Farmers protesting against the government’s farm laws have called a three-hour-long ‘chakka jam’ and will block the national and state highways across the country from 12 noon to 3 pm on Saturday. The move is in response to the government’s handling of the prolonged agitation, the farm laws, internet ban in areas near agitation sites, budgetary allocation and other issues.
After the Republic Day tractor rally, which saw chaotic scenes as groups of protesters clashed with the police and engaged in violence, this is the first big event being organised by the farmers.
Five things to know about Saturday’s ‘Chakka Jam’
— The ‘Chakka Jam’ on February 6 to last from 12 noon to 3 pm and all national & state highways across the country will be blocked. Emergency and essential services, like ambulance and school bus, will not be stopped. Farmers will provide food and water to the people who will be stuck due.
— There will be no Chakka Jaam in Delhi-NCR. All roads leading…