Thousands of farmers gather at Shambhu border ahead of march to Delhi. What's happening?
Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana are gathering at the Shambhu border to march toward Delhi for a 'Kisan Mahapanchayat'. Local authorities have imposed Section 163 to restrict gatherings and prevent potential law and order disruptions.
Why it matters
This mobilization highlights ongoing tensions between agricultural unions and the government regarding trade policies and economic rights in India.
Delhi Police's plate appears to be full. A day after the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s march to Parliament, which saw violence across central Delhi, another major mobilisation is underway as a large group of farmers heads to the national capital to attend a farmers' meeting.Two groups of farmers, one from Haryana and another from Punjab, are making their way towards Delhi. However, the Punjab group was stopped by the police at the Shambhu border, where the Ambala Police have now imposed Section 163. Track CJP Delhi protest updates hereWhat is the meeting?A Kisan Mahapanchayat, under the banner of ‘Desh Bachao Morcha’, against the proposed India-US trade deal, is planned at Delhi's Kisan Ghat on Tuesday.
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