Punjab MC Elections: ‘Farmer on tractor’ most desired symbol

Surinder Singh Roda, a candidate from Ward No. 3 said, in Mohali, the entire group of 28 candidates backed by former Mayor Kulwant Singh has chosen the “farmer on tractor” as its symbol. In Adampur, 12 candidates have chosen the symbol. A candidate, Darshan Karwal said, "At least two wards in Adampur have a very high number of voters from the farming community. We expect more support using this symbol in our campaign." Also Read | Farmer takes his life at Tikri border; blames PM Modi in his death note In Kapurthala, 4 candidates have taken the symbol. Independent candidates from Ward Nos. 34, 36, 37 and 39 have also chosen the same symbol. In Phillaur, two communists-backed candidates and three others are in too. [caption id="" align="alignnone"] Picture for reference only.[/caption] Farmers have been protesting at Delhi borders. Despite 11 rounds of meeting between the protesting farmers and the Centre, no conclusion has come out so far. No date has been fixed for the next meeting. The farmers have been protesting against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. -PTC News