Farmer Leader Dallewal: PM Modi's Remark Misconstrued, Clarifies Statement
- Posted on February 16, 2024
- Politics
- By Arijit Dutta
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Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal stirred controversy with remarks about PM Modi's popularity, triggering a response from Haryana CM Khattar. Dallewal later clarified his statement. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Kisan Union announced a Bharat Bandh on February 16, demanding attention to farmers' grievances.
Jagjit
Singh Dallewal, a prominent figure in the Sanyukt
Kisan Morcha, found himself amidst controversy following his remarks on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Dallewal's statement, seen as critical of PM
Modi's rising popularity post the Ram Temple inauguration, drew swift
condemnation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In response to the uproar, Dallewal issued a clarification, emphasizing that his words were misconstrued. He stated that while he advocated for a movement against the government's policies, his intention wasn't to undermine the Prime Minister personally. Dallewal's clarification aimed to defuse tensions sparked by his earlier statement.
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Haryana
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar weighed in on the matter, criticizing
Dallewal's remarks and suggesting that such tactics would only bolster PM
Modi's support base. Khattar questioned the effectiveness of large-scale
protests, emphasizing the importance of maintaining law and order.
Amidst
this political turmoil, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) announced a Bharat
Bandh scheduled for February 16. Rakesh Tikait, the BKU's national
spokesperson, highlighted various issues motivating the strike, including demands
for MSP guarantees, addressing unemployment, and reforming pension schemes.
The
call for a nationwide strike reflects the growing discontent among farmers and
their allies. As tensions escalate, the focus shifts to how authorities and
political leaders will address the grievances fueling this wave of protests.