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<p>Farmers in the Indian northern state of Punjab accelerated their agitation against the government by launching the 'rail roko' (block the trains) protest. The agitation on Wednesday (Dec 18) lasted for three hours. </p>
<p>The protest is being held at a time when health concerns have been raised about farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who continued his hunger strike for the 22nd day at Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana. Train services were disrupted at key stations in the state. </p>
<h2><strong>Dallewal on hunger strike for 22 days</strong></h2>
<p>Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a hunger strike seeking Minimum Support Price (MSP) and justice for the injured farmers for the last 22 days.</p>
<p>The doctors are warning that he may suffer a heart attack as his health is worsening, but Dallewal is keen to continue his protest.</p>
<h2><strong>Sarwan Singh Pandher: ‘Punjabis need to fight as one’</strong></h2>
<p>Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher from the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee called for the ‘Rail Roko’ protest, persuading people to stop trains at all rail crossings and stations. "Punjabis need to fight as one," Pandher said, stressing that the central government must resolve the issue.</p>
<p>Pandher said, “Around 50 farmer labourers commit suicide every day. In 2022, farmers lost Rs 15 lakh crore, and in 2023, they lost Rs 8.5 lakh crore due to the lack of MSP.”</p>
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<h2><strong>Farmer unions reject Supreme Court panel meeting</strong>.</h2>
<p>The farmers' unions, such as Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have opted to skip the meeting of the committee appointed by the Supreme Court. They expressed dissatisfaction over the work done by the committee and affirmed their view that they would do negotiations only with the central government.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/protesting-farmers-announce-rail-roko-on-december-18-call-for-rakesh-tikaits-support-784228">Protesting farmers announce ‘Rail Roko’ on December 18, call for Rakesh Tikait’s support</a></strong></p>
<h2>Farmers’ persistent demands</h2>
<p>The farmers on protests claim unresolved grievances, including:</p>
<p>&gt; Legal guarantees for MSP.</p>
<p>&gt; Debt waivers and pensions for farmers.</p>
<p>&gt; Withdrawal of police cases.</p>
<p>&gt; Justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.</p>
<p><strong>Watch | India Farmers' Protest: Nationwide protests and 'Rail Roko' on March 10</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>What’s next?</strong></h2>
<p>With the ‘Rail Roko’ protest happening and Dallewal’s health worsening, the pressure is growing on the central government to meet the farmers' demands. The farmers are determined to continue their protest and insist on talking directly to the government to resolve their issues.</p>
<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>) </p>


Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher from the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee called for the ‘Rail Roko’ protest, urging people to stop trains at all rail crossings and stations.



New Delhi, India Farmers in the Indian northern state of Punjab accelerated their agitation against the government by launching the 'rail roko' (block the trains) protest. The agitation on Wednesday (Dec 18) lasted for three hours. The protest is being held at a time when health concerns have been raised about farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who continued his hunger strike for the 22nd day at Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana. Train services were disrupted at key stations in the state. Dallewal on hunger strike for 22 days Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a hunger strike seeking Minimum Support Price (MSP) and justice for the injured farmers for the last 22 days. The doctors are warning that he may suffer a heart attack as his health is worsening, but Dallewal is keen to continue his protest. Sarwan Singh Pandher: ‘Punjabis need to fight as one’ Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher from the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee called for the ‘Rail Roko’ protest, persuading people to stop trains at all rail crossings and stations. "Punjabis need to fight as one," Pandher said, stressing that the central government must resolve the issue. Pandher said, “Around 50 farmer labourers commit suicide every day. In 2022, farmers lost Rs 15 lakh crore, and in 2023, they lost Rs 8.5 lakh crore due to the lack of MSP.” #WATCH | Amritsar | Farmer Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "Yesterday both the unions at the Khanauri border made a decision and put it before the country. The committee formed by the Supreme Court failed to resolve all the issues on time...Earlier, we had pointed out the… pic.twitter.com/DNZRkY7PNB — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2024 × Farmer unions reject Supreme Court panel meeting. The farmers' unions, such as Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have opted to skip the meeting of the committee appointed by the Supreme Court. They expressed dissatisfaction over the work done by the committee and affirmed their view that they would do negotiations only with the central government. Also Read: Protesting farmers announce ‘Rail Roko’ on December 18, call for Rakesh Tikait’s support Farmers’ persistent demands The farmers on protests claim unresolved grievances, including: > Legal guarantees for MSP. > Debt waivers and pensions for farmers. > Withdrawal of police cases. > Justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Watch | India Farmers' Protest: Nationwide protests and 'Rail Roko' on March 10 What’s next? With the ‘Rail Roko’ protest happening and Dallewal’s health worsening, the pressure is growing on the central government to meet the farmers' demands. The farmers are determined to continue their protest and insist on talking directly to the government to resolve their issues. (With inputs from agencies)

