Farmers across India are gearing up for a major national movement. They plan to launch a forty-day vehicular yatra starting February 7. This significant journey will begin at Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. It will conclude in the northern region of Kashmir.
A Cross-Country Campaign for MSP Law
The primary goal of this yatra is clear. Farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP). They argue that a strong law is essential for their economic security. The yatra aims to unite agricultural communities from every corner of the nation.
Route and Strategy of the Yatra
The convoy will not travel on major highways alone. Organizers state it will deliberately pass through countless villages. This route is designed for maximum grassroots engagement. At each stop, participants will collect signatures from local farmers. These signatures will form a massive petition supporting the MSP law demand.
Kurubur Shanthakumar, the national co-convener of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), confirmed the plans. He emphasized the yatra's role in building nationwide pressure. The journey symbolizes a connection between India's southernmost and northernmost points.
Building Momentum for the Farmers' Cause
This forty-day campaign represents a renewed push for the MSP law. Farmers' groups have been advocating for this legislation for several years. The yatra seeks to revitalize the movement and bring it back into the national spotlight. By collecting signatures village by village, organizers hope to demonstrate overwhelming public support from rural India.
The culmination point in Kashmir is strategically chosen. It highlights the pan-Indian nature of the farmers' struggle. The event is expected to draw significant attention as the convoy progresses northward over the weeks.
