Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: Security measures have been ramped up along the Ambala-Delhi border as a group of 101 farmers, known as a “jatha,” prepares to march to the national capital on Friday. The march, spearheaded by farmers from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, is scheduled to begin at 1 PM from the Shambhu Border.
The Ambala district administration has enforced prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), banning unlawful assemblies and processions without prior approval. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
Farmers’ Protest: What You Need to Know
1.March to Delhi
The farmers’ march is part of ongoing protests that have now reached their 297th day. Farmer leader Pandher stated, “The ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers will march towards Delhi. It is up to the government to decide what they want to do.”
2.Heightened Security
Multi-layer barricades have been set up at the Ambala-Delhi border. Central paramilitary forces are on high alert, and senior officers are closely monitoring the situation. Vigilance has been heightened since Thursday.
3.Parallel Protests
•Farmers at the Khanauri border are on an indefinite hunger strike, now in its 11th day.
•In Noida, 34 farmers were detained on Thursday while attempting to march to Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal without permission.
•Earlier this week, farmers from Uttar Pradesh were stopped at the Noida border while marching toward Parliament.
Farmers’ Demands
The protesting farmers are pressing for:
•Legal Guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP): Ensuring fair prices for crops.
•Freeze on Electricity Tariff Hikes: Relief from rising costs.
•Justice for Lakhimpur Kheri Victims: Accountability for the 2021 violence.
•Reforms for Farmers and Laborers: Measures to improve livelihoods.
Farmers in Noida and Greater Noida have also raised concerns over land acquisition policies, seeking 10% of abadi plots or equivalent compensation for lands acquired for industrial development since 1997.
The march is expected to test the government’s ability to balance law enforcement and address long-standing agricultural grievances.
