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Agriculture
Farm Union Warns of Nationwide Rail Blockade Starting Today
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 03:46 AM
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The national farm union announced it will begin a rail blockade today unless its demands are met, signaling a potential disruption to freight and passenger services across India.
New Delhi – The All India Kisan Sangathan (AIKS) issued a notice today that it will commence a rail blockade from tomorrow if the government does not address its core demands concerning farm loan waivers, minimum support prices and procurement mechanisms. The union said the action will target major railway corridors to exert pressure on policymakers and highlight the agrarian distress affecting millions of farmers.
AIKS spokesperson Arvind Kumar emphasized that the blockade is a last resort after months of negotiations that have yielded no concrete commitments. He warned that the disruption could affect both freight movement of agricultural produce and passenger trains, potentially causing economic losses and inconvenience to commuters.
The Ministry of Railways has not yet responded to the union's threat, but officials have indicated that they are monitoring the situation closely. Authorities have previously warned that any illegal obstruction of railway lines would attract strict legal action under the Railways Act.
Farmers across several states have begun gathering near key railway junctions, awaiting further instructions from union leaders. The situation remains fluid, and the union has urged the government to engage in dialogue to avoid escalation.
Stakeholders, including transport unions and business groups, have called for a peaceful resolution, highlighting the broader impact a rail shutdown could have on supply chains and the national economy.
AIKS spokesperson Arvind Kumar emphasized that the blockade is a last resort after months of negotiations that have yielded no concrete commitments. He warned that the disruption could affect both freight movement of agricultural produce and passenger trains, potentially causing economic losses and inconvenience to commuters.
The Ministry of Railways has not yet responded to the union's threat, but officials have indicated that they are monitoring the situation closely. Authorities have previously warned that any illegal obstruction of railway lines would attract strict legal action under the Railways Act.
Farmers across several states have begun gathering near key railway junctions, awaiting further instructions from union leaders. The situation remains fluid, and the union has urged the government to engage in dialogue to avoid escalation.
Stakeholders, including transport unions and business groups, have called for a peaceful resolution, highlighting the broader impact a rail shutdown could have on supply chains and the national economy.