Delhi Traffic Jam Alert Today: Farmers Convene 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' At Ramlila Maidan | 10 Key Points

A 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' is to be held at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmers' groups, where a resolution to "intensify the fight" against the policies of the central government is likely to be passed.

It has been permitted by the Delhi Police under the condition that the gathering will not exceed 5,000 participants and tractor trolleys will not be allowed near the venue, as informed by officials to news agency PTI.

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'Kisan Mahapanchayat' At Ramlila Maidan

While it is reportedly stated by the SKM, which had led the 2020-21 farmers' protest at Delhi borders against the three central agri laws, that more than 50,000 farmers from Punjab are expected to attend the event, the umbrella body of farmers' organisations has emphasized that it will be a peaceful gathering at the Ramlila Ground.

The movement towards Delhi on Wednesday saw scores of farmers from across Punjab in over 800 buses and trucks and several trains. As per police, traffic in various parts of the national capital may be affected due to the farmers gathering at the Ramlila Maidan on Thursday.

The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on Wednesday issued a caution to commuters about the possibility of traffic movement slowing down on the Noida-Delhi routes given the proposed farmers' protest in Delhi. A heavy deployment of paramilitary personnel has been observed at three Delhi borders - Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur - to halt the ongoing protest of the farmers demanding to march to Delhi. Hundreds of farmers have still stationed at the Punjab-Haryana borders for the past month.

Top updates on farmers' Kisan Mahapanchayat:

1. A 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' organized by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) will take place at Ramlila Maidan, where resolutions to intensify the fight against government policies will be passed.
2. Manjit Dhaner, head of the Dhaner faction of BKU (Ekta-Dakaunda), part of SKM, anticipates over 30,000 farmers from Punjab to converge in the national capital.
3. SKM received NOC from Delhi Police for conducting the mahapanchayat on March 14 at Ramlila Maidan, with arrangements made for parking space and basic amenities.
4. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), M Harsha Vardhan, informed PTI that farmers are permitted to hold the mahapanchayat with a gathering of under 5,000 people.
5. Farmers are instructed not to bring tractors or weapons and not to conduct any marches in Delhi.
6. Farmers have been directed to vacate the ground by 2:30 pm after the program concludes, with strict action threatened for violations.
7. Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory listing roads likely to be affected by the farmers' gathering, with potential diversions and traffic management plans.
8. Commuters were advised to plan their travel carefully, particularly those heading towards ISBT, railway stations, or the airport.
9. Gautam Buddh Nagar Police announced potential diversions at routes in Noida near Delhi borders, with intensive vehicle checks before allowing passage towards Delhi.
10. Farmers groups from western Uttar Pradesh are also expected to participate, with BKU leader Rakesh Tikait raising concerns about alleged police visits to deter farmers from travelling to Delhi, warning officials against such actions.