Farmers Halt Train Service Over Wheat Procurement Dispute in Rajasthan

Farmers in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district blocked a railway track demanding an extension of the wheat procurement deadline and an increase in the procurement target. Authorities persuaded them to vacate the track, but farmers continue to seek a government decision to resolve ongoing issues.

Farmers in the Pilibanga town of Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district staged a protest on a Saturday, briefly halting train services by blocking a railway track. The group demands an extension on the wheat procurement deadline while asking for larger procurement quotas from the government.

The protest, which lasted about an hour, was dissolved after authorities intervened. However, farmers remain persistent in their demands, citing uncollected wheat piles in mandis. Negotiations have yet to yield results, with farmers urging government-level decisions to address these issues, including procurement system inefficiencies.