Farmers to observe Black Friday following a protester s death at Delhi Chalo march. Tractor march planned towards national capital. Talks with government ongoing for resolution before wheat procurement season.
Farmers Protest Live Updates: Meanwhile, farmers in Noida and Greater Noida planned a Delhi march but called it off after meeting with local authorities and police. The protest was unrelated to the Dilli Chalo march and was scheduled for today.
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Opposition leaders are directing criticism at the Centre in response to the death of a young individual at the Khanauri Border crossing in Sangrur district, Punjab, amidst the ongoing farmers protests.Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expressed sadness over the demise of a young farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border and pledged stringent action against those responsible. He questioned why Punjab s farmers couldn t go to the capital of their own country, extending heartfelt sympathy to the family of the deceased and vowing financial and social support.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal questioned if this was the independence they fought for and pledged support to the deceased farmer, emphasizing the need for strict punishment for the perpetrators.Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa demanded an FIR against the Haryana Home Minister, expressing condemnation for the actions of Haryana forces against peaceful protesters.Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemned the tragic
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Farmers are gearing up to recommence their Delhi Chalo march from the interstate border. Following four unproductive talks with the Centre on securing a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP), the farmers plan to resume the march on Wednesday from two points along the Punjab-Haryana border. Despite the distance from Delhi, the Delhi Police conducted drills on Tuesday to reinforce barricades at entry points.The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Punjab government to prevent large gatherings of farmers.The recent talks concluded on Sunday, proposing a five-year MSP procurement agreement for moong dal, urad dal, tur dal, maize, and cotton. This offer was officially rejected by farm leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), who deemed it unfavorable to farmers.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer) Jimmy Chiram assured adequate police and paramilitary deployment at the Delhi-Haryana bor
In view of farmers march, Delhi Police has increased security at borders and have further fortified roadblocks to preven farmers getting into the national capital. Tikri and Singhu borders have been sealed and cops have warned traffic congestion also.