In the Farmers’ Protest, Tractors are being Utilized to Dismantle Barricades at the Shambhu Barrier
In the Farmers’ Protest, tractors are being utilized to dismantle barricades at the Shambhu barrier.
Live Updates on the Farmers’ Protest: Farmers, primarily from Punjab, along with counterparts from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, initiated their ‘Chalo Delhi’ march following an inconclusive meeting with the Union government. What is the reason behind the farmers’ protest? The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are organizing a march to urge the Centre to meet their demands, which include the implementation of a law ensuring a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
The primary cause of the farmers’ protest is the insistence on a legal assurance of MSP. Additionally, farmers are advocating for the adoption of the Swaminathan Commission’s suggestions and the forgiveness of agricultural debts.
Delhi traffic advisory for farmers protest
On Tuesday, traffic in Delhi-NCR faced severe disruptions as barricades were set up at Delhi borders in anticipation of the farmers’ march.
- Heightened security checks at the borders of Noida resulted in substantial traffic congestion on Tuesday.
- Bumper-to-bumper traffic was observed at Ghazipur, Singhu, and Tikri borders starting from 7 am, leading to delays.
- The Delhi airport issued an advisory warning of possible disruptions due to the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march scheduled for February 13.
Delhi metro gates closed
On Tuesday, the farmers’ march towards Delhi led to the closure of multiple gates at eight Delhi Metro stations.
- Affected stations include Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Udyog Bhawan, Janpath, and Barakhamba Road.
- As a precautionary measure, one gate at Khan Market metro station was also closed on Tuesday.
- Despite the gate closures, passengers are advised to utilize alternative gates for both entry and exit at these stations.
Latest updates on farmers’ ‘Chalo Delhi’ march on Tuesday
- Farmers from Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh are organizing a large-scale protest in the national capital, Delhi, demanding a legal guarantee of MSP. The ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, announced last week, aims to persuade the Centre to meet their demands.
- Security measures have been significantly heightened at the Singh, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders in Delhi. Cement barricades, metal nails, and barriers have been installed to restrict vehicle movement and maintain order in the national capital.
- The Delhi police implemented section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code at the Uttar Pradesh borders on Sunday to prevent any untoward incidents ahead of the farmers’ protests scheduled for Tuesday.
In preparation for the protests, over 50,000 security personnel have been stationed at the Delhi borders. Additionally, internet and bulk SMS services have been suspended in seven districts—Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa—for February 13.
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