Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has announced to protest on 25th October on the National Highway and near the mandis. The protest will start at 11 am and come to an end at 3 pm. Following this protest, demonstrations will also take place on 29th October, outside the offices of Deputy Commissioners in each district. With this demonstration, farmers aim to prohibit the officials from leaving their offices and pause the government operations.
In a meeting of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, that was held in Ludhiana, the farmers accused the government of not fulfilling their promises regarding the purchase of paddy and lifting from the mandis which has led to difficulties for the farmers. The government had initially requested 2 days for lifting but later it was which extended to 4 days and still the situation remains unchanged.
Farmers have warned that if the purchase and lifting of paddy will not commence soon then they may take actions during the upcoming by-elections. Framers have expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of engagement from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislators in the mandis.