Why did farmers in Gudamalani block the highway?

Farmers blocked the highway and protested at the SDM's office to demand fulfillment of their long-standing issues, including insurance claims and subsidies.

When was the previous protest by Gudamalani farmers?

The farmers had previously held a dharna on December 9, but their demands had not been met, leading to the recent protest.

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Rajasthan Farmers March on SDM Office Demanding Action

Q: What were the main demands of the Rajasthan farmers?

The farmers' key demands include insurance claims, subsidies, and the removal of encroachments from land designated for a Kisan Vigyan Kendra.

21 Jan

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Summary

Farmers blocked a mega highway and protested at the SDM's office.
Demands include insurance claims, subsidies, and land encroachment removal.
A previous protest on December 9 had not resulted in fulfilled demands.

Rajasthan Farmers March on SDM Office Demanding Action

Farmers from Gudamalani in Balotra district staged a protest on Tuesday, initially blocking a mega highway connecting Barmer to Bikaner. The demonstration involved tractors, slogans, and bhajans before farmers proceeded on foot to the SDM's office to continue their dharna.

Discussions were held between a farmer delegation and officials, including the Balotra ADM and Gudamalani SDM. Farmers highlighted that their demands, raised during a prior protest on December 9, such as insurance claims, subsidies, and the removal of encroachments from land designated for a Kisan Vigyan Kendra, had not been addressed.

Meanwhile, former minister Hemaram Chaudhary encouraged broader support for farmers, advocating for unity across caste and party lines to ensure farmers receive their due from the state government.