Farmers Movement Archive

Delhi: Arterial roads jammed on 28th day of stir

NEW DELHI: With an increase in the number of farmers at the Ghazipur border, the traffic at various diversion points has become heavy. On the 28th day of the agitation, several roads in Delhi witnessed major traffic snarls near Ghazipur, Mayur Vihar, Akshardham, Ashram and other arterial roads. Amid the farmers’ protests against three central farm laws, Delhi Police has kept the Tikri and Dhansa borders closed. “Tikri, Dhansa borders are closed for any traffic movement. Jhatikara border is open only for two-wheelers and pedestrian movement,” Delhi Police tweeted on Wednesday. The Singhu, Auchandi, Piau Maniyari and Mangesh borders are also closed and traffic has been diverted from Mukarba and GTK Road. Delhi Police has also requested commuters to avoid Outer Ring Road, GTK Road and National Highway 44. “Singhu, Auchandi, Piau Maniyari, and Mangesh borders are closed. Please take alternative routes via Lampur, Safiabad Saboli and Singhu school toll tax borders,” it tweeted. As farmers’ unions continue with their protest for repeal of the three agricultural laws, the central government on Sunday invited farmer leaders for a fresh round of talks amid various attempts to end the agitation. Farmers have been agitating at the borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three laws — Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020; and Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

The Times of India

2020-12-24

Delhi