Under the leadership of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), thousands of farmers are moving from Noida towards Delhi. This mass protest heads to the Parliament House, with five key demands centered on compensation and benefits under new agricultural laws. From the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida, farmers have broken through the barricades to continue their march.
With the winter session underway at Parliament House, the police face the pressing challenge of managing the protesting farmers. In response, security measures like barricading and traffic diversions have strengthened in Delhi-NCR.
Farmers, now past the Dalit Prerna Sthal, have caused traffic congestion at the Maha Maya Bridge amidst their protests.
After a brief sit-in at the Dalit Prerna Sthal, the farmers pressed on, their numbers swelling as they advanced.
Protesters were momentarily halted near the Dalit Prerna Sthal, sitting for a dharna with formidable police barricading in place.
The march has progressed to the Maha Maya Flyover, bringing farmers and police face to face.
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The farmers have surrounded the Maha Maya Flyover, inducing heavy traffic jams.
With the farmers' drive, over 4,000 police personnel are deployed near Delhi borders.
A three-tier security arrangement is in place.
Several farmer leaders were detained.
Noida Police has vowed to prevent farmers from reaching Delhi at any cost.
The protesting farmers associate with groups like the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), and others led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM). Under BKP's leader Sukhbir Khalifa, the protest initiates at Noida's Maha Maya Flyover at noon, with farmers marching towards Delhi on foot and tractors.
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A significant police force has been stationed to handle the farmers' march to Delhi. Barricades have been placed at strategic locations, and numerous police companies, including PAC, are deployed.
Heavy police presence and duly placed barricades also mark the Yamuna Authority area. Here, farmers gather on their tractors, prepared to head towards Delhi.
At the Delhi/Border area, traffic checks result in slow-moving cars. Presently, all red lights have turned green for smoother movement, overseen by the Police Commissionerate Gautam Buddh Nagar.
Heavy Jam at Yamuna Bridge, Kalindi Kunj
In Greater Noida, police prevent farmers from marching to Delhi, yet the farmers remain resolute.
Traffic Diversion Due to Farmer Protests
Those traveling from Chilla Border to Greater Noida can navigate via Sector 14A Flyover, Golchakkar Chowk, Sector 15, Sandeep Paper Mill Chowk, and through Jhundpura Chowk. Those traveling from DND border to Delhi may use Film City Flyover via Sector 18.
Travelers from Delhi via Kalindi Border can exit through Maha Maya Flyover passing Sector 37. Those commuting from Greater Noida to Delhi might consider the Charkha Gol Chakkar route through Kalindi Kunj.
The recommended path for travelers heading from Greater Noida to Delhi is via Hajipur Underpass, through Kalindi Kunj, passing Sectors 51 to 60 towards Model Town.
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Travelers from Yamuna Expressway to Delhi can journey from Jewar Toll to Khurja and Jahangirpur. Those using the Peripheral Expressway to reach Delhi may pass through Sirsa, Pari Chowk to Dadri, and Dasana. Emergency vehicles like ambulances are exempted from route diversions.
Emergency vehicles will be prioritized and directed through diversions. For traffic emergencies, contact helpline 9971009001. Travelers are advised to plan their journeys meticulously, avoiding affected routes.
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What Do the Farmers Demand?
The farmers demand fourfold compensation for land acquired post-January 1, 2014, under the new Land Acquisition Law. The circle rate in Gautam Buddh Nagar has not increased for ten years. They demand the benefits of the new law be implemented. Farmers seek 10% of land in developed plots and compensation at 64.7%. Job opportunities and redevelopment benefits for the landowners and landless farmers' children are among their demands. Recommendations of the High Power Committee should be applied. Proper utilization of the population area is also demanded. These decisions are to be made at the governance level.
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When Did the Protests Start?
Noida's farmers are set to head towards Delhi on Monday, December 2. They state their demands for population settlement as they continue protests against the three authorities: Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Authority. Initially, a Mahapanchayat took place followed by a protest outside Greater Noida Authority on November 27. From November 28 to December 1, protests occurred outside Yamuna Development Authority. During this period, communication occurred with officials. On Sunday, a high-level meeting between farmers and officials resulted with no consensus on demands. The third and final phase declared is a march to Delhi during the Parliament session on December 2.
Which Farmer Organizations Are Marching?
The Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), along with the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), among others, announced their Monday march towards Delhi. Starting at noon on December 2, led by BKP's Sukhbir Khalifa, the first group will commence its march from under the Maha Maya Flyover in Noida.
What is the Farmers' Plan?
Protesting farmers will first gather at the Maha Maya Flyover from noon, and then proceed to Delhi via tractors. Farmers from twenty districts, including Gautam Buddh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Agra, will participate in the Delhi march.
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When Will Farmers from Punjab and Delhi March?
Farmers from Punjab and Haryana will commence their march to Delhi on December 6. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher shared that farmer leaders from Punjab and Haryana would march towards Delhi from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. Pandher mentioned that the Center has yet to engage with farmers on their issues. The demand for a legal guarantee of MSP (Minimum Support Price) remains overlooked. On December 6, the first batch will embark on a peaceful march towards Delhi from the Shambhu border, led by farmer leaders like Satnam Singh Pannu, Surinder Singh Chautala, Surjit Singh Phool, and Baljinder Singh. The group will travel furnished with essential supplies, proceeding orderly on their journey. After halts at Jaggi City Center in Ambala, Mohra Grain Market, Khanpur Jattan, and Pipli of Haryana, they will head towards Delhi. Their daytime march from 9 AM to 5 PM will be followed by nights spent on the road.
