Karnal, March 12- The arrogance of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) has finally crumbled following the Bharatiya Kisan Union's (BKU) announcement to boycott the Chief Minister in protest against the DC's obstinate and dictatorial attitude. This statement was made by BKU State President Ratan Mann after Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan and DC Uttam Singh arrived at the protest site.
The farmers' sit-in protest—which had been ongoing for months near Sohana village over the demand for a service lane on the Ring Road—finally compelled the administration to yield. The very DC who had previously refused to even grant an audience to these farmers was now forced to visit them in their fields to engage in dialogue. Accompanying the DC at the protest site were the MLA from Gharaunda—who also serves as the Speaker of the Haryana Legislative Assembly—and other officials, who assured the farmers that the service lane would be constructed.
Hailing this as a victory for the farmers' struggle, BKU leaders stated that the administration's dictatorial stance ultimately shattered in the face of the farmers' unity. The farmer leaders alleged that earlier, when they had arrived at the District Secretariat in a peaceful manner to present their grievances, the DC did not deem it necessary to even meet with them. For hours, the farmers waited—hungry and thirsty—while administrative officials remained seated in their air-conditioned offices.
Citing that past conduct, BKU State President Ratan Mann and other farmer leaders remarked that the DC's attitude on that previous occasion was entirely dictatorial; however, as the farmers' movement steadily gained strength and they categorically refused to call off their protest, the administration was ultimately compelled to visit the protest site in person to hold talks.
Engaging in dialogue with the farmers at the protest site, the DC and the Assembly Speaker stated that discussions are currently underway with the relevant departments to initiate the process of constructing the service lane on the Ring Road, and that a resolution would be reached shortly. BKU District Spokesperson Surendra Sangwan stated that this marks a victory for the farmers' patience and unity. He asserted unequivocally that the sit-in protest would continue until the construction of the service lane commences. The farmers now seek not merely assurances, but tangible work beginning on the ground.
The farmer leaders also issued a warning that if the administration reneges on its promises once again, the agitation will be further intensified. They stated that, if necessary, drastic measures—such as blocking roads—would be undertaken, for which the government and the administration would bear full responsibility.
Hundreds of farmers gathered at the protest site affirmed that the ongoing movement is not born out of compulsion, but is rather a struggle for their rights. The farmers maintain that had the administration engaged in dialogue right from the outset, the situation would not have escalated to this point.