Deadlock continues! Farmers block Delhi borders ahead of 7th round of govt talk

New Delhi, January 04: Impatience is the root of all the problems. And this seems right in case of farmers ongoing protest these days. Entering the 43rd day of said protest, th efarmers have blocked the roads connecting Delhi to Ghaziabad and Noida via Ghazipur and Chilla borders. This is even after the government said it is to hold the 7th rounds of talks with the farmers union today.

 

 

Earlier, 6th round of talks between Government and Farmer Unions was held on 30th of last month. During the meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar had assured the farmer leaders that the government is committed to solving their problems and both sides need to take steps forward to arrive at an amicable solution. He said, consensus on two out of four issues was reached during the meeting.

 

Since the farmers arrived at the national capital's borders in late November, the Delhi Traffic Police has been posting alerts on its official Twitter handle to inform commuters about road closures across the city. In a series of tweets on Monday, the traffic police said Singhu, Auchandi, Piau Maniyari, Saboli and Mangesh borders are closed for traffic movement.

 

 

 

"Please take alternate route via Lampur Safiabad, Palla & Singhu school toll tax borders. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba & GTK road. Please avoid Outer Ring Road, GTK Road & NH-44. The Chilla and Ghazipur borders are closed for traffic coming from Noida & Ghaziabad to Delhi because of farmer protests. Please take alternate route for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Bhopra & Loni Borders," it said.

 

Farmers from different states have been camping at various border points of Delhi for more than 40 days now to demand the repeal of the three farm laws enacted in September and a legal backing for the minimum support price (MSP). They had a difficult morning on Sunday as overnight rains left their tents waterlogged, firewood and blankets soaked, and intensified the cold. However, the farmers have said the weather will not dampen their spirit and they will continue the protest till their demands are met.