New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, representing various farmers' groups, is set to hold a 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Maidan today. The gathering is expected to impact traffic in Delhi and even in Noida, as scores of farmers from Punjab and western Uttar Pradesh converge in the national capital.
The Delhi Police has granted permission for the mahapanchayat, imposing a cap of 5,000 participants and prohibiting tractor trolleys near the venue. Despite expectations of over 50,000 attendees from Punjab alone, organizers assure a peaceful assembly.
In preparation, farmers from Punjab have begun their journey towards Delhi in over 800 buses, trucks, and trains. Commuters are advised to anticipate traffic disruptions on routes connecting Noida and Delhi, as well as within the national capital itself.
Heavy paramilitary presence at Delhi's Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders aims to prevent farmers from joining the ongoing protest. However, hundreds remain steadfast at the Punjab-Haryana borders.
Key Updates:
- The Samyukta Kisan Morcha plans to pass a resolution at the Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat, intensifying opposition to government policies.
- Expecting over 30,000 farmers from Punjab, the BKU (Ekta-Dakaunda) underscores the event's significance.
- Delhi Police has provided NOC for the event, arranging essential amenities and parking with municipal support.
- Traffic diversions and intensive vehicle checks are anticipated on routes to Delhi borders, with the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police urging commuters to use alternative routes and offering a helpline for assistance.
Farmers' groups assert their determination despite reported attempts to deter participation. As tensions rise, authorities and protesters brace for a day of mobilization and advocacy.