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New Delhi: On December 2, traffic on the Delhi-Noida border was severely disrupted as farmers from Uttar Pradesh protested, aiming to march towards Parliament to demand guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) and address other agricultural issues. Law enforcement set up barricades and diverted vehicles in an effort to block the protesters, resulting in heavy traffic congestion, particularly on routes like the DND Flyway, Kalindi Kunj, and Chilla border points.
The protests, led by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and other farmers’ organizations, intensified as the crowd near the Maha Maya flyover in Noida grew larger. Some protesters broke through barricades and attempted to march towards Delhi. In anticipation of the protest, the Noida Police had already restricted heavy vehicle movement on the Yamuna and Noida-Greater Noida Expressways and issued traffic advisories. However, many commuters were caught off guard by the diversions, leading to long traffic jams. One motorist expressed frustration, saying, “I should have opted for work-from-home today.”
The farmers’ demands include better land compensation, improved prices for farm produce, pensions, debt waivers, and benefits under the new agricultural laws. A protesting farmer declared, “We will not turn back till the government accepts our demands.”
To block the farmers’ path, authorities in Ghaziabad set up cargo containers on roads, which some protesters climbed, waving flags and shouting slogans. Delhi Police, supported by the Rapid Action Force, set up additional barricades and barriers to prevent the protesters from entering the national capital.
While the protest continued towards Delhi, the Supreme Court addressed a related issue, warning farmers in Punjab against obstructing highways and causing traffic disruptions, particularly at the Khanauri border. The court reminded them that while they had the right to peaceful protest, public inconvenience could not be allowed.
Farmers have been protesting at the Khanauri border since February 13, and at the Shambhu border in Haryana. They plan to restart their march towards Delhi from December 6.
