Mumbai (Maharashtra) : Security remained tightened at the Ghazipur and Tikri borders of the national capital in view of the ongoing farmers’ agitation against the central farm laws.
The Delhi Police has cemented nails near barricades at Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) and Tikri (Delhi-Haryana) borders.
Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava had visited the Ghazipur border on Monday to inspect the security arrangements. Also, police have heavily barricaded the Ghazipur border. Barbed wire and cement barricades have been planted on the roads to restrict the movement of the farmers.
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There’s no problem if Opposition is coming to support us but it should not be politicised. We can’t do anything if leaders come. The traffic movement has not been blocked by farmers, it is because of the police barricading: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
We spoke to Tikait sahib, gave our message & expressed solidarity. Govt should speak to farmers in a proper way. Ego would not help run the country: Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut at Ghazipur border
Shiv Sena leaders including party MPs Arvind Sawant and Sanjay Raut meet Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border. pic.twitter.com/KC4ZZDhJPG
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The Delhi Police diverted vehicular traffic at Akshardham and Nizammudin Khatta towards Anand Vihar, Chilla, Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) flyway, Apsara, Bhopra, and Loni borders on Tuesday due to the farmers’ agitation at the Ghazipur (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border. Traffic from Singhu, Saboli, Piau Maniyari borders has also been closed.
The police have advised avoiding Outer Ring Road, GTK road, and NH44. National Highway (NH) 24, NH 9, Road Number 56, 57 A, Kondli, Paper market, Telco T point, EDM Mall are closed for vehicular traffic.
However, Auchandi, Lampur, Safiabad, Singhu school, and Palla toll tax borders are open.
Delhi: Latest visuals from Ghazipur border where farmers are protesting against #FarmLaws.
Delhi Police fixed nails on the ground near barricades at Ghazipur, yesterday pic.twitter.com/UL1tx6aX5n
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Gazipur border is closed for traffic because of farmer protests. Please take alternate route via Anand Vihar, Chilla, DND, Apsara, Bhopra & Loni borders: Additional CP Traffic, Outer Range, Delhi
RJD MP Manoj Jha has given notice for suspension of business under Rule 267 of Rules and Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Council of States for today over farmers’ protest.
Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut will visit Singhu and Ghazipur borders on Tuesday to meet the farmers protesting central farm laws.
This comes a week after the farmers’ tractor rally on Republic Day turned violent in the national capital.
“The Maha Vikas Aghadi has taken many decisions in the interest of the farmers. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray always stood behind farmers in their tough times. The anguish and tears of the farmers are disturbing. On the instructions of party president Uddhav Thackeray, today I am going to meet agitating farmers at Singhu Border,” Raut tweeted in Marathi.
”Kisan andolan zindabad! will visit protesting farmers at Ghazipur today at 1 pm. Jai jawan, jai kisan,” he said in another tweet.
Farmers Protest
On Republic Day, protestors did not follow the prearranged route and broke barricades to enter Delhi, clashed with police and vandalised property in several parts of the national capital during the farmers’ tractor rally. They also entered the Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.
Farmers have been protesting on the different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws: Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
