Dear Supporters,
Many of you by now have seen news coverage of Farmers in India’s northwest states especially Punjab, known as the bread basket of the nation; marching peacefully for protecting the rights to farming their land, essentially their livelihood. Punjab farmers have taken the lead in this campaign inspiring farmers across the country for having their voice for justice heard in Delhi with the Central Government.
Farmers are protesting recent laws enacted by the Central Government fearing:
- Dismantling of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system which will allow big corporate houses to dictate terms and farmers will end up getting less for their crops.
- Disbanding of the Mandi system, they will not get an assured price for their crops
- Undoing of “Arthiyas” – commission agents who also pitch in with loans for them – will be 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
At this moment of emergency UNITED SIKHS teams in India are offering any needed support to these Fearless Farmers and their Families.
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 & Gurpreet Singh from Sunam, Punjab got into an accident on their way to Delhi. Our team immediately took them to the nearest government hospital. 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