India farmers' protest: 'Rail roko' agitation in Punjab disrupts train services, travellers face inconvenience

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<p>Farmers in the Indian northern state of Punjab accelerated their agitation against the government by&nbsp;launching&nbsp;the 'rail roko' (block the trains) protest. The agitation on Wednesday (Dec 18)&nbsp;lasted for three hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protest is being held at a time when health concerns have been raised about farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who continued&nbsp;his hunger strike for the 22nd day&nbsp;at Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana. Train services were disrupted at key stations in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Dallewal on hunger strike for 22 days</strong></h2>

<p>Jagjit Singh Dallewal has&nbsp;been on a hunger strike seeking Minimum Support Price (MSP) and justice for the injured farmers for the last 22 days.</p>

<p>The doctors are warning that he may suffer a heart attack as his health is worsening, but&nbsp;Dallewal is keen to continue his protest.</p>

<h2><strong>Sarwan Singh Pandher: ‘Punjabis need to fight as one’</strong></h2>

<p>Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher from the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee called for the ‘Rail Roko’ protest, persuading people to stop trains at all rail crossings and stations. "Punjabis need to fight as one," Pandher said, stressing that the central government must resolve the issue.</p>

<p>Pandher said, “Around 50 farmer labourers commit suicide every day. In 2022, farmers lost Rs 15 lakh crore, and in 2023, they lost Rs 8.5 lakh crore due to the lack of MSP.”</p>

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<h2><strong>Farmer unions reject Supreme Court panel meeting</strong>.</h2>

<p>The farmers' unions, such as Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have opted to skip the meeting of the committee appointed by the Supreme Court. They expressed dissatisfaction over the work done by the committee and affirmed their view that they would do negotiations only with the central government.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/protesting-farmers-announce-rail-roko-on-december-18-call-for-rakesh-tikaits-support-784228">Protesting farmers announce ‘Rail Roko’ on December 18, call for Rakesh Tikait’s support</a></strong></p>

<h2>Farmers’ persistent demands</h2>

<p>The farmers on protests claim unresolved grievances, including:</p>

<p>&gt; Legal guarantees for MSP.</p>

<p>&gt; Debt waivers and pensions for farmers.</p>

<p>&gt; Withdrawal of police cases.</p>

<p>&gt; Justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India Farmers' Protest: Nationwide protests and 'Rail Roko' on March 10</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>What’s next?</strong></h2>

<p>With the ‘Rail Roko’ protest happening and Dallewal’s health worsening, the pressure is growing on the central government to meet the farmers' demands. The farmers are determined to continue their protest and insist on talking directly to the government to resolve their issues.</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>)&nbsp;</p>


Farmers in the Indian northern state of Punjab accelerated their agitation against the government by launching the 'rail roko' (block the trains) protest. The agitation on Wednesday (Dec 18) lasted for three hours.

