Delhi: As preparations continue for the farmers' protest and subsequent security measures, authorities stress the importance of public cooperation and adherence to traffic guidelines to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety for all commuters.
The march began around 10 am from Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib, about 40 km from the Haryana border as farmers, including women, packed themselves in tractor-trolleys.
Farmers will march towards the national capital on Tuesday with tractor trolleys, demanding an MSP on crops. Traffic police of the NCR, including Delhi and Noida, have issued advisory for the commuters in view of the protest march. Delhi airport has also issued an advisory for the air travellers.
Farmers protest: Approximately 100 farmers from Karnataka, headed to Delhi for a scheduled protest, were stopped by police in Bhopal, as revealed by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM). Despite the obstruction, SKM's South India Convenor, Shanthakumar, managed to reach Delhi.
Given the scale of the planned protest and the history of farmer protests in the region, security concerns are paramount. Authorities are keen to avoid any potential clashes or disruptions to public order, hence the proactive measures to restrict large gatherings.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey emphasised the need for caution, citing the farmers' past behavior and their determined stance during previous protests.
The 'Delhi Chalo March' organised by around 200 farmers' unions and a large number of farmers is expected to reach the national capital on February 13 from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab.
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