<p>Delhi-Noida border witnessed massive traffic chaos as farmers continued their protest at Dalit Prerna Sthal for the second day in a row, pressing their demands for land compensation and allocation.</p>

<p>Police also detained some of the farmers protesting at Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida.</p>

<p>On Monday (Dec. 2), farmer leader and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Rakesh Tikait, said that the 'Delhi Chalo' protest was stopped by the police as the farmers made attempts to march towards Delhi.</p>

<p>Shivhari Meena, Additional Commissioner of Police in Noida, stated, "We are in constant talks with farmers regarding the 'Delhi Chalo' march. Yesterday, we had a three-hour discussion with them. We have prepared a three-tier security plan. Around 5,000 police personnel are conducting checks at various locations. We have also issued a traffic advisory, and approximately 1,000 PAC personnel have been deployed. Water cannons and other arrangements are in place."</p>

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<p>The Bharatiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) organised the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march along with other farmer groups, including Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), in order to press for benefits and compensation.</p>

<p>The farmers are pressing for various benefits, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP).</p>

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<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-farmer-rally-delhi-noida-greater-noida-roads-choked-as-protesters-sit-on-crucial-highway-780829">India farmers' rally: Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida roads choked as protesters sit on crucial highway</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>SC asks farmers to not cause inconvenience to people</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Monday asked farmer leaders to not block highways and cause inconvenience to people.</p>

<p>A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said, "In a democratic setup, you can engage in peaceful protests but do not cause inconvenience to people. You all know that the Khanauri border is a lifeline for Punjab. We are not commenting on whether the protest is right or wrong."</p>

<p>Security forces were deployed ahead of the march in parts of Delhi and Noida, along with a 3-tier security plan in place.</p>

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Delhi-Noida border witnessed massive traffic chaos as farmers continued their protest at Dalit Prerna Sthal for the second day in a row, pressing their demands for land compensation and allocation.

Delhi-Noida border witnessed massive traffic chaos as farmers continued their protest at Dalit Prerna Sthal for the second day in a row, pressing their demands for land compensation and allocation. Police also detained some of the farmers protesting at Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida. On Monday (Dec. 2), farmer leader and national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Rakesh Tikait, said that the 'Delhi Chalo' protest was stopped by the police as the farmers made attempts to march towards Delhi. Shivhari Meena, Additional Commissioner of Police in Noida, stated, "We are in constant talks with farmers regarding the 'Delhi Chalo' march. Yesterday, we had a three-hour discussion with them. We have prepared a three-tier security plan. Around 5,000 police personnel are conducting checks at various locations. We have also issued a traffic advisory, and approximately 1,000 PAC personnel have been deployed. Water cannons and other arrangements are in place." #WATCH | Uttar Pradesh | Police detain farmers protesting at Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida. Farmers were continuing their sit-in protest here over various demands. pic.twitter.com/QXpm5fFO0L — ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2024 × The Bharatiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) organised the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march along with other farmer groups, including Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), in order to press for benefits and compensation. The farmers are pressing for various benefits, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP). VIDEO | Police evict farmers protesting at Dalit Prerana Sthal in #Noida. Farmers from different parts of Uttar Pradesh demanding adequate compensation for their lands acquired by the government held a protest at the Noida-Delhi border. Their main demands include the payment of… pic.twitter.com/V11mco5a9X — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 3, 2024 × Also read: India farmers' rally: Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida roads choked as protesters sit on crucial highway SC asks farmers to not cause inconvenience to people Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Monday asked farmer leaders to not block highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan said, "In a democratic setup, you can engage in peaceful protests but do not cause inconvenience to people. You all know that the Khanauri border is a lifeline for Punjab. We are not commenting on whether the protest is right or wrong." Security forces were deployed ahead of the march in parts of Delhi and Noida, along with a 3-tier security plan in place. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi-Noida border witness massive traffic chaos as farmers press for demands

<p>Several farmer unions continued their agitation against the Indian government on Monday (Feb 26), with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) observing a ‘Quit WTO Day’ from 12 noon to 3 pm IST.</p>

<p>During these hours, farmers parked their tractors in the left lane on major national highways without obstructing the flow of traffic. Farmers in Punjab and Haryana states are demanding that the agriculture sector be excluded from the World Trade Organization agreement. The WTO mandates all member nations not to offer price guarantees to farmers beyond a certain limit to maintain a supply-demand balance.</p>

<p>The agitation by farmers comes as the WTO’s 13th ministerial conference began on Monday (Feb 26) in Abu Dhabi. Ministers from across the world will attend the four-day meeting to review the WTO’s multilateral trading system as well as decide on the organisation’s agenda.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India Farmers' Protest: Thousands of farmers to resume march to Delhi on Feb 21</strong></p>

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<p>“Government of India must firmly defend the rights of the country to protect its farmers and ensure national food security," SKM said in a statement.<br />
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Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, another farmers’ union, said the WTO worked against the interests of farmers. “The policy of the WTO is very bad for farmers. The WTO does not give rights to farmers," said a representative of the union.</p>

<h2><strong>Traffic chaos observed in several parts</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, traffic congestion was reported in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Baghpat, Hapur, and Amroha of Uttar Pradesh state as farmers parked their vehicles on the left lane of the roads.</p>

<p>The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) led these protests in solidarity with farmers from Punjab and Haryana. Rakesh Tikait, a prominent figure in the BKU, stated that the tractor march aims to compel the Narendra Modi government to address the grievances of farmers.</p>

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<p>BKU, along with another union BKU LokShakti, also marched from Noida to Delhi to push for a law mandating a minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural produce.</p>

<h2><strong>Candle march</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, the farmers took out a candle march after the death of farmer leader&nbsp;amid the agitation.</p>

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<p>Protesters said the cremation of the farmer leader Shubhkaran Singh was put on hold until the Punjab government registers a case against those deemed responsible.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Several farmer unions continued their agitation against the Indian government on Monday (Feb 26), with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) observing a ‘Quit WTO Day’ from 12 noon to 3 pm IST.

Several farmer unions continued their agitation against the Indian government on Monday (Feb 26), with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) observing a ‘Quit WTO Day’ from 12 noon to 3 pm IST. During these hours, farmers parked their tractors in the left lane on major national highways without obstructing the flow of traffic. Farmers in Punjab and Haryana states are demanding that the agriculture sector be excluded from the World Trade Organization agreement. The WTO mandates all member nations not to offer price guarantees to farmers beyond a certain limit to maintain a supply-demand balance. The agitation by farmers comes as the WTO’s 13th ministerial conference began on Monday (Feb 26) in Abu Dhabi. Ministers from across the world will attend the four-day meeting to review the WTO’s multilateral trading system as well as decide on the organisation’s agenda. Watch: India Farmers' Protest: Thousands of farmers to resume march to Delhi on Feb 21 × “Government of India must firmly defend the rights of the country to protect its farmers and ensure national food security," SKM said in a statement. Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, another farmers’ union, said the WTO worked against the interests of farmers. “The policy of the WTO is very bad for farmers. The WTO does not give rights to farmers," said a representative of the union. Traffic chaos observed in several parts Meanwhile, traffic congestion was reported in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Baghpat, Hapur, and Amroha of Uttar Pradesh state as farmers parked their vehicles on the left lane of the roads. The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) led these protests in solidarity with farmers from Punjab and Haryana. Rakesh Tikait, a prominent figure in the BKU, stated that the tractor march aims to compel the Narendra Modi government to address the grievances of farmers. Also read: Indian Farmers to hold candle march as toll amid protest reaches four BKU, along with another union BKU LokShakti, also marched from Noida to Delhi to push for a law mandating a minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural produce. Candle march Earlier, the farmers took out a candle march after the death of farmer leader amid the agitation. Also read: Farmers` protest: Indian farm groups observe `Black Friday` after death of a farmer Protesters said the cremation of the farmer leader Shubhkaran Singh was put on hold until the Punjab government registers a case against those deemed responsible. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian farmers observe ‘Quit WTO Day’, park tractors on roads causing traffic chaos

In pics | Indian farmers fly kites to counter tear gas drones on 2nd day of 'Delhi Chalo' march

<p>India’s national capital is bracing for a political storm again as more than 200 farmers’ unions organise a ‘<em>Delhi Chalo’</em>&nbsp;march (let’s march to Delhi). Farmers are moving towards Delhi from three neighbouring states—Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. Two of these states are ruled by national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while Punjab is ruled by the Aam Aadmi Party.</p>

<p>To avoid any untoward incident, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Monday (Feb 12) said section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) was being implemented across the city with immediate effect. Police have said no permission has been granted for the march and there was an imminent risk of widespread tension and unrest.</p>

<p>Police have also ordered security measures to be beefed up at the border points of the city, and inspection of vehicles will also be conducted, and any vehicle found carrying restricted materials shall not be allowed to enter the city.</p>

<h2><strong>Why are farmers protesting? Five key points</strong></h2>

<p>The farmers’ protest is against the federal government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The top farm bodies, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, are demanding legislation guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for their produce. This was one of the biggest conditions that farmers had put forward in 2021 when they withdrew agitation against three farm laws. The farm laws were later repealed by the government.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Delhi on high alert as farmer unions plan 'Delhi Chalo' march</strong></p>

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<p>Farmers also want the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, including pensions for farmers, workers and also debt waiver.</p>

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<p>Farmers are also demanding justice in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The violence broke out in October 2021 when a vehicle in which the son of a union minister was travelling mowed down farmers. In total, eight farmers died in the incident.</p>

<p>Delhi Police look all set to face the farmers with intensified security arrangements at major border points. Along with this, cranes and earthmovers carrying large containers to block the road have also been deployed at these points.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India’s national capital is bracing for a political storm again as more than 200 farmers’ unions organise a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march (let’s march to Delhi). Farmers are moving towards Delhi from three neighbouring states—Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab.

India’s national capital is bracing for a political storm again as more than 200 farmers’ unions organise a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march (let’s march to Delhi). Farmers are moving towards Delhi from three neighbouring states—Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab. Two of these states are ruled by national ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while Punjab is ruled by the Aam Aadmi Party. To avoid any untoward incident, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Monday (Feb 12) said section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) was being implemented across the city with immediate effect. Police have said no permission has been granted for the march and there was an imminent risk of widespread tension and unrest. Police have also ordered security measures to be beefed up at the border points of the city, and inspection of vehicles will also be conducted, and any vehicle found carrying restricted materials shall not be allowed to enter the city. Why are farmers protesting? Five key points The farmers’ protest is against the federal government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The top farm bodies, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, are demanding legislation guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for their produce. This was one of the biggest conditions that farmers had put forward in 2021 when they withdrew agitation against three farm laws. The farm laws were later repealed by the government. Watch: India: Delhi on high alert as farmer unions plan 'Delhi Chalo' march × Farmers also want the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, including pensions for farmers, workers and also debt waiver. Also read: India: Haryana government converts two stadiums into makeshift prisons ahead of farmers' march Farmers are also demanding justice in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The violence broke out in October 2021 when a vehicle in which the son of a union minister was travelling mowed down farmers. In total, eight farmers died in the incident. Delhi Police look all set to face the farmers with intensified security arrangements at major border points. Along with this, cranes and earthmovers carrying large containers to block the road have also been deployed at these points. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s farmers’ protest: 200 unions to hold mega march in Delhi, 5 key points