Delhi News: Farmers from Punjab will resume their march to the national capital on Sunday at noon, following its suspension on Friday. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced during a press conference, “We have not received any message from the Centre for holding talks. The (Narendra) Modi government is in no mood to hold talks.” The peaceful march, spearheaded by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, will proceed with 101 farmers starting December 8.Clashes at Shambhu BorderOn Friday, the farmers initial attempt to march to Delhi was met with significant resistance at the Shambhu border in Haryanas Ambala district. Security forces deployed tear gas and enforced Section 163 of the BNSS Act, prohibiting the unlawful assembly of five or more people. The Haryana government further suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services in 11 villages of Ambala until December 9. The confrontation left 16 farmers injured, with one reportedly losing their hearing due to tear gas shelling, according to Pandher.Other Protests and PreparationsFarmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has intensified the protest with a fast unto death at the Khanauri border. Farmers claim that Dallewal has already lost eight kilograms since beginning the fast. Meanwhile, security has been bolstered with multilayered barricades installed in preparation for Sundays march.The upcoming march on December 8 marks the fourth attempt by farmers to lead a procession to Delhis Parliament. Previous attempts in February faced interruptions, including clashes that resulted in the death of a farmer. Despite these challenges, farmers remain resolute in their demands.Demands by FarmersThe protesting farmers are pushing for a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP) of crops, justice for victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, and compensation for families of farmers who died during the 2020–2021 protests. Additional demands include a comprehensive debt waiver, pensions for farmers and laborers, reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, and no increase in electricity tariffs.
