Rajasthan Farmers' Uprising: Water Crisis Sparks Highway Blockades

Farmers in Rajasthan's Bikaner division, facing a shortage of irrigation water from the Indira Gandhi Canal, plan to block highways in protest. Despite discussions with officials, no solution has been reached. With their crops at risk, the farmers continue their indefinite protest for much-needed irrigation water.

In Rajasthan's Bikaner division, farmers are mobilizing to protest against a dire irrigation water shortage that threatens their Rabi crops. Despite talks with the administration, their demand for additional water from the Indira Gandhi Canal remains unmet.

Plans have been announced to block major routes, including National Highway-911 at Ghadsana toll post and the Satasar National Highway, due to the ongoing crisis. This move comes after indefinite protests in Ghadsana, Anupgarh, Khajuwala, and Rawla areas.

Anupgarh MLA Shimla Devi supports the farmers, having raised their issue in the Rajasthan Assembly session. However, with no resolution from discussions with water resource authorities, farmers like Subhash Bishnoi and Ajmer Singh fear significant crop losses and financial burdens.