- February 14, 2024
Farmers Resume Delhi March, Authorities Tighten Security
Farmers Resume Delhi March, Authorities Tighten Security
New Delhi: After a brief pause, farmers protesting for various demands are set to resume their march towards the national capital. Authorities have ramped up security measures, including closing borders and deploying additional personnel, to prevent their entry. The ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest intensifies as farmers, after a night halt, prepare to resume their march towards the capital. Following negotiations with farmer leaders, authorities have ramped up security measures, shutting down key borders and restricting large gatherings. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha remain steadfast in their demands for minimum support price (MSP) laws and loan waivers, putting pressure on the Centre for a resolution. Union Minister Arjun Munda, involved in the talks, urged cooperation from farmers and assured them of expedited administrative processes. However, he acknowledged the complexities of formulating new laws and emphasized further discussions to find solutions. This stand-off between farmers and the government continues to unfold, with both sides preparing for a potential confrontation.
Key Points:
- Farmers’ unions, led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, demand minimum support price (MSP) for crops and loan waivers.
- Delhi Police impose Section 144, restricting large gatherings and tractor trolleys.
- Union Minister Arjun Munda urges farmers’ cooperation and communication to avoid public inconvenience.
- Government committed to resolving issues but emphasizes due process and consideration in new laws.
- Talks with farmers’ organizations planned to find solutions.
- Keywords: Farmers protest, Delhi march, minimum support price, loan waiver, Section 144, Samyukta Kisan Morcha, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, Arjun Munda, farmers’ demands, government response
- Hashtags: #FarmersProtest #DelhiChalo #MSP #LoanWaiver #Section144 #SamyuktaKisanMorcha #KisanMazdoorMorcha #ArjunMunda #Dialogue #Solutions