The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and central trade unions have announced a nationwide Gramin Bharat Bandh to press their demands with the Centre. Here's what will be open and what not on February 16.
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00:00 On the invitation of the Union Farmers' Union and other trade unions,
00:05 today, on February 16, the rural India has been called to a standstill.
00:09 Under this, the country's farmers have been appealed to the workers to keep their work completely shut.
00:14 In this case, let's tell you who has called this ban and what are the things that will be affected by it,
00:20 what things will remain open and what things will remain closed.
00:23 First of all, let's talk about the time of the ban.
00:25 This ban started at 6 in the morning and will remain until 4 in the evening.
00:29 Today, on January 17, a meeting of the farmers' union representatives from Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand and UP will be held in Sisali.
00:36 And here, the decision will be made regarding the further protests.
00:39 Now let's know where the scope of the ban is.
00:42 Although this ban has been named as rural India, it can also affect urban areas.
00:48 In fact, farmers have also talked about keeping highways and expressways closed for several hours during this ban.
00:55 This can have an impact on many things related to urban areas.
00:58 The union's protest says that during the ban, the supply of vegetables and other crops will also be restricted.
01:06 During the time of the ban, it is being said that shops and businesses in cities will also be closed.
01:11 Now what will remain open?
01:13 During the ban, ambulances, death, weddings, medical shops, newspaper supplies, board exams,
01:19 emergency and essential services such as travel to airports will remain open.
01:25 If we talk about banks, they will also remain open on Friday and will work normally.
01:30 What will remain closed?
01:32 During this, transportation, agricultural activities, the rural work of Mahatma Gandhi Rashtra,
01:36 the rural work of Manbraha, will remain closed.
01:39 Private offices of private offices will remain closed.
01:42 Village shops, rural industrial and service sector institutions will remain closed.
01:48 As you know, the supply of vegetables and grains will also be restricted.
01:55 In addition, in different states, the roadways, buses and highways have also been claimed to be closed for a few hours.
02:02 Now it is also important for you to know why and who has called this ban.
02:06 This ban has been called by the Union Farmers' Union and other farmers' associations and many trade unions.
02:11 There are many demands of farmers behind calling this ban.
02:14 The most important demand in this is regarding MSP.
02:17 Farmers are demanding more electricity bills.
02:20 Farmers are saying that they are not getting the right payment for sugarcane.
02:24 And the remaining payment should be done as soon as possible.
02:27 Farmers are also demanding a reduction in the prices of diesel and petrol.
02:30 In addition, farmers are demanding to strengthen the MNREGA, to implement the old pension scheme,
02:34 and to ensure pension and social security for all workers in both the medical and non-medical sectors.
02:41 So these are the demands.
02:42 I told you what will remain open and what will remain closed.
02:44 Accordingly, you should plan your day today.
02:46 That's all for this video.
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02:54 Thank you for watching.
02:55 We will see you in the next video.
02:56 Bye.
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