Women raise slogans before leaving for the Tikri border, in Sangrur on Sunday. Tribune photo

Tribune News Service

Sangrur, March 7

Under the banner of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan), women here have left in large numbers for New Delhi to participate in International Women’s Day function at the Tikri border against the central farm laws.

“The agitation at Delhi borders has been continuing for past more than 100 days, but the central government is not ready even to listen to our demands. With our participation, the agitation would definitely be strengthed,” said Balwinder Kaur of Kalajhar village.

Since the start of the anti-farm laws protest, the rural women have not only taken up all responsibilities of daily household chores, but have also lent support to the movement when called for.

“My son and husband have been part of various protests since it all began. I, along with my daughter-in-law, have also been participating in protests. I will reach the Tikri border and join my husband who is already there. My daughter-in-law is alone at home along with my grandson. Same is the situation of many families in our village” said Mukhtiar Kaur from Gharachon village.

“A majority of women have been leaving for Delhi from our area. The March 8 function would be an eye-opener for the central government,” said Jagir Kaur, an elderly woman from Bhawanigarh.