Mahesh Kumar
Thousands of farmers, responding to a call by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), marched towards Delhi on Monday (December 2) to press for their demands, including a discussion on Minimum Support Price (MSP).
The march, which began near the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida, saw farmers breaking police barricades at the Mahamaya flyover and moving forward in tractors, trolleys, and other vehicles.
Leaders from various farmer organizations, including Bhakiyu Tikait, Bhakiyu Mahatma Tikait, Bhakiyu Ajgar, Bhakiyu Krishak Shakti, the Bharatiya Kisan Union, All India Kisan Sabha, Kisan Ekta Parishad, and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Morcha, spearheaded the protest.
The march follows a Kisan Mahapanchayat held on November 25, outside the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority office. On November 28, protesters shifted from Greater Noida to Yeida, intensifying their demand for the implementation of farmer welfare recommendations.
Farmers are demanding 10% developed plots under the new land acquisition law, 64.7% and four times the market rate as compensation, 20% plots and comprehensive benefits of employment and rehabilitation for the children of both landholders and landless farmers and resolution of pending settlement claims.
Previously the protest began with a three-day Mahapadav (sit-in) at the Greater Noida Authority office, followed by a four-day demonstration at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) office. Declaring this a "do-or-die movement," farmers have vowed not to retreat until their demands are met.
On Monday after overcoming police barricades, barbed wires, and other obstacles over three hours, the farmers established a temporary base at the Delhi-Noida border.
The sight of thousands blocking the expressway prompted senior officials, including the Additional Commissioner of Police and ADM, to meet the SKM leadership, promising that the Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh government would address their concerns.
Authorities in Noida and Delhi have implemented heightened security measures at border points, anticipating significant traffic disruptions.
Goods vehicles were banned on specific routes, including the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, while commuters were advised to use metro services between Gautam Buddha Nagar and Delhi to minimize inconvenience.
While farmers have temporarily opened the expressway to traffic, their next course of action depends on the outcome of discussions with the Chief Secretary.
The march is expected to continue until December 6, coinciding with the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
The march, which began near the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida, saw farmers breaking police barricades at the Mahamaya flyover and moving forward in tractors, trolleys, and other vehicles.
Leaders from various farmer organizations, including Bhakiyu Tikait, Bhakiyu Mahatma Tikait, Bhakiyu Ajgar, Bhakiyu Krishak Shakti, the Bharatiya Kisan Union, All India Kisan Sabha, Kisan Ekta Parishad, and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Morcha, spearheaded the protest.
The march follows a Kisan Mahapanchayat held on November 25, outside the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority office. On November 28, protesters shifted from Greater Noida to Yeida, intensifying their demand for the implementation of farmer welfare recommendations.
Farmers are demanding 10% developed plots under the new land acquisition law, 64.7% and four times the market rate as compensation, 20% plots and comprehensive benefits of employment and rehabilitation for the children of both landholders and landless farmers and resolution of pending settlement claims.
Previously the protest began with a three-day Mahapadav (sit-in) at the Greater Noida Authority office, followed by a four-day demonstration at the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) office. Declaring this a "do-or-die movement," farmers have vowed not to retreat until their demands are met.
On Monday after overcoming police barricades, barbed wires, and other obstacles over three hours, the farmers established a temporary base at the Delhi-Noida border.
The sight of thousands blocking the expressway prompted senior officials, including the Additional Commissioner of Police and ADM, to meet the SKM leadership, promising that the Chief Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh government would address their concerns.
Authorities in Noida and Delhi have implemented heightened security measures at border points, anticipating significant traffic disruptions.
Goods vehicles were banned on specific routes, including the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, while commuters were advised to use metro services between Gautam Buddha Nagar and Delhi to minimize inconvenience.
While farmers have temporarily opened the expressway to traffic, their next course of action depends on the outcome of discussions with the Chief Secretary.
The march is expected to continue until December 6, coinciding with the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
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