1. ‘Delhi Chalo’ march by 200 farmers’ unions prompts high alert in Delhi and Haryana.
2. Haryana Police issues traffic advisory, advising avoidance of main roads.
3. Section 144 was imposed in Panchkula to ensure law and order ahead of the protest.
New Delhi, Feb 11: As the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march organized by around 200 farmers’ unions approaches on February 13, both Delhi and Haryana are on high alert. The Haryana Police has issued a traffic advisory, urging people to avoid main roads unless necessary, while Section 144 has been imposed in Panchkula to maintain law and order.
Delhi Police is also maintaining tight security on all borders of the capital. The farmers’ groups aim to pressure the Central government to address demands, notably enacting a law ensuring a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
To prevent farmers from Haryana and Punjab from reaching Delhi, the Delhi Police has started preparations, placing large cranes and containers at the borders. Borders will be sealed if attempts are made to cross into Delhi.
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In its advisory, Haryana Police advises against travel to Punjab during this period and suggests monitoring social media channels for traffic updates.
Potential traffic disruptions on main routes from Haryana to Punjab are anticipated.
Meanwhile, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal criticizes the government’s intimidation tactics, questioning the shutdown of internet services.
Section 144 has been implemented in Panchkula, Ambala, and Sonipat, prohibiting processions and demonstrations.
A meeting with Union Ministers regarding farmers’ demands is scheduled in Chandigarh on February 12.
The Haryana government has suspended mobile internet services and bulk SMS in several districts, and extensive security measures are in place on the Punjab-Haryana borders.
The farmers plan to march from the Ambala-Shambhu, Khanauri-Jind, and Dabwali borders to Delhi, with Haryana Police deploying 50 companies of central paramilitary forces.
The call for the march follows protests on the Noida Expressway, highlighting farmers’ demands for higher compensation and land development.
The protests caused traffic congestion on the Delhi-Noida border, leading to all borders being sealed for 24 hours.
