Punjab Farmers Plan New Delhi March Over Unmet Demands
Farmers from Punjab announce a protest march to Delhi on December 6, seeking government action on their longstanding demands.
- The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have organized the march after months of stalled negotiations with the government.
- Farmers have been stationed at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders for 280 days since their initial march was halted in February.
- Key demands include a legal guarantee of minimum support price, farm debt waiver, and compensation for families of deceased farmers from past protests.
- Farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal plans to begin a fast-unto-death on November 26 if demands remain unmet.
- The protest is intended to be peaceful, with farmers marching in batches to the national capital.