Bharatiya Kisan Sangh to Stage Indefinite Tractor Demonstration in Kawardha from Oct 8 Over 6 Major Demands

The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (District Kabirdham) has announced a district-wide tractor assembly and demonstration titled 'Balram Kisan Nyay Yatra' (बलराम किसान न्याय यात्रा) in Kawardha starting Thursday, October 8, 2026.

According to the official circular issued by the farmer body, agricultural delegations and tractors from rural villages across Kabirdham are scheduled to assemble along major entry and approach corridors to the district headquarters from 11:00 AM onwards, continuing an indefinite sit-in until administrative resolution on their charter of demands.

Event: Balram Kisan Nyay Yatra & Tractor Assembly (बलराम किसान न्याय यात्रा)

Commencement: Thursday, October 8, 2026 (From 11:00 AM onwards)

Duration: Indefinite until demands are addressed (मांगपूर्ति होने तक)

Venue / Assembly: All major entry corridors leading to Kawardha District Headquarters

Organiser: Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, District Kabirdham

District President: Doman Chandravanshi (7987843602 / 9993362313 / 7389857895)

District Secretary: Jeevan Yadav (9752330825)

6 Major Demands of Kabirdham Farmers (प्रमुख 6 मांगें)

1. Sugarcane Bonus (₹100/quintal): Direct clearance and payout of the pending ₹100 per quintal sugarcane bonus to local cane growers ('अब नई रूकबो, गन्ना बोनस के 100 रूपिया लेके रहिबो'*).
2. Krishak Unnati Yojana Extension (₹15,000/acre): Inclusion of sugarcane, horticulture, and allied cash crops under the ₹15,000 per acre per year Krishak Unnati Yojana* assistance alongside paddy.
3. Paddy MSP Increase Adjustment:* Direct addition of the central government’s increased Minimum Support Price (MSP) increment over and above the ₹3,100 per quintal paddy rate.
4. Pending 4th Installment Release:* Rapid disbursement of the pending 4th installment of paddy procurement funds (amounting to ₹1,700 crore statewide).
5. Sutiyapat Dam Canal Expansion & Compensation:* Expedited execution of the Sutiyapat Reservoir canal and minor distributary network, along with immediate clearance of pending land compensation to affected farmers.
6. Sugar Mill Capacity Expansion: Crushing capacity augmentation of both cooperative sugar processing mills in Kabirdham—expanding Bhoramdeo Sahkari Shakkar Karkhana (Ramhepur) to 7,500 TCD and Pandariya Sugar Mill to 5,500 TCD*.

5 Operational Guidelines for Farmers (आंदोलन हेतु 5 मुख्य टीप)

To ensure orderliness and citizen convenience, the organisation has notified the following 5 guidelines for all participating farmer contingents:

• Tractor Participation with Banners: Participating farmers must bring their tractors with Bharatiya Kisan Sangh flags and banners installed.
• Self-Arranged Ration & Drinking Water: Farmers must bring self-arranged dry rations and drinking water to sustain the sit-in indefinitely.
• Meal & Cooking Utensil Arrangements: Every village contingent will arrange their own food supplies, cooking vessels, and eating utensils.
• Mandatory Emergency & Ambulance Corridor: All tractors must be parked and queued in a single orderly file (एक लाइन में व्यवस्थित), ensuring dedicated, unobstructed passage for ambulances and emergency response vehicles at all times.
• Peaceful Hari Kirtan Assemblies: Agitating farmers from each village are advised to bring traditional musical instruments like Dholak and Manjira to conduct peaceful Hari Kirtan and devotional sessions throughout the assembly.

Official Code of Conduct & Public Advisory (निवेदन)

The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh leadership has emphasized a strict non-violent code of conduct:

"आन्दोलन में आये हुए सभी किसान भाईयों को संगठन के द्वारा जारी दिशा निर्देशों का अनिवार्य रूप से पालन करना होगा, किसी भी प्रकार के अराजक तथा हिंसात्मक गतिविधि का भारतीय किसान संघ कभी समर्थन नहीं करता।"

(All participating farmers must compulsorily follow the directives issued by the organisation. Bharatiya Kisan Sangh strictly opposes and does not endorse any form of chaotic or violent activity.)

Civic & Commuter Note: Commuters traveling between Kawardha, Raipur, Bemetara, and Bilaspur on October 8 are advised to plan transit accordingly and adhere to local traffic police diversions.