Farmers' Protest: Centre Holds Talks as Tractors March Towards Delhi, Borders Sealed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:21pm on 12 Feb 2024,Monday India

As farmers' groups Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announce a 'Delhi Chalo' march demanding MSP law, Union ministers engage in discussions to dissuade them. Tractors from Punjab join the planned march, while Haryana strengthens border security with concrete blocks and iron nails. Paramilitary forces and drones deployed in Haryana and Delhi borders to prevent protester entry. Noida Police warns of traffic pressure, and a petition challenges border sealing in Punjab and Haryana High Court. Karnataka CM condemns arrest of state farmers en route to Delhi. The situation intensifies as protests escalate.    

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