Farmers Protest Live Update: Barricades Removed, Tear Gas Shells Fired at Shambhu Border
Farmers march from Shambhu border to Delhi highlights their demands for MSP guarantees, debt waivers, and justice. Tensions rise as barricades are removed and tear gas shells fired amidst tightened security.
Deccan Freedom News
The farmers' protest continues to intensify as a ‘jatha’ of Punjab farmers, under the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, began their march from the Shambhu border to Delhi on December 6. The farmers are demanding legal guarantees for the minimum support price (MSP) for crops, debt waivers, pensions for farm workers, and justice for victims of past protest violence.
Tensions escalated at the Shambhu border, where security forces removed barricades and fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. The protest procession started at around 1 PM, despite heavy police deployment and Section 163 of the BNS prohibiting unlawful assemblies.
Key developments include:
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Delhi Police Preparedness: Security forces are on high alert at the Singhu border, with officials stating they are “ready to tackle any situation.”
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Ongoing Hunger Strike: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal continues his fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border, marking the 10th day of his hunger strike.
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Previous Clashes: This marks the third attempt by farmer unions to march to Delhi in the past 10 months, with previous efforts on February 13 and 21 resulting in confrontations.
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Mixed Participation: Key farmer unions in Haryana have opted out of the ‘Dilli Chalo’ march, while other groups have joined in full force.
Meanwhile, farmers in Uttar Pradesh concluded their separate 10-day protest over government land acquisitions after receiving assurances from local authorities.
As tensions continue to rise, the farmers remain steadfast in their demands, while authorities brace for potential clashes in the national capital.
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