Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Monday lashed out at state Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari. "The governor has time to meet Kangana Ranaut, but has no time for the farmers from all corners of Maharashtra," Pawar said while addressing a farmers' rally in Mumbai.
He also appealed to the farmers to teach a lesson to the central government by protesting. The government has passed new farm laws in Parliament without discussion. Bringing such laws without discussion is an insult to the Constitution and the farmers will not stop without bringing you on the streets, he warned.
Tear up the statement to be given to the Governor
After the rally at Azad Maidan, the protest march headed towards Raj Bhavan. But before that, the police blocked the march at Metro Cinema Chowk. There was a bit of a scuffle between the farmers and the police. Unable to meet the governor, the farmers' leaders tore up the statement brought by them and protested against the Governor's action.
Statement to be given to the President
The farmers' leaders said that they would now submit a statement to the President. Ashok Dhawale appealed to the farmers to boycott Ambani-Adani facilities.
Farmers to stay at Azad Maidan
The protesting farmers would stay at Azad Maidan today. On January 26, tomorrow morning, the farmers would salute the flag at Azad Maidan. After that, the formal conclusion of the protest would be held in the afternoon.
The government will not survive without teaching a lesson - Ajit Navale
Speaking on the occasion, farmer leader Ajit Navale said that the government would not survive without being taught a lesson.
'This government is the slave of capitalists'
Today we have come together to support the historic movement in Delhi. Our support would surely bring relief and strength to the protesting farmers in Delhi. Even though the farmers have been protesting for 60 days, the government favours one or two people. This shows that this government is a slave of the capitalists, said Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat.
Police did not allow protest - Nangre Patil
Meanwhile, thousands of farmers from Maharashtra have flocked to Mumbai's Azad Maidan yesterday to support the movement. The farmers' march will hit Raj Bhavan today. However, we have not permitted this protest, said Vishwas Nangre Patil, Joint Commissioner of Police, Mumbai. Protest cannot be allowed in South Mumbai. He clarified that this is an order of the Honourable Court.
Governor in Goa
The five-day winter session of the Goa Legislative Assembly began today (Monday). Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari is in Goa for the winter session. He is scheduled to meet farmers at 5 pm. It is being told that the governor will be in Mumbai only by night. Therefore, the possibility of meeting the farmers today is ruled out. Even farmers will no longer visit the Governor. The farmers have decided that they would directly approach the President.
Tractor rally in Sangli
Farmers in Delhi have shown strong readiness for tractor rally. The rally is supported by Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana. Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana staged a tractor rally from Sangli to Kolhapur against the Farm Laws. Raju Shetty has given an implicit warning to the Union Government on the backdrop of Republic Day.
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