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Farmers’ groups signal ‘mass movement’ to borders of Delhi-NCR from Agra region

AGRA: Several farmers' organisations have directed its cadre in the Agra region to be prepared for a "mass movement" towards Delhi-NCR in the coming days. Around 100 leaders of farmers' groups are already camping at the UP gate on Delhi-Ghaziabad border for the past week. Following directives of top leadership to completely seal the Delhi borders from all its sides, the local cadre in large numbers are gearing up to reach the UP gate in the next three days. Arrangement of tractors, woollen blankets and at least 60 days of ration are being made. Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has assigned targets to its district presidents of Agra region for mobilising young farmers to the Delhi border. Over 200 tractors from districts of Agra region are required to report at the UP gate in the next two days. The farmers organisations are also planning a massive show of strength on December 8 - the day of the Bharat Bandh. Besides the Delhi borders, protests are being planned across the Agra region. On Saturday, BKU's Agra district president, Rajveer Lawaniya, said, “We are going to strengthen the stir against the three farm laws. Around 5,000 BKU workers and young farmers from Agra region will be reaching with 200 tractors and essential supplies to the UP gate. All the entry points to Delhi will be blocked in the next two days. The protest will continue till the government gives our rights back." Shyam Singh Chahar, a farmer leader, said, “The Centre is unable to understand us. Time has come to show the real strength of the farmers. Mass movement of farmers from Agra region to Delhi borders will take place in next one week. We are making the necessary arrangements in this regard. Delhi will be completely blocked from all its sides."

The Times of India

2020-12-06

Agra