Farmers ‘Delhi Chalo’ March | 09 Dec 2024

Why in News?

Recently, farmers began their foot march to Delhi from their protest site at Shambhu border, but was stopped by a multilayered barricading of Haryana Police.

• Under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Haryana Police cited a prohibitory order to the farmers.

Key Points

• Farmers' Demand:
  • Farmers are marching to demand a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops from the Central government.
  • The protest is being led by farmers under the banners of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.
• Protest Actions:
  • Farmers camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since 13^th February 2024, were stopped by security forces on the way to Delhi.
  • Some protesters pushed down an iron mesh barricade set up by security personnel on the bridge over the Ghaggar River.
• Government Response in Haryana:
  • The Haryana government suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services in 11 villages of Ambala district from 6^th to 9^th December 2024.
• Heightened Security Measures:
  • Delhi Police has increased security at the city's border points in response to the ongoing farmer agitation.