmer organisations are on the roads expressing various demands. In large numbers, farmers have moved from Punjab towards Delhi with their demands. In some places, clashes between farmers and the police have erupted. Anticipating the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march by farmers, robust security arrangements have been made in the country’s capital. The borders connecting Delhi have been sealed to prevent protesting farmers from entering. Several routes have been blocked, while some have been diverted, causing difficulties for the general public. People are stranded in various locations due to the closure of certain routes, making it challenging to reach their destinations.
On the other hand, the Government is engaged in dialogue with farmer leaders to resolve the issue. A third round of talks between the Government and farmer representatives is scheduled for February 15 evening. The hope is that a resolution to the problem will emerge through the discussions taking place in Chandigarh.
The ongoing protests involve farmers expressing various demands, marching from Punjab towards Delhi. However, the nature of the protest has sparked questions and debates. Some are skeptical about whether it is genuinely a farmer protest or if there are other factors at play. The involvement of security forces, the sealing of Delhi borders, and clashes in certain areas have raised doubts for some observers. The Government is actively engaging in discussions with farmer leaders to address their concerns and find a resolution.
There is significant speculation about the funding of the farmers’ protest, with claims pointing to specific terrorist organisations such as Pakistan, ISIS, or Khalistani groups. However, the protesting farmers assert that they are on the roads solely for their demands. The situation raises questions, especially when considering their prolonged presence despite promises from the agriculture minister. The accessibility of liquor and other resources adds to the mystery, prompting ongoing inquiries into who might be funding the protest.
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For the past three days, Indian farmers, stationed at the Punjab-Haryana border, belonging to the Bharatiya Kisan Union Siddhupur and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, were aiming to draw the attention of the central government towards the issues related to the Farmers’ Protest or engaging in politics. This question has started to arise. A video of Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, the head of the Bharatiya Kisan Union Siddhupur, is rapidly going viral, in which he is saying that after the construction of the Ram Mandir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s graph has increased significantly. It needs to be brought down.
"मोदी का ग्राफ बढ़ गया है, उसे रोकने के लिए ये किसान आंदोलन है"
ये बात मीडिया को खुद आंदोलन के मुख्य चेहरा किसान नेता डल्लेवाल जी कह रहे हैं
वीडियो सोर्स- सोशल मीडिया#KisanAndolan2024 #FarmerProtest2024 #kisan #Punjab #Shambhuborder pic.twitter.com/0OBfpWu7rK— Parkash Fulara प्रकाश फुलारा (@Fulara_Parkash) February 15, 2024
Because in 2020, 34 farmer organisations in Punjab were opposing the three agricultural laws. However, this agitation is being carried out by only 2 farmer organisations. Meanwhile, questions have started to arise about the entire farmer agitation from Dallewal’s video. People were discussing how such a large agitation suddenly emerged because in 2020, 34 farmer organisations in Punjab were opposing the three agricultural laws. However, this agitation is being carried out by only 2 farmer organisations.
जगजीत सिंह डल्लेवाल का विवादास्पद बयान
"मोदी का ग्राफ़ मंदिर की वजह से बहुत ऊंचा हो गया है"
"मोदी के ग्राफ़ को नीचे कैसे लाया जा सकता है"
"क्या हम थोड़े दिनों में इसका ग्राफ़ नीचे कर लेंगे?#DelhiChalo #KisanAndolan #FarmersProtests #MSP #BhanuPratapSingh @RubikaLiyaquat pic.twitter.com/GfMqTYWEWS— News18 India (@News18India) February 15, 2024
The release of Dallewal’s video indicates that under the political agenda to tarnish the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which had been created since the construction of the Ram Mandir, the farmer agitation was initiated to distress millions of people. Because, based on what Dallewal said in the video, there is very little opportunity, and Modi’s graph is very high. This clearly suggests that the intention was to create an atmosphere against Modi before the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct for the Lok Sabha elections. Because after the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct, agitations cannot be initiated in electoral activities. However, Dallewal claims, ‘Our goal is not to bring anyone down.’
Differences with Former Allies
Is this struggle truly for the farmers, or is it more about personal interests? It appears so, given that during the farmer agitation in 2020, several leaders gained prominence, but Jagjeet Singh wasn’t among them. Later, in the 2022 elections, numerous farmer leaders entered the political arena, sparking disagreements and discussions. Jagjeet Singh made a conscious decision to abstain from electoral participation, or perhaps he wasn’t offered a ticket. Consequently, this division led to a rift within the farming community. The Dallewal group contends that farmers should distance themselves from politics.
Who is Jagjeet Singh Dallewal?
Jagjeet Singh Dallewal stands as a distinguished farmer leader from Punjab, consistently advocating for farmers’ rights. Once again, under his guidance, farmers rallied towards Delhi, shedding light on various issues, notably the minimum support price (MSP). Born in the Dallewal village of Faridkot district in Punjab, Jagjeet Singh embraced the village name as his surname.
just to add in this line, around 3 years ago Former Delhi Police Commissioner S.N. Srivastava had made a significant revelation, exposing the involvement of anti-national elements behind the Kisan Aandolan (Farmers’ Protest).
The events of January 26, 2021, in Delhi, where the entire world witnessed the farmers’ entry, were marked by violence. During the violent episode, more than 394 policemen were injured, 428 barricades were broken, and 30 police cars along with six containers were damaged. The police have taken swift action by registering 25 FIRs, arresting 19 individuals, and detaining over 50 people, with further arrests anticipated.
Srivastava, addressing a press conference, disclosed that the police had gathered intelligence and identified over 300 handles created in Pakistan to incite farmers and escalate the rally’s violence. However, despite being well-prepared, the tractor rally was allowed to proceed in good faith.
Former Delhi Police Commissioner S.N. Srivastava emphasised, “We had intelligence, knew the intentions, but allowed the rally in good faith.” In an interview with a media channel, he highlighted the clear evidence of provocation and funding for farmers found during the Delhi Police investigation, leading to the registration of more than 20 cases.
Sources from police headquarters express deep suspicion that the same anti-national forces behind the previous farmers’ agitation are now instigating and pressuring farmers to engage in anti-national activities. Central agencies, including Delhi Police, are actively monitoring the entire situation.
Khalistan word
In April 1979, a conference was taking place at Punjabi University in Patiala. Continuous three hours of speeches had bored everyone. The organisers were standing, preparing a vote of thanks, and the people present there were also standing in anticipation that lunchtime had finally arrived.
Suddenly, two people came running from behind the hall and climbed onto the stage. They shouted slogans against the Indian Constitution and threw some papers in the air. Then, as quickly as they had run in, they ran out.
The next day, the editor of ‘The Tribune’ newspaper and renowned journalist Prem Bhatia wrote that the incident at the university conference is very serious. He used a word, ‘Khalistan,’ which the Tribune’s readers had never heard before.
