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Traffic congestion has gripped parts of Delhi and Noida as farmers protest land acquisition policies, planning a march to Parliament. However, Delhi Police denied entry permissions, prompting heightened border security. Long vehicle queues are seen on Delhi-Noida expressway. Stringent security measures are in place, with checkpoints and barricades at borders. Ahead of protests, Gautam Buddh Nagar Police invoked Section 144 and issued traffic advisories in Noida.
The farmers groups in Noida and Greater Noida have been in protest since December 2023, with demands for hiked compensation and developed plots against their land acquired by the local development authorities in the past.
India News: The upcoming meeting in Chandigarh is significant as it provides a direct dialogue platform for farmer representatives and central government minister