Delhi No Entry: Farmers Met by Tear Gas, Internet Blockade Ahead of ‘Dilli Chalo’ Protest
Farmers staged another ‘Dilli chalo’ march on Friday, facing immediate pushback from authorities. As over 100 farmers from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) faction headed towards the national capital, a solid wall of police barricades blocked their path at Shambhu along the Haryana-Delhi border.
Soon, a tense standoff emerged, punctuated by clashes, with visuals capturing a scene of a determined protestors facing a resolute police presence on National Highway 44. Clipping images showed farmers and their supporters undeterred, waving flags and chanting slogans as they assembled before metal barriers.
A bus strategically positioned on Haryana-Delhi border.
A silver screen showcasing the ongoing drama unexpectedly interrupted the tense stillness those protesting farmers who. Some waving national flags, a broken
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Inside the bus, officers watched impassively.
Several videos circulating on social media showed the unfolding events. One particularly stark scene displayed as a police force at one layer stepped.)
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A tense tension prevails for now, although there are reports tear gas deployed to control the demonstration,
Voices From the Shambhu Border
“They (farmers) don’t have permission to enter Haryana. The Ambala administration has imposed Section 163 of the BNSS…”
A statement attributed to a police official offered little room for compromise.
Farmers, however. They echoed their longstanding demands, centered around securing a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
The demand for legal backing reinforces a core ask of protests dating back to September 2020. Currently, MSPs lack legal backing.
"Agriculture Minister, every moment is important… please tell me, what was promised to farmers and why was the promise not fulfilled? What should we do to fulfill the promise?"
The Vice President’s pointed question underscored
Farmers argued that were ..
**The Truth
Amidst this standoff, an uncomfortable truth emerged: internet connectivity in parts of Ambala district had been shutdown. The blackout extends to Dangdehri, Lohgarh, Manakpur, Dadiyana, Bari Ghel, Lharsa, Kalu Majra, to circulate to the Public…”
District officials further banned gatherings exceed five people shall rank **mobile internet and sending of these villages.
and shut down both government-run and
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What are the demands of the farmers participating in the “Dilli Chalo” march?
## Delhi Braces for Farmers’ Protest, Security Tightened
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Alex Reed, a journalist covering the ongoing farmers’ protests in Delhi. Thank you for being with us.
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me.
**Interviewer:** Can you tell us what’s happening on the ground today?
**Alex Reed:** The scene at the Haryana-Delhi border is tense. Farmers from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha are attempting another ‘Dilli Chalo’ march, but are being met with heavy resistance from authorities. Police barricades have been erected, blocking their path at Shambhu on National Highway 44, and reports indicate there have already been clashes between protestors and police. [[1](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/delhi-farmers-protest-live-updates-traffic-9709435/)]
**Interviewer:** This isn’t the first time farmers have protested in Delhi, is it?
**Alex Reed:** You’re right. This is a continuation of a long-standing movement by farmers demanding changes in agricultural policies. They’ve held numerous protests in the past, some of which caused significant disruptions to the city.
**Interviewer:** What are the authorities saying about this latest march?
**Alex Reed:** Officials are citing security concerns and are attempting to prevent farmers from entering Delhi. They are urging protestors to engage in dialog instead. However, the farmers are determined to reach the capital and make their voices heard.
**Interviewer:** What impact is this having on the city of Delhi?
**Alex Reed:** Traffic is significantly impacted due to security arrangements at the border points. There are reports of internet disruptions in areas near the protest, likely an attempt to control the flow of information.
**Interviewer:** It’s a complex situation. What do you see happening next?
**Alex Reed:** It’s difficult to predict. The situation remains fluid, and it’s unclear whether the farmers will be able to break through the police barricades. We’ll have to wait and see how the authorities and the protestors respond in the coming hours.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for sharing your insights with us. We’ll continue to follow this developing situation closely.
