Farmers to march towards Delhi on Dec 6 to press for MSP

BATHINDA: Farmer unions Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have announced their decision to march towards Delhi on December 6, demanding a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops and other key issues.
The move comes after two earlier attempts to reach Delhi by farmer groups on February 13 and February 21 were thwarted by Haryana Police.
In the February 21 protest, a young farmer Shubkaran Singh lost his life at Khanauri, and many others were injured during clashes as farmers tried to cross into Delhi.
In preparation for the December 6 march, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has declared he will begin a fast unto death starting November 26, marking the fourth anniversary of the historic Delhi Chalo protests against the farm laws.
Farmer leaders, including Sarvan Singh Pandher, have resolved to proceed toward Delhi, even if the Haryana police erect concrete barriers at key border points such as Shambhu and Khanauri.
Earlier in February, the farmers were stopped at the Punjab-Haryana borders at Shambhu and Khanauri, where they have been holding sit-ins since.
In response to the escalating tension, the Supreme Court established a high-powered committee to engage with the protesting farmers and address their concerns regarding agriculture and allied issues.
During negotiations, the committee urged farmers to ensure smooth passage for ambulances, but the protesters clarified that the blockages were imposed by Haryana Police and not by them.
Despite appeals, the farmers refused to abandon their tractor trailers, citing them as crucial for shelter from rain, cold, and heat, and as overnight accommodations during prolonged protests.
The upcoming march underscores the farmers' commitment to their demands, even in the face of police barricades and legal challenges. Farmer leaders reiterated their determination to peacefully demonstrate their cause in Delhi.