Remarks "Twisted": Amarinder Singh Reiterates Stance On Farmers' Protest

Amarinder Singh said the farmers' fight was with the BJP and the multiple protests being held in Punjab are uncalled for, they are hurting trade and industry

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has said that it was unfortunate that his appeal to call off the farmers' protest was misinterpreted and given a political twist. Pointing out that the farmers' fight was with the BJP and the laws formed by the Centre, he reiterated that the multiple protests being held in Punjab were uncalled for and were hurting trade and industry in the state. Despite his government's support to their cause, the farmers had misinterpreted his appeal and tried to link it with the upcoming Assembly polls in Punjab, he said. "My government has not only firmly supported the farmers' fight against the farm laws but had even brought in amendment Bills in the Vidhan Sabha to mitigate their adverse impact," he said. Yesterday, for the first time since the farmers' protest started, Mr Singh expressed concern over how it was adversely affecting the state's economy. "If you want to build pressure on the Union government, then shift your protest to Delhi. Do not disturb Punjab with your protests," the Punjab Chief Minister said, pointing out that he protests were being held at 113 locations in the state. His remarks had upset the farmers and several of their leaders had commented on it off the record.