Farmers from the Indian states of Haryana and Punjab are steadfast in their struggle for their rights, with the Delhi Chalo March initiated on February 13 continuing into the 25th. Tensions persist between peasant leaders and the central government, exacerbated by the resumption of protests following the rejection of government proposals for a new agricultural regime. In response, the Haryana Police displayed aggression towards the marchers, who proceeded towards Jantar Mantar in Delhi despite lacking permission from the Delhi Police.
Demanding a Mahapanchayat in Delhi on March 14, protesting farmers faced detention by authorities, as reported by international media outlets. The Modi government has bolstered barricades and deployed heavy police presence at the Delhi border to curb the demonstrations, according to BBC reports. Additionally, farmer protesters have called for a nationwide Rail Roko movement on March 10 as part of their ongoing protest actions.
Amidst these protests, the state of Punjab in India grapples with a severe crisis concerning diesel and gas cylinder supplies, underscoring the far-reaching impact of the farmers’ movement on various sectors and regions.
