Under the leadership of the United Farmers Front, thousands of farmers are gearing up to march from Noida to Delhi on Monday, where they plan to lead a protest march to the Parliament building amidst the ongoing winter session. They will emphasize their five main demands regarding compensation and benefits under new agricultural laws. Due to the farmers' protest, the police have increased security measures, including setting up barricades and diverting routes in Delhi-NCR.
- More than four thousand police personnel have been deployed around the Delhi border in response to the farmers' protest.
- A three-tier security arrangement has been established.
- Several farmer leaders have been detained.
- Noida police firmly stated they would not allow farmers to enter Delhi under any circumstances.
The protesting farmers are affiliated with groups such as the Indian Farmers Council (BKP), Farmers Workers Front (KMM), and United Farmers Front (SKM). Led by BKP leader Sukhbir Khalifa, the protest will start near the Mahamaya Flyover in Noida at 12 PM and farmers will proceed towards Delhi on foot and tractors.
Heavy police force has been deployed in anticipation of the farmers' march towards Delhi. Barricading has been done at various locations. Several companies of PAC, along with police, have also been deployed.
Heavy police presence is also seen at the Yamuna Authority with proper barricading in place. Farmers have assembled here with their tractors, preparing for the march to Delhi.
Traffic in the Delhi/Border area is being checked, causing slow movement. Currently, all red lights have been turned green. Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate is efficiently managing the traffic.
Massive Traffic Jam at Kalindi Kunj Yamuna Bridge
Greater Noida's farmers are prevented by police from heading to Delhi, but the farmers are determined to go.
Route Diversion Due to Farmers’ Protest
People traveling from Chilla Border to Greater Noida can take the Sector 14A Flyover, Golchakker Chowk, Sector 15, Sandeep Paper Mill Chowk, and Jhundi Chauraha. Those heading to Delhi from the DND Border can take the Film City Flyover through Sector 18.
Travelers from Kalindi Border towards Delhi can go via Mahamaya Flyover, through Sector 37. Those moving from Greater Noida to Delhi can take Charkha Gol Chakr crossing via Kalindi Kunj.
Travelers from Greater Noida to Delhi can take the Hajipur Underpass, pass through Kalindi Kunj, and proceed via Sector 51 to Sector 60 to reach Model Town.
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Those traveling via Yamuna Expressway to Delhi can move from Jevar Toll to Khurja and Jahangirpuri. Travelers heading to Delhi through Peripheral Expressway via Sirsa and Pari Chowk to Dadra and Dasna can continue their journey. Emergency vehicles such as ambulances have been exempted from route diversions.
Priority will be given to emergency vehicles, directing them via diversion routes. In case of traffic emergencies, contact helpline 9971009001. Travelers are requested to plan their journeys carefully and avoid affected routes.
What are the Farmers’ Demands?
Farmers demand four times compensation for land acquired under the new Land Acquisition Act post-January 1, 2014. Circle rates in Gautam Buddha Nagar haven't been raised in 10 years. Farmers want these benefits to be applied in the district—10% developed plot in exchange for land acquisition and compensation at 64.7% rate. Benefits of employment and redevelopment should be provided to the children of landholding and landless farmers. Recommendations of the high-power committee should be implemented, and proper resolution of habitation areas should be ensured. These decisions are to be taken at the governance level.
How Long Has the Protest Been Ongoing?
Farmers from Noida have planned to march towards Delhi on Monday (December 2). They are continuously protesting against the three authorities (Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna Authority) for the demand for habitation settlement. Farmers first held a mahapanchayat and then demonstrated outside the Greater Noida Authority on November 27. They protested outside the Yamuna Development Authority from November 28 to December 1. During this period, discussions with officials took place. A high-level meeting between farmers and officers occurred on Sunday, but no agreement on demands was reached. The third and final phase of the movement is announced for December 2 during the Parliament session, to head to Delhi.
Which Farmer Organizations are Leading the March?
The Indian Farmers Council (BKP), Farmers Workers Front (KMM), and United Farmers Front (SKM) along with other farmer organizations have announced that they will march to Delhi on Monday. Under the leadership of BKP leader Sukhbir Khalifa, the first group will start their march under the Mahamaya Flyover in Noida at 12 PM on December 2.
What is the Farmers' Plan?
The protesting farmers will first gather near the Mahamaya Flyover at 12 PM and will march towards Delhi on tractors. Farmers from 20 districts including Gautam Buddha Nagar, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Agra are joining the Delhi march.
When Will Farmers from Punjab and Delhi March to Delhi?
Farmers from Punjab and Haryana will march to Delhi on December 6. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher mentioned that farmer leaders from border areas of Punjab and Haryana at Shambhu and Khanauri will march towards Delhi on December 6.
Pandher stated that the center has yet to enter talks with farmers on their issues, even the demand for legal guarantees on MSP (Minimum Support Price) hasn't been addressed. On December 6, the first batch of farmers will set off from Shambhu Border towards Delhi. This batch will include farmer leaders like Satnam Singh Pannu, Surinder Singh Chautala, Surjit Singh Phool, and Baljinder Singh. This group will head to Delhi with essential items and will march peacefully. The first batch will stop at locations such as Jaggi City Center in Ambala, Mohra Grain Market, Khanpur Jattan, and Pipli in Haryana before heading to Delhi. Farmers will walk from 9 AM to 5 PM and spend the nights on the road.
