New Delhi: Intensifying their agitation against the three new agricultural laws, protesting farmer unions Wednesday announced a four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' (railway blockade) on February 18. In a statement, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the protest, also announced that toll collection will not be allowed in Rajasthan from February 12.
"There will be a 'rail roko' across the country from 12 pm to 4 pm on February 18," the SKM said in the statement.
Earlier this month, they had observed a three-hour road blockade to press their demand of repealing the three laws.
Thousands of farmers have been protesting against the three laws which were enacted in September last year. The protesters have been alleging the laws will weaken the MSP mechanism and end the mandi system.
But the government says the new legislations offer more options to farmers to sell their crops, and will help raise their incomes.
"There will be a 'rail roko' across the country from 12 pm to 4 pm on February 18," the SKM said in the statement.
Earlier this month, they had observed a three-hour road blockade to press their demand of repealing the three laws.
Thousands of farmers have been protesting against the three laws which were enacted in September last year. The protesters have been alleging the laws will weaken the MSP mechanism and end the mandi system.
But the government says the new legislations offer more options to farmers to sell their crops, and will help raise their incomes.
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5 Comments on this Story
 | Amit Sharma2 hours ago Modi Govt had 11 rounds of talks with Farmers ; in all the meeting the Govt challanged the Farmers instead of serving justice.. Meanwhile the BJP coolies are calling Farmers as "deshdrohi" .. then where the farmers will go ?? |
| true Indian2 hours ago you cannot wake a person who is pretending to be asleep, just like that you are wasting govt time and energy in clarifying laws with D who are not willing to understand.... |
 | Zillionaire 3 hours ago Collect all losses. Send excess Kisans to Africa, Siberia etc. Sell your farmers and go FOREN |