Hubballi: The day of martyrs farmers every year is observed on July 21 to mark the Naragund revolution.
This year, farmers have invited national farmers such as Kisan Morcha President Rakesh Tikait, Secretary Yudhvir Singh and Swaraj India Conveners Yadav Yogendra.
Unlike before, farmers will discuss one platform of problems faced by southern and north farmers.
This event is expected to have bearings on farmers’ protests against the central and state government.
Badagalapura Nagendra, President, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, told TOI that every year, various farmer organizations were used to hold separate meetings in Nargund and at different stages.
“This year, we have invited all farmers’ associations such as Kannada and social organizations to come on a single platform to discuss the problem.
The revolutionary mind of the Nargund Farmer and Navalgund reflects in the Delhi movement.
Nargund-Navalgund Revolt has exhibited the agricultural crisis in a large way.
So We want to make martyr’s farmer days as a bridge to bring farmers in northern and south countries together.
We also plan to make preliminary events to the southern state farmer convention scheduled for September or October, “he added.
Shankranna Ambali, Convener, Mahadayi Mahasi Vedike, said the ‘Krushi-borne’ (save agriculture) will be the slogan of the event.
“We have invited the leaders of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Rakesh Tikait, Yudhveer Singh and Indian Swaraj Yandendra Yadav.
Because they have held ‘Chalo Parliament’ on July 22, they may all be present.
But some of them are expected to arrive here on July 20 and depart from here early on July 22.
Many farmers’ clothes such as Rait Sanego (Karnataka), Ranth Rena Sangh, various Kannada organizations, Dalit and social organizations have extended their support.
Veteran activists such as Hiremath of Janandolana Maha Maitri will also attend the event, “He said.
Dais will be named Activist Farmers late Babagouda Patil.
“We will also receive resolutions related to Mahadayi and castrait issues that are in cold storage for years now,” he said.
Farmer leaders attended the Martyrs’ event
