Traffic has been hit in parts of Delhi and Noida as the national capital is again bracing for another protest by various farmer organizations who are demanding fair compensation and better subsidy benefits.
The Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) along with other farmer organization are heading towards the national capital, prompting Uttar Pradesh Police and Delhi Police to be on alert.
The demands of protesting farmers include allocation of 10 per cent plots and 64.7 per cent increased compensation under old acquisition law, four times the market rate compensation and 20 per cent plots on the land acquired after January 1, 2014, employment and rehabilitation benefits for the children of landless farmers, government orders on the issues passed by the High Power Committee, and proper settlement of the populated areas.
The farmers have gathered at the Mahamaya flyover of Noida from where they will start their march to the Parliament in Delhi.
In the backdrop of the announcement, Noida Police has increased the security and checking of vehicles at the border, causing heavy traffic snarls.
Vehicles were seen moving slowly amid heavy traffic jams near the Noida-Delhi border areas due to heavy presence and barricading by the police. On the DND flyover, all the vehicles seem to be at standstill.
Meanwhile authorities have issued a traffic advisory informing commuters that Delhi Police and Gautambudh Nagar Police will exercise checking at the border areas for which the barricades have been installed.
“People commuting between Delhi and Noida Filmcity must take metro to avoid traffic congestion,” the advisory stated.
According to the advisory issued by the traffic police, vehicles from Chilla border heading towards Greater Noida can take the Sector 14 Flyover, then proceed through Golchakkar Chowk, Sector 15, and Sandeep Paper Mill Chowk, Jhundpura Chowk to their destination.
“Vehicles from DND Border heading towards Delhi can use the Film City Flyover, Sector 18, and the elevated road to reach their destination,” it added.
Speaking to Tehelka.com, a commuter said, “There is heavy traffic today and it has become difficult to reach office on time. I am one hour late today.”
Another commuter who was traveling to Noida said, “The traffic in Delhi and Noida is really bad today because of the farmers’ protest. Many roads are blocked, so it’s taking a lot longer to get around. If you can, try to avoid these areas and leave early.”
In October, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC) General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandhair informed that the farmers at the Shambhu border will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press their demands including guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP).
The protesters are trying to stage a protest march at Parliament complex where the winter session is underway.
They have been protesting against the government over various demands, including guaranteed compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Many have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February.
