New Delhi: Harmeet Singh Kadian, from Bharatiya Kisan Union (Kadian), has rallied farmers for a nationwide strike on February 16, amplifying their resistance.

Concurrently, protests are slated at Punjab’s toll plazas on February 15, intensifying their collective voice. In the ongoing ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, thousands of farmers persist in their resolute protest against prevailing agricultural policies.

Tensions escalate as the central government and farmer leaders prepare for a crucial third round of discussions, with Union Ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and Nityanand Rai engaging through a robust video conference. Previous negotiation failures triggered the farmers’ march on February 13, leading to heightened clashes at the Shambhu border.

Haryana Police fortifications at the Khanauri-Datta Singhwala border obstruct farmers’ progress, while Delhi Police issue a traffic alert for the DND Flyway. Key Delhi points are fortified, signaling a determined effort to impede the farmers’ advance.