Protesting Farmers Set To March Into Delhi For 'Kisan Mahapanchayat': All About It

In a latest development, Protesting farmers from Punjab, who have been stationed at Delhi's borders for a month, are gearing up to march into the national capital today (14 March) to press their demands.

This move comes amidst the ongoing negotiations with the government over agricultural reforms.

The Delhi Police has granted permission for the farmers to convene a 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' at Delhi's Ramlila Ground.

However, several conditions have been imposed, including restrictions on the use of tractor trolleys, no organized march, and a cap on the gathering size to not exceed 5,000 protesters.

Scheduled from 11 am to 2 pm, the gathering aims to intensify the agitation against the government's policies, with a specific focus on issues such as Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations.

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Led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers' organisations, the event is expected to culminate in the passage of a resolution titled 'Sankalp Patra,' outlining strategies against alleged "pro-corporate policies" and announcing future actions.

Also, against the backdrop of the forthcoming general elections, the gathering intends to hold the central government accountable for its alleged "surrender" in entering into a conditional deal with the European Free Trade Association (Efta).

As preparations unfold, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory, cautioning commuters about possible disruptions in traffic across various parts of Delhi and its surrounding areas due to the gathering.

Earlier, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) orchestrated a significant mobilization effort on Wednesday (13 March) night, dispatching busloads and trainloads of farmers from Punjab to Delhi.

Additionally, farmers from Haryana's Bangar area embarked on a journey to Delhi on foot.

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