As per the guidelines, farmers will block only the national and state highways across the country from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. Pic/AFP
Tikait said: "Given the agriculture-related work, the proposed roadblock in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on Saturday has been taken back and instead a memorandum will be submitted to the respective District Magistrates or subordinates."
The BKU spokesperson added: "Apart from these two states along with Delhi and NCR, the farmers will hold the chakka jam across the country."
The farmers union has also issued a slew of guidelines to ensure a peaceful protest during the chakka jam.
As per the guidelines, farmers will block only the national and state highways across the country from 12 noon to 3 p.m.
Meanwhile, security measures have been stepped up in view of the countrywide roadblock on Saturday.
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