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Preparations in full-swing ahead of 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Delhi

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Mar 13, 2024, 22:23 IST
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Farmers prepare for 'Mahapanchayat'

Farmers from various organizations were seen leaving for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' scheduled to be held on 14 March at Delhi's Ramlila Ground. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has scheduled the 'Mahapanchayat’, during which they plan to pass a resolution to 'heighten the struggle' against the policies of the Modi Government. (ANI photo)

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Permission with conditions

Delhi Police granted approval for the ‘Mahapanchayat' by farmers, imposing a cap of 5,000 attendees, prohibiting tractor trolleys and marches at Ramlila Maidan. Extensive security measures are in place, potentially causing significant traffic congestion in the capital, according to officials. (ANI photo)

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Calls for peaceful rally

The coalition representing farmers' organisations, leading the 2020-21 farmers' protest at Delhi borders against the three central agricultural laws, emphasized their commitment to maintaining peace during the upcoming gathering. (ANI photo)

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‘Politically significant’ event

The SKM extended an invitation to farmers and workers, urging their attendance at the Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat, emphasizing the comprehensive preparations underway to make the event "politically significant and successful" (ANI photo)

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Importance ahead of elections

Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha general election, the Mahapanchayat will unveil its strategy to escalate the ongoing struggle for the fulfillment of genuine demands of farmers and workers. Additionally, farmers from neighboring states will converge to participate in the Mahapanchayat. (ANI photo)

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Mode of travel

Most farmers will travel by trains. For smoother transportation to Delhi, buses and four-wheelers will be equipped with window stickers, in addition to the flags of their respective organizations. (PTI photo)

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‘Delhi Chalo’ call

SKM (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had issued a "Delhi Chalo" call last month. However, authorities in Haryana obstructed the entry of protesters from Punjab, while Delhi Police erected barricades along the city's borders with neighboring states. (PTI photo)

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Heavy security at border crossings

Paramilitary forces have been heavily deployed at the three Delhi borders- Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur- in efforts to halt the continuing protest by farmers seeking permission to march into Delhi. For the past month, hundreds of farmers have remained encamped at the Punjab-Haryana borders. (AFP photo)

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What is behind the protests?

Farmers are demanding legal assurance on Minimum Support Price (MSP), execution of Swaminathan Commission's suggestions, pensions for both farmers and laborers, farm debt relief, dismissal of police charges, justice for Lakhimpur Kheri violence victims, reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act 2013, exit from the World Trade Organization, and compensation for families of deceased protesters from prior demonstrations. (AFP photo)

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