The Jan Aakrosh Yatra launched by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] from Nahan on March 9 will conclude in Shimla on March 18, party leaders announced. The campaign, organized under the call of the party’s state committee, aims to mobilize public opinion against the policies of the Central Government.
According to party representatives, a street play and public meeting will be held at Kali Bari Hall in Shimla at 4:00 PM as part of the concluding program. Following this, a rally will proceed through Lower Bazaar to Sher-e-Punjab Naz Chowk, where a major public gathering is scheduled.
Several senior party leaders, including Central Secretariat member Vikram Singh, State Secretary Sanjay Chauhan, former State Secretary Rakesh Singha, Dr. Kuldeep Singh Tanwar, District Secretary Vijender Mehra, and other local committee leaders, will address the gathering. Hundreds of party workers from Shimla city are expected to participate.
District Secretary Vijender Mehra and Local Committee Secretary Jagat Ram stated that the party has called for a massive rally in Delhi on March 24, 2026, to protest against what they described as pro-corporate and anti-people economic policies of the Modi-led Central Government.
The leaders alleged that government policies are adversely affecting livelihoods, employment opportunities, and economic security, leading to rising inflation, unemployment, and poverty. They also accused the Centre and BJP-ruled states of weakening constitutional and democratic rights, claiming that public anger is increasingly visible through protests and mass movements.
Referring to the nationwide strike held on February 12, party leaders claimed that over 300 million farmers and workers participated in demonstrations opposing government policies.
Among key demands raised by the party were the withdrawal of the four labour codes, cancellation of the proposed India–US trade deal and free trade agreements, repeal of the seed bill, restoration of the MGNREGA Act, and withdrawal of the Electricity Bill 2025. The leaders also demanded a halt to electricity privatization and the discontinuation of the smart meter scheme.
Raising state-level concerns, leaders highlighted land-related issues affecting farmers and orchardists, alleging displacement and property sealing without proper implementation of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act, which provides for enhanced compensation. They also demanded land allocation and rehabilitation for disaster-affected families.
Addressing issues faced by dairy farmers, party leaders claimed that the minimum support price announced by the government is not reaching producers. Despite declared rates for cow milk ranging between ₹30–51 and ₹53–94 per litre, farmers are reportedly not receiving fair prices. The party demanded installation of machines at all collection centres to ensure transparent pricing.
Leaders added that nearly 87 percent of farmers in the state are small landholders with an average holding of up to five bighas, many of whom depend on livestock for their livelihood.
