Farmers’ associations and peasant unions in India have announced a nationwide strike that will take place on Friday from 6 a.m. local time (3:30 a.m. Moscow time). According to the newspaper, leaders of the influential organization Sanyukt Kisan Morchha (SKM, United Peasants’ Front) called on all like-minded organizations to join this strike. Hindustan Times.
As part of the action, farmers plan to close some railways and highways for four hours between 12:00 and 16:00. This is expected to lead to the disruption of transportation, as well as the halt of agricultural work and the closure of rural shops and agricultural enterprises.
Meanwhile, farmers announced that they will continue their march towards the capital New Delhi on Sunday, February 18. They are also ready to hold a new round of negotiations with the authorities. According to the information published in the newspaper india times, The agreement was reached late Thursday evening. Authorities say they are ready to consider farmers’ demands.
Currently, farmers heading to the capital are stopped at the border of Haryana state, more than 100 km from New Delhi. Police are using tear gas and water cannon to stop the advance of protesters. But protesters said they still planned to reach the capital and demanded a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Farmers want a law that would ensure they have a minimum acceptable price for their agricultural products, below which they cannot fall, and also introduce comprehensive crop insurance to better manage risks. They also insist on the introduction of a pension of at least 10,000 rupees (about $120) for all farmers and agricultural workers over the age of 60 (because not all farmers have pensions). In addition, the villagers want debts to be erased, some taxes to be reduced, and put forward other demands.
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