Amit Shah reacts to Haryana Violence
Home Minister Amit Shah suggested Haryana government to abstain from organising any events to promote the farm laws or conduct any outreach programs in state until further notice as told by state's Education Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar on Wednesday. The advice came after violence that erupted in Karnal amid the rally of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The farmers' protests against the new farm laws have surged in and around the capital upholding the demand to repeal the laws. The farmers being backed up by opposition seek the legal guarantee on Minimum Selling Price (MSP).
Mr Shah's decision was passed after outrage in Haryana's CM rally in a village near Karnal which was cancelled. CM Manohar Lal Khattar was supposed to held the event to discuss the benefits of laws through the event. He later scrapped the event as his chopper was unable to land amid the violent protests. "The events of Karnal, Home Minister Amit Shah advised the government to put all pro farm laws events on hold. We don't want to challenge or confront farmers," Mr. Gujjar said. He also took a dig at farmers highlighting their unlawful and unacceptable behaviour when CM was heading for dialogue.
The footage of agitation of farmers was captured by Mobile phones, storming the venue, tearing up the posters and banners and throwing of chairs. The reluctance of farmers to listen or comprehend was evident in their behaviour. Earlier that day, they gathered in large numbers on toll plazas and were attacked by tear gas, water cannons and lathi charges by police. They still manage to cross barricades and storm the venue. "About 5000 people were waiting for me to hold the dialogue and interactions but it didn't happen unfortunately. I turned the chopper in view of safety of farmers and maintaining law and order," the CM told the media. He accused opposition of motivating and misguiding farmers.
On Tuesday, Supreme court put a hold on implementation of these laws as they are centred around the lives and property of those who are affected, sneering the centre due to its inability to address and resolve the rage being displayed from weeks. The court established a committee of members including the ones backing the laws to look after the matter. The farmers appreciated the hold but denied to negotiate with the committee. Eighth round of talk also ended in a deadlock and the ninth round is scheduled for 15 January Friday. Farmers also threatened to take out tractor rally on January 26-Republic Day.
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