Farmers Protest: 'Delhi Chalo' March To Resume Today After Talks Fail | Top Updates

Thousands of farmers from Punjab are set to restart their 'Delhi Chalo' march today, demanding MSP support for all crops. Camping at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border, they decided to resume the agitation after talks with the central government failed. The march is likely to disrupt life in Delhi and its surroundings as security checkpoints set by authorities to stop the farmers could lead to traffic chaos. Police detained farmers heading towards Delhi from Manesar on Wednesday morning.

Here are the latest updates on the farmers' protest:

• Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and end the protest, emphasizing the farmers' peaceful intentions and their request for a law guaranteeing MSP for farmers.
• The central government estimates nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border, traveling in 1200 tractor trolleys, 300 cars, and 10 mini-buses. Additionally, 4500 people with 500 tractors were allowed to gather at the Dhabi-Gujran barrier.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs expressed concern over the law-and-order situation in Punjab, alleging miscreants were inciting violence in the guise of farmers along the Punjab-Haryana border.
• The ministry objected to the use of tractors, JCB machines, and heavy equipment during protests.

• Farmers rejected the Centre's proposal to procure pulses, maize, and cotton at MSP for five years, announcing their march towards Delhi.
• Last week, farmers clashed with Haryana police, who used various measures to halt their march, including barbed wires and tear gas shells.
• Farmers have brought in heavy machinery, such as excavators and JCB machines, to breach police defenses. They are also equipped with anti-riot gear.
• Police plan to block farmers' paths with shipping containers today, deploying 8000 security personnel at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders.
• The farmers plan to reach Delhi via two routes: Shambhu, Ambala, Karnal, Panipat, and Sonepat; and Khanouri, Jind, and Rohtak.