05:39 November 28
Farmers spend night Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari
Farmers settled in for the night at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari, where they have been permitted to hold their protest against Farm Laws.
Arrangements have been made for the farmers at the Ground by the Delhi government.
22:52 November 27
Farmer leader Medha Patkar allowed to go to Delhi
Dholpur: The strike of farmers going to Delhi in protest of agricultural bills ended on the second day on Rajasthan and UP border on Agra Mumbai National Highway No. 3 on Friday. After the Uttar Pradesh government received permission from Delhi Police, farmer leader Medha Patkar was allowed to go to Delhi. After talks with the Uttar Pradesh government, the protesting farmers travelled to Delhi, claiming their victory.
22:25 November 27
After the Delhi Police gave its permission to the protesting farmers to enter Delhi and protest near Burari, Yogendra Yadav of Swaraj Abhiyan termed it as a big victory for the farmers and said that till now the government was not allowing the farmers to enter Delhi and now the farmers have been given space in Delhi for their sit-in demonstration. He hoped that this demonstration will yield positive results.
21:43 November 27
Haryana: Farmers from Punjab on the 'Delhi Chalo' movement, settle down at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana), planning for further action.
"We've got food rations for six months. We'll go back after getting rid of the black agriculture laws which are against farmers," says a protester.
19:55 November 27
The government has always been ready to discuss issues with farmers. We have invited farmers' organizations for another round of talks on 3rd December. I appeal to them to leave agitation in view of COVID-19 and winter: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
19:31 November 27
Delhi govt officials reach Nirankari Samagam Ground, Burari to review arrangements for farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest.
“We've come here to deploy water tankers for farmers. AAP govt stands by farmers. Arvind Kejriwal-led govt will take care of them," says Raghav Chaddha, AAP
19:18 November 27
ETV Bharat held a special conversation with Yogendra Yadav, one of the leaders of the farmers' movement and national president of Swaraj India. Yadav said that the central government is nervous about this movement.
19:08 November 27
Solidarity protest at Jantar Mantar by farmer organisations & trade unions
Various farmer organisations held a protest demonstration in support of the protesting farmers on Parliament street. Leaders of AIKCC, CITU, AIAWU and IFTU took part in the protest. Parliament Street was blocked by the protesters demanding passage for protesting farmers to Delhi and asking the Government to start a dialogue with farmers.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a farmer organisation, in its statement said that it was very shameful and inhuman on the part of BJP led Central Government and Haryana Government the way they are dealing with the protesting farmers.
18:58 November 27
Nearly 25,000 farmers had sent proposal to PM. The laws have been made for traders saying they'll eventually benefit farmers. If govt has brought laws to support farmers, we welcome it. However, there are drawbacks: Mohini Mohan Mishra, All India Secretary, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh
18:56 November 27
Farmers shouldn't have been treated so roughly. Using tear gas on farmers who already had tears in their eyes. Farmers' demands are right, govt should heed to them & resolve issues instantly. I ask people of Haryana to treat farmers with care: Bhupinder S Hooda, Former CM Haryana
17:53 November 27
There seems to be no end to the convoy of farmers coming from Punjab. As far as the eye can see, only farmers are visible. A 50 km long convoy of farmers is passing through Jind city towards Delhi.
17:38 November 27
Haryana: Police remove barricades at Shambhu border between Haryana and Punjab, near Ambala as farmers have been allowed to enter Delhi.
"Nobody will be stopped, commuters can travel with ease," says Rajesh Kalia, Ambala SP
16:28 November 27
केंद्र सरकार बातचीत के लिए हमेशा तैयार है।
मेरी सभी किसान भाइयों से अपील है कि अपने सभी जायज मुद्दों के लिए केंद्र से सीधे बातचीत करें। आन्दोलन इसका जरिया नहीं है- इसका हल बातचीत से ही निकलेगा
">केंद्र सरकार बातचीत के लिए हमेशा तैयार है।
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) November 27, 2020
मेरी सभी किसान भाइयों से अपील है कि अपने सभी जायज मुद्दों के लिए केंद्र से सीधे बातचीत करें। आन्दोलन इसका जरिया नहीं है- इसका हल बातचीत से ही निकलेगा
केंद्र सरकार बातचीत के लिए हमेशा तैयार है।
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) November 27, 2020
मेरी सभी किसान भाइयों से अपील है कि अपने सभी जायज मुद्दों के लिए केंद्र से सीधे बातचीत करें। आन्दोलन इसका जरिया नहीं है- इसका हल बातचीत से ही निकलेगा
The Central government is always ready for talks. I appeal to all farmers to directly talk to the Centre for all their legitimate issues: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
16:26 November 27
Delhi: Traffic congestion at Delhi-Gurugram border due to checking of vehicles by police, in view of farmers' Delhi Chalo march protest.
16:26 November 27
In view of farmers protest in Punjab, two trains cancelled, five trains short terminated and five others diverted: Northern Railway
15:29 November 27
Delhi: Farmers enter the national capital through the Tikri border after being given permission to hold their demonstrations at the Nirankari Samagam Ground in the Burari area.
Although the farmers have turned down the Delhi Police's proposal and have refused to go to Burari.
15:27 November 27
Delhi: College students say their exam got canceled due to farmers' 'Chalo Delhi' protest march
"We're coming down from Rohtak. Our exams were canceled. There are many students who travel to their colleges. It's causing a lot of problems for us," says a student
15:27 November 27
Delhi: Police give farmers permission to enter Delhi & protest
"We've crossed about 10 barriers on our way. We're thankful to the administration for giving us permission to protest. We're happy and only want a peaceful resolution to the issue," says a farmer at Tikri border area
15:07 November 27
Haryana Police has registered a case against a truck driver who hit a tractor-trolley from behind in Mundhal, Bhiwani leading to the death of a protesting farmer going to Delhi. Two others were also injured in the incident: Police
14:58 November 27
After discussion with farmer leaders, Delhi Police has allowed farmers to protest peacefully at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari. We appeal to them to maintain peace in order to avoid any inconvenience to others: Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal
14:50 November 27
I welcome Centre’s decision to allow farmers to enter Delhi to exercise their democratic right to protest. They should also now initiate immediate talks to address farmers' concerns on the Farm Laws and resolve the simmering issue: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh
14:42 November 27
Protesting farmers will be allowed to enter the national capital, says Delhi Police Commissioner. They will have permission to protest at the Nirankari Samagam Ground in the Burari area.
The Delhi Police Commissioner has appealed to the farmers to maintain order and demonstrate peacefully.
14:26 November 27
Teargas, drones and water cannons as farmers gather at Delhi's borders
Carrying flags and shouting slogans, thousands of farmers gathered at various entry points into the national capital in a determined bid to push their way through as part of their Delhi Chalo' march against the new farm laws while police blocked them with barricades, teargas shells and batons.
Clashes broke out at multiple places and Delhi's borders resembled a virtual battle zone with restless crowds of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, milling around and a sea of police personnel keeping them at bay. Drones circled the air and plumes of smoke from teargas shells could be seen from far.
Beyond the border points, the tension spilled over on highways where groups of farmers squatted on the road, and stood in trucks and tractors, waiting impatiently to make their way to the national capital.
14:24 November 27
Farmers allowed entry into Delhi, claims Pb farm bodies
Punjab farmers' bodies protesting against the Centre's farm laws on Friday claimed that the Union government has allowed them entry into Delhi with a permission to hold their agitation at the Burari ground.
"We have been allowed safe passage to Delhi," claimed Krantikari Kisan Union president Darshan Pal.
He said that officials of the Union home ministry had allowed them a place at Burari in Delhi to hold agitation.
14:18 November 27
Tikri, Singhu borders sealed as farmers rally for Delhi entry
Even as hundreds of farmers today rallied at interstate borders to enter Delhi for their proposed protest against the three central agricultural laws, Delhi Police said it had decided to close Tikri and Singhu entry points. The Delhi Traffic Police advised commuters to avoid roads and stretches on the Delhi- Haryana border due to crowds of farmers who were adamant on marching into Delhi. Hundreds of commuters have already been left stranded and stuck in traffic jams and snarls on these roads.
14:07 November 27
Haryana: Police use tear gas to try to disperse farmers as they take part in protests against Centre's Farm laws, at the Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border).
13:38 November 27
Security tightened at Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar remains closed for the second consecutive day in the wake of farmers' protest against the Centre's three Farm Laws.
13:29 November 27
Social activist Medha Patkar said that hundreds of farmers are going to participate in the Protest to be held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Dozens of farmer-friendly organizations in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are agitating against the oppressive policies of the central government to join the strike.
12:59 November 27
Water cannon and tear gas shells used to disperse protesting farmers at Shambu border, near Ambala.
12:53 November 27
ETV Bharat reporter Arshdeep Kaur shot with tear gas while covering Farmers' protest in Delhi at Singhu border.
12:45 November 27
Agitating farmers from Punjab, Haryana reach near Delhi borders
Despite heavy security deployment, groups of agitating farmers from Punjab and Haryana reached near two Delhi borders on Friday morning after breaking police barricades on the way as part of their protest march against the Centre's new farm laws.
The Delhi Police has enhanced deployment of security personnel, stationed sand-laden trucks and water cannons and used barbed wire for fencing at the Singhu and Tikri border points (Delhi-Haryana border) to prevent the protesters from entering the city.
Police were also deployed on Delhi's border with Faridabad and Gurgaon.
12:08 November 27
Protesting farmers jump barricades in Sirsa, say they're going to Delhi for their rights.
"Whatever we do will be peaceful. We won't harm any person or property. Even if we have to stay for a month, we will. Even if we have attain martyrdom, we will," says a farmer.
11:54 November 27
Plumes of smoke seen as security personnel use tear gas to disperse farmers protesting at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border). Farmers are headed to Delhi as part of their protest march against Centre's Farm laws.
11:54 November 27
Chaos at Tikri border as protesters clash with police
Delhi Police had to resort to use of water cannons and tear gas shells to disperse a menacing march of protesting farmers at Tikri border near Delhi-Bahadurgarh highway. The farmers clashed with security forces to breach the national capital borders as they protested against the new Farm laws.
Many farmers at Tikri border were seen trying to break the security ring of paramilitary and Delhi Police, who are loaded with tear gas guns and other measures to halt the marches.
Heavy trucks and trolleys have been placed by Delhi Police in the way of the marchers but these were being pushed, shoved and forced to be removed by farmers. They tied ropes to the trolleys they brought with them to clear the way.
Metro stations at bordering areas have been closed by DMRC in view of the farmers protests.
11:38 November 27
Entry, exit gates at 6 Delhi Metro stations on Green Line closed
The Delhi Metro on Friday announced the closure of exit and entry gates at six metro stations on the Green Line in view of the 'Delhi Chalo' march by farmers against the Centre's new farm laws.
"Entry & exit gates of Brigadier Hoshiar Singh, Bahadurgarh City, Pandit Shree Ram Sharma, Tikri Border, Tikri Kalan and Ghevra stations on Green Line are now closed," the DMRC tweeted.
The Delhi Metro authorities had earlier announced that services from neighbouring cities will remain suspended on Friday.
"As advised by Delhi Police, Metro services will be available only from Delhi towards the NCR sections. However, services from the NCR stations towards Delhi will not be available due to security reasons till further notice. However, metro services will be available from Delhi towards the NCR sections," DMRC had said.
11:33 November 27
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates
New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Friday used tear gas shells to disperse a group of farmers who had reached the Singhu border as part of their 'Delhi Chalo' march to protest against the Centre's new farm laws, a senior police officer said.
The shells were fired at the border point which connects Delhi with Haryana.
The police officer said, "We are using tear gas to disperse protesting farmers. We are also informing them that in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, any kind of rally and dharna is not allowed."
"They have been denied permission and legal action will be taken against them if they still try to enter Delhi," the officer further said.
Security has been strengthened at the border and sand-laden trucks and water cannons have been stationed. Barbed wire is also being used for fencing at the Singhu border to prevent the protesters from entering the city.
Punjab farmers, representing over 30 farm bodies, have announced they will go to Delhi through several routes -- Lalru, Shambhu, Patiala-Pehowa, Patran-Khanauri, Moonak-Tohana, Ratia-Fatehabad and Talwandi-Sirsa. Tension was escalating at all the border points.
Farmers have assembled near the borders in tractor-trolleys laden with rations and essentials for their proposed Delhi march. Authorities in Haryana have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in several parts of the state to prevent assembly of the protesters.
Farmers' bodies said they will hold a dharna wherever they are stopped from moving towards the national capital.
Punjab farmers are demanding the repeal of the new farm laws, which, they said, should be replaced with another set of legislations framed after wider consultation with the stakeholders. They also want a guarantee on the minimum support prices.
(With Inputs From PTI)
05:39 November 28
Farmers spend night Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari
Farmers settled in for the night at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari, where they have been permitted to hold their protest against Farm Laws.
Arrangements have been made for the farmers at the Ground by the Delhi government.
22:52 November 27
Farmer leader Medha Patkar allowed to go to Delhi
Dholpur: The strike of farmers going to Delhi in protest of agricultural bills ended on the second day on Rajasthan and UP border on Agra Mumbai National Highway No. 3 on Friday. After the Uttar Pradesh government received permission from Delhi Police, farmer leader Medha Patkar was allowed to go to Delhi. After talks with the Uttar Pradesh government, the protesting farmers travelled to Delhi, claiming their victory.
22:25 November 27
After the Delhi Police gave its permission to the protesting farmers to enter Delhi and protest near Burari, Yogendra Yadav of Swaraj Abhiyan termed it as a big victory for the farmers and said that till now the government was not allowing the farmers to enter Delhi and now the farmers have been given space in Delhi for their sit-in demonstration. He hoped that this demonstration will yield positive results.
21:43 November 27
Haryana: Farmers from Punjab on the 'Delhi Chalo' movement, settle down at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana), planning for further action.
"We've got food rations for six months. We'll go back after getting rid of the black agriculture laws which are against farmers," says a protester.
19:55 November 27
The government has always been ready to discuss issues with farmers. We have invited farmers' organizations for another round of talks on 3rd December. I appeal to them to leave agitation in view of COVID-19 and winter: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
19:31 November 27
Delhi govt officials reach Nirankari Samagam Ground, Burari to review arrangements for farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest.
“We've come here to deploy water tankers for farmers. AAP govt stands by farmers. Arvind Kejriwal-led govt will take care of them," says Raghav Chaddha, AAP
19:18 November 27
ETV Bharat held a special conversation with Yogendra Yadav, one of the leaders of the farmers' movement and national president of Swaraj India. Yadav said that the central government is nervous about this movement.
19:08 November 27
Solidarity protest at Jantar Mantar by farmer organisations & trade unions
Various farmer organisations held a protest demonstration in support of the protesting farmers on Parliament street. Leaders of AIKCC, CITU, AIAWU and IFTU took part in the protest. Parliament Street was blocked by the protesters demanding passage for protesting farmers to Delhi and asking the Government to start a dialogue with farmers.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a farmer organisation, in its statement said that it was very shameful and inhuman on the part of BJP led Central Government and Haryana Government the way they are dealing with the protesting farmers.
18:58 November 27
Nearly 25,000 farmers had sent proposal to PM. The laws have been made for traders saying they'll eventually benefit farmers. If govt has brought laws to support farmers, we welcome it. However, there are drawbacks: Mohini Mohan Mishra, All India Secretary, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh
18:56 November 27
Farmers shouldn't have been treated so roughly. Using tear gas on farmers who already had tears in their eyes. Farmers' demands are right, govt should heed to them & resolve issues instantly. I ask people of Haryana to treat farmers with care: Bhupinder S Hooda, Former CM Haryana
17:53 November 27
There seems to be no end to the convoy of farmers coming from Punjab. As far as the eye can see, only farmers are visible. A 50 km long convoy of farmers is passing through Jind city towards Delhi.
17:38 November 27
Haryana: Police remove barricades at Shambhu border between Haryana and Punjab, near Ambala as farmers have been allowed to enter Delhi.
"Nobody will be stopped, commuters can travel with ease," says Rajesh Kalia, Ambala SP
16:28 November 27
केंद्र सरकार बातचीत के लिए हमेशा तैयार है।
मेरी सभी किसान भाइयों से अपील है कि अपने सभी जायज मुद्दों के लिए केंद्र से सीधे बातचीत करें। आन्दोलन इसका जरिया नहीं है- इसका हल बातचीत से ही निकलेगा
">केंद्र सरकार बातचीत के लिए हमेशा तैयार है।
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) November 27, 2020
मेरी सभी किसान भाइयों से अपील है कि अपने सभी जायज मुद्दों के लिए केंद्र से सीधे बातचीत करें। आन्दोलन इसका जरिया नहीं है- इसका हल बातचीत से ही निकलेगा
केंद्र सरकार बातचीत के लिए हमेशा तैयार है।
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) November 27, 2020
मेरी सभी किसान भाइयों से अपील है कि अपने सभी जायज मुद्दों के लिए केंद्र से सीधे बातचीत करें। आन्दोलन इसका जरिया नहीं है- इसका हल बातचीत से ही निकलेगा
The Central government is always ready for talks. I appeal to all farmers to directly talk to the Centre for all their legitimate issues: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
16:26 November 27
Delhi: Traffic congestion at Delhi-Gurugram border due to checking of vehicles by police, in view of farmers' Delhi Chalo march protest.
16:26 November 27
In view of farmers protest in Punjab, two trains cancelled, five trains short terminated and five others diverted: Northern Railway
15:29 November 27
Delhi: Farmers enter the national capital through the Tikri border after being given permission to hold their demonstrations at the Nirankari Samagam Ground in the Burari area.
Although the farmers have turned down the Delhi Police's proposal and have refused to go to Burari.
15:27 November 27
Delhi: College students say their exam got canceled due to farmers' 'Chalo Delhi' protest march
"We're coming down from Rohtak. Our exams were canceled. There are many students who travel to their colleges. It's causing a lot of problems for us," says a student
15:27 November 27
Delhi: Police give farmers permission to enter Delhi & protest
"We've crossed about 10 barriers on our way. We're thankful to the administration for giving us permission to protest. We're happy and only want a peaceful resolution to the issue," says a farmer at Tikri border area
15:07 November 27
Haryana Police has registered a case against a truck driver who hit a tractor-trolley from behind in Mundhal, Bhiwani leading to the death of a protesting farmer going to Delhi. Two others were also injured in the incident: Police
14:58 November 27
After discussion with farmer leaders, Delhi Police has allowed farmers to protest peacefully at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari. We appeal to them to maintain peace in order to avoid any inconvenience to others: Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal
14:50 November 27
I welcome Centre’s decision to allow farmers to enter Delhi to exercise their democratic right to protest. They should also now initiate immediate talks to address farmers' concerns on the Farm Laws and resolve the simmering issue: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh
14:42 November 27
Protesting farmers will be allowed to enter the national capital, says Delhi Police Commissioner. They will have permission to protest at the Nirankari Samagam Ground in the Burari area.
The Delhi Police Commissioner has appealed to the farmers to maintain order and demonstrate peacefully.
14:26 November 27
Teargas, drones and water cannons as farmers gather at Delhi's borders
Carrying flags and shouting slogans, thousands of farmers gathered at various entry points into the national capital in a determined bid to push their way through as part of their Delhi Chalo' march against the new farm laws while police blocked them with barricades, teargas shells and batons.
Clashes broke out at multiple places and Delhi's borders resembled a virtual battle zone with restless crowds of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, milling around and a sea of police personnel keeping them at bay. Drones circled the air and plumes of smoke from teargas shells could be seen from far.
Beyond the border points, the tension spilled over on highways where groups of farmers squatted on the road, and stood in trucks and tractors, waiting impatiently to make their way to the national capital.
14:24 November 27
Farmers allowed entry into Delhi, claims Pb farm bodies
Punjab farmers' bodies protesting against the Centre's farm laws on Friday claimed that the Union government has allowed them entry into Delhi with a permission to hold their agitation at the Burari ground.
"We have been allowed safe passage to Delhi," claimed Krantikari Kisan Union president Darshan Pal.
He said that officials of the Union home ministry had allowed them a place at Burari in Delhi to hold agitation.
14:18 November 27
Tikri, Singhu borders sealed as farmers rally for Delhi entry
Even as hundreds of farmers today rallied at interstate borders to enter Delhi for their proposed protest against the three central agricultural laws, Delhi Police said it had decided to close Tikri and Singhu entry points. The Delhi Traffic Police advised commuters to avoid roads and stretches on the Delhi- Haryana border due to crowds of farmers who were adamant on marching into Delhi. Hundreds of commuters have already been left stranded and stuck in traffic jams and snarls on these roads.
14:07 November 27
Haryana: Police use tear gas to try to disperse farmers as they take part in protests against Centre's Farm laws, at the Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border).
13:38 November 27
Security tightened at Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar remains closed for the second consecutive day in the wake of farmers' protest against the Centre's three Farm Laws.
13:29 November 27
Social activist Medha Patkar said that hundreds of farmers are going to participate in the Protest to be held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. Dozens of farmer-friendly organizations in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh are agitating against the oppressive policies of the central government to join the strike.
12:59 November 27
Water cannon and tear gas shells used to disperse protesting farmers at Shambu border, near Ambala.
12:53 November 27
ETV Bharat reporter Arshdeep Kaur shot with tear gas while covering Farmers' protest in Delhi at Singhu border.
12:45 November 27
Agitating farmers from Punjab, Haryana reach near Delhi borders
Despite heavy security deployment, groups of agitating farmers from Punjab and Haryana reached near two Delhi borders on Friday morning after breaking police barricades on the way as part of their protest march against the Centre's new farm laws.
The Delhi Police has enhanced deployment of security personnel, stationed sand-laden trucks and water cannons and used barbed wire for fencing at the Singhu and Tikri border points (Delhi-Haryana border) to prevent the protesters from entering the city.
Police were also deployed on Delhi's border with Faridabad and Gurgaon.
12:08 November 27
Protesting farmers jump barricades in Sirsa, say they're going to Delhi for their rights.
"Whatever we do will be peaceful. We won't harm any person or property. Even if we have to stay for a month, we will. Even if we have attain martyrdom, we will," says a farmer.
11:54 November 27
Plumes of smoke seen as security personnel use tear gas to disperse farmers protesting at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border). Farmers are headed to Delhi as part of their protest march against Centre's Farm laws.
11:54 November 27
Chaos at Tikri border as protesters clash with police
Delhi Police had to resort to use of water cannons and tear gas shells to disperse a menacing march of protesting farmers at Tikri border near Delhi-Bahadurgarh highway. The farmers clashed with security forces to breach the national capital borders as they protested against the new Farm laws.
Many farmers at Tikri border were seen trying to break the security ring of paramilitary and Delhi Police, who are loaded with tear gas guns and other measures to halt the marches.
Heavy trucks and trolleys have been placed by Delhi Police in the way of the marchers but these were being pushed, shoved and forced to be removed by farmers. They tied ropes to the trolleys they brought with them to clear the way.
Metro stations at bordering areas have been closed by DMRC in view of the farmers protests.
11:38 November 27
Entry, exit gates at 6 Delhi Metro stations on Green Line closed
The Delhi Metro on Friday announced the closure of exit and entry gates at six metro stations on the Green Line in view of the 'Delhi Chalo' march by farmers against the Centre's new farm laws.
"Entry & exit gates of Brigadier Hoshiar Singh, Bahadurgarh City, Pandit Shree Ram Sharma, Tikri Border, Tikri Kalan and Ghevra stations on Green Line are now closed," the DMRC tweeted.
The Delhi Metro authorities had earlier announced that services from neighbouring cities will remain suspended on Friday.
"As advised by Delhi Police, Metro services will be available only from Delhi towards the NCR sections. However, services from the NCR stations towards Delhi will not be available due to security reasons till further notice. However, metro services will be available from Delhi towards the NCR sections," DMRC had said.
11:33 November 27
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates
New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Friday used tear gas shells to disperse a group of farmers who had reached the Singhu border as part of their 'Delhi Chalo' march to protest against the Centre's new farm laws, a senior police officer said.
The shells were fired at the border point which connects Delhi with Haryana.
The police officer said, "We are using tear gas to disperse protesting farmers. We are also informing them that in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, any kind of rally and dharna is not allowed."
"They have been denied permission and legal action will be taken against them if they still try to enter Delhi," the officer further said.
Security has been strengthened at the border and sand-laden trucks and water cannons have been stationed. Barbed wire is also being used for fencing at the Singhu border to prevent the protesters from entering the city.
Punjab farmers, representing over 30 farm bodies, have announced they will go to Delhi through several routes -- Lalru, Shambhu, Patiala-Pehowa, Patran-Khanauri, Moonak-Tohana, Ratia-Fatehabad and Talwandi-Sirsa. Tension was escalating at all the border points.
Farmers have assembled near the borders in tractor-trolleys laden with rations and essentials for their proposed Delhi march. Authorities in Haryana have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in several parts of the state to prevent assembly of the protesters.
Farmers' bodies said they will hold a dharna wherever they are stopped from moving towards the national capital.
Punjab farmers are demanding the repeal of the new farm laws, which, they said, should be replaced with another set of legislations framed after wider consultation with the stakeholders. They also want a guarantee on the minimum support prices.
(With Inputs From PTI)
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