There is a wonderful sense of diversity in the political map of India, and the contribution of farmers in it has special importance. Farmers’ movement has become an important topic in Indian politics in recent months. Various farmer organizations have announced ‘Delhi Chalo’ with their demands, and this is resulting in a tense situation in the northern states of India.
The farmers’ movement of Punjab and Haryana is developing very rapidly at present. They have announced a march in Delhi regarding their demands, as a result of which the government and police administration have taken strict steps. Even before this, the government has sealed the border areas, mobile internet services have been shut down, and the police have increased their surveillance.
Punjab-Haryana But the situation is very tense. The government has sealed the boundaries of the districts around the border. Mobile internet services have also been suspended. Not only this, SMS cannot be sent in bulk. Police has increased its surveillance. The Director General of Police (DGP) of the state is in constant touch with the police captains of the concerned areas. The DGP himself is keeping an eye on the situation.
The preparations can be gauged from the fact that Haryana Police has also issued a traffic advisory, so that people do not have to face problems in the coming days and they remain alert and alert beforehand.
All these preparations are being made in view of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ call of the farmers. Farmer organizations have called for a march to Delhi on 13 February for their various demands. In view of this, Haryana administration has increased surveillance, so that no untoward incident happens. It is being told that 200 farmer unions will participate in this march. Farmer organizations have put forward many demands before the government.
The main demand of farmer organizations is to make and implement a law to make Minimum Support Price (MSP) mandatory. In case the demands are not met, he has called for Delhi march.
In view of the farmers’ call for Delhi march, the Manoharlal Khattar government of Haryana is taking special vigilance. Mobile internet service has been suspended in 7 districts of Haryana. Besides, sending SMS in bulk has also been banned. Apart from this, the borders with Punjab have been sealed. The state government has suspended internet service in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa.
Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujit Kapoor visited the Shambhu border area adjacent to Ambala and took stock of the preparations. Haryana Police has also issued a traffic advisory, so that the common people do not have to face problems.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had called for ‘Delhi Chalo’ march if their demands were not met. More than 200 farmer unions have come out in support of the demands of these two farmer organizations.
Farmers have announced to march to Delhi on 13 February 2024. Keeping in view the call of farmers, along with the government, the police administration is also being cautious. Earlier, farmers had demonstrated with their demands in Gautam Buddha Nagar of Uttar Pradesh. Later, after assurance from the government, they suspended their agitation.
The main demand of farmer organizations is that the government needs to make Minimum Support Price (MSP) mandatory and implement it legally. Since their demands in this matter are not being met, they are calling for a march in Delhi.
Haryana government and police are also taking this situation seriously. They are increasing security measures to prevent any untoward incident.
Many organizations and unions are joining this movement, and its pressure is also falling on Indian politics. At this time, there is a need for dialogue between the farmers and the government, so that the problems can be solved and the farmers of the country can get justice.
Amidst this extremely extremist movement, the government needs to take appropriate steps, keeping in mind the social and political groups, so that a possible response can be given in the interest of the general public of the country.
Thus, the farmers’ movement is posing an important and unlimited challenge in Indian politics, the solution of which is possible only through proper and timely dialogue. Not only the government, but all sections of the society need to think deeply and talk about the issues of this movement.