India: Farmer groups call for nationwide rallies Nov. 26-28

Farmers groups under the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SMK) collective plan to hold protests across India Nov. 26-28. The actions are to denounce the central government's delays in fulfilling promises on minimum support prices and other demands. Organizers have called for gatherings at Raj Bhavans (governor's official residences) in state capitals nationwide, Eco Garden in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh State, and Sector 5, Panchkula, Haryana State. The highest participation is likely in northern India, including in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh states. Similar events in previous years have attracted up to ten thousand participants. Rallies are unlikely in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory, as well as northeastern and most southern states.

Timing details are unclear; protests typically occur from late morning through the afternoon. Activists may hold street marches or lead tractor convoys toward Raj Bhavan buildings from major intersections or public squares. Security deployment and localized transport disruptions are likely near large gatherings. Skirmishes between protesters and police are possible, especially if security forces attempt to disperse unruly demonstrators.