Farmers have renewed their “Dilli Chalo” march, with tensions escalating at the Shambhu border. Sarwan Singh Pandher, a farmer leader, has accused the AAP-led Punjab government of aligning with the Centre to work against the farmers’ movement. He also raised concerns about media restrictions at the protest site, questioning the lack of coverage on their struggle.
Security has been tightened at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border following Friday’s clash, where several farmers were injured due to tear gas shells. Despite this, 101 farmers from Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) groups are set to march towards Delhi today at noon. Protesters had paused their march on Saturday, awaiting a response from the Centre to address their demands, but no communication was received.
The farmers are reiterating a set of pressing demands, including:
The farmers remain steadfast in their demands, highlighting the unresolved issues that continue to plague the agricultural community. Their determination to push forward underscores the need for a resolution to these long-standing grievances.
Protesting farmers have suspended their march to Delhi for the day following injuries caused by tear gas shelling by Haryana police at the Punjab-Haryana border.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher reported at least eight injured protesters, with one requiring urgent care at Chandigarh’s PGIMER.
Farmers detained in Gautam Buddha Nagar District Jail have started a hunger strike to demand justice, according to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).
The SKM stated that the imprisoned Greater Noida farmers seek long-pending resolutions, including a law for 10% land allotment, addressing the Leaseback (Adadi) settlement, and implementing the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.
“These farmers were peacefully protesting when forcibly detained by authorities. Their hunger strike, though peaceful, endangers their health,” SKM added.
The group urged the administration and governments to prioritize the farmers’ demands. - PTI
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi labeled the ongoing farmer march as a "political pretense," arguing it was not a genuine effort to address farmers' concerns. He stated that the government is willing to hold talks with five farmer representatives and emphasized Prime Minister Modi's commitment to addressing their welfare. Manjhi accused the protest of being used for political gains, diverting from its true purpose. #WATCH | Gaya: On farmers' protest, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi says, "...The State Minister has said that there is no need to march. Their (farmers') 5 representatives should come and talk to the government. The government...
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