Groom on way to Ghaziabad for wedding takes a detour, joins farmers’ agitation

Bareilly: Wearing a crisp sherwani and decked in flowers and currency notes, Zia Ul, 26, was already running late for Ghaziabad-- where the bride’s side was waiting for him on Monday afternoon-- when he decided to take a detour, for the farmers’ sake. At the site of protest in UP’s Sambhal, organised by a political party, Zia Ul stood out. Protesters thronged him for selfies, and thanked him for coming.

But for the groom, it was just a small gesture of respect towards growers who are up against the government’s three farm laws. Son of a farmer, Zia Ul supports his uncle in his business.

“It is my wedding day. The date was fixed a few months ago, otherwise I would have actively participated in the protests. I urge our Prime Minister Narendra Modi to understand the grievances of the farmers. They are the backbone of the nation and the new laws should be reverted for their benefit. At the same time, I also request people to protest peacefully and give way to ambulances and people in need,” the groom said.

Zia Ul, his family members and friends remained with the protesters for nearly an hour and then left for Ghaziabad where his nikah was solemnised.


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