Ongoing protests in Punjab against the 3 laws passed by both the Houses of Parliament are gaining nationwide support, especially from the youth. These protests are being organized by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugarahan). Young men and women are actively participating in these protests to show their support towards the farmer community.

The protests are taking place in Patiala and Badal village in Punjab, which are the hometowns of the state’s current Chief Minister –Amarinder Singh, and the former CM-Parkash Singh Badal.

The State President of the Union- Joginder Singh in a statement said that this is for the first time that the youth is actively participating and thronging to the protest sites. He further added that out of the gathering observed almost 50% is youth, which is a positive sign for the movement against the draconian ordinances.

These youngsters are not only participating in the rallies against the 3 ordinances, but also helping the farmers run their social media platforms to gain more followers and spread their messages nationwide.

Apart from the farmers, many unemployed men and women, people from a technical background, job-oriented people, everyone is showing their support in large amounts, as stated by Joginder Singh. Many Punjabi artists and economists have also come forward to support this movement.

Balwinder Singh Tiwana, who is a former professor of economics at Punjab University in Patiala said that these ordinances and bills are opening the way for entry of big corporate houses in agriculture, and that they will ultimately capture the land and agricultural market.

As per a statement made by 24-year old Parminder Singh, technology plays a crucial role in spreading the message and targeting a large group of audience. He stated that they have around 49,000 followers on the union’s social media page. He further added that youth cannot sit at homes accepting this injustice with the farming community which is fighting for its survival. Parminder is responsible for handling all the social media platforms dedicated to the farmers involved in these protests. He  hails from Gharacho village in the Sangrur district.

Ajaydeep Singh, another 29 years old youngster, claimed that it is not fair for the farmers in their old age to protest during this time of pandemic, compromising their health to protest against the unfair laws that have been passed by the Parliament. Youngsters must join this movement to support the farmers during this crisis.