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In a bold and provocative statement, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, igniting political tensions amidst the ongoing farmer protests across the country. Dallewal, who heads the Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Sidhupur), revealed a startling parallel agenda amid the farmers’ demand for Minimum Support Price (MSP).
“The popularity of Modi is at its peak. His graph has gone up because of Ram Mandir. We have less time (2024 LS Elections). We have to bring down the graph of Modi,” stated Dallewal, setting off a wave of controversy and debate.
The remark immediately sparked political uproar, with reactions pouring in from various quarters. Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar weighed in, expressing discomfort with Dallewal’s statement. “It is not appropriate to comment, but it is evident that they (farmers) are getting support from somewhere or the other,” he remarked, hinting at political undercurrents behind the protests.
Khattar further highlighted the role of state governments in handling the protests, suggesting a deeper understanding behind the scenes. “The Punjab Govt could have stopped them, but they did not. This shows that there must be some understanding,” he added, pointing towards a potential nexus.
Addressing concerns over the impact of such protests on public sentiment, Khattar questioned the effectiveness of large-scale demonstrations in influencing popular opinion. “Will the people stop supporting PM Modi if such a huge protest is organized? A message is getting circulated in the public that this is not the right way to protest,” he emphasized.
Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s leadership of the Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta Sidhupur) has been pivotal in mobilizing farmers across several states. Along with an SKM faction, he has united various farm groups from Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh under the SKM (non-political) banner.
Based in Punjab’s Faridkot, Dallewal also holds the position of president in the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Sidhupur), operating in 19 districts of the state. The collaboration between KMM and SKM (non-political) gained momentum with the “Dilli Chalo” call on January 2, marking a significant escalation in the agitation.
As thousands of protesters march on Delhi, the pressure mounts on the Centre to address the farmers’ demands amidst the intensifying political landscape.
