Ahead of the proposed tractor rally on Republic Day, farmers protesting against the Centre's new agri laws on Monday observed ''Mahila Kisan Divas'' in recognition of the contribution and support of women in the protests. At various places in Punjab and Haryana, women speakers managed the stage and the protest site.
In Punjab's Barnala, a function was held where the women members of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) staged protests at Dhanaula village. BKU(U) outfit woman activist Sukhdeep Kaur said, "We want to give a message that we fully stand behind our brothers who are protesting against the farm laws. We will keep our fight on till the farm laws are repealed by the Centre."
Events as part of ''Mahila Kisan Divas'' were held at various places, including Barnala, Ferozepur, Amritsar, Patiala, Moga in Punjab and Hisar, Jind, Bhiwani and Sonipat districts in Haryana.
Meanwhile, ahead of the proposed tractor rally, farmers' bodies in Punjab and Haryana have started preparations to mobilise the peasants. Farmers leaders on Monday said later this week, several batches of peasants are set to begin their march from Punjab and Haryana in their tractor-trolley for the rally.