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Agriculture
Farmers in Shri Ganganagar Threaten Ghadsana‑Style Protest Over Canal Water Supply
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 07:31 PM
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Farmers’ groups in Shri Ganganagar have warned the district administration that a large‑scale ghadsana protest will be staged if demands for canal irrigation water, crop compensation and electricity are not met.
Farmers’ organisations in Shri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, have issued a stark warning to the district administration, stating that they will launch a massive ghadsana‑style agitation if their core demands are not satisfied. The demand centres on the supply of canal water essential for irrigation during the upcoming cropping season.
The groups have listed three primary requirements: uninterrupted canal water for fields, timely compensation for crop losses, and reliable electricity supply for agricultural operations. They argue that the current shortfall in water allocation threatens sowing schedules and could lead to significant yield reductions.
Citing the ghadsana movement of 2022 as a benchmark, the leaders said the protest would involve a coordinated shutdown of agricultural activities, road blockades and a sit‑in at the district headquarters. They urged the authorities to address the issues promptly to avoid escalation.
The district administration has not yet responded publicly, but officials are expected to meet the representatives to discuss possible remedial measures before the situation intensifies.
The groups have listed three primary requirements: uninterrupted canal water for fields, timely compensation for crop losses, and reliable electricity supply for agricultural operations. They argue that the current shortfall in water allocation threatens sowing schedules and could lead to significant yield reductions.
Citing the ghadsana movement of 2022 as a benchmark, the leaders said the protest would involve a coordinated shutdown of agricultural activities, road blockades and a sit‑in at the district headquarters. They urged the authorities to address the issues promptly to avoid escalation.
The district administration has not yet responded publicly, but officials are expected to meet the representatives to discuss possible remedial measures before the situation intensifies.