1. Recent intelligence highlights farmers’ protest 2.0, eyeing remote Delhi borders for entry.
2. Haryana and Punjab farmers, backed by 200+ unions, to launch the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march.
3. March aims to pressure the government on MSP and other demands.
New Delhi, Feb 13: A recent intelligence report sheds light on the upcoming farmers’ protest 2.0, suggesting that the remote and non-motorable borders of Delhi could be utilized as potential entry points for protesting farmers.
Scheduled to commence their march towards Delhi on Tuesday, protesting farmers from Haryana and Punjab, representing over 200 farmers’ unions, are set to embark on the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march.
Their primary demands include securing a guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP).
Notably, the report reveals that farmers from Punjab have mobilized a significant convoy, comprising 1,500 tractors and 500 vehicles, loaded with six months’ worth of provisions, rations, and logistical support.
A pivotal meeting between farmer leaders and Union ministers held late Monday night concluded without resolving, prompting the farmers to proceed with their planned ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest on the following day.
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The key entry points identified by the farmer unions for entering Delhi are Shambhu Border (Ambala), Khanori (Jind), and Dabwali (Sirsa).
In preparation for the protest, senior leaders and the core committee of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC) conducted extensive visits to various states including Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, and Tamil Nadu to garner support from farmers.
Tractors have been ingeniously modified to serve as makeshift shelters and accommodations for the protesting farmers, according to the report.
Additionally, farmers plan to arrive in small groups and seek refuge in gurudwaras, Dharamshala, ashrams, and guest houses located around Delhi, from where they intend to stage impromptu protests.
Security agencies express concerns about potential protest targets including the Prime Minister’s Residence and the Home Minister’s Residence, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance and security measures.
