Punjab Farmers Stage Motorcycle March Against India-US Trade Deal

Farmers took out a motorcycle march on Wednesday here to protest against the proposed India-US trade deal, alleging it would adversely impact the country's farming sector. 

The march was taken out on a call given by different farming bodies under the banner of 'Desh Bachao Morcha' in Punjab. The march was taken out by the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (Piddi Group). 

Led by the outfit's district



president Paramjit Singh Bhulla and district general secretary Kuldip Singh Begowal, the march commenced after an 'ardas' (prayer) at Gurdwara Pull Pukhta Sahib near Tanda and passed through Tanda, Dasuya and Miani.

The protesters later reached the office of Dasuya Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kanwaljit Singh and submitted a memorandum addressed to the prime minister, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the proposed India-US trade agreement.