HYDERABAD: More than 75 farmers’ organisations, trade unions, rights activists and other groups met in the city to express solidarity with the farmers’ stir in the country against the three farm laws.
All India Kisan Sangharsh Telangana State Convention demanded the withdrawal of the new farm laws at the convention held at Sundarayya Vignanad Kendram here. The convention also adopted nine demands and preparatory programme for the Bharat Bandh on September 27.
State leaders of all major trade unions and unions of unorganised workers such as Telangana Domestic Workers Union and Hyderabad Cab Drivers Association and women groups declared their participation in the Bandh and their support to the farmers’ movement.
Kondal Reddy, of Rythu Swarajya Vedika, said, “This is not a struggle of the farmers alone but is a movement to save democracy in the country. All organisations are taking inspiration from the historic non-violent protest of farmers.”
From September 13 to 25, preparatory meetings will be held at all mandals and districts of the state.
