Farmers' Protest: Punjab And Haryana Farmers Gather For A 3-Day Protest Near Chandigarh

On the call of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), farmers in large numbers from Punjab and Haryana have started gathering in Chandigarh.

The three-day protest was called by the SKM to push for farmers pending demands. Thousands of farmers with their tractor trolleys are expected to hit the roads leading to Chandigarh, resembling the anti-farm laws protest that happened in 2020 at the Singhu-Tikri border in Delhi.

As per the reports, over two dozen farmer unions along with the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha are expected to join the stage in the course of the next two days. The farmers are also expected to meet the Governor and the Chief Minister of Punjab.

Talking to the media, a farmer said the Union government has not fulfilled the promises made two years. A legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) based on the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission report should be implemented at the earliest as promised at the time of the historic protest.

Taking cognizance of the protest, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana police have sealed the borders to prevent any mishappening and farmers from entering the city. The farmers may gather at the Gurdwara Amb Sahib in Mohali, to march towards Chandigarh secretariat on Monday. "Citing Punjab and Haryana High Court orders, the farmers and their unions have been warned not to block the traffic", the Panchkula Police Commissioner told media.

Referring to the Neetu Bajaj versus Haryana state case, the commissioner added that blocking traffic at public places or roads would be considered contempt of court.

Many routes have also been blocked by the police and the traffic is diverted as congestion on roads have can be experienced.

The city traffic police also shared a traffic advisory, urging people to avoid the airport routes. The Madhya Marg connecting Chandigarh and Panchkula will also remain closed for traffic.