13 June
News Flash
Reported: Vishal Mayur
Demand Talks Promised by Government Post-Elections
Bengaluru: Farmers at
the Channarayapatna dharna site marked 800 days of their indefinite sit-in
protest against land acquisition with a gathering where important decisions
were made.
The farmers,
who had initially planned to boycott the polls during the 2024 Lok Sabha
elections, were appealed to by the district administration and the district
in-charge minister to vote. They were promised a platform for talks with the
government post-elections and justice for the farmers. However, despite the
elections being over and the government formed at the Centre, talks have not
been initiated as promised.
In a meeting
held on Thursday, farmers expressed their dissatisfaction with the district
administration and government ministers for failing to facilitate the promised
talks. Karalli Srinivas, speaking on behalf of the farmers, highlighted that
the Deputy Commissioner had assured to visit the dharna site for discussions
with the government if the people boycotted the elections.
The protest
continues as farmers demand the fulfillment of the commitments made by the
authorities, emphasizing the need for dialogue and resolution regarding the
issues of land acquisition.