Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan & BKU (Bhanu) Withdraw Support From Farmers' Protest Over R-Day Violence

Following the chaos that occurred at the farmers' Republic Day tractor rally, there has been a lot of debate over what went on and who is to blame for it.

New Delhi: Farmers gather at Red Fort during their tractor parade on Republic Day, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (PTI Photo/Arun Sharma)

New Delhi: Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu) and Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan have withdrawn their support from the ongoing farmers' protest at the borders of the national capital.

Following the chaos that occurred at the farmers' Republic Day tractor rally, there has been a lot of debate over what went on and who is to blame for it.

Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu) announced the decision to take back support at the Chilla border saying, "I am deeply pained by whatever happened in Delhi yesterday and ending our 58-day protest".

Soon after, VM Singh who is the National Convener of Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan announced the committee's decision.

"I can't carry forward protest with someone whose direction is different. I wish them the best but VM Singh and Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan are withdrawing from the protest,": VM Singh said. "I have nothing to do with the protest which is being led by them and over here being represented by Rakesh Tikait on their behalf," he added.

"This is the decision of Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan and not of AIKSCC (All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee). This is the decision of VM Singh, Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan and all office bearers,": he further clarified.

While farmers' organisations and some of their prominent leaders face scrutiny over the violence and chaos that occurred on Republic day, their movement continues to receive some support.

In Haryana, Indian National Lokdal MLA Abhay Singh Chautala drove a tractor to reach the Haryana Assembly and handed over his resignation letter to the Speaker. He resigned in support of the protest against the three agrarian laws and his resignation was accepted by the Speaker. 

(With Agency Input)