On request of agitating farmer leaders SKM shifts meeting venue to Patran from Patiala

With a move to foster unity among farmer platforms, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has decided to change the date and venue of its crucial meeting from Patiala to Patran. As per a statement issued by the SKM leaders the meeting scheduled for January 15 at Patiala, will now be held on January 13 at Gurdwara Sahib in Patran. The decision comes after the SKM National Coordination Committee deliberated on a request from Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Bharat to modify the meeting arrangements.

The letter requesting the change was received on the evening of January 11, prompting swift discussions among SKM leaders. The meeting is expected to chart out a roadmap for a united struggle among the three farmer platforms and is being convened following the resolutions passed at the Moga Mahapanchayat. “The decision to hold the meeting at Patran underscores our collective resolve to bring all factions together. The Gurdwara Sahib provides a symbolic and serene environment for discussions on such crucial issues”, reads the statement.
The agenda for the meeting includes detailed discussions on strategies to address pressing issues faced by farmers and coordinating joint efforts to amplify their demands The SKM leaders have urged all associated farmer organizations to attend the meeting at the revised location and time.

Dallewal’s Hunger Strike Continues on 48th Day

The indefinite hunger strike by prominent farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal entered its 48th day on Sunday  with doctors have raised serious concerns about his deteriorating health.  Farmers’ leaders revealed that the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has accepted a request from Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to hold a coordination meeting. This significant meeting is scheduled for February 13 in Patran, Punjab, marking a step forward in bridging efforts among the groups. Delegates from both factions are set to participate in the meeting, a move hailed as a positive development by all stakeholders.
A group of farmers from Hisar, Haryana, arrived at the Khannauri Kisan Morcha to extend their  support for Dallewal. Meanwhile, the two morchas have sent a letter, signed by Dallewal himself, to saints and religious leaders, seeking their blessings and involvement in the ongoing struggle. Copies of the letter were shared publicly to underline the seriousness of the appeal.