KENT, Wash. — Hundreds from the local Sikh community in western Washington are standing in support of demonstrators behind huge protests in India, where they say unjust farming laws are unfolding.
People gathered, holding a rally in Kent after India recently deregulated the sale of crops. It was one of many worldwide rallies held Saturday.
Critics said large farming corporations will enjoy a huge windfall, while millions of small farmers will be hit the hardest, leaving massive economic and ecological destruction in India.
“This is about defending democracy. It’s about defending human rights and it’s about taking care of families.
Protesters also drove on I-5 to Seattle’s Westlake Park for another demonstration.
Organizers said the Indian government has imposed a media blackout to keep massive protests under wraps, and that
Demonstrators in India have been routinely tear-gassed and hit with water cannons in recent weeks.