Farmers' Protest: Here's The Latest Update On 'Delhi Chalo' March As Talks With Government Remain Inconclusive

Amidst the looming farmers protest, Delhi's borders at Singhu, Tikri, and UP Gate were sealed on Monday (12 February), with concrete walls and barbed wires fortifying them.

Here's The Latest Update:

Earlier, In a marathon meeting that stretched late into the night, farmer leaders engaged in discussions with Union ministers in Chandigarh.

Led by Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal and Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, the talks concluded just before midnight, with partial agreements on key issues.

An agreement was reached to repeal the Electricity Act 2020, provide compensation to farmers killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in Uttar Pradesh, and withdraw cases against farmers implicated during the movement.

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However, significant differences remained regarding the enactment of a law ensuring Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops, farmer loan waivers, and the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission recommendations.

Expressing disappointment over the lack of consensus, Sarwan Singh Pandher of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee affirmed the continuation of the 'Delhi Chalo' march.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have implemented stringent measures to thwart the entry of protesters into the capital.

In Haryana, similar fortifications at state borders with Punjab aim to prevent protesters from moving forward.

The planned protests have also raised the possibility of prolonged traffic disruptions, particularly for parents of students appearing for board exams.

It's important to note that Unlike Punjab, farmer groups in western Uttar Pradesh are yet to finalize their plans.

While some groups remain undecided, others have expressed support for farmers without advocating for road blockades.

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