Farmers from Punjab and Haryana, under the banners of KMM & SKM (non-political groups), have initiated a series of protests against certain policies, starting with a 'Delhi Chalo' march towards New Delhi on the 23rd day of their protest, as announced by farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher. Security measures were increased, with additional forces deployed to manage the situation without disrupting traffic, as stated by Additional DCP Rajeev Kumar. However, the protest faced a setback when dozens of farmers were reportedly detained en route to New Delhi, leading to a cancellation of their planned convergence on the capital. In response, the farmers organized a 'rail roko' protest across nearly 70 locations in Punjab and Haryana, aiming to disrupt train services between 12 pm and 4 pm on March 10 to draw attention to their cause. Visuals from Chandigarh and the Shambhu border showed farmers squatting on rail tracks, despite the imposition of Section 144 in certain areas to prevent the assembly. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher emphasized the peaceful nature of the protest and apologized for any inconvenience caused to the public, highlighting the resistance from police in BJP-led states.
VIDEO | Visuals of farmers' 'rail roko' protest from Shambhu border. https://t.co/AlJ7MlxMie
VIDEO | Farmers’ ‘Rail Roko’ protest: “We have not received any information about farmers trying to stage their protest here (Mohra rail passing). Section 144 has already been imposed. We will take action against people who will try to violate it,” says DSP Ambala Cantt Ashish… https://t.co/drlfrGS2fP
STORY | 'Rail roko' protest: Farmers squat on rail tracks in Punjab READ: https://t.co/1eWPZ3lIak https://t.co/baewgO9GwD
VIDEO | Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ March: Here’s what farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on ‘Rail Roko’ protest. “Police in BJP-led states are trying their best to not let us enter but we will try to reach the railway tracks. We apologise for any inconvenience that it may cause… https://t.co/yjgYEj8TAH
VIDEO | Farmers begin their 'rail roko' protest. Visuals from Chandigarh. Earlier, the farmers had said that they would hold the 'rail roko' protest from 12 pm to 4 pm on March 10. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) https://t.co/uS6tow6v9d
Farmers' 'rail roko' protest today, trains to be affected: Top points https://t.co/jST0RB7I3d
VIDEO | Here's what farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on farmers' 'rail roko' agitation set to be held from 12 pm to 4 pm today. (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) #FarmersProtest https://t.co/nWuQYbY4qF
#WATCH | Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "...As part of the agitation that started at the Punjab-Haryana border on 13th February, we have called for 'Rail Roko' across the country today. We urge all farmers, labourers and common people of the country to support us in the… https://t.co/DJcd9kJYEz
#NewsAlert | Protesting farmers to sit on four-hour 'rail roko' at nearly 70 places across Punjab and Haryana tomorrow between 12 noon and 4 pm #FarmersProtest
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VIDEO | Farmers' protest: "As per the inputs, the farmers may start marching towards Delhi from today. Therefore, security has been tightened and forces have been deployed. Besides, we are trying to ensure that it doesn't affect the traffic," says Rajeev Kumar, Additional DCP,… https://t.co/GQjyWjFgRZ
#WATCH | On farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "...Today is the 23rd day of the protest launched by KMM & SKM (non-political). An announcement was made earlier that farmers from other states will start marching towards Delhi from today but… https://t.co/p2A3TJwAkJ
VIDEO | Farmers' protest: Visuals from Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border as farmers prepare to march towards Delhi. https://t.co/b4MoRw3Jj5