Bharat Band 2024 news Amidst the farmers’ Delhi Chalo march, the United Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called for Bharat Bandh on 16 February. SKM has requested other farmer organizations and farmers to join this Bharat Bandh. The Bharat Bandh called by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and other trade unions will continue from 6 am to 4 pm on February 16.
Digital Desk, New Delhi. Bharat Bandh Announced 2024 on 16 Feb: Amid the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ (Farmers Protest) march, the United Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called for Bharat Bandh on 16 February. SKM has requested other farmer organizations and farmers to join this Bharat Bandh.
Let us tell you that the Delhi Chalo March of farmers has started from Tuesday and violent clashes were seen between the protesting farmers and security forces. There is news of many soldiers being injured in the clash.
Till what time will India remain closed?
The Bharat Bandh called by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and other trade unions will continue from 6 am to 4 pm on February 16. Apart from this, farmers across the country will block the main roads from 12 noon to 4 pm. During this time, especially in Punjab, most of the state and national highways will be completely closed for four hours on Friday.
What are the demands of the farmers?
In fact, the demands for which the farmers are calling for Bharat Bandh include pension for farmers, MSP for crops, implementation of the old pension scheme and withdrawal of amendments in labor laws, among other demands. For this reason, Bharat Bandh has been called. At the same time, not privatizing PSUs, not contracting the workforce, guaranteeing employment etc. are included in the demands of the farmers.
Which services will be affected during Bharat Bandh?
During Bharat Bandh, transport, agricultural activities, MNREGA rural works, private offices, shops and rural industrial and service sector institutions will remain closed. However, emergency services like operation of ambulances, marriages, medical shops, students going for board exams etc. will not be stopped during the strike.
