Lucknow: The monthly meeting of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Apolitical) was held under the leadership of District President Rajesh Rawat at Vrindavan Yojana, Sector 16, near Apex Trauma Center in Sarojini Nagar Tehsil. The primary agenda of the meeting was to discuss the upcoming National Chintan Shivir scheduled for January 27, 28, and 29 in Prayagraj. Farmers were urged to attend in large numbers to ensure the program’s success.
Farmer Issues Highlighted
Following the discussion on the Chintan Shivir, the meeting addressed various grievances faced by farmers. The majority of these issues were linked to the Awas Vikas Parishad (Housing Development Board). Key concerns included:
- Unfulfilled Agreement with Awas Vikas Parishad:
During the Parishad’s 218th meeting, an agreement was reached with the farmers, promising:- Adjustment of houses built before 2002.
- Return of 5% of the acquired land to farmers.
However, farmers expressed discontent, alleging discriminatory treatment and arbitrary behavior by the officials, causing immense hardship.
- Planned Protest:
In response to these grievances, the union plans to organize a large-scale protest at the Awas Vikas Office Complex soon. District President Rajesh Rawat directed all office-bearers to raise awareness in villages and strengthen the organization for this cause.
Attendance and Leadership
The event witnessed active participation from numerous leaders and members of the Bhartiya Kisan Union, including:
- Anar Singh (Annu): Mandal President
- Raghvendra Pratap Singh: Mandal Advisor
- Other prominent members such as Sharda Patel, Sarvan Yadav, Karan Gupta (Birru), Santlal Patel, Imran Khan, Rakesh Rawat, Lalji Verma, and many others.
Large Farmer Turnout
The meeting was attended by hundreds of farmers who expressed their solidarity and support for the union’s initiatives.
The Bhartiya Kisan Union (Apolitical) continues to champion the cause of farmers, striving to address their challenges through active dialogue and planned movements. The upcoming National Chintan Shivir and proposed protest aim to amplify the voice of farmers and hold authorities accountable for their commitments.
