Dear Supporters,
Farmers are protesting recent laws enacted by the Central Government, fearing that:
- The dismantling of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system will allow big corporate houses to dictate terms, and farmers will end up getting less for their crops.
- Disbanding the Mandi system means they will not get an assured price for their crops.
- The undoing of “Arthiyas” – commission agents who also provide loans to them – will put them out of business.
These protests have been markedly peaceful; yet, at times, police forces have used violence against their basic democratic right to be heard. Hundreds of farmers have been injured due to police violence. “With the prevalence of COVID-19 pandemic, there is an insurmountable potential risk to farmers and their families. Addressing their concerns is extremely urgent and the government owes this responsibility of care to its citizens” – Jagdeep Singh, Executive Director, UNITED SIKHS
UNITED SIKHS 24×7 Emergency and Medical Services
We are offering Langar (meals, water), Medical Services (urgent care, ambulatory support, medications), and PPE needs (masks, sanitizers) needed during this challenging time. Volunteer teams of professionals and doctors are available from Punjab and Delhi throughout this march. Our legal teams are also ready to serve with any anticipated needs in the coming days.
Jaspreet and Gurpreet Singh from Sunam, Punjab, got into an accident on their way to Delhi. They were given emergency treatment and are out of danger but still under treatment.
Your contribution makes it possible to support this struggle for survival.
Be Nirbhau – Be Fearless – and support our campaign as we support and find inspiration in the fearless acts of thousands of farmers.
