Manav Mander Tribune News Service Ludhiana January 9 It has been over three months that a group of volunteers are feeding those siting at the protest site at the Ladhowal Toll Plaza and those leaving for or returning from the Delhi borders. As one reaches the toll barrier at Ladhowal the scene is entirely different as compared to normal days. Instead of long lanes of cars one now sees queue of people for langar. While those siting on protest against farm laws and those going to Delhi make a halt at the toll to fill their stomach. Nirmal Singh a volunteer said they were followers of Jathedar Baba Bachan Singh from Delhi and had been serving langar to every person passing through the route. “We are a group of volunteers and our duties have been fixed. Some go to the city to pick up items such as milk paneer curd vegetables fruits and flour. Every Punjabi is contributing to the cause and these things are supplied to us free of cost” he said. There is a group of 15-20 persons who are engaged in cooking which include four-five professional cooks who have been hired for the purpose. “Punjabis are known for their love and warmth across the globe. Community kitchen is one characteristic of the community which has made them the most loved state. Now that farmers are protesting against the farm laws we are leaving no stone unturned to feed those who are protesting here or leaving for the protest venues. We are not available at the protest sites but we are contributing to the cause in our own manner” said Nirmal Singh. Bhajan Kaur who hails from Phillaur said she comes here every day for four-five hours and help them in making chapatis. “Everybody is helping and contributing in their own way and what else can be the best way than serving them who are fighting for our rights. I cannot go to Delhi as I have old parents to look after back home. Hence I am contributing this way” she said. Ajiab Singh from Hoshiarpur who was returning from the Delhi border said: “I and the entire farmers community are indebted to such volunteers who have been helping people. Langars have been organised at various places and they make sure that not even a single person leaves without having meals” he said. Every Punjabi contributing to cause: Volunteer Nirmal Singh a volunteer said they were followers of Jathedar Baba Bachan Singh from Delhi and had been serving langar to every person passing through the route. “We are a group of volunteers and our duties have been fixed. Some go to the city to pick up items such as milk paneer and vegetables. Every Punjabi is contributing to the cause” he said.

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