Protesting farmers held a countrywide “chakka jam” on Saturday to intensify their agitation against the new farm laws. The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmer unions, called for roads and national highways to be blocked throughout the nation except in Delhi and Uttarakhand.
Farmer leaders also said they would not hold “chakka jams” in Uttar Pradesh since many farmers are busy with the harvest, according to The Indian Express. The agitation took place for three hours from noon to 3 pm and remained largely peaceful.
The protestors said emergency vehicles such as ambulances and school buses were allowed to move during the protest. Vehicles carrying essentials were also be allowed to pass. The protest was held in response to the Centre’s handling of the farmers’ agitation as well as the budgetary allocations made this year for agriculture and allied sectors, which farmers say is dismal.
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