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Farmers from Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha declare ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 13, pushing for demands, including minimum support price. Security measures implemented in Haryana, with Section 144 and internet suspension. Despite government efforts, farmers gear up, anticipating disruptions. Union ministers set for talks on February 12 (Section 144 Imposed).
- Farmers from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have declared a massive ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, slated for February 13 and involving over 200 farmers’ unions (Section 144 Imposed).
- The primary aim is to exert increased pressure on the central government to address a range of demands, with a key focus on implementing a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
- This mobilization has prompted significant administrative and security measures, including the imposition of Section 144 in Panchkula and the suspension of mobile internet services and bulk SMS in various districts of Haryana.
- Authorities in Panchkula have implemented Section 144, restricting processions, demonstrations, and the carrying of weapons, as stated by Panchkula DCP Sumer Singh Pratap.
- Stringent measures are being taken to seal the Punjab-Haryana borders in Ambala, Jind, and Fatehabad districts ahead of the scheduled ‘Delhi Chalo’ march.
- The Haryana Police has issued a traffic advisory, urging commuters to minimize travel on main roads on February 13 due to expected disruptions, providing alternative routes for those traveling between Chandigarh and Delhi to alleviate potential traffic congestion.
- In a bid to prevent misinformation and maintain public order, mobile internet services and bulk SMS have been suspended in seven Haryana districts. Senior police officials, including Haryana’s DGP and Ambala’s SP, have conducted inspections at border points to assess security arrangements.
- At the Shambhu border, concrete barricades and road closures have been established, and the Ghaggar river bed has been dug up to hinder movement (Section 144 Imposed).
- Anticipating significant traffic snarls, especially for those heading towards Ambala through the Shambhu border, commuters are advised to plan accordingly.
- Despite government efforts to dissuade them, farmers are preparing for the march by stocking essential supplies and readying their tractor trolleys (Section 144 Imposed).
- Despite recent discussions between Union ministers and farmer leaders, the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march remains scheduled, underscoring the persistent demand of farmers for MSP guarantees and other concessions.
- Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has announced that Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Arjun Munda, and Nityanand Rai will arrive in Chandigarh on February 12 for talks (Section 144 Imposed).
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