Approximately 500 farmers used massage services on the first day
New Delhi:
The international non-governmental organization (NGO) Khalsa Aid on Friday set up a foot massage center in makeshift spaces for farmers protesting against agricultural laws on the Singhu border in the National Capital Region.
“We are at the Singhu border and we have taken the initiative and set up a foot massage facility for the old farmers as they are protesting for a long time and must be tired,” Amarpreet, managing director of Khalsa Aid India, told the news agency. AND ME.
The NGO has installed 25 machines and they plan to add more.
Speaking of other NGO initiatives, Amarpreet said: “We have installed a waterproof tent for 400 beds and bathrooms. Geysers have also been installed.”
A Tajinder Pal Singh volunteer said: “We have been providing langar from day one and we have met the farmers’ requirements as we also focus on essential items. We provide blankets and mattresses and for that 10 trucks have been used.”
Speaking about the response to the foot massage service, she said: “It has been great and many people were crying because they could not believe that this type of service could be available here. Many people are tired of traveling and massage brings relief.” . “
Approximately 500 farmers used this service on the first day.
A farmer from Punjab, Channa Ram, who used the service, said: “We have come a long way and we are happy with the services that have been provided here.”
A fellow Punja farmer, Sucha Singh, said: “This is a great service for us and this relief will help us rejuvenate ourselves for the struggle ahead.”
According to its Facebook page, Khalsa Aid India has also opened posts on the Singhu border.
They said they are providing help to farmers. The booth was also visited by the chairman of the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council and his delegation. A thousand blankets and 500 mattresses were also delivered to Khalsa Aid India.
The farmers ‘ongoing protest against the three new farm laws entered its 16th day on Friday and farmers’ unions now threaten to block the railroad tracks.
Under its previous plan to block Delhi-Jaipur, the Delhi-Agra highway by December 12, more farmers are likely to join the protests on Friday. Police have stepped up surveillance in border areas to ensure protesters do not block roads.
On Thursday, the Center said channels for more talks are open. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar called on the protesters to stop agitating as talks are still continuing.
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