Talks Inconclusive, Farmers To Go Ahead With The ‘Delhi Chalo’ Protest
In a development signaling continued tension between farmer organisations and the government, talks held between Central Ministers and farmer leaders concluded without a resolution. Despite extensive discussions on various demands, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal expressed dissatisfaction, emphasising that the government had only reiterated commitments made previously, rather than addressing the farmers” concerns directly. Consequently, the planned “Delhi Chalo” protest is set to proceed as scheduled, with a convoy of 2,500 tractor trolleys poised to embark on the journey from Punjab”s Sangrur to Delhi via Haryana at 10 am tomorrow.
Union Minister Arjun Munda acknowledged the gravity of the situation, highlighting the government”s commitment to finding solutions through dialogue. While some agreements were reached during the talks, unresolved issues prompted the suggestion of forming a committee for further deliberation. Despite the optimism expressed by Munda, the failure to reach a comprehensive agreement underscores the persistence of the impasse.
In anticipation of the mass movement, Central intelligence agencies have issued alerts to Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi police. With an estimated 25,000 farmers and 5,000 tractors expected to join the protest, authorities are bracing for potential disruptions as the demonstrators converge on the capital.
Authorities in Delhi and several states including Haryana have made elaborate arrangements to stop the farmers from reaching Delhi on Tuesday. Per reports, over 50,000 security personnel have been deployed at the borders to maintain law and order.
