(PTI Photo)Hisar, which witnessed clashes between farmers and policemen Sunday over the visit of CM Manohar Lal Khattar, has emerged as the new epicentre of farmers’ agitation in Haryana. Lately, Jind, which falls in the centre of the state, made headlines with major protests by farmers, especially big kisan panchayats in early days of February. A farmer leader, Vikas Sisar, said, “Even since the beginning of farmers’ agitation, Hisar has seen a considerable participation in the dharnas at Delhi borders and at toll plazas on national highways. All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS)’s Haryana unit secretary Dayanand Poonia said, “After strong protest against CM’s visit on Sunday, Hisar has become a big centre of the farmers’ agitation. Even now, the Bishnoi family has a considerable support base in Hisar district.

Source: Indian Express May 17, 2021 19:30 UTC