Farmers from Punjab tried to march to Delhi to demand better prices for their crops (Minimum Support Price, or MSP), but Haryana police stopped them. They put up strong barriers and used tear gas to keep the farmers from crossing the border at Shambhu.
The police also used pepper spray on farmers who got too close. They told the farmers to move back, claiming that the group moving forward didn’t match the list of 101 farmers who had permission to march. A police officer said they needed to check the farmers’ IDs before letting anyone through, as some were moving ahead as a large crowd.
One farmer explained, “We brought our 101 members today. If the police want to check our IDs, we will cooperate. But they’re using a lot of tear gas, which is affecting us.” He added, “We’re ready to fight for our rights. The Prime Minister must solve our issues or let us go to Delhi.”
The farmers came prepared, wearing masks to protect themselves from the tear gas. They also tried to cover tear gas shells with wet bags to lessen the impact. This foot march comes after their first attempt to reach Delhi was interrupted back in February.
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