Farmers Resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ March; Internet Suspended In Ambala To Maintain Peace

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:08am on 14 Dec 2024,Saturday India

Farmers resumed their ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march on Saturday from Haryana's Shambhu border, marking the 307th day of their agitation. A group of 101 farmers led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher is pressing demands for MSP guarantees, debt waivers, pensions, and justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The Haryana government suspended internet and SMS services in 12 Ambala villages to maintain public order, citing potential tensions. Protesters camped at Shambhu and Khanauri borders, undeterred by harsh weather. The Supreme Court urged dialogue with fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, prioritizing his health over agitation.

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