Around 7,000 farmers held a mahapanchayat in Hanumangarh against a proposed ethanol plant, citing groundwater contamination risks. Rakesh Tikait joined the protest as authorities formed an investigation committee.
Farmer leaders in Hanumangarh demand cancellation of ethanol plant MoU, set Jan 7 deadline for action. Key leaders Rakesh Tikait, Chaduni, Ugrahan lead protest.
Rajasthan's Kisan Mahapanchayat postpones Annadata Hunkar rally to December 30. The move follows unproductive negotiations with the state government over unmet demands. Read the full story.