Bullock carts, dhols, and defiance: Haryana farmers mock new procurement rules
Indian Express·2h ago·Anger
What Happened
Haryana farmer unions announced a four-hour highway blockade Saturday opposing the state's new Aadhaar-based biometric verification for wheat procurement. Farmers staged symbolic protests using bullock carts to mock requirements for tractor photographs and vehicle number recording. The government implemented geofencing around mandis to prevent paddy from neighbouring states. Officials claim the three-tier verification system ensures reliability. Farmers argue the process is excessively burdensome, requiring multiple registrations and lengthy waiting periods.
Key Entities
Haryana farmersSamyukta Kisan MorchaNayab Singh SainiBhupinder Singh HoodaBiometric verificationWheat procurementGeofencing