Continuing the protests against the three farm laws introduced by Narendra Modi-led central government, the farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) are calling for a nationwide shutdown for 12 hours from 6 am to 6 pm.
The date 26th March, 2021 marks four months of the farmers’ protests at the Delhi border.
Buta Singh Burjgill, a leader of farmers, claims that the Bandh will be peaceful. He said, "We will observe a complete Bharat bandh on March 26, when our protest against the three farm laws completes four months. The peaceful bandh will remain effective from morning till evening."
The umbrella organisation of the farmers calling the Bandh has clarified that they have chosen to leave the states where elections are going to take place. These states are West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. These states will not have Bharat Bandh on March 26, 2021.
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All roads, buses, and railways will be closed for general
public. Further, markets will be closed and public places will be off-limits
for the same.
There will be roadblocks to ensure that the public is not able to perform any routine activity for the entire day as the Bandh is for twelve hours beginning at 6 am.
Further, Darshan Pal, a leader of farmers requests his fellow Indians to make the Bandh a success, "We appeal to the people of the country to make this Bharat Bandh a success and honour their 'Annadata'".
However, emergency services including health and medical transportation, milk supply, and others will continue uninterrupted.
It is relevant to add here that bank employees are on strike tomorrow. Thus, any cash someone wants to withdraw should be done from ATM machines by tonight.