The speakers demanded immediate arrest and punishment of those responsible for the killing of innocent farmers who were demanding uninterrupted power supply for irrigation.

They also criticised the government for not taking timely action because of which at least 24 people lost their lives in police firing in last two months.

They also demanded withdrawal of 'false' cases against the villagers and compensation for the victims' families.

Expressing solidarity with the people of Kansat they also urged the people to observe the countrywide dawn to dusk hartal on April 20, called by 14-party opposition alliance.