Nationwide ‘Chakka Jam’ Proved Farmers Are United Against Law: SKM
Farmer unions had said there will be no ‘chakka jam’ in Delhi, UP and Uttarakhand. Catch all live updates here.
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As the nationwide ‘chakka jam’ called by the farmers, protesting against the government’s new laws, came to an end on Saturday, 6 February, Bharat Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said, as quoted by ANI, “We have given time to the government till 2nd October to repeal the laws. After this, we will do further planning. We won't hold discussions with the government under pressure.”
Farmers in different parts of the country, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra, had blocked national and state highways for three hours.
Some protesters, who had gathered at Delhi’s Shaheed Park to show solidarity with the farmers’ agitation were detained by the police who had beefed up security in the city on Saturday.
On Friday, farmer unions had announced that no ‘chakka jam’ will take place in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- The nationwide call from 12 pm to 3 pm was given by the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee
- The Congress on Friday extended support to the ‘chakka jam’
- Farmers’ unions have appealed to all the stakeholders to be peaceful
- Emergency and essential services like ambulance, school bus, etc., will not be stopped, as per the guidelines issued by the farmers’ unions
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Maximum Forces, Social Media Monitored: Delhi Police 'Makes Arrangements' Ahead of Chakka Jam
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police Commissioner held a meeting with senior police officials over the proposed ‘chakka jam’ by agitating farmers on Saturday, 6 February.
According to Delhi Police, it has made adequate arrangements to prevent the entry of miscreants and will also be monitoring social media posts, news agency ANI reported on Friday.
Haryana ADGP (law & order) also issued directives to SPs and Commissioners in view of the ‘chakka jam’.
"Maximum force shall be pulled out from non-operational duties. Intelligence network should be geared up and necessary preventive action may be taken," it reads.
In view of the violence that happened on 26 January, the Delhi Police have made adequate security arrangements at the borders so that miscreants cannot enter the national capital, Chinmoy Biswal, Delhi Police PRO told ANI.
“We are monitoring content on social media to make sure rumours are not spread against police or other things. The protesters are camping at the borders of Delhi. We are in touch with police force of other states too,” said Chinmoy Biswal, Delhi Police PRO.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha Releases Guidelines Ahead of March
Samyukt Kisan Morcha Chief Darshan Pal shared a set of guidelines that have been issued regarding the ‘chakka jam’. “We appeal to the public in India to kindly cooperate,” he said.
1. Only national and state highways across the country will be jammed from 12 noon to 3 pm.
2. Emergency and essential services like ambulance or school bus will not be stopped.
3. The 'chakka jam’ will remain completely peaceful and non-violent. Protesters are asked to not to indulge in any conflict with government officials or ordinary citizens.
4. There will be no ‘chakka jam’ programme in Delhi NCR, except the protest sites that are already in a ‘chakka jam’ mode. All roads entering Delhi will remain open except where farmers' protest sites are already located.
5. The ‘chakka jam’ programme will conclude at 3 pm by indicating the unity of farmers, by blowing the vehicle horn continuously for 1 minute. We also appeal to the public to join in, at 3 pm to express their support and solidarity with our annadatas.
Congress Extends Support to ‘Chakka Jam’
The Congress party on Friday extended support to the ‘chakka jam’ called by farmer unions across the country on Saturday.
The party, according to media reports, has said that its workers will stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers in the protest. Further, the Congress expressed disappointment with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar for defending the farm laws in the Parliament and for attacking the Opposition.
No Chakka Jam in UP, Uttarakhand: Rakesh Tikait
Ahead of Saturday’s 'chakka jam’, Bharat Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, on Friday, 5 February, announced that the countrywide road blockade would not be carried out in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand because the unions “have evidence that few people would have attempted to spread violence at these places.” reported ANI.
Heavy Barricading, Water Cannons Deployed at Ghazipur Border
Extensive barricading measures have been undertaken at the Ghazipur Border with the deployment of water cannon vehicles, as a pre-emptive measure to deal with possible disturbances resulting from 'Chakka Jaam' called by farmer unions protesting against the farm laws, reported ANI.
