Punjab: Several farmers outfits stage rail roko protest against Centre

As many as 19 farmers' outfits have announced a three-day rail blockade from September 28, protesting government delays in implementing key measures.

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By hindustantimes.com
Published on Sept 28, 2023 01:57 pm IST 4 Photos
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Several farmers' bodies called for a three-day rail blockade starting today, September 28, to push the Central government for fulfilling their demands, which encompass a financial aid package for flood losses, a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), and debt relief. (HT Photo)
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“If anyone tries to misbehave with the farmers of Punjab, then farmers from Haryana will also join Punjab farmers. Farmers are united throughout the country," a farmer leader said. (HT Photo)
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“Rail roko will begin across Punjab for three days today. There are many issues including the MSP guarantee, and cases against farmers during Delhi protests not being taken back and other issues...Forget about farmers' income being doubled, our expenses have risen 2-3 times...," said Sarwan Singh Pandher, general secretary, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Punjab.  (HT Photo)
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The farmers also started an indefinite dharma in front of the gate of the mill situated on the Ludhiana-Jalandhar national highway.(HT File Photo)

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