On the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border, heavy traffic jams and extra security marked the start of a farmer march. Farmers from Noida and Greater Noida started marching towards Delhi. The Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) organized the march. To control the situation, police, special RAF forces, and riot control vehicles were stationed at important places, like the Chilla border.

A video shared by ANI showed the preparations on the ground, indicating a strong security presence to ensure law and order.

The reason behind the farmers’ protest

The protest was announced by BKP leader Sukhbir Khalifa, who highlighted the farmers' demands for compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Khalifa said, “We are ready for our march towards Delhi. Tomorrow, December 2, we will start our march toward Delhi from under the Maha Maya flyover (in Noida). At noon, all of us will reach there and demand our compensation and benefits as per the new laws."

Farmer groups like the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM, non-political) have announced plans to walk towards Delhi starting December 6. They want to push for their demands, including a legal promise for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and other problems farmers face.

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyan Singh Rana criticized the protest, saying it lacks legitimate reasons. He remarked, “They have no issues. The previous farmers’ agitation had an issue—the three farm laws. Those three laws were later repealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The farmers’ agitation has caused losses to Punjab. Rice miller industries from Punjab moved to Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. We will not let anyone play with the law and order situation in Haryana."

Historical background of farmers’ protests

Farmer protests have been happening for a long time. Earlier this year, farmers from the SKM and KMM groups stayed at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders between Punjab and Haryana. In February, their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. On February 18, Union ministers tried to talk with the farmers, but the farmers refused a five-year offer to buy crops like pulses, maize, and cotton at MSP.

The protests went on because farmers had several demands. They wanted a law to guarantee MSP, cancellation of farm loans, pensions for farmers and workers, justice for those affected by the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence, and compensation for families of farmers who died during the 2020-21 protests.

On October 26, farmers from Punjab protested against delayed paddy procurement, blocking highways in Phagwara, Sangrur, Moga, and Batala. The ongoing unrest reflects deep concerns about government policies and farmer welfare.

Traffic advisory and public impact

The police warned about traffic jams on the Delhi-Noida route. They put up barricades and checked vehicles, which caused some roads to be diverted. To avoid trouble, the Gautam Budh Nagar Police suggested people use the metro and shared a helpline number, 9971009001, for help.

The police shared alternate routes on social media to help people avoid delays due to the farmers' march.  The march shows that farmers are still fighting for their rights and fair treatment. How the government handles these protests will be important for resolving the issues.