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.