The farmer agitation in the Ghadsana region of Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district, demanding proper regulation of irrigation water, has entered its 39th consecutive day and is rapidly turning aggressive. With long-standing demands remaining unfulfilled, the anger among the farming community has started escalating significantly. On Sunday, protesters announced an intensification of their struggle, threatening to take over the Birdhwal Head and release water into the Anupgarh branch canal. As a result of this announcement, administrative circles in the entire region have been sent into a tizzy. The agitating farmers are steadily marching away from their original protest site toward the Birdhwal Head. Amidst this march, farmers blocked the road at Dabbar Mor, creating a massive stir in the surrounding locality. Upon receiving information about the blockade, the local police force promptly rushed to the spot and kept a close watch on the unfolding situation. This bold step by the farmers strongly indicates that the movement is poised to escalate further in the coming days.
Delegation Continues Overnight Sit-in at Indira Gandhi Canal Project Building in Jaipur
On the other hand, the protest regarding farmers' demands is simultaneously active in Jaipur as well. A 12-member delegation of farmers has been staging a sit-in protest outside the Indira Gandhi Canal Project building. The delegation has been stationed there since Saturday night, and the farmers remained steadfast in their demands throughout Sunday. Following an inconclusive meeting with Irrigation Minister Suresh Rawat on Saturday, the farmers are still hopeful of holding another round of talks. The farming community is adamant about finding a concrete resolution concerning the regulation of irrigation water. They have clearly warned that if the dialogue fails to produce any viable pathway, the scope of the agitation will be expanded significantly.
Traffic Blocked at Dabbar Mor as Farmers March Toward Birdhwal Head
The farmers protesting in Ghadsana have now announced an escalation of their struggle over core demands. They have officially declared their intention to capture the Birdhwal Head and forcefully release water into the Anupgarh branch. Following this sequence of events, farmers have been slowly moving ahead from the main protest site toward the Birdhwal Head. On Sunday, a massive traffic blockade was staged by the farmers at Dabbar Mor. Upon learning about this development, police personnel immediately arrived at the location. The local police force and district administration are continuously monitoring the situation on the ground. The farmers maintain that their demands regarding the regulation of irrigation water must be addressed with utmost seriousness. They have issued a stern warning that the protest will be intensified further if their grievances are not resolved promptly.
Overnight Protest and Round of Inconclusive Talks
The movement concerning farmers' demands continues to make waves in Jaipur as well. A 12-member farmer delegation has occupied the Indira Gandhi Canal Project building premises. The delegation has been present there since Saturday night and extended their sit-in through Sunday. The previous meeting held on Saturday with Irrigation Minister Suresh Rawat failed to yield any mutual agreement. With that discussion ending inconclusively, farmers are holding out hope for another dialogue session on Sunday. The delegation remains firmly stuck on its demand for irrigation water regulation. Farmers want a proper resolution worked out to address all their persistent problems related to the distribution and regulation of water inside the canal network.
Warning of a Massive Statewide Expansion If Talks Fail
Amidst the 39-day-old agitation in Ghadsana and the roadblock set up at Dabbar Mor on Sunday, mounting pressure is clearly visible on the government. Farmers have already made announcements regarding seizing the Birdhwal Head and diverting water into the Anupgarh branch. Meanwhile, the farmer delegation in Jaipur is pinning its hopes on a constructive dialogue with the government. The protesters have clarified that if negotiations fail to produce a breakthrough, the agitation will be transformed into a widespread movement. The local police administration is keeping a strict eye on the entire sequence of events. All eyes are now fixed on the potential talks between the government and the farmer delegation, as well as the formulation of the next strategic moves for the ongoing protest in Ghadsana.
