Never seen such disciplined movt: Former Haryana CM lauds farmers

Mr. Hooda demanded that the government withdraw all the cases registered against the agitators without delay and “as promised”.

Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Saturday congratulated the farmers on the “victory” of their movement that lasted for more than a year.

“I have never seen such a long and disciplined movement. For more than a year, farmers spent days and nights in roadside dharnas braving cold, heat, rain, storm and difficult conditions,” the former Haryana chief minister said.

“They faced torture and humiliation from those in power... lathis, tear gas, cold water cannons, iron nails, trenches were used on them and yet they stuck to peace, truth and non-violence,” the leader of opposition in the state said, adding, “There is an atmosphere of happiness in the whole country on this victory.” “I am happy that the farmers are returning to their villages and are being warmly welcomed everywhere,” he said.