Farmers Protest 2024: Farmers to hold candle march today
Farmer Protest Candle march on February 24
Farmers protest 2024: Farmers from Punjab and Haryana remain camped at Khanauri and Shambhu borders with their tractor-trolleys and trucks agitating for their demands.
Farmers are protesting at two border points, demanding better prices for their crops. Farmer leader, Sarwan Singh Pandher, said they'll continue the protest until February 29. The decision to stay at the Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites was made by two farmer groups leading the protest -- Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.
The farmers started the march to Delhi last week but were stopped by police, courtesy of the heavy barricading and blockades. After a farmer died in clashes with security forces, more farmers joined the protest, including Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which was not part of the 'Delhi Chalo' protest initially.
Farmers' protest: Further Plans
- Candle march on February 24
- Seminars on farming issues on February 25
- Burning of effigies on February 26
- Meetings of farmer groups over the next two days
- Black flags and protests at the site
Other Developments:
- Punjab CM's announcement of compensation for a deceased farmer's family
- Demand for legal action before cremation
- Plea to the Supreme Court for farmers' demands
- Haryana Police withdrawing NSA invocation
- Another farmer's death during the protest
- Appeal for patience and restraint from political leaders
- Haryana CM's budget announcement for farmers' welfare
- Farmers' demands including MSP guarantee and justice for past incidents.
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