Following a night halt, the protesting farmers plan to resume their journey towards Delhi on Wednesday. They aim to advance despite facing significant security measures, intending to present their list of essential demands upon reaching the capital.
Security measures have been heightened in the national capital and its surrounding areas in response to the ongoing farmers’ protest. A substantial number of police and paramilitary forces, along with multiple layers of barricades, have been deployed to seal off the borders of the national capital at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur.
Today, the Delhi Traffic Police released a traffic advisory due to the ongoing farmers’ protest, informing commuters about vehicle movement restrictions at different borders of the national capital. However, commuters should anticipate slow traffic flow and are advised to plan their journeys accordingly, particularly during peak hours, to avoid these areas.
On Tuesday, the Shambhu border, which serves as the divide between Haryana and Punjab, transformed into a conflict zone as a multitude of farmers confronted security forces. These personnel launched tear gas shells and utilized water cannons to deter protesters, aiming to prevent them from breaching barricades and advancing towards Delhi.
Towards the end of Tuesday, the protestors decided to halt their activities for the night, announcing their intention to recommence the agitation in the morning, despite the government’s openness to dialogue. According to farm leaders, clashes with the police left 110 protestors injured, while authorities reported that at least 25 security personnel sustained injuries on the borders of Punjab and Haryana due to stone-throwing by the protestors.
Meanwhile, advance arrangements made by the Delhi Police in the capital city caused commuters to be stuck in place and disrupted traffic flow in various areas, despite the fact that the protestors were over 200 kilometers away.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a significant farmers’ union, addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, alleging the government’s attempts to create divisions among agricultural organizations. They also encouraged protestors to participate in a nationwide strike scheduled for February 16.
Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda emphasized that the government wouldn’t hastily formulate a law regarding minimum support prices (MSP), a pivotal demand of the farmers. Munda said decisions will be made only after thorough deliberation, considering the interests of all stakeholders.
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