Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Wednesday announced a four-hour nationwide ‘rail roko’ (railway blockade) on February 18 from 12 pm to 4 pm, in a step to intensify their agitation against the three new agricultural laws.
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.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha which is leading the the farmers’ protest has also announced that toll collection will not be allowed in Rajasthan from February 12.
Two days later, the farm unions will organise candle marches and other functions to pay tribute to the Pulwama martyrs. On February 16, the farmers will show solidarity throughout the country on the birth anniversary of Sir Chhoturam. At present, the Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the agrarian laws and formed a committee to resolve the ongoing standoff.
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.
