Victory for Gujarat Farmers: Government Bows Down to 12 Major Demands; Gandhinagar Mega-Protest Postponed! (2026)
Farmer Victory: Gandhinagar Agitation Suspended
In a massive win for the agrarian community, the Gujarat government has officially accepted 12 key demands of the farmers just days before a scheduled “Power Show” in Gandhinagar. The Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), which had planned a massive rally for Monday, January 12, 2026, has decided to postpone the agitation following a successful meeting with the State Agriculture and Energy Ministers. This last-minute resolution comes as a huge relief to the administration, as thousands of farmers from across the state—including a massive contingent from Valsad—were prepared to march onto the capital.
The “Intelligence” Trigger: Why the Government Yielded
The decision to meet the farmers’ demands was reportedly fast-tracked after a state intelligence report.
- The IB Warning: Sources suggest that an Intelligence Bureau (IB) report warned the government of a potential law-and-order crisis if thousands of farmers entered Gandhinagar with tractors and heavy machinery.
- Pre-emptive Strike: Fearing a repeat of the historical “Khedut Satyagraha” scenes, the government initiated an emergency dialogue with BKS leaders on January 9, 2026.
- Direct Dialogue: The positive outcome of the meeting between the BKS executive body and the state cabinet led to the official suspension of the protest.
Key Wins: What Did the Farmers Gain?
The BKS has secured a written commitment on 12 major issues that have plagued the farming sector for years.
- Land Re-survey Fixes: The government has agreed to rectify errors in the land re-survey records, which have caused legal disputes for thousands.
- Acquisition Compensation: A commitment to provide fair and timely compensation for lands acquired for government infrastructure projects.
- Electricity Parity: Discussions included addressing the gap between meter-based and horse-power-based electricity tariffs to ensure uniform billing for agriculture.
- Subsidy Clarity: Streamlining the process for fertilizer and seed subsidies to ensure they reach the grassroots without bureaucratic delays.
Valsad District: Ready for Battle, Now Relieved
Shashikant Patel, President of the Valsad District Kisan Sangh, played a pivotal role in mobilizing South Gujarat.
- Massive Mobilization: Thousands of farmers from every taluka in Valsad were already on standby with vehicles and supplies for the Gandhinagar trip.
- Strategic Victory: Shashikant Patel hailed this as a victory for “organizational unity,” thanking the local farmers for their unwavering readiness to fight.
- Vigilance: While the protest is postponed, the BKS has made it clear that they will monitor the implementation of these promises. If the government fails to act, the “Chalo Gandhinagar” call will be reactivated.
The Political Landscape: A Quiet Capital
With the January 12 protest off the table, the capital remains quiet, but the political message is loud. The government’s swift surrender to the 12 demands indicates a desire to avoid a rural-urban divide, especially with upcoming local body elections in sight. For the farmers of Gujarat, the message is clear: when the “Annadata” (provider) unites, the administration listens.
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