Farmers are set to restart their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today, pressing for long-standing demands such as a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and loan waivers. A group of 101 farmers will march toward the national capital under the banners of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. The protest, ongoing for 10 months, has seen farmers stationed at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders between Punjab and Haryana since February. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher emphasized the movement’s significance, noting prayers at Sikh shrines for success. Meanwhile, leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health continues to decline due to an indefinite hunger strike, prompting the Supreme Court to urge immediate medical care.

The agitation has faced strong resistance from authorities, with tear gas shells and barricades used in earlier clashes to block protesters. Farmers briefly suspended their march on December 8 after violent confrontations but remain determined to present their grievances in Parliament. In response, security has been heightened along the Ghaggar rivulet border with central paramilitary forces and Haryana police deployed. Authorities have invoked legal provisions, such as Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), to justify restrictions on the march.

This renewed push comes amidst increasing scrutiny of the protest’s approach and demands. While the farmers emphasize peaceful resistance inspired by Gandhian methods, the government remains firm on maintaining law and order. The movement’s broader goal is to highlight the critical need for agricultural reforms and draw attention to the plight of Indian farmers, ensuring their voices reach the national stage.