Chingam 1, Farmer’s day: Support farmers in their fight against neoliberal policies, urges CM
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday took to Facebook to share his greetings on Chingam 1, the day observed as New Year and farmer’s day based on Malayalam Calendar.
ഇന്ന് ചിങ്ങം ഒന്ന്. കേരളത്തിനിത് കർഷക ദിനം കൂടിയാണ്. നമ്മുടെ ശ്രേഷ്ഠമായ കാർഷിക പാരമ്പര്യത്തെ ആഘോഷിക്കാനും കാർഷിക...
Posted by Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday, August 16, 2022
“The farmer’s day is much more relevant as farmers in our country are in a crisis phase. The country has been witnessing protests against neoliberal policies that damages security of the farmers. We should extend our support to them and strive against such policies,” he noted in his Facebook post.
He also urged the citizens to support and democratize the alternative agricultural policies pursued by the state government.
“We can progress together by protecting our rich heritage of agriculture and welfare of farmers,” he noted.
Meanwhile, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan too shared his New Year greetings.