Farmers in the Indian northern state of Punjab accelerated their agitation against the government by launching the 'rail roko' (block the trains) protest. The agitation on Wednesday (Dec 18) lasted for three hours. The protest is being held at a time when health concerns have been raised about farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who continued his hunger strike for the 22nd day at Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana. Train services were disrupted at key stations in the state. Dallewal on hunger strike for 22 days Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on a hunger strike seeking Minimum Support Price (MSP) and justice for the injured farmers for the last 22 days. The doctors are warning that he may suffer a heart attack as his health is worsening, but Dallewal is keen to continue his protest. Sarwan Singh Pandher: ‘Punjabis need to fight as one’ Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher from the Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee called for the ‘Rail Roko’ protest, persuading people to stop trains at all rail crossings and stations. "Punjabis need to fight as one," Pandher said, stressing that the central government must resolve the issue. Pandher said, “Around 50 farmer labourers commit suicide every day. In 2022, farmers lost Rs 15 lakh crore, and in 2023, they lost Rs 8.5 lakh crore due to the lack of MSP.” #WATCH | Amritsar | Farmer Leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "Yesterday both the unions at the Khanauri border made a decision and put it before the country. The committee formed by the Supreme Court failed to resolve all the issues on time...Earlier, we had pointed out the… pic.twitter.com/DNZRkY7PNB — ANI (@ANI) December 18, 2024 × Farmer unions reject Supreme Court panel meeting. The farmers' unions, such as Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have opted to skip the meeting of the committee appointed by the Supreme Court. They expressed dissatisfaction over the work done by the committee and affirmed their view that they would do negotiations only with the central government. Also Read: Protesting farmers announce ‘Rail Roko’ on December 18, call for Rakesh Tikait’s support Farmers’ persistent demands The farmers on protests claim unresolved grievances, including: > Legal guarantees for MSP. > Debt waivers and pensions for farmers. > Withdrawal of police cases. > Justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. Watch | India Farmers' Protest: Nationwide protests and 'Rail Roko' on March 10 What’s next? With the ‘Rail Roko’ protest happening and Dallewal’s health worsening, the pressure is growing on the central government to meet the farmers' demands. The farmers are determined to continue their protest and insist on talking directly to the government to resolve their issues. (With inputs from agencies)

<p><meta charset="utf-8" />Protesting farmers, blocked thrice from marching to Delhi, have declared a statewide ‘Rail Roko’ agitation in Punjab on December 18, urging unity among farmer unions.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged the residents of Punjab’s 13,000 villages to block railway tracks from 12 to 3 pm. “We appeal to everyone living near railway crossings to join this movement,” Pandher said at a press conference at the Shambhu border in Patiala.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Pandher also reached out to Rakesh Tikait-led Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the prominent farmers' group that led last year's protest against the now-repealed farm laws. In a letter, Pandher invited SKM to join the 'Rail Roko' protest, calling for unity despite past differences. “Let’s unite for the welfare of farmers and labourers,” Pandher stated.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Previous attempts to enter Delhi stopped</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Farmers tried to enter Delhi on foot three times—on December 6, 8, and 14. Each time, the police stopped them. On December 14, the police used tear gas, injuring 17 farmers. Despite these obstacles, the farmers are still holding their ground at the Punjab-Haryana border and are determined to continue their protest.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Impact of the protest</h2>

<p dir="ltr">The farmers plan to block important railway routes in Punjab, which is expected to cause major disruption. This is the latest step in their ongoing protest against policies they believe harm their interests.</p>

<p dir="ltr">All eyes will be on December 18 to see if the protest gains support and if SKM joins in.</p>

<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>)&nbsp;<br />
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Protesting farmers, blocked thrice from marching to Delhi, have declared a statewide ‘Rail Roko’ agitation in Punjab on December 18, urging unity among farmer unions.

