Tear Gas Used at Shambhu Border to Stop Farmers' ‘Dilli Chalo’ March
A protest march by farmers towards Delhi as part of their 'Dilli Chalo' protest is being met with heavy resistance at the Shambhu border, which marks the Punjab-Haryana line.
Tear gas shells are being fired at protesters, who are intent on continuing the march.
What is 'Dilli Chalo' March?
The ‘Dilli Chalo’ march is a massive protest organized by farmers to demand fair policies and justice. Farmers have been protesting for several months and decided to march to Delhi to highlight their concerns on a national platform.
Police Action at Shambhu Border
tensions heighten as farmers try to cross at the Shambhu border to Delhi. The police used tear gas to flush out the protesters and prevented them from moving forward. Although the police tried to make them back down, farmers remained firm and continued their protest.
Determined Farmers Continue the Protest
Tensions rise at Punjab-Haryana's Shambhu border as police use tear gas to disperse farmers during their 'Dilli Chalo' march. Farmers are determined to move forward despite resistance. #FarmersProtest #ShambhuBorder #DilliChalo #TearGas pic.twitter.com/EpjJwSGFf5
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Farmers at the Shambhu border have refused to back down from their march. They are marching peacefully to Delhi to voice their demands. Leaders have accused the police of overreacting.
Public Response to Tear Gas Incident
It has become a controversy as well amid the supporters of the farmers' movement, and the viral videos are doing rounds all over social media where heavy-handed authorities have used tear gas to put an end to the march.
Why Are Farmers Protesting
Farmers are marching for better support for their livelihoods and fair prices for their produce as well as to end long-pending grievances. The 'Dilli Chalo' march aims to bring these issues to the forefront.
Future Actions of the Protest
As the march continues, farmers will reunite to strategize on further action in order to make their voices heard in Delhi. They have urged for peaceful protests and appealed to the authorities to dialogue instead of confrontation.