Greater Noida might face new challenges tomorrow as farmers from over 50 communities are set to protest against the government’s lack of compliance. After two months of unsuccessful negotiations, farmers claim that no solution has been found, leading to renewed agitation.
The All India Kisan Sabha has announced its intention to hold a mahapanchayat (grand assembly) against the Greater Noida Authority on July 18. The Kisan Sabha alleges that the movement is a violation of the agreement reached on June 24, which the farmers claim has been disregarded. Tomorrow’s “Hallabol” (loud protest) by the farmers could impact the regions of Greater Noida and Delhi, as more than 50 farming communities join the protest.
The farmers and Greater Noida Authority organised a High Power Committee to address their main issues on June 24. The committee had to decide by July 15. On July 6, authority officials notified the Kisan Sabha that the government had stopped the committee’s formation, breaching their pledge.
Farmers are furious over failed promises. Santram Bhati and Jagbir Nambardar led Kisan Sabha village committee meetings at Pramod Bhati’s Sakipur farm residence. New strategies were discussed. Dr. Rupesh Verma, Kisan Sabha spokesperson, accused the administration of breaking their written promise by not forming the high-power committee.
Verma reports a mahapanchayat at the authority on July 18 with hundreds of farmers. MPs, authority representatives, and administration officials will be encouraged to uphold the accord. A new Kisan Sabha committee will debate the discontent with district officials and delegates. Village committees will inform villagers of the committee’s choices. Gangeshwar Dutt Sharma, Sanjay Nagar, Jaiveer Bhati, Surendra Yadav, Prakash Pradhan, Abhay, Shashank, Prashant, and Mohit Nagar attended the recent meeting.
Dr. Rupesh Verma, Kisan Sabha spokesperson, stressed the necessity of safeguarding their rights and traditions. He said the land belongs to their ancestors and they will not tolerate arbitrary power. Farmers want their rights honoured, and the government must comply. If the government forcibly takes their land, they fear a bleak future.
