Yesterday, bypolls result especially in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh hold a clue for what is in store for Bhartiya Janata Party, if it does not align government policies with citizens’ interests, said Samyukt Kisan Morcha.
In the Parliamentary By-elections to 3 seats today, BJP got only one seat out of 3. In the Assembly by-elections to 30 assembly seats in 14 states, wherever the farmers’ movement has put in its energies to urge voters to punish BJP for its anti-farmer policies, in states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, the results went against BJP.
2. Dialogue is only solution for any agitation: Manohar Lal Khattar
SKM has agreed to the statement made by Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, that dialogue is the only solution for any agitation, and for the farmers’ struggle too.
However, BJP has remained unwilling to resume dialogue with the protesting farmers. The last round of talks ended on January 22nd 2021. After this, the government has refused to resume the dialogue.
Meanwhile, several BJP leaders, including Mr Khattar, have made threatening statements against the farmers, and tried to repress the movement in all possible ways.