New Delhi: The lower bus depot of construction in Tikri has turned into a temporary shelter for farmer agitators.
Called Pind California for Dr.
Swiman Singh, a cardiac specialist from California who had started a free medical center there, finally emptied on Saturday.
Leaving a three-year fellowship in New Jersey, USA, Dr.
Singh camped on the border of Tikri for a year.
“I learned about the protest punjab farmers on the border of Delhi and joined it thought I would spend only five days there,” Singh said.
But after reaching Tikri, I decided to stay.
With the help of several voluntary doctors, we started with free check-up and distribution of medicines.
But when Covid crashed into the city, our role became important.
We distribute masks, providing oxygen concentrators, and guiding people in getting proper treatment when they show symptoms of covid.
We also help farmers will be vaccinated.
“Photos by Tarun Ramixplaining The name Pind California, Singh said that Punjab politicians often promised people of citizen facilities such as the US California state.” But such promises have never been fulfilled.
Here, we strive to do it, keep the facilities clean and up to date, “said the doctor, who was born in Amritsar and moved to New Jersey with his parents at the age of 10.
New Jersey residents now for 24 years, Dr.
Singh Head the 5 The Rivers Heart Association, which organizes medical camps and distributes educational material.
“On January 26, after the violent incident, we treated injured farmers and police.
We also involved 32 ambulances and install libraries, volleyball fields and shelter places for women, “said the doctor.
The farmer Kartar Singh expressed his gratitude for the presence of Pind California.” The protest finally turned into a small town.
There are separate bathrooms for women, shelters and medical facilities.
We thank Dr.
Singh and his team to continue their medical support to us until the end of our protest, “Kartar said.