- By Shivangi Sharma
- Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, now a Congress leader, on Sunday urged citizens across the country to join the farmers' protest at the Khanauri border in Haryana. Speaking at the protest, Phogat described the current scenario in the country as akin to an ‘emergency-like situation’ and emphasised the need for united action to address pressing issues.
Vinesh Phogat urged people from Punjab, Haryana, and across the country to join the protest, highlighting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's selfless efforts.
"He (farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal) is risking his life for others. I urge the people of Punjab, Haryana and the whole country to participate in this protest," Phogat said.
Vinesh Phogat's call for action highlights the ongoing farmer protests demanding fair crop prices and government support. Amid rising tensions, her involvement has amplified their concerns, emphasising the urgency for immediate action to improve farmers' livelihoods.
#WATCH | At the Khanauri border, Congress leader Vinesh Phogat says, "He (farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal) is risking his life for others...I urge the people of Punjab, Haryana and the whole country to participate in this protest...There is an emergency-like situation in the… pic.twitter.com/7POhpLzNqA
— ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2024
Phogat Criticises PM Modi
Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat, accompanied by her husband Sombir Rathi, expressed deep sorrow over his plight. She criticised the government for neglecting Dallewal, who, despite battling cancer and personal loss, is fighting for farmers' rights and the future.
"There is no greater sorrow than this. Dallewal, who is both a determined elder and a leader we need, has been left in such a state by the government. There is a difference between talking and implementing. Today, an elderly person is sitting there hungry, suffering from cancer, and has even lost his wife. Yet, he is fighting for our future and struggling immensely,” she told IANS.
Khanauri Border: Today is the 20th day of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's hunger strike. Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat reached to meet him along with her husband Sombir Rathi
— IANS (@ians_india) December 15, 2024
She says, "There is no greater sorrow than this. Dallewal, who is both a determined elder and a… pic.twitter.com/ULwjngOaaA
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Phogat urged the government to take concrete action, criticising PM Modi for delivering speeches without addressing pressing issues. She called for unity and collective efforts to push for solutions.