The Aryavarth Express
Agency(New Delhi): The Bharatiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) has announced a protest outside the Noida police commissioner’s office scheduled for Thursday, voicing their dissatisfaction with the non-withdrawal of police cases lodged against farmers during previous demonstrations. These protests, held against the Noida Authority, the Greater Noida Authority, and the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in Dadri, spanned from December 2023 to February 2024, representing a significant period of activism for the farmers’ rights.
The BKP’s decision to mobilize comes in response to the authorities’ apparent inaction on promises made to resolve grievances, including the withdrawal of legal actions initiated against the farmers for their protest activities dating from 2021 to 2024. Sukhbir Yadav ‘Khalifa’, president of the BKP, articulated the farmers’ frustration, underscoring the perceived betrayal by law enforcement and political representatives who had previously assured the discontinuation of legal proceedings as part of an agreement to cease the protests.
The essence of the farmers’ demands revolves around equitable compensation and the allocation of developed plots in exchange for their lands, which were acquired by local authorities and the NTPC. These demands are rooted in a broader struggle for fair treatment and recognition of farmers’ contributions and rights.
As the BKP prepares for their demonstration, questions linger about the police’s commitment to previously agreed terms, prompting the farmer community to seek direct answers from the police commissioner. The action signifies a critical moment in the ongoing dialogue between the farmers and the state, highlighting the complexities of negotiating public protest and governmental response.
With a lack of official response from the Noida Police to inquiries about the issue, the upcoming protest stands as a pivotal expression of dissent and a call for accountability, reflecting the broader challenges faced by farmers in securing justice and fair compensation in the face of urban and industrial expansion.