The Shiromani Akali Dal on Wednesday reiterated its “strong and unswerving commitment to peace and communal harmony”, saying the party had always stood for and made supreme sacrifices for preserving these values .
In a statement, the party said that it stood opposed to the use of violence in any form by anyone.
“We are firmly of the view that Punjab and the country can progress and prosper only through the preservance of the atmosphere of peace and communal harmony,” said a party press release after an Emergency Meeting of its Core Committee.
In a resolution, the party cautioned the Government of India against using these incidents as an excuse to scuttle the genuine demands of the farmers. “We will aggressively pursue these demands in the forthcoming session of the parliament.”