New Delhi: Just days after rejecting the government's offer to buy corps and pulses via government-affiliated agencies at Minimum Support Price (MSP), thousands of farmers reached the Delhi border with "Delhi Chalo" on Wednesday, reigniting the farmer’s unrest. Led by two major farmer unions, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, a convoy of tractors is converging on the Delhi-Haryana border, vowing to reach the capital, Vygr learnt.
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The agitated farmers have camped at the Shambhu border near Ambala since the protest began last week. Security arrangements are increased in adjunct areas of Shambhu and Khanauri border points, located between Punjab and Haryana, two neighbouring states of Delhi. Police strictly check movements in Shambhu and Khanauri border points, located between Punjab and Haryana, two neighbouring states of Delhi.
Swaran Singh Pandher, General Security of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor raised the demand for the legal guarantee.
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This fresh agitation comes after the latest fourth round of talks between the central government and farmers ended in a stalemate. Farmers rejected the proposal to buy certain crops through agencies at MSP for five years, demanding a legal guarantee and broader MSP coverage. Negotiations have failed, leaving farmers frustrated and determined to continue the protest before the general election.
To tackle a large influx of protesters, Delhi Police has deployed a multi-layered security blanket, Vygr News learnt. Paramilitary forces stand guard along borders, while high-security measures tighten control on major highways like Delhi-Gurugram and Delhi-Bahadurgarh. The city is on alert for any as the convoy of tractors marches inches closer.
The police have arranged tear shells and other security measures, Vygr News learnt.
Regarding the farmers' Delhi Chalo march, on Wednesday (February 21, 2024), farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher made it clear that they have decided that no farmer and youth will go further in the march. Only farmer leaders will move forward and they will move forward peacefully during this period. He said that this entire matter can be ended by making a law on Minimum Support Price (MSP).
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Farmers protesting at the Shambhu border
Thousands of farmers started the Delhi Chalo March on 13 February. But these farmers were stopped at the Haryana border itself. There was a clash between farmers and policemen here. Since then, farmers have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri borders on the Haryana-Punjab border. Farmers are taking out the Delhi Chalo March to put pressure on the central government regarding their demands like a legal guarantee of MSP and farm loan waiver.
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Four rounds of talks have taken place between the farmers and the government. But it has not yielded any concrete results. A proposal was also made to purchase pulses, maize and cotton at Minimum Support Price (MSP) for five years through government agencies. But the farmers rejected it, after which the movement was started once again. Farmer Shambhu wants to cross the border and enter Haryana so that they can complete their march to Delhi.
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Ruckus at Shambhu border
The protesting farmers present at the Shambhu border started their agitation at 11 am. During this time, Haryana Police has also fired tear gas shells to control them. Farmers have also been seen scattering. During this, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher asked the protesting farmers not to move ahead.
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He has already said that only farmer leaders will go ahead. He has also said that an invitation for talks has been given by the Central Government.
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