With the farmers hitting the roads once more, there was chaos on the roads with the safety forces erecting limitations to cease their cavalcade. On the one hand, protestors aren’t able to again out on their calls for, the central authorities is looking for a mutually acceptable answer. The third assembly between the federal government and farmer representatives that commenced at 8:30 PM yesterday concluded round 1:30 AM, lasting roughly 5 hours. Union Minister Arjun Munda said {that a} optimistic ambiance prevailed in the course of the discussions between the federal government and farmer organizations. Complete discussions have been held on the problems raised by the farmer organizations. The subsequent assembly is scheduled for Sunday, and efforts will probably be made to hunt a peaceable decision. “Right this moment, a really optimistic dialogue occurred between the federal government and the farmers’ unions. Specializing in the matters highlighted by the farmers’ union, now we have determined that the following assembly will happen on Sunday at 6 pm… All of us will discover a answer peacefully…,” Munda mentioned.
Throughout the talks, farmer leaders weren’t keen to just accept something under the Minimal Help Worth (MSP), resulting in an absence of consensus within the assembly. Farmer leaders knowledgeable the ministers that tear fuel shells have been being fired at protesters, and web providers have been shut down on the Delhi border. Social media accounts of farmers have been additionally suspended. The difficulty of air pollution attributable to burning crop residue was raised, and farmers emphasised not placing restrictions on burning stubble. Ministers Peeyush Goyal, Arjun Munda, and Nityanand Rai rigorously listened to their considerations and appealed to finish the agitation, however the farmer leaders refused to step again till a written assure on MSP was supplied.
‘Gramin Bharat Bandh’ By Protesters
In the meantime, farmer organizations have referred to as for a ‘Gramin Bharat Bandh’ (Rural India Shutdown) as we speak, i.e., Friday. This bandh will probably be in impact from 6 AM to four PM. Alerts have been issued in Haryana relating to the protesters, and web bans already in place in seven districts have been prolonged. Earlier than Bharat Bandh, Part 144 was imposed in Noida as nicely.
The Indian Farmers Union, led by Rakesh Tikait, has additionally expressed assist for this rural shutdown. Rakesh Tikait mentioned they’ve mentioned the ‘Gramin Bharat Bandh’ and appealed to farmers to not go to their fields on Friday. This may ship a powerful message. Tikait talked about that this can be a new ideology for the protest, a brand new method the place highways will not be blocked, and conferences will proceed, deciding the plan of action.
Noida Police Advisory
In anticipation of Bharat Bandh, the Noida Police has issued a visitors advisory. Based on the advisory by DCP Visitors Anil Yadav, on February 16, stringent checking will probably be performed by putting limitations in any respect borders connecting Larger Noida and Gautam Buddh Nagar to Delhi. This will result in elevated stress on routes from Gautam Buddh Nagar to Delhi border, and diversion will probably be carried out as wanted.
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Visitors Advisory
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— Delhi Visitors Police (@dtptraffic) February 14, 2024
Delhi Police Additionally Appeals to the Public
In the meantime, the Delhi Visitors Police has urged individuals to examine the visitors circumstances earlier than leaving their houses if they’re travelling from Delhi to Haryana, Punjab, and Himachal. Based on Delhi Police, intensive checking of all automobiles will happen on Friday in any respect areas close to the Haryana and UP borders. Resulting from this, visitors jams might happen in varied places. Due to this fact, individuals are suggested to go away early and use different routes to achieve their locations.
