Agitating farmers in Delhi are facing difficulties due to tight security arrangements and traffic diversions, making daily commuting difficult. The Delhi Police have been preparing to stop farmers from entering the city, with over 5,000 police personnel deployed in border areas. The police have enforced section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and secured the city s borders.
Amid the Delhi Chalo call from farmers organizations, Delhi has turned into a fortress, creating a nightmare for thousands of commuters. Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued advisories, and Delhi Metro and airport officials have also announced guidelines for travelers.
The national capital witnessed a powerful protest that publicly exposed the economic fascism, authoritarianism, and discrimination of the Modi government against states ruled by opposition parties.
Farmer organisations are on a mobilisation campaign in Punjab and Haryana to make the call for ‘Dilli Chalo march a success. They are demanding enactment of a law to guarantee Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, among many other demands such as implementation of the Swaminathan Commission s recommendations, pension for farmers, etc.
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