Farmers Protest Intensifies at Shambhu Border Amid Heavy Security Measures

Heightened Security at Shambhu Border

Stringent security measures have been implemented at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, with police establishing blockades to prevent farmers from heading to Delhi. Large cement blocks and other barriers have been placed on the bridge over the Ghaggar River to restrict movement.

Under the banner of 'Save the Nation Front', farmers are preparing to hold a one-day 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at the Kisan Ghat in Delhi to protest against the proposed India-US trade agreement.

Criticism of Haryana Government's Actions

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has strongly criticized the Haryana government's actions, stating that farmers wish to travel to Delhi peacefully, yet the government is unjustly obstructing them. He accused Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini of making grand promises in Punjab while hindering farmers' rights.

This Mahapanchayat has been specifically called to demand the cancellation of the proposed India-US trade agreement, which farmer leaders argue is detrimental to the interests of farmers and the general public.

Farmers Mobilize Towards Delhi

On Tuesday morning, a large convoy of farmers departed from Gurudwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib towards Delhi. They had spent the previous night at the Gurudwara and are now heading towards the Shambhu border via Madhopur near Sirhind.

In anticipation of the protest, police actions had already commenced. On Monday, Gurnaam Singh Chadhuni, the leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Chadhuni), was detained in Kurukshetra while en route to the Mahapanchayat.

Call for Government Intervention

Farmer leaders have made it clear that upon reaching the Shambhu border, they will consult with each other to determine their next steps. They are urging the central government to intervene immediately, with their primary demand being the complete cancellation of the trade agreement.

Currently, a significant police presence is stationed at the Shambhu border, with cement walls erected to prevent farmers from advancing.