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The march is likely to disrupt life in Delhi and its surroundings as security checkpoints set by authorities to stop the farmers could lead to traffic chaos. Police detained farmers heading towards Delhi from Manesar on Wednesday morning.
The march is likely to disrupt life in Delhi and its surroundings as security checkpoints set by authorities to stop the farmers could lead to traffic chaos. Police detained farmers heading towards Delhi from Manesar on Wednesday morning.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and end the protest, emphasizing the farmers' peaceful intentions and their request for a law guaranteeing MSP for farmers.
The central government estimates nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border, traveling in 1200 tractor trolleys, 300 cars, and 10 mini-buses. Additionally, 4500 people with 500 tractors were allowed to gather at the Dhabi-Gujran barrier.
Farmers rejected the Centre's proposal to procure pulses, maize, and cotton at MSP for five years, announcing their march towards Delhi.
Police plan to block farmers' paths with shipping containers today, deploying 8000 security personnel at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders.
The farmers plan to reach Delhi via two routes: Shambhu, Ambala, Karnal, Panipat, and Sonepat; and Khanouri, Jind, and Rohtak.