The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday formed committees to address complaints and issues raised by women farmers at the protest sites along Delhi’s borders against the backdrop of an alleged sexual assault on a woman activist.
The committees will “look into redress of any complaint”, the SKM, an umbrella body of over 40 farmer unions protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws, said in a statement.
An announcement was first made in May to form a Mahila Suraksha Samiti, days after the alleged sexual assault on the activist at the Tikri border protest site. The woman later died of Covid at a private hospital in Haryana.
“Committees have been formed at all protest sites to look into redress of any related complaints and to prevent any occurrence of harassment or any other violation.… 9818119954 is the phone number where related issues can be raised,” the SKM said in the statement.
It added that the SKM “respects the rights of women protesters, wants their safety protected in all ways and welcomes their active participation in the current movement”.
Protesting farmer unions will be organising dharnas in front of governor houses across the country on June 26 to mark the completion of seven months of their agitation.
“Save Agriculture, Save Democracy” will be the main message of the day, sit-ins will be organised in front of Raj Bhavans in all states and memoranda will be submitted. A detailed action plan for Mission UP and Uttarakhand will also be taken up soon within the SKM,” the statement said.