Protesting farmers, blocked thrice from marching to Delhi, have declared a statewide ‘Rail Roko’ agitation in Punjab on December 18, urging unity among farmer unions. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged the residents of Punjab’s 13,000 villages to block railway tracks from 12 to 3 pm. “We appeal to everyone living near railway crossings to join this movement,” Pandher said at a press conference at the Shambhu border in Patiala. Pandher also reached out to Rakesh Tikait-led Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the prominent farmers' group that led last year's protest against the now-repealed farm laws. In a letter, Pandher invited SKM to join the 'Rail Roko' protest, calling for unity despite past differences. “Let’s unite for the welfare of farmers and labourers,” Pandher stated. Previous attempts to enter Delhi stopped Farmers tried to enter Delhi on foot three times—on December 6, 8, and 14. Each time, the police stopped them. On December 14, the police used tear gas, injuring 17 farmers. Despite these obstacles, the farmers are still holding their ground at the Punjab-Haryana border and are determined to continue their protest. Impact of the protest The farmers plan to block important railway routes in Punjab, which is expected to cause major disruption. This is the latest step in their ongoing protest against policies they believe harm their interests. All eyes will be on December 18 to see if the protest gains support and if SKM joins in. (With inputs from agencies)

Protesting farmers announce ‘Rail Roko’ on December 18, call for Rakesh Tikait’s support

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<p><meta charset="utf-8"/>Protesting farmers, blocked thrice from marching to Delhi, have declared a statewide ‘Rail Roko’ agitation in Punjab on December 18, urging unity among farmer unions.</p></p>
<p dir="ltr">Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged the residents of Punjab’s 13,000 villages to block railway tracks from 12 to 3 pm. “We appeal to everyone living near railway crossings to join this movement,” Pandher said at a press conference at the Shambhu border in Patiala.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Pandher also reached out to Rakesh Tikait-led Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the prominent farmers' group that led last year's protest against the now-repealed farm laws. In a letter, Pandher invited SKM to join the 'Rail Roko' protest, calling for unity despite past differences. “Let’s unite for the welfare of farmers and labourers,” Pandher stated.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Previous attempts to enter Delhi stopped</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr">Farmers tried to enter Delhi on foot three times—on December 6, 8, and 14. Each time, the police stopped them. On December 14, the police used tear gas, injuring 17 farmers. Despite these obstacles, the farmers are still holding their ground at the Punjab-Haryana border and are determined to continue their protest.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">Impact of the protest</h2>
<p dir="ltr">The farmers plan to block important railway routes in Punjab, which is expected to cause major disruption. This is the latest step in their ongoing protest against policies they believe harm their interests.</p>
<p dir="ltr">All eyes will be on December 18 to see if the protest gains support and if SKM joins in.</p>
<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>) </p>


Pandher also contacted the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), led by Rakesh Tikait, the well-known farmers' group that led last year's protest against the farm laws that were later repealed. 



New Delhi, India Protesting farmers, blocked thrice from marching to Delhi, have declared a statewide ‘Rail Roko’ agitation in Punjab on December 18, urging unity among farmer unions. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged the residents of Punjab’s 13,000 villages to block railway tracks from 12 to 3 pm. “We appeal to everyone living near railway crossings to join this movement,” Pandher said at a press conference at the Shambhu border in Patiala. Pandher also reached out to Rakesh Tikait-led Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the prominent farmers' group that led last year's protest against the now-repealed farm laws. In a letter, Pandher invited SKM to join the 'Rail Roko' protest, calling for unity despite past differences. “Let’s unite for the welfare of farmers and labourers,” Pandher stated. Previous attempts to enter Delhi stopped Farmers tried to enter Delhi on foot three times—on December 6, 8, and 14. Each time, the police stopped them. On December 14, the police used tear gas, injuring 17 farmers. Despite these obstacles, the farmers are still holding their ground at the Punjab-Haryana border and are determined to continue their protest. Impact of the protest The farmers plan to block important railway routes in Punjab, which is expected to cause major disruption. This is the latest step in their ongoing protest against policies they believe harm their interests. All eyes will be on December 18 to see if the protest gains support and if SKM joins in. (With inputs from agencies)

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