Today, farmers from Punjab started their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march from the Shambhu border, aiming to reach Delhi. In response, the Ambala district of Haryana has set rules to prevent large crowds from gathering. This means that police are keeping a close watch and have increased security at the Shambhu border on NH-44 for safety reasons.
Many farmers are calling for support to get fair prices for their crops, relief from debts, pensions, and a say in land acquisition laws. They also want help for families who lost members during previous protests and justice for those affected in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri incident.
A group of over 100 farmers, led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, plans to begin their march to the Parliament around 1 PM. Recently, around 5,000 farmers from Uttar Pradesh faced delays when trying to protest near the Noida-Delhi border. Heavy security and barriers caused significant traffic jams, affecting many commuters.
In a recent Supreme Court hearing, judges reminded everyone that while peaceful protests are allowed, people should not cause problems for others. Some farmers have been at the borders for weeks, after their attempts to march to Delhi were stopped earlier, resulting in tragic incidents.
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