Speaking to ANI at the protest site near the iconic Jantar Mantar, Punia said, "We will protest as long as we don't get justice. This is the fight for the respect and dignity of our country's daughters and mothers and also for the dignity of the country."
According to an SKM statement, on May 7, several leaders of the organisation from various states will visit the protest site at Jantar Mantar and extend support to the protesting wrestlers.
"It was next to impossible to hand over 16,000 cheques in a day hence 32 mothers, one from every constituency are being awarded here today. However, the remaining mothers will receive money directly from the State Bank of Sikkim bank account," the Sikkim CM said.
Khan said the SKMT board of directors had informed him about investing the funds worth USD 3 million in a private housing project. He, however, clarified that the amount was later returned to the trust.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday staged a march from the Shaheed Smarak to the Civil Lines here, calling on the government to fufil their demands related to the minimum support price (MSP).
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday announced that it would conduct large farmers' marches to Raj Bhavans on the second anniversary of the SKM-led farmers' struggle and submit a memorandum to the President Droupadi Murmu through the respective Governors on November 26.
As per the official statement, last year on November 19, the Prime Minister announced the withdrawal of the Farm Laws, SKM has decided that this day will be celebrated as Fateh Diwas.
SKM in a statement said that Kisan leaders informed that preparations for the Raj Bhavan Marches are going on in different states and preparatory meetings are being held in all states.