Farmers turn 'House on Wheels' at Ghazipur site into heritage home to mark yr-long protest

Farmers began to leave Delhi's boundaries after terminating a year-long sit-in protest, however, a 'House on Wheels' y built at Ghazipur site was left intact to preserve memory of ir struggle for future generations.  house, which is w stationed in Ghazipur on national capital's border with Uttar Pradesh, captures perseverance of farmers who have been camped on outskirts of Delhi since vember 2020, braving bitter winter, rains, and sweltering summer. Many farmers used ir tractors as temporary houses at protest locations, while ors made tents out of canvas and bamboo or just laid mattresses on ground and slept in open, braving elements.

Guddu Pradhan, a farmer from Bulandshahr, told news ncy ANI, "A lot of tents that we had built initially were washed away in storms. So farmers of Bulandshahr thought of making such a home that would be permanent as duration of protest was t kwn, it could have lasted for five to 10 years. So all farmers collected money and made this 'House on Wheels'. We want to make it into a herit centre as a mark of our struggle for future generations to see."

farmer stated that house was built at a cost of Rs 4.5 lakh. It stands on wheels, making it simple to move from one location to ar. Bricks, cement, iron, plywood, and straw for roofing were used in construction of house. two-room structure contains all of essential facilities, such as a refrigerator, air conditioners, and television. Farmers would take turns sleeping or simply recharging ir batteries before walking out to join demonstration.

'House on Wheels' built at Ghazipur protest site 

" length of this house is 30 feet, and width is 10 feet. It was constructed at a cost of roughly Rs 4.5 lakh. We want protest to be remembered by future generations," he stated. 

Ar farmer, Captain Bishan Sirohi, stated that if government does t keep its promises, farmers will t hesitate to protest yet again. " government should carry out its duties and t oppose farmers. If it happens, it will be completed, and similar protests will continue," he remarked.

He also claimed that several farmers had died as a result of protest. "Because of government's arrogance, case has been dragged out for so long. We, as well as government, had to pay price. More than 700 farmers have died, a number that will go down in history," he stated. y'd be returning home with memories of new friendships and brorhood, according to farmer.

"It's brorhood that we're reclaiming. We used to be divided among castes, but during demonstration, we all sat toger and ate our meals toger, and we fought for same cause, which was to protect farmers. Farmers have evolved into revolutionaries, and with kwledge we've gained over last year, we're ready to fight anywhere re's a need," he stated.

Since vember 26, 2020, farmers have been protesting against farm laws on Delhi's various boundaries. After receiving a letter from Central government promising formation of a committee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and immediate withdrawal of cases against m, Samyukta Kissan Morcha, umbrella body under which farmers had banded toger, anunced suspension of ir year-long agitation on December 9. On January 15, farmers will hold a review meeting.

(with inputs from ANI)

Im: ANI