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Farmers Halt Delhi March After Clashes With Police at Haryana Border

Protesters demand legal guarantees for MSP and other reforms as authorities impose restrictions and internet bans in Ambala.

  • Farmers marching under the banners of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha were stopped at the Shambhu border by Haryana police using barricades and tear gas.
  • The protest aims to secure a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), farm loan waivers, and other agricultural reforms from the central government.
  • Police cited prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to block the march, while farmers criticized the government for not allowing peaceful protests.
  • Mobile internet and bulk SMS services were suspended in 11 villages of Ambala district until December 9 to prevent the spread of misinformation.
  • Farmer leaders have called off the march for the day following injuries from tear gas, but they remain committed to continuing their demands for reforms.
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