The farmers are demanding a clear assurance from the government that the MSP will be protected and that they will not be forced to sell their produce at lower prices. - Farmers Protest 2.0: How Is Chalo Delhi Different From 2020-21? Who s Leading And Their Demands; EXPLAINED
Tear gas has been fired at farmers massing at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana - a key meeting point for farmers from each state heading to Delhi as part of a massive 'Delhi Chalo' call.
Protesting farmers today began their march towards Delhi after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands, including a legal guarantee to MSP for crops, which remained inconclusive last night.
In anticipation of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march towards Delhi, authorities have implemented stringent traffic restrictions and heightened security measures at key border points such as Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri.