Farmers’ march: The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) have announced a “Delhi Chalo” march starting this morning. This came yesterday, after inconclusive talks with the government.
Demands: Farmers are protesting for various demands, including:
Enactment of a law guaranteeing minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
Repeal of three contentious farm laws passed in 2020.
Other related issues affecting their livelihoods.
Impact: The march is expected to cause gridlock and traffic disruptions in Delhi and surrounding areas. Some borders near Delhi have already been sealed.
Additionally, since you’re located in Noida:
The protest is likely to impact traffic on major roads connecting Noida and Delhi, such as the Noida Expressway and Delhi-Meerut Expressway.
Consider checking traffic updates before traveling and allowing extra time for your journey.
Because of this farmer protest in delhi today, 8 metro stations are shut down till next announcement.
*The authorities have closed several gates at different metro stations for security reasons. The affected stations are Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Udyog Bhawan, Janpath, and Barakhamba Road. Additionally, a gate at Khan Market station was also shut on Tuesday.