The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), at a meeting of its general council on Sunday, demanded an extensive probe into the revelations by former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik on the handling of the Pulwama terrorist attack. The SKM also demanded action against Haryana Minister Sandeep Singh, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment.
Talking to presspersons after the meeting, the SKM leaders said protests and agitations would be held in all the States between May 26 and 31 in connection with the pending demands such as an MSP law, debt waiver, pension, comprehensive insurance scheme, removal of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, and withdrawal of cases against farmers.
“This will include leading large protest marches to all MPs and key political leaders in their home constituencies and submitting memorandum to them, warning them to immediately resolve all farmers demands, failing which they will face further protests,” the leaders said.
The leaders also decided to hold State and District-level conventions to galvanise and organise farmers and farmworkers in May, June and July.
“Between August 1 and August 15, mass protests in coordination with workers unions and organisations shall be held to put an end to sale of interest of farmers and workers to corporates by the government,” they added.
The SKM also condemned the de-recognition of the National Federation of Postal Employees and the All India Postal Employees’ Union by the Centre for supporting the farmers’ struggle.
“SKM expresses solidarity with the unions, demands that the de-recognition be withdrawn, and looks forward to increased worker-peasant unity against the anti-farmer, anti-worker BJP government,” the leaders said.
