Chandigarh, October 27:
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has sought the personal intervention of Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal for the immediate restoration of freight movement, which remains suspended in and through the state even after the farmers’ decision to partially lift their blockade.
अब इस तरीके से फेफड़े होंगे मज़बूत, पुराना खांसी-जुकाम भी होगा दूर || Dr. Vijata Arya ||
The Chief Minister spoke to the Union Minister on Monday in the light of the decision of the Railways to extend the ban on movement of goods trains, initially imposed for two days (on October 24 and 25), for another four days.
त्वचा की हर समस्या का इलाज अब आपके हाथ, जानें कैसे ? || Dr. Arun Sharma ||
The decision of the Railways to discontinue freight movement in Punjab subsequent to partial success of negotiations with the farmers had negated the efforts of the State so far, said the Chief Minister, warning that the move may, in fact, further provoke the agitated farmers protesting against the Centre’s farm laws.
अब इस तरीके से फेफड़े होंगे मज़बूत, पुराना खांसी-जुकाम भी होगा दूर || Dr. Vijata Arya ||
Citing the grave impact of the non-restoration of freight traffic by the Railways, the Chief Minister also wrote to Goyal expressing serious concern that if the freight movement is not started immediately, “not only Punjab will face serious disruption in economic activities and shortage of essential supplies, but Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Leh & Ladakh will also face serious economic crisis.” He cited various requests received by the state government from different quarters, including Central Ministries and Departments, for immediate resumption of freight movement through Punjab.
-Nav Gill
