Farmers across India are gearing up for another nationwide protest today, with the ‘rail roko’ agitation scheduled to take place for four hours between 12 PM and 4 PM. This article provides an overview of the protest and its expected impact.

Key Updates

Here are some important updates regarding the ‘rail roko’ protest:

1. Nationwide Protest Locations

The protest is expected to witness hundreds of farmers demonstrating at around 60 locations across Haryana and Punjab.

2. Demands of Farmers

Over 200 farmers’ unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, are demanding the acceptance of their demands by the Centre.

3. Security Measures

Authorities in Haryana have imposed Section 144 in Ambala district to prevent major disturbances, with heightened police presence in sensitive areas.

4. Occupation of Railway Tracks

Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced that hundreds of farmers will occupy railway tracks at various points in Punjab, including Ferozepur, Amritsar, Rupnagar, and Gurdaspur districts.

5. Impact on Train Schedules

The protest is likely to disrupt inter-city and state train schedules today.

As the ‘rail roko’ protest unfolds, it is essential to travel with precaution, especially if you are traveling on the affected route.