Overview
- Thousands of farmers gathered at Dhan Mandi for a peaceful mahapanchayat opposing Dune Ethanol Pvt. Ltd.’s 40 MW grain-based plant in Tibbi/Rathikhera.
- Farmer leaders issued a 20-day deadline for the government to halt construction, cancel the 2022 MoU, and withdraw police cases from recent protests.
- The state formed a committee led by the Bikaner Divisional Commissioner with officials from environment, pollution control, groundwater and the Hanumangarh district administration to assess impacts.
- Authorities enforced heavy security with Section 144 orders, a districtwide internet suspension and restrictions on tractors approaching the venue.
- Organisers said the agitation will continue pending the panel’s findings, with another mahapanchayat announced for January 7 in Sangaria.