Tens of thousands of farmers, some carrying skulls of those who committed suicide, had marched towards parliament demanding loan waivers and better prices for their produce.The protest is one of the biggest displays of frustration with BJP government, which faces a tough general election due by May next year. 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. The protesters are backed by opposition politicians, including Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Sharad Pawar, HD Deve Gowda and others. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal also addressed the masses, among others.
The last time when the farmers protested in Delhi on October 2, they were met with barricades, water cannons and even tear gas shells. This time, the leaders of the movement are hoping for cooperation from authorities.
Here are the LIVE updates on the farmers' protest in Delhi:
- Waive all farmer loans
- Farmers should get the full price of their crops. All parties here say Swaminathan Commission report should be implemented. Farmers don't want charity, but their due. If farmers get their due, they wont come back again. They will take care of their dues the next time.
- Government should buy crops if no one is buying them.
- The country where a farmer himself is suffering with hunger, that country can never prosper.
- In our border, jawan is unhappy. In country, farmer is unhappy.
- That you had to march to Delhi to be heard is sad.
- BJP said they will implement Swaminathan Commission report. They'll give 100 Rs profit or 50. Affidavit has been submitted in court now that the report can't be implemented, there can't be any greater betrayal than this. Take the affidavit back, implement the report or come 2019 and these farmers would rise in revolt against you.
- Today there are 2 issues in front of India. The fight is for youth and farmers' futures. BJP, Modiji has waived 3 and half lakh crore of loans of his rich friends.
- We are only talking about justice. If their loans can be waived, then the farmers' loans will be waived.
- India's farmers aren't asking for gifts. He is asking only his due.
- Prime Minister said you'll get bonus, MSP, and what happened today? All your money goes to Anil Ambani's pocket.
- Farmers aren't asking for Ambani's aircraft. If you can wave their loans, then you should waive farmer loans.
- We are with you. You feed the nation. You wake up at 4 am and give your blood to the nation. Whatever you say, we will do that.
Congress President @RahulGandhi will be joining the #KisanMuktiMarch shortly to stand in support of India's farmers. #CongressWithKisan pic.twitter.com/AEsWpSEABs
- Congress (@INCIndia) November 30, 2018
Narendra Modi hosh mein aao, kisano se mat takrao!#KisanMuktiMarch #DilliChalo pic.twitter.com/me2nkvvVjM
- CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) November 30, 2018
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- Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) November 30, 2018
Head of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) procession is Guru Nanak Eye hospital.
- Farm loan waiver
- Increase minimum support price
- Special parliament session on farmers distress
- Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) November 30, 2018