Delhi's Ghazipur border partially reopens for traffic
India | December 16, 2021 13:41 ISTThe Singhu Border on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway had been the epicenter of the farmers’ movement against the three central farm laws.
The Singhu Border on the Delhi-Chandigarh highway had been the epicenter of the farmers’ movement against the three central farm laws.
Families of farmers along with fellow villagers at many places on the Delhi-Karnal-Ambala and Delhi-Hisar national highways along with other state highways enroute were welcoming and honouring the peasants coming in tractor trolleys with garlands, 'ladoos', 'barfi' and other sweets.
Farmers, who have been protesting against the three farm laws on different borders of Delhi since November 26 last year, announced on Wednesday that they are suspending their year-long agitation and would vacate the protest sites on December 11.
The three laws raised concerns that this will lead to the abolishment of the minimum support price (MSP) guaranteed by the government on select crops and leave farmers at the mercy of big corporates.
In a series of tweets, the stalwart Congress leader hailed those who staged took part in the agitation and compelled the Centre to withdraw the 'anti-farmer laws'.
"I also ask the Union government to compensate the families of farmers who passed away during the protest," Randeep Singh Nabha told the media.
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and UP arrived at the Delhi border on November 26, 2020, demanding the repeal of three farm laws.
“This is the most regressive step by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he chose politics over farmers' betterment,” Ghanwat told PTI.
The Supreme Court had directed farmers’ organisations to remove their tents and other paraphernalia to ensure smooth flow of traffic on highways. But on Friday, there was no sign of farmers removing their tents. They continue to occupy large portions of the highway obstructing traffic.
According to the police, the victim has been identified as Manoj Paswan, who works at a poultry farm located on the border.
The apex court said that 'farmers have right to protest but they cannot block roads indefinitely.'
In a statement, the umbrella body of farmer unions spearheading the farmers' agitation against the Centre's three agri laws, said "protests will only be intensified until justice is secured" in the Lakhimpur Kheri case.
Official sources said the party's campaign for the assembly elections will come up for extensive discussion in the meeting.
The latest notice warns Ashish Mishra that if he fails to appear on Saturday, legal action would be initiated against him.
Punjab and Haryana witnessed widespread protest and anger over the delay in the procurement.
The impact of the 6 am to 4 pm Bharat Bandh, which saw demonstrations in many places, passed off relatively peacefully with no reports of injuries or serious clashes.
Delhi and Haryana police have issued advisory in view of the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by various farmer organisations.
Following a two-day national convention at the Singhu border last month, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) had called for a 'Bharat Bandh' on September 27.
A senior police officer said in view of bandh, adequate security arrangements will be made to maintain the law an order situation in the national capital on Monday.
Bharat Bandh on September 27: SKM has appealed to all organisations of workers, traders, transporters, businessmen, students, youth and women and all social movements to extend solidarity with the farmers that day.
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