Farmers Protest Today: Banks and Offices Closing? Get the latest details on the impact of the Bharat Bandh, the operational status of emergency services, the demands outlined by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, ongoing government dialogue, and updates on the persistent farmer protests.”
On Friday, February 16th, workers and farmers have organized a sector-specific industrial strike and a nationwide rural shutdown known as Grameen Bharat Bandh.
At the same time, farmers are set to participate in large-scale chakka jams on major roads across the country from 12 pm to 4 pm this Friday. In Punjab, the majority of state and national highways will be shut down for four hours on the same day.
On Wednesday, additionally, a collective statement was released by several public intellectuals and artists endorsing:
However, The joint statement, signed by 34 individuals, urges people from diverse backgrounds to:
“offer full support to this significant initiative”
by the farmers and workers.
Impact of Bharat Bandh:
- Closure of Private and Government Offices, Village Shops Expected
- Affected:
- Transportation
- Agricultural Activities
- MNREGA Works
- Rural Institutions
Exceptions and Emergency Services:
- Emergency Services to Remain Operational During Bharat Bandh
- Unaffected:
- Ambulance Services
- Medical Shops
- Schools
Demands of Samyukt Kisan Morcha:
- SKM’s Letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Outlines Key Demands
- It Includes:
- MSP Based on Swaminathan Formula
- Procurement Guarantee
- Debt Waiver
- Electricity Tariff Freeze
- and More
Dialogue Between Government and Farmers:
- Union Ministers to Meet Protest Leaders in Chandigarh
- Third Round of Talks Aimed at Resolving Impasse Over Farmers’ Demands
Ongoing Farmer Protests:
However,
- Farmers Continue Their Protest at Punjab-Haryana Borders
- Push for Acceptance of Demands by Center Spurs Persistent Demonstrations
