Farmers on the borders of Delhi against all three agricultural laws will take out a tractor rally on the occasion of Republic Day. At the same time, the Delhi Police has allowed the tractor rally from the three routes i.e. Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur border. Five thousand tractors and five thousand people have been allowed to enter Delhi on every route. However, the United Kisan Morcha issued a statement saying, there is no restriction on the number and timing of vehicles in our parade.
Making another announcement on Monday, K Morcha leader K Darshan Pal said, "We will march on foot on different days of the Parliament on February 1 on the budget day." The protesting farmers are firm on their stand to withdraw the three agricultural laws and till this demand is met, the agitation will continue. Every march or demonstration will be peaceful. Farmers coming for the tractor parade will not go back and join the demonstrations.
At the same time, in view of the possibility of traffic being affected in many places due to the tractor parade of farmers from the three border areas of the capital, Delhi Traffic Police issued a separate traffic advisory on Monday warning people that Do not pass the tractor around the parade route, otherwise, there may be trouble. According to sources, as of Monday morning, about 30,000 tractors have reached the Tikri, Singhu, and Ghazipur border, while unions claimed that nearly two lakh tractors from the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border will enter the city for the parade.
Police approved the parade on these routes
Sindhu Border: Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, DTU, Shahabad Dairy, Barwala Village, Puth Khurd, Kanjhawala, Tea Point, Bawana Tea Point, Kanjhawala Chowk, Qutubgarh, Auchandi Border, Kharkhoda Toll Plaza.
Tikari Border: Nangloi, Baprola, Najafgarh, Firani Road, Jharoda Border, Rohtak Bypass (Bahadurgarh), Asoda Toll Plaza.
Ghazipur Border: ISBT Anand Vihar, Apsara Border, Hapur Road, Bhopura, IMS College, Lalkuan, Ghazipur Border.
Some people want to mess, take action on such people: Police
Regarding the tractor parade, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava said, after negotiating with the farmer leaders, three routes of the tractor rally have been agreed upon. Some people want to disturb the parade. We have an eye on such people. Police will take action if rules of fixed-route are broken.
6000 additional security personnel deployed, sharpshooter and sniper will also keep an eye
Six thousand additional security personnel have been deployed for the Republic Day celebrations. A face detection system has also been established to identify suspects at sensitive places. The personnel stationed at Rajghat will be equipped with PPE kits, masks, and face shields. Sharpshooters and snipers have been deployed at high rise buildings to monitor the eight-km-long parade route from Rajpath. There are five levels of security to maintain law and order. Only 25,000 people have been approved to attend the ceremony.
Preparation of farmers, will tableau
At the same time, farmers have prepared for their tractor parade. Farmers will also take out the tableau on the occasion of Republic Day, which will be led by Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhs, placed in a trolley. The entire vehicle will be adorned with flowers and posters of Shaheed Baba Deep Singh, Baba Banda Bahadur, and Guru Tegh Bahadur. Assistant Secretary of All India Kisan Sabha (Punjab) Kashmir Singh said, the government has approved three routes to the farmers, which will be completely peaceful. At the same time, a spokesman of Jai Kisan Andolan (Swaraj Abhiyan) said, the tractor march will start from 11:30 am and it is expected to be around 10-12 hours. Darshan Pal of United Kisan Morcha said, "There is no restriction on the number and timing of vehicles in our parade.
Dawa, 500 women will drive tractors
Hundreds of women will also take part in the Kisan Republic Parade. Social activist Jeba Khan has claimed that around 500 women will drive a tractor. He said, women also participated actively in the freedom movement of the country. This rally will also be no less than the independence movement.