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Farmers' Protest Disrupts Traffic in Delhi, Enters Third Day

The protest demands a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price for crops and a loan waiver, leading to heightened security and traffic advisories.

Overview

  • Delhi Traffic Police has issued advisories due to the ongoing farmers' protest, affecting traffic movement at various borders of the national capital.
  • The farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest, demanding a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price for crops and a loan waiver, has entered its third day.
  • Security measures have been intensified, with multiple layers of barricades, barbed wires, and concrete blocks set up at key border points.
  • Alternative routes have been suggested for commuters and interstate buses to avoid inconvenience due to road closures.
  • The protest has caused disruptions, including for students appearing for board exams, who are advised to leave early for their examination centers.