Bharat Express

Farmers Protest

In an effort to prevent a recurrence of the farmer demonstrations of 2021, authorities have blocked roads leading to the nation's capital with iron spikes, barbed wire, cement blocks, and metal containers.

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to intervene and resolve the protest.

Protesting farmers request two days to deliberate on proposal, while decisions on other demands are still pending.

In a statement to the media, JIH Vice President Prof. Salim Engineer said: “The government should address concerns of the 200 farmers unions from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh and safeguard their right to protest peacefully..."

The farmers, primarily from Punjab, have been steadfast in their determination to march towards Delhi, demanding a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP).

The Delhi Police had imposed Section 144 citywide and fortified its borders in anticipation of the protest.

Police fired tear gas on hundreds of farmers during ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest as they break barricades, hurl stones.

In the ongoing farmers' protest, over 200 farmer unions are set to commence a march tomorrow, advocating for various demands, notably the implementation of a law ensuring a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

This move is expected to cause inconvenience to travelers between Chandigarh and Delhi. Alternative routes have been announced by the police for commuters.

Two days earlier, the Chief Minister had extended an invitation to farmers for a conversation. He asked them not to obstruct roads because it is inconvenient for the wider community.