Farmers Protest LIVE Updates: ‘Chalo Delhi’ March Causes Heavy Traffic; Delhi Metro Gates Closed

Farmers, predominantly from Punjab, initiated the ‘Chalo Delhi’ march, joined by counterparts from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, following inconclusive talks with the Union government. The key demand is the legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, with additional requests for the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations and farm debt waiver.

Delhi Traffic Advisory:

Delhi-NCR experiences heavy traffic congestion due to barricades at the borders, causing significant delays.
Increased security checks at Noida’s borders contribute to traffic disruptions.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic at Ghazipur, Singhu, and Tikri borders from 7 am onward.
Delhi airport issues an advisory for potential disruptions on February 13.
Delhi Metro Impact:

Several gates at eight Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Udyog Bhawan, Janpath, and Barakhamba Road, are closed.
Khan Market metro station has one gate closed as a precautionary measure.
Security Measures:

Intensified security at Singh, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders with cement barricading, metal nails, and barriers to restrict movement.
Section 144 imposed at Uttar Pradesh borders to avert mishaps.
Over 50,000 security personnel deployed, and internet/bulk SMS services suspended in seven districts for February 13.
Farmers aim to draw attention to their demands, primarily focused on MSP, as they march towards Delhi, causing traffic disruptions and impacting metro services in the region. The situation remains tense with heightened security measures and ongoing protests.