Farmers organisation demand Bharat Bandh on September 25

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), All India Farmers Union (AIFU), All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), All India Kisan Mahasangh (AIKM) have come on a common platform and announced a nationwide shutdown on September 25. The Shiromani Akali Dal announced that it would undertake a Chakka Jam for three hours across Punjab. Rakesh Tikait, the president of BKU said that over 100 farmer unions will take part in the protests on September 25. Farmers in Uttar Pradesh will jam their respective villages, towns and highways. In Haryana, it is planned to be completely closed. We are planning to involve local shopkeepers and will come out with a final strategy on September 24, he also said. 

So far, many labour organisations, Peace Auto and Taxi Association, Bharath Vehicles drivers Union, Ola, Uber and Taxi for Sure Owners and Drivers Association, Lorry Owners Association and others have already announced their support to the farmers. Even the Bengaluru Restaurant Owners Association has voiced their support for the farmers' strike. Maharashtra have also called for a shutdown on September 25. Ten Central trade unions, including All India Trade Union Congress, National Trades Union Congress, Centre of Indian Trade Unions, Hind Mazdoor Sabha, All India United Trade Union Centre and Trade Union Coordination Centre have also come out in support of 'Bharat Bandh' on September 25.All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee convenor VM Singh, who hails from central Uttar Pradesh, said: “There will be nationwide unrest if MSP is not guaranteed and the food security of the poor is handed over to multinationals and corporates.”He further urged President Ram Nath Kovind not to give assent to these Bills. Notably, 18 political parties that met the President on Wednesday had raised similar demand. They further urged the President to return the Bills for reconsideration of the House.