Heavy traffic jams and heightened security were seen on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border as members of the farmer organisation began their march from Noida and Greater Noida towards Delhi on Monday.
A video shared by news agency ANI also showed police, RAF personnel and riot control vehicles deployed at the Chilla border.
The march was announced by Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) leader Sukhbir Khalifa on Sunday, who said that the farmers are demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws.
Additionally, farmer organisations, including the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM, non-political), have also planned marches towards Delhi on foot beginning December 6.
“We are ready for our march towards Delhi. Tomorrow, December 2, we will start our march towards Delhi from under the Maha Maya flyover (In Noida). At noon, all of us will reach there and demand our compensation and benefits as per the new laws,” Sukhbir Khalifa told news agency ANI on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyan Singh Rana slammed the upcoming farmer’s march to Delhi, arguing that they lack legitimate issues.
Speaking to ANI in Karnal, Rana said, “They have no issues. The previous farmers’ agitation had an issue- the three farm laws. Those three laws were later repealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The farmers’ agitation has caused losses to Punjab.”
Earlier, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC) General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandhair informed that the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border (Punjab-Haryana border) will also march towards Delhi on December 6 to press their demands, including a guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP).
On October 26, farmers gathered in large numbers from Badhrukha in Sangrur district to protest against the government and press on their multiple demands including timely paddy procurement.
Key traffic restrictions, diversions
Delhi Police have put restrictions on heavy vehicles and diversions for passenger traffic. They are conducting strict checks at all major Noida-Delhi borders.
Goods vehicles will be barred from routes including the Yamuna Expressway to Delhi via Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and from Sirsa to Surajpur via Parichowk.
The alternate routes for passenger vehicles are below:
• Chilla Border to Greater Noida: Sector 14-A flyover to Golchakkar Chowk Sector-15 to Sandeep Paper Mill Chowk to Jhunjhupura Chowk.
• DND Border to Delhi: Film City flyover to Sector-18 to Elevated Road.
• Kalindi Border to Delhi: Mahamaya flyover to Sector 37
• Yamuna Expressway Traffic: Exit at Jewar toll to Khurja to Jahangirpur
• Peripheral Expressway Traffic: Avoid Sirsa exit to use Dadri or Dasna exit
The police have recommended commuters to use Metro services to avoid traffic snarls. Noida authorities are offering traffic updates on helpline 9971009001.
During the diversions, emergency vehicles will be given priority and will be guided safely to their destination.
The Delhi Police and Gautam Buddh Nagar Police will conduct stringent checks at all borders, with barriers set up to monitor the flow of traffic. To prevent bottlenecks and ensure safety, traffic diversions and restrictions have been put in place.
The police also issued a helpline number 9971009001 and advised commuters to use the metro to avoid inconveniences.
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