Farmers’ Protest Escalates: Security Build-Up Intensifies on Inter-State Borders
New Delhi: Amid escalating tensions, a significant security build-up persists on the inter-state borders between Punjab and Haryana, marking the second consecutive day of heightened measures on Wednesday. Despite efforts to deter them, determined farmers remain steadfast in their resolve to march towards the national capital, seeking redressal for unmet demands, notably the legal assurance of minimum support prices (MSP) for crops.
Police resorted to tear gas to disperse the protesting farmers, resulting in clashes that left numerous officers and demonstrators injured amidst stone pelting.
Representing a coalition of over 200 farmer unions, protesters are advocating for a range of issues including loan waivers and the withdrawal of criminal charges against those opposing recent farm ...