Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 30-
Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition, Partap Singh Bajwa, has strongly criticized the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government for its mishandling of the ongoing farmers’ movement, accusing it of betraying Punjab’s agrarian community and colluding with the BJP to undermine the state’s proud legacy.
“The farmers of Punjab have once again demonstrated their unity and resolve by making today’s bandh (shutdown) a historic success,” Bajwa said. “This movement underscores the legitimacy of their demands and the failure of both the AAP-led Punjab government and the BJP-led central government to address their concerns. Farmers are, and will always be, the backbone of our nation.”
Bajwa expressed grave concern over the ongoing hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, which has now entered its 35th day. He underscored the farmers’ key demand for an assured Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops, calling it essential to protect their livelihoods. Bajwa accused the AAP government of ignoring this critical issue and instead working with the BJP to undermine the farmers’ peaceful agitation.