Farmers are set to march towards Delhi on Tuesday following an inconclusive meeting with two Union ministers regarding their demands, which include a legal assurance for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.
In anticipation of the proposed march, authorities in Haryana have reinforced the borders with Punjab in Ambala, Jind, Fatehabad, Kurukshetra, and Sirsa using various deterrents such as concrete blocks, iron nails, and barbed wire.
Furthermore, the Haryana government has imposed restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC across 15 districts, prohibiting gatherings of five or more individuals and forbidding any form of demonstration or procession involving tractor trolleys.
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have jointly declared that farmers will proceed towards Delhi on Tuesday to assert their demands, including the enactment of legislation ensuring MSP for crops.
Commencing at 10 am, the farmers plan to embark on their journey from the Ambala-Shambhu, Khanauri-Jind, and Dabwali borders.
Following a prolonged second round of discussions with the Centre, Sarwan Singh Panhder, general secretary of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, expressed skepticism regarding the government's commitment to meeting their demands. Despite Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda's optimism about resolving issues through the formation of a committee, farmer representatives remain resolute in their decision to march towards Delhi.
The farmers' demands encompass a broad spectrum, including MSP guarantee, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pensions for farmers and laborers, debt forgiveness, withdrawal of legal charges, justice for victims of recent violence, restoration of the Land Acquisition Act - 2013, departure from the World Trade Organization, and compensation for families of deceased farmers from past protests.
On Monday, tractor trolleys from various parts of Punjab commenced their journey to join the protest march, laden with essential provisions. Meanwhile, in Haryana, a significant deployment of paramilitary personnel and local police has been initiated across districts, augmented by the use of drones and CCTV surveillance to monitor potential disruptions.
Assuring preparedness to address any untoward incidents, the Haryana Police remains vigilant in maintaining order along the borders and sensitive areas.
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