Indian Farmers’ Delhi Chalo March persists into its 22nd day, with Haryana police reportedly continuing to use force against the protesting farmers. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, representing the farmers, has outlined conditions opposing the BJP and its allies. In response, the farmers have announced a nationwide Rail Roko movement scheduled for March 10.
Despite their demands, the Supreme Court of India has refused to address the issues raised by the farmers. The media in India has criticized the Modi government’s actions, with the Deccan Herald stating that preventing farmers from entering the national capital without valid reasons violates their right to travel freely within the country. The Supreme Court, however, dismissed a plea to remove mass barricades in the capital, emphasizing that there are other pressing issues.
Protestors claