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Published : Dec 2, 2020, 7:18 AM IST

Updated : Dec 2, 2020, 7:06 PM IST

18:49 December 02

Will hold discussions with farmers tomorrow: Union Agri Minister 

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that the government will hold discussions with farmers' leaders tomorrow.

"Let's see to what extent issues can be resolved. I appeal to the farmers that the laws are in their interest and the reforms have been done after a long wait, but if they have any objection to it then we are ready to address their concerns" he added. 

18:05 December 02

 Lok Sangharsh Morcha leader threatens to burn effigies in every district of Maharashtra

Pratibha Shinde, Lok Sangharsh Morcha leader threatened to burn effigies in every district of Maharashtra tomorrow and on December 5 in Gujarat to protest against the Centre.

"Tomorrow is the last chance for the government to take a decision to repeal the laws otherwise this movement will become huge and the government will fall," she stated.

18:02 December 02

Krantikari Kisan Union demands special parliament session to repeal farm laws

Darshan Pal, president of Krantikari Kisan Union, said, "We demand that the Central government should call a special Parliament Session to repeal the farm laws."

He further said, "We call for burning of effigies throughout the country to protest against Modi government and corporate houses on December 5."

17:47 December 02

AIKSC convenor addressing the media

AIKSC convenor slams govt for deceiving farmers

Sardar VM Singh, convenor of the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, said the Home Minister had said that the govt will talk to farmers who will sit in Burari. After his appeal, farmers from Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh came here but the government didn't invite us for talks yesterday.

"The government will talk to those who take the law into their hands. Now that the government has deceived the farmers of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, there is no point in staying here in Burari," he added. 

17:34 December 02

Delhi Teachers Association stand in solidarity with protesting farmers

The Delhi Teachers ' Association (DTA), an organisation of Delhi University academics, has come out in support of the farmers' movement.  

The teachers and professors have said the demands of the agitating farmers are justified.  

The DTA believes the central government should talk unconditionally to solve their problems and address their concerns.

17:22 December 02

Rampal Jat speaking to ETV Bharat

Farmers to hold 'Mahapanchayat' on Rajasthan-Haryana border

Agitating farmers are expected to hold a 'mahapanchayat' on Rajasthan-Haryana border today under the leadership of Rampal Jat, president of the National Kisan Mahapanchayat. 

Jat said, "It is sad that farmers have to struggle on the road to get their rights."

Farmers have started gathering at the venue to participate in the meeting.

17:12 December 02

Farmers from MP to join protesters in Delhi

Farmers from MP to join protesters in Delhi

To join the farmers from Punjab and Haryana, as many as 1000 farmers from Madhya Pradesh will be heading to Delhi in their tractor trolleys today.

According to sources, they will also be carrying the ration for the next six months with them.

16:58 December 02

Arvind Kejriwal slams Punjab CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said," Punjab CM has made allegations against me that I have passed the black laws in Delhi. How can he do such low-level politics in this fragile situation? It's not up to State govt to implement it. Had it been so why would farmers of the country hold talks with the Centre."

He further said, "Captain Sahib should not do dirty politics on farmers' issues."

16:53 December 02

Surjewala praises MLAs for withdrawing support from Khattar govt

Congress spokesperson said, "I congratulate two independent MLAs for listening to their conscience & voice of suffering farmers & withdrawing support from the Khattar govt. I hope other independent MLAs will also come forward & take this courageous decision."

15:10 December 02

AIMTC extends support to agitating farmers

All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has extended its support to the agitating farmers.

AIMTC president, Kultaran Singh Atwal said that if the government doesn't give farmers their rights then they will stop their trucks carrying food items across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and all over North India.

He further said, "Farmers provide food to us we stand with them in solidarity."

14:22 December 02

Farmers perform havan at Ghazipur border

Farmers perform havan at Ghazipur border

14:05 December 02

Police use water cannon on Punjab Youth Congress workers
Police use water cannon on Punjab Youth Congress workers

Police use water cannon on Punjab Youth Congress workers 

Police used water cannon on Punjab Youth Congress workers in Chandigarh who have gheraoed Haryana CM ML Khattar's residence, demanding an apology from him for alleged use of force against protesting farmers.


 

14:01 December 02

Congress supports farmers' protest

Congress supports farmers' protest  

Gautam Budh Nagar Congress President Mahesh Chaudhary said Prime Minister should announce the suspension of the three agri laws and take back all 12,000 FIRs filed against farmers without any pre-conditions.

He also demanded that PM Modi should talk to the representatives of all farmer unions and assures them of redressing their grievances.

12:20 December 02

Farmers to continue protest

Farmers to continue protest till demands are met: Farmers' Union

12:03 December 02

Singhu Border

Farmers' protest against Central Government's Farm laws continues at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border).

12:01 December 02

Meeting underway between Amit Shah, Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goel.

11:50 December 02

Heavy Police Force Deployed at Faridabad Badarpur Border

Heavy Police Force Deployed at Faridabad Badarpur Border

Faridabad-Badarpur border points remained under heavy police deployment on Wednesday with concrete barriers and multilayered barricades in place as protesting farmers continue their agitation against the Centre''s new agri laws.

11:10 December 02

'Langar' being served to farmers
'Langar' being served to farmers

'Langar' being served to farmers stationed at Delhi-Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP border) 

11:10 December 02

Positive dialogue being held with the protesting farmers here. We have arrangements in place to contain any law and order situation: Gaurav Sharma, DCP, Outer North-Delhi at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana)

10:57 December 02

Farmers sit-in at Noida-Delhi border, key route to Delhi closed for vehicles

Farmers protesting against the new farm laws continued their sit-in at the Noida-Delhi border for the second day on Wednesday, leading to the closure of a key route that connects Uttar Pradesh with the national capital. 

The Noida Traffic Police has advised commuters travelling to Delhi to avoid using the Chilla route and instead take the DND or Kalindi Kunj route. 

The farmers at the Delhi-Noida border belong to various districts of western Uttar Pradesh and want to reach the national capital to join the bigger stir launched by farmers of Punjab and Haryana against the Centre's agriculture reform laws. 

"The Chilla route is obstructed due to the farmers' sit-in demonstration at the Noida-Delhi border. Kindly use alternative routes (DND or Kalindi Kunj) to reach your destination," the Noida Traffic Police tweeted.

Hundreds of farmers affiliated to the Bharatiya Kisan Union and other groups had gathered at the border Tuesday evening where heavy security has been deployed on both Noida and Delhi sides which has prevented them from proceeding further. 

10:50 December 02

BSP workers protest in Support of farmers

BSP workers protest in Support of farmers

Workers of Bahujan Samajwadi Party held a demonstration in Yumnanagar in support of the farmers' protest.

They also submitted a memorandum to the district District Deputy Commissioner and said that the news agriculture laws are not in the interest of the country and farmers.

The workers reached the District Secretariat on Tuesday and raised loud slogans against the Haryana government.

10:02 December 02

Protest continues at Delhi

Protest continues at Delhi

09:45 December 02

Delhi- Gurugram border points remained under heavy police deployment on Wednesday with concrete barriers and multilayered barricades in place as protesting farmers continue their agitation against the Centre''s new agri laws.

For the seventh consecutive day, thousands of farmers have been staging protests at Tigri and Singhu borders amid heavy security deployment but the situation remained peaceful.

Cemented barriers and multilayered barricades have also been put up besides heavy security personnel at Ghazipur border near UP gate where many farmers have been protesting since Saturday, a senior police officer said.

09:41 December 02

Protesting farmers try to remove barricading
Protesting farmers try to remove barricading

Protesting farmers try to remove barricading placed at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border

09:41 December 02

The Chilla border on Noida-link road is closed for traffic due to farmers protests near Gautam Budh Dwar. People are advised to avoid Noida-link road for going to Noida and use NH-24 and DND instead for Noida: Delhi Traffic Police

07:57 December 02

Bharatiya Kisan Union
Bharatiya Kisan Union

Bharatiya Kisan Union meets Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush

A delegation of Bharatiya Kisan Union led by National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait held a meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal at Krishi Bhavan in Delhi.

The meeting lasted for about an hour.

According to the information, Farmer leaders demanded that the farmers will stay in Delhi till the withdrawal of the three agricultural laws and the enactment of the minimum support price. The farmers have decided not to go back empty-handed from Delhi.  

According to Shamsher Rana, the Agriculture Minister assured the farmers that the government is seriously deliberating over the demands of the farmers.

07:21 December 02

Jam on Delhi Noida Link Road amid farmer protests

Jam on Delhi Noida Link Road amid farmer protests

Commuters travelling to and from Delhi to Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, Bahadurgarh and other areas had a harrowing day due to massive traffic jams caused due to the closure of border areas and route diversions done to prevent the farmers from entering the national capital.

07:21 December 02

Farmers' protest to continue

Farmers' protest to continue till all demands are met: Bhanu Pratap Singh, National President of the Bharatiya Kisan Union 

06:27 December 02

Farmers' stir LIVE: Heavy force deployed, 3 more Delhi border points closed

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 more Delhi border points closed

New Delhi: The national capital's border points were under heavy police deployment on Tuesday with concrete barriers and multilayered barricades put in place as farmers agitating against the Centre's new Agri laws blocked the Delhi-Noida border.

Two more border points connecting the national capital with Gurgaon and Jhajjar-Bahadurgarh were closed as precautionary measures, leading to heavy traffic jams in several parts of the city.

With this, in total five border points, including Singhu and Tikri, have been closed due to the protest.

The protest by farmers at the Delhi border points entered the sixth day and is set to continue as the critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers.

The two sides, however, decided to meet again on Thursday.

Earlier in the day, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekar Azad joined the protesting farmers at the Delhi-Ghazipur border along with hundreds of his supporters and demanded that the new farms laws be withdrawn immediately.

Also, Bilkis Dadi, the octogenarian who was the face of the months-long anti-citizenship law protest in the national capital and featured in the Time magazine, was stopped by the Delhi Police personnel at the Singhu Border where thousands of farmers have been demonstrating, officials said.

Bilkis, popularly known as the Shaheen Bagh Dadi, had expressed her willingness to join the farmers' protest at the Delhi-Haryana border at Singhu.

On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of farmers gathered at the Noida and Delhi border on Tuesday, stopping traffic movement on a key route connecting Uttar Pradesh with the national capital, officials said.

"The Chilla border that links Delhi to UP through Noida has been closed. Those drivers who want to go to Noida can take U-turn from under the Ghazipur-Akshardham flyover and also through Sarai Kale Khan," the Delhi Traffic Police tweeted. Its Noida counterpart also took to Twitter to caution commuters.

Later, two more border points connecting the national capital with Gurgaon and Jhajjar-Bahadurgarh were also closed as precautionary measures.

On Sunday, the protesting farmers had threatened to block five border entry points of the national capital.

The Jharoda border which connects Delhi with Jhajjar-Bahadurgarh was closed by the Delhi Police for traffic movement and the commuters were suggested to take alternative routes.

A senior police officer said, "We received inputs that some farmer groups may try to block the road, so as a preventative measure, we have closed the Jharoda border to avoid any untoward incident."

"We have also enhanced our security arrangements at the border with multiple barricades. At present, the situation is under control and there are no protestors at this border point."

The officer added that Jhatikra border which connects Delhi with Gurgoan has also been closed after the farmers threatened to block the entry points to Delhi but there are no protestors here.

According to police, checking of vehicles has also been intensified at the border points as a precautionary measure in view of the "Delhi Chalo" protest march by farmers.

Cemented barriers and multilayered barricades have been put up besides heavy security deployment at Ghazipur border near the UP gate where many farmers have been protesting since Saturday, a police officer said.

Protesting farmers said they will not go back to their home until their demands are fulfilled by the Centre.

Jagtar Singh Bhagiwander, who has been agitating at Tikri for the last six days, said, "No matter what, we are not going to move from here. We will continue our agitation and wait till December 3. We want the centre to take back the new farm laws."

"We won't step back unless are demands are met. We have support of farmers from across the country be it Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh," he said.

Students from Delhi put up posters and pictures at Singhu Border to highlight the plight of farmers across the country and create awareness on a range of issues.

Ravinder Singh (22), a student of Law Faculty at Delhi University, said many issues are ailing the country and the students want to create awareness about them.

Meanwhile, officials on Tuesday said the Delhi government has notified one of the three central farm laws and was examining the remaining two.

The ruling AAP in a statement said, "Laws have already been passed in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and have been signed by the president. These are now laws in the entire country. No state has the power to independently implement or reject these laws."

18:49 December 02

Will hold discussions with farmers tomorrow: Union Agri Minister 

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that the government will hold discussions with farmers' leaders tomorrow.

"Let's see to what extent issues can be resolved. I appeal to the farmers that the laws are in their interest and the reforms have been done after a long wait, but if they have any objection to it then we are ready to address their concerns" he added. 

18:05 December 02

 Lok Sangharsh Morcha leader threatens to burn effigies in every district of Maharashtra

Pratibha Shinde, Lok Sangharsh Morcha leader threatened to burn effigies in every district of Maharashtra tomorrow and on December 5 in Gujarat to protest against the Centre.

"Tomorrow is the last chance for the government to take a decision to repeal the laws otherwise this movement will become huge and the government will fall," she stated.

18:02 December 02

Krantikari Kisan Union demands special parliament session to repeal farm laws

Darshan Pal, president of Krantikari Kisan Union, said, "We demand that the Central government should call a special Parliament Session to repeal the farm laws."

He further said, "We call for burning of effigies throughout the country to protest against Modi government and corporate houses on December 5."

17:47 December 02

AIKSC convenor addressing the media

AIKSC convenor slams govt for deceiving farmers

Sardar VM Singh, convenor of the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, said the Home Minister had said that the govt will talk to farmers who will sit in Burari. After his appeal, farmers from Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh came here but the government didn't invite us for talks yesterday.

"The government will talk to those who take the law into their hands. Now that the government has deceived the farmers of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, there is no point in staying here in Burari," he added. 

17:34 December 02

Delhi Teachers Association stand in solidarity with protesting farmers

The Delhi Teachers ' Association (DTA), an organisation of Delhi University academics, has come out in support of the farmers' movement.  

The teachers and professors have said the demands of the agitating farmers are justified.  

The DTA believes the central government should talk unconditionally to solve their problems and address their concerns.

17:22 December 02

Rampal Jat speaking to ETV Bharat

Farmers to hold 'Mahapanchayat' on Rajasthan-Haryana border

Agitating farmers are expected to hold a 'mahapanchayat' on Rajasthan-Haryana border today under the leadership of Rampal Jat, president of the National Kisan Mahapanchayat. 

Jat said, "It is sad that farmers have to struggle on the road to get their rights."

Farmers have started gathering at the venue to participate in the meeting.

17:12 December 02

Farmers from MP to join protesters in Delhi

Farmers from MP to join protesters in Delhi

To join the farmers from Punjab and Haryana, as many as 1000 farmers from Madhya Pradesh will be heading to Delhi in their tractor trolleys today.

According to sources, they will also be carrying the ration for the next six months with them.

16:58 December 02

Arvind Kejriwal slams Punjab CM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said," Punjab CM has made allegations against me that I have passed the black laws in Delhi. How can he do such low-level politics in this fragile situation? It's not up to State govt to implement it. Had it been so why would farmers of the country hold talks with the Centre."

He further said, "Captain Sahib should not do dirty politics on farmers' issues."

16:53 December 02

Surjewala praises MLAs for withdrawing support from Khattar govt

Congress spokesperson said, "I congratulate two independent MLAs for listening to their conscience & voice of suffering farmers & withdrawing support from the Khattar govt. I hope other independent MLAs will also come forward & take this courageous decision."

15:10 December 02

AIMTC extends support to agitating farmers

All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has extended its support to the agitating farmers.

AIMTC president, Kultaran Singh Atwal said that if the government doesn't give farmers their rights then they will stop their trucks carrying food items across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and all over North India.

He further said, "Farmers provide food to us we stand with them in solidarity."

14:22 December 02

Farmers perform havan at Ghazipur border

Farmers perform havan at Ghazipur border

14:05 December 02

Police use water cannon on Punjab Youth Congress workers
Police use water cannon on Punjab Youth Congress workers

Police use water cannon on Punjab Youth Congress workers 

Police used water cannon on Punjab Youth Congress workers in Chandigarh who have gheraoed Haryana CM ML Khattar's residence, demanding an apology from him for alleged use of force against protesting farmers.


 

14:01 December 02

Congress supports farmers' protest

Congress supports farmers' protest  

Gautam Budh Nagar Congress President Mahesh Chaudhary said Prime Minister should announce the suspension of the three agri laws and take back all 12,000 FIRs filed against farmers without any pre-conditions.

He also demanded that PM Modi should talk to the representatives of all farmer unions and assures them of redressing their grievances.

12:20 December 02

Farmers to continue protest

Farmers to continue protest till demands are met: Farmers' Union

12:03 December 02

Singhu Border

Farmers' protest against Central Government's Farm laws continues at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border).

12:01 December 02

Meeting underway between Amit Shah, Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goel.

11:50 December 02

Heavy Police Force Deployed at Faridabad Badarpur Border

Heavy Police Force Deployed at Faridabad Badarpur Border

Faridabad-Badarpur border points remained under heavy police deployment on Wednesday with concrete barriers and multilayered barricades in place as protesting farmers continue their agitation against the Centre''s new agri laws.

11:10 December 02

'Langar' being served to farmers
'Langar' being served to farmers

'Langar' being served to farmers stationed at Delhi-Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP border) 

11:10 December 02

Positive dialogue being held with the protesting farmers here. We have arrangements in place to contain any law and order situation: Gaurav Sharma, DCP, Outer North-Delhi at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana)

10:57 December 02

Farmers sit-in at Noida-Delhi border, key route to Delhi closed for vehicles

Farmers protesting against the new farm laws continued their sit-in at the Noida-Delhi border for the second day on Wednesday, leading to the closure of a key route that connects Uttar Pradesh with the national capital. 

The Noida Traffic Police has advised commuters travelling to Delhi to avoid using the Chilla route and instead take the DND or Kalindi Kunj route. 

The farmers at the Delhi-Noida border belong to various districts of western Uttar Pradesh and want to reach the national capital to join the bigger stir launched by farmers of Punjab and Haryana against the Centre's agriculture reform laws. 

"The Chilla route is obstructed due to the farmers' sit-in demonstration at the Noida-Delhi border. Kindly use alternative routes (DND or Kalindi Kunj) to reach your destination," the Noida Traffic Police tweeted.

Hundreds of farmers affiliated to the Bharatiya Kisan Union and other groups had gathered at the border Tuesday evening where heavy security has been deployed on both Noida and Delhi sides which has prevented them from proceeding further. 

10:50 December 02

BSP workers protest in Support of farmers

BSP workers protest in Support of farmers

Workers of Bahujan Samajwadi Party held a demonstration in Yumnanagar in support of the farmers' protest.

They also submitted a memorandum to the district District Deputy Commissioner and said that the news agriculture laws are not in the interest of the country and farmers.

The workers reached the District Secretariat on Tuesday and raised loud slogans against the Haryana government.

10:02 December 02

Protest continues at Delhi

Protest continues at Delhi

09:45 December 02

Delhi- Gurugram border points remained under heavy police deployment on Wednesday with concrete barriers and multilayered barricades in place as protesting farmers continue their agitation against the Centre''s new agri laws.

For the seventh consecutive day, thousands of farmers have been staging protests at Tigri and Singhu borders amid heavy security deployment but the situation remained peaceful.

Cemented barriers and multilayered barricades have also been put up besides heavy security personnel at Ghazipur border near UP gate where many farmers have been protesting since Saturday, a senior police officer said.

09:41 December 02

Protesting farmers try to remove barricading
Protesting farmers try to remove barricading

Protesting farmers try to remove barricading placed at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border

09:41 December 02

The Chilla border on Noida-link road is closed for traffic due to farmers protests near Gautam Budh Dwar. People are advised to avoid Noida-link road for going to Noida and use NH-24 and DND instead for Noida: Delhi Traffic Police

07:57 December 02

Bharatiya Kisan Union
Bharatiya Kisan Union

Bharatiya Kisan Union meets Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush

A delegation of Bharatiya Kisan Union led by National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait held a meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal at Krishi Bhavan in Delhi.

The meeting lasted for about an hour.

According to the information, Farmer leaders demanded that the farmers will stay in Delhi till the withdrawal of the three agricultural laws and the enactment of the minimum support price. The farmers have decided not to go back empty-handed from Delhi.  

According to Shamsher Rana, the Agriculture Minister assured the farmers that the government is seriously deliberating over the demands of the farmers.

07:21 December 02

Jam on Delhi Noida Link Road amid farmer protests

Jam on Delhi Noida Link Road amid farmer protests

Commuters travelling to and from Delhi to Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurugram, Bahadurgarh and other areas had a harrowing day due to massive traffic jams caused due to the closure of border areas and route diversions done to prevent the farmers from entering the national capital.

07:21 December 02

Farmers' protest to continue

Farmers' protest to continue till all demands are met: Bhanu Pratap Singh, National President of the Bharatiya Kisan Union 

06:27 December 02

Farmers' stir LIVE: Heavy force deployed, 3 more Delhi border points closed

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 more Delhi border points closed

New Delhi: The national capital's border points were under heavy police deployment on Tuesday with concrete barriers and multilayered barricades put in place as farmers agitating against the Centre's new Agri laws blocked the Delhi-Noida border.

Two more border points connecting the national capital with Gurgaon and Jhajjar-Bahadurgarh were closed as precautionary measures, leading to heavy traffic jams in several parts of the city.

With this, in total five border points, including Singhu and Tikri, have been closed due to the protest.

The protest by farmers at the Delhi border points entered the sixth day and is set to continue as the critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers.

The two sides, however, decided to meet again on Thursday.

Earlier in the day, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekar Azad joined the protesting farmers at the Delhi-Ghazipur border along with hundreds of his supporters and demanded that the new farms laws be withdrawn immediately.

Also, Bilkis Dadi, the octogenarian who was the face of the months-long anti-citizenship law protest in the national capital and featured in the Time magazine, was stopped by the Delhi Police personnel at the Singhu Border where thousands of farmers have been demonstrating, officials said.

Bilkis, popularly known as the Shaheen Bagh Dadi, had expressed her willingness to join the farmers' protest at the Delhi-Haryana border at Singhu.

On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of farmers gathered at the Noida and Delhi border on Tuesday, stopping traffic movement on a key route connecting Uttar Pradesh with the national capital, officials said.

"The Chilla border that links Delhi to UP through Noida has been closed. Those drivers who want to go to Noida can take U-turn from under the Ghazipur-Akshardham flyover and also through Sarai Kale Khan," the Delhi Traffic Police tweeted. Its Noida counterpart also took to Twitter to caution commuters.

Later, two more border points connecting the national capital with Gurgaon and Jhajjar-Bahadurgarh were also closed as precautionary measures.

On Sunday, the protesting farmers had threatened to block five border entry points of the national capital.

The Jharoda border which connects Delhi with Jhajjar-Bahadurgarh was closed by the Delhi Police for traffic movement and the commuters were suggested to take alternative routes.

A senior police officer said, "We received inputs that some farmer groups may try to block the road, so as a preventative measure, we have closed the Jharoda border to avoid any untoward incident."

"We have also enhanced our security arrangements at the border with multiple barricades. At present, the situation is under control and there are no protestors at this border point."

The officer added that Jhatikra border which connects Delhi with Gurgoan has also been closed after the farmers threatened to block the entry points to Delhi but there are no protestors here.

According to police, checking of vehicles has also been intensified at the border points as a precautionary measure in view of the "Delhi Chalo" protest march by farmers.

Cemented barriers and multilayered barricades have been put up besides heavy security deployment at Ghazipur border near the UP gate where many farmers have been protesting since Saturday, a police officer said.

Protesting farmers said they will not go back to their home until their demands are fulfilled by the Centre.

Jagtar Singh Bhagiwander, who has been agitating at Tikri for the last six days, said, "No matter what, we are not going to move from here. We will continue our agitation and wait till December 3. We want the centre to take back the new farm laws."

"We won't step back unless are demands are met. We have support of farmers from across the country be it Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh," he said.

Students from Delhi put up posters and pictures at Singhu Border to highlight the plight of farmers across the country and create awareness on a range of issues.

Ravinder Singh (22), a student of Law Faculty at Delhi University, said many issues are ailing the country and the students want to create awareness about them.

Meanwhile, officials on Tuesday said the Delhi government has notified one of the three central farm laws and was examining the remaining two.

The ruling AAP in a statement said, "Laws have already been passed in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and have been signed by the president. These are now laws in the entire country. No state has the power to independently implement or reject these laws."

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