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The call for march to Delhi given by ten farmer organizations for 10% land plot and other demands has created a divide among the farmers. Leaders of Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) are coming live on social media and saying not to march to Delhi, while nine other farmer organizations are still adamant on marching to Delhi and arresting them.
Movement continues amidst police action
Even on Friday, more than fifty farmers and women were trying to march to Delhi at Pari Chowk, who were arrested by the police and sent to jail. Earlier, 123 farmers were arrested during the Delhi march on December 2.
United Kisan Morcha calls for march to Delhi
After staging a sit-in at the offices of Greater Noida and Yamuna Authority on November 25, the United Kisan Morcha had announced a march to Delhi on December 2. However, there were continuous arrests of farmers during their attempts to march to Delhi, due to which the movement became more violent.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait was called to attend the proposed panchayat at the zero point of Yamuna on 3 December. But the police stopped him in Tappal, and he could not attend the panchayat.
Panchayat and further strategy
On December 4, the United Kisan Morcha decided to hold another Panchayat and decide the future strategy. However, late at night the farmers present at the protest site were arrested by the police and sent to jail. After this action, the farmers became more angry and now they are marching to Delhi every day and getting arrested.
BKU’s stand different, split on movement
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Western Uttar Pradesh President Pawan Khatana came live on social media and said that the government has assured to submit the investigation report in seven days and open the way for talks. Therefore, he appealed to the farmers to remain patient.
On the other hand, nine organizations of the United Kisan Morcha have announced to continue the agitation for their demands, such as the release of arrested farmers and allotment of 10% of the land.
Disagreement over Delhi march
Differences among farmers have clearly emerged. While on one hand the Bharatiya Kisan Union is talking about adopting the path of talks and keeping distance from the Delhi march, on the other hand, nine organizations of the United Kisan Morcha want to maintain pressure on the government by continuing the movement.
current state of the movement
- Arrest sequence: Every day farmers are trying to march to Delhi and arrests are being made.
- Government’s stance: The government has assured to complete the investigation and talks within seven days.
- Signs of rupture: BKU is withdrawing from the movement, while other organizations are standing firm.
What next?
This movement of farmers is not only a challenge for the government, but the lack of mutual coordination between the agitating organizations is also questionable. It will be important to see what direction this movement takes in the future and whether any solution can be agreed upon between the government and the farmers.
