Farmers March to Parliament Over Demands, Delhi-NCR Security Tightened
Farmers to March on Parliament, Demanding Compensation adn Benefits Under New Agricultural Laws
New Delhi: Farmers from across Uttar Pradesh are set to march on Parliament on Monday, demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. The Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) will lead the march, which is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions in the delhi-NCR region.
Key Demands and Security Measures:
The march,starting at 12 pm near the Mahamaya flyover,will see farmers from 20 districts,including Gautam Buddha Nagar,bulandshahr,Aligarh,and Agra,converge on the capital.BKP leader Sukhbir Khalifa announced the march on Sunday, outlining five key demands:
Allocation of 10% plots and 64.7% increased compensation under the old acquisition law.
Four times the market rate compensation for land acquired.
20% plots should be given on land acquired after January 1,2014.
Goverment orders on issues passed by the High Power committee.
Proper settlement of populated areas.
In anticipation of the march, authorities have ramped up security measures. Barriers have been erected on the Noida-Delhi borders, with increased security checks.Police Commissioner Law and Order Shivhari Meena stated that a large police presence will be deployed near Chilla, DND Border, and Mahamaya Flyover. Numerous checkpoints will also be set up on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway.
Traffic Diversions:
To manage the influx of protesters and minimize traffic disruptions, several route diversions have been announced:
Vehicles from Chilla Border towards Greater Noida will be diverted via Sector 14A flyover. Traffic from DND border to Delhi will be diverted from the elevated road via Filmcity flyover in Sector 18.
Vehicles from Kalindi Border will take the Mahamaya flyover via Sector 37.
Traffic from Greater Noida towards Delhi will be diverted via Kalindi Kunj from Charkha roundabout.
Vehicles from Greater Noida towards Delhi can also use the Hajipur underpass towards Kalindi Kunj, and from Sector 51 to Sector 60.
Traffic towards Delhi via Sirsa, Parichowk can exit the peripheral expressway to reach their destination via Dadri and Dasna.
The arrival of all types of goods vehicles will be restricted on the route from Yamuna expressway to Delhi via Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and from Sirsa to Surajpur via Pari Chowk.
Wider Farmer Protests:
the BKP march comes amidst ongoing nationwide protests by farmers demanding a guaranteed Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their produce. Other farmer groups, such as the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukt Kisan Morcha, are also organizing marches from December 6th, further highlighting the growing discontent among the farming community.
Farmers to March on Parliament, Demanding Compensation and Benefits Under New Agricultural Laws: An Interview with sukhbir Khalifa
NewsDirect3.com exclusively interviewed Sukhbir Khalifa, leader of the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), ahead of their planned march on parliament tomorrow. Farmers from 20 districts across Uttar pradesh are set to converge on the capital, demanding fair compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws.
NewsDirect3.com: mr. Khalifa, can you elaborate on the BKP’s key demands?
Sukhbir Khalifa: Our primary demand is a fairer land acquisition process. We want a 10% land allocation to farmers and a 64.7% increase in compensation under the old acquisition law. We believe farmers are currently being offered a paltry sum for their land, mere fractions of its actual market value. We are demanding four times the market rate for any land acquired.
Additionally, we insist on allocation of 20% plots on land acquired after January 1, 2014, and swift implementation of government orders on issues passed by the High Power Committee. The settlement of populated areas needs urgent attention as well.
NewsDirect3.com: How do you intend to ensure your message reaches the government?
Sukhbir Khalifa: We are marching peacefully on Parliament, the very seat of our democracy. Thousands of farmers from across Uttar Pradesh will make their voices heard. We are persistent to make the government understand the plight of farmers and the need for immediate action. The sheer number of participants will demonstrate the gravity of the situation and the urgency for a resolution.
NewsDirect3.com: How do you respond to concerns about potential traffic disruptions caused by the march?
Sukhbir Khalifa: We understand the inconvenience this might cause, but we urge the public to show solidarity with our cause. These disruptions are a reflection of our desperation and the urgent need for a change in policy.We request everyone’s patience and understanding as we fight for our rights and the future of agriculture in our country.