Friday 30 November 2018

Farmers begin march to Parliament; Delhi fortified with 3,500 policemen

New Delhi: Thousands of farmers from across the country are arriving at the National Capital demanding special session of Parliament to discuss the agrarian crisis.

The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) said over a lakh are expected to reach the Ramlila ground today. Many of the farmers came in trains and other packed into buses and other modes of transport, it said.

Over 3,500 police personnel have deployed to ensure security at the event. As many as 850 police personnel, up to the rank of sub-inspectors, have been deployed in the Central district. They will be augmented by the presence of 12 police companies, including two of women, comprising 75-80 personnel each, a police official said.

Highlights:

# DCP Madhur Verma on farmers’ protest: Proper arrangements done for security, traffic, & law and order. Around 8,000 farmers have reached Ramlila Maidan. They will conclude their march at Parliament Street & culminate their protest


# Deputy commissioner of police (New Delhi) Madhur Verma on farmers’ protest: Delhi Police held multiple rounds of talks with farmers’ leaders & gave permission for rallying from Ramlila Maidan to Jantar Mantar, with conditions. We hope that they’ll follow the conditions


# Farmers from all across the nation hold protest for the second day over their demands of debt relief, better MSP for crops, among others: Jantar Mantar


# Delhi: Latest visuals from near Jantar Mantar on the second day of 2-day protest by farmers from all across the nation, who are asking for debt relief, better MSP for crops, among other demands

# Jt. CP(Traffic) on farmers’ protest in Delhi: Traffic police will give real-time updates on FB&Twitter of affected traffic routes. Commuters are advised to stay updated.Around 1,000 traffic personnel have been deployed in all these routes to plan diversions&to keep traffic smooth

# Visuals from near Ramlila Maidan on the second day of 2-day protest by farmers from all across the nation, who are asking for debt relief, better MSP for crops, among other demands


# Delhi: Visuals from Ramlila Maidan on the second day of 2-day protest by farmers from all across the nation, who are asking for debt relief, better MSP for crops, among other demands

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