Drone Cameras, 50K Security Personnel Deployed in Delhi-NCR
Drone cameras at Tikri border and around 50,000 police-paramilitary forces have been deployed around Delhi-NCR ahead of the ‘chakka jam’ called by protesting farmers.
Several Metro Stations Shut Ahead of Chakka Jam
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said entry and exit gates of Mandi House, ITO, Vishwavidyalaya, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Janpath, Central Secretariat and Delhi Gate have been closed in view of the ‘chakka jam’, despite farmer unions announcing that there will be no ‘bandh’ in Delhi.
Barricading Done to Avoid Any Intrusion: Delhi Police Joint Commissioner
Alok Kumar, Joint CP, Delhi Police, told ANI, “Police personnel are deployed at strategic locations such as Road number 56, NH-24, Vikas Marg, GT Road, Jirabad Road, since it's a call for nation-wide 'chakka-jam'. Barricading has been done in a way that there is no intrusion in Delhi.”
Come to the Streets and Join 'Dharna': Digvijiaya Singh Appeals to Protesting Farmers
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, said, as quoted by ANI, “I appeal to all those protesting against farm laws to come to the streets and join today's 'dharna' between 12 pm and 3 pm.”
Police Detain Several Protesters in Bengaluru
The police detained the protesters who were agitating outside the Yelahanka Police Station in Bengaluru, against the farm laws as part of the countrywide 'chakka jam' called by farmers on Saturday, reported ANI.
Farmers in Haryana, Punjab Block Highways
Farmers in Haryana and Punjab blocked roads on the national and state highways as part of the 3-hour ‘chakka jam’ on 6 February.
Situation at Singhu Border Peaceful, Internet Suspended
The situation at the Singhu border protest site in Delhi was peaceful even as internet connectivity was suspended as a precautionary measure on Saturday, reported IANS.
Farmers Hold Agitation in Rajasthan
Farmers protesting against Centre's new agricultural laws and other issues block roads at several places in Rajasthan.
Won't Hold Discussions With Govt Under Pressure: BKU Leader Rakesh Tikait
According to ANI, Bharat Kisan Union Leader Rakesh Tikait said, “We have given time to the government till 2nd October to repeal the laws. After this, we will do further planning. We won't hold discussions with the government under pressure.”
Entry/Exit Gates of All Metro Stations Open
Delhi Metro authorities said that that the entry and exit gates of all metro stations have now been opened and normal services have resumed. Some metro stations were shut earlier in the day because of the ‘chakka jam’ called by protesting farmers.
No Incidents Took Place in Delhi: Delhi Police PRO
Delhi police PRO Chinmoy Biswal said that the “chakka jam” call wasn't for Delhi heavy security arrangements were made because of the violence that took place on 26 January during the tractor rally. Speaking to news agency ANI, Biswal said that that the security was further tightened at Delhi's border areas.
“No incidents took place in Delhi. Traffic movement is normal and the life is going on as usual here,” Biswal added.
MHA Orders Suspension of Internet at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri
The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the suspension of internet services at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders of Delhi, where farmers have been protesting against the new farm laws, for 24 hours till Saturday night in wake of their 'chakka jam' call, news agency PTI reported quoting officials.
Police Detain Protesters in Hyderabad, Telangana
The police detained the protesters who were taking part in the “chakka jam” against the farm laws as part of the countrywide call by farmer unions on Saturday.
Nationwide ‘Chakka Jam’ Proved Farmers Are United Against Law: SKM
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha said in a press note that the call for ‘chakka jam’ got huge support across the country.
“Yesterday, in the Parliament, the Minister of Agriculture insulted the struggle of farmers of India by saying that only one state's farmers are opposing the agricultural laws. But today's nationwide Chakka Jam once again proved that farmers across the country are united against these laws,” SKM said in a press release.
Rahul Gandhi to Visit Rajasthan on 12 February
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Rajasthan on 12 and 13 February to express solidarity with protesting farmers.
(Source: ANI)
Heavy Security Deployment Continues at Tikri Border Day After 'Chakka Jam'
Heavy deployment of security forces continues at the Delhi-Haryana Tikri Border a day after ‘chakka jam’ was called by protesting farmers, reported ANI.