09-05-2025
War a distraction, will devastate Punjabis and Kashmiris: Farmers' outfit
Bhartiya Kisan Union – Ekta-Ugrahan (BKU-EU), one of the major farmers' unions in Punjab, has condemned actions that are allegedly aimed at fuelling war hysteria and has asked the public to stand united against the 'unjust and fratricidal' war. BKU-EU leaders Joginder Singh Ugrahan and Jhanda Singh Jethuke said in a statement on Thursday that a war between the highly armed forces of India and Pakistan will sacrifice the youth and devastate the Punjabi and Kashmiri communities on both sides. They warned that Indian strikes inside Pakistan could trigger a full-scale war, the consequences of which will be borne heavily by the people.
They urged all justice and peace-loving citizens to mobilise immediately to oppose war and raise their voices for peace. 'The public must recognise the true intent behind this war rhetoric. BKU (E-U) calls on the people to resist communal and ultra-nationalist propaganda, oppose any move toward war, reject all forms of divisive politics, uphold unity, and intensify the fight for their democratic rights,' their statement said, adding that war is not a solution but a distraction from real issues 'such as injustice, inequality, and corporate-driven policies -- exacerbated by communal politics disguised as nationalism.'
