Rail Roko Feb 18

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the umbrella farmers' union, decided on Wednesday to further intensify the movement against the Centre's three new farm laws. The protesters have decided to organise a pan-India 'Rail Roko' from 12 pm to 4 pm on February 18. As part of the agitation, the protesting farmers have also decided to declare all road toll plazas in Rajasthan 'free' starting Februar y 12. On Februar y 14, a candle march and ' mashaal juloos' will be held across the countr y to honour the sacrifice of soldiers martyred in the Pulwama attack, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha said in a press release.