War a distraction, will devastate Punjabis and Kashmiris: Farmers' outfit
They urged all justice and peace-loving citizens to mobilise immediately to oppose war and raise their voices for peace. 'The public must recognise the true intent behind this war rhetoric. BKU (E-U) calls on the people to resist communal and ultra-nationalist propaganda, oppose any move toward war, reject all forms of divisive politics, uphold unity, and intensify the fight for their democratic rights,' their statement said, adding that war is not a solution but a distraction from real issues 'such as injustice, inequality, and corporate-driven policies -- exacerbated by communal politics disguised as nationalism.'
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