Several farmer associations, predominantly from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab, have scheduled a march on February 13 in New Delhi. They demand a law ensuring Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce, a condition they had set during their 2021 agitation. Meanwhile, the Haryana government has fortified its border with Punjab to thwart the planned ‘Dilli Chalo’ march. Delhi Police has also issued a traffic advisory to prevent road congestion.
Key Updates on Farmers’ Protest
- Over 200 farm unions, including Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, will join the march on February 13.
- Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory regarding the planned farmers’ march.
- Alongside MSP, farmers seek implementation of Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, pensions, debt waivers, and justice for Lakhimpur Kheri victims.
- Haryana and Chandigarh administrations have imposed Section 144, while mobile internet services are suspended in seven Haryana districts.
- Delhi Police has enforced Section 144 at its borders and prohibited the entry of vehicles carrying protesters.
- Security has been heightened at Tikri border with barricades and water cannons.
- Centre has invited farmers for talks on February 12 to discuss their demands.
- BKU Lakhowal leaders won’t join the February 13 protest but plan to oppose any mistreatment of farmers during the march.
- Congress president supports farmers’ Delhi Chalo call and criticizes the government for not officially repealing the farm laws yet.
- In 2020, farmers protested for a year against the now-repealed farm laws at Delhi’s Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur border points.