Farmers initiated their 'Delhi Chalo' march from Punjab towards Delhi, on Tuesday aiming to highlight their demands. Pics/ PTI
Farmers' demands encompass various issues affecting their livelihoods, including MSP, pensions, debt waiver, and compensation for previous agitation-related losses.
Haryana Police resorted to using tear gas shells as a group of youths attempted to breach barricades at the Shambhu border in Ambala, leading to the detention of some farmers.
Authorities fortified the Haryana-Punjab border and entry points into Delhi with concrete blocks, iron nails, and barbed wire to prevent the farmers' march.
Farmers, accompanied by the elderly, youth, and women, moved towards the Shambhu border in tractor trolleys to join the march.
Section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed in 15 districts of Haryana, restricting the assembly of five or more people and banning demonstrations or marches with tractor trolleys.
Sarwan Singh Pandher criticised heavy barricading, comparing state borders to international borders, and accused the Haryana government of harassment.
Paramilitary personnel and Haryana Police were deployed across various districts to maintain law and order during the march.
Farmer leaders emphasised peaceful protests but expressed frustration with the government's response to their demands.
Allegations of farmer detentions in Madhya Pradesh arose, while farmers claimed widespread support despite government actions.
Farmers persisted in demanding legal guarantees for MSP, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pensions, debt waiver, and justice for violence victims.
Union Ministers met with farm leaders, proposing committee formation to address demands, but farmers expressed scepticism about the government's intentions.
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