Farmers Protest: Trains across the country will face blockades from 12 pm to 4 pm on February 18 as part of the farmers chakka jam protest. Simultaneously, the fourth round of talks between Union Ministers and farmer organizations is scheduled for 6 pm. Additionally, a mahapanchayat will convene in Haryana.Farmers Protest: Farmers stand firm at Shambhu borderFarmers from Punjab remain resolute at the Shambhu border, insisting on marching towards Delhi until their demands are addressed. Jagjit Singh Dalewal, representing the farmers, asserted that they would continue protesting if positive outcomes arent achieved by Sunday. Farmer leaders emphasize peaceful protests without resorting to violence.Farmers Protest: Highlights of Mahapanchayat, talks with governmentThe fourth round of talks between Union Ministers and farmer organizations is slated for 6 pm on Sunday at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Chandigarh. Key issues on the agenda include MSP guarantee, farmers loan waivers, and Swaminathan Commission report implementation. Union Ministers Nityanand Rai, Arjun Munda, and Piyush Goyal will engage in discussions alongside leaders of farmer labor organizations.Farmers Protest: Further strategic planning with Mahapanchayat in HaryanaA mahapanchayat is planned in Haryana on February 18 under the leadership of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Chadhuni) to strategize future actions. This gathering will bring together representatives from various farmer-labor organizations and Khap Panchayats. Meanwhile, mobile internet services remain suspended in seven Haryana districts until February 19.Farmers Protest: Nationwide train blockade and continued protestsThe United Kisan Morcha in Punjab and Haryana has called for a nationwide train blockade from noon to 4 pm on February 18. Protest activities organized by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan) outside the residences of BJP leaders Sunil Jakhar and Captain Amarinder Singh will persist. BKU (Ugrahan) has declared tolls in Punjab free for two days.Farmers Protest: Calls for MSP guarantee, political participationSarwan Singh Pandher, convenor of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, proposed ensuring MSP through an ordinance followed by parliamentary legislation. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has engaged in previous meetings between farmers and Union ministers. At Sunil Jakhars residence in Abohar, Punjab, farmers have established langars and tents for a two-day dharna.Farmers Protest: Support and acts of solidarity In solidarity with Shambhu border farmers, the movement of vehicles at Dheri Jatt Toll Plaza in Patiala is permitted. Tractor marches led by BKU (Charuni) are ongoing in Haryanas tehsils, contributing to the collective voice of farmers demands. As negotiations and protests continue, stakeholders remain engaged in the pursuit of equitable resolutions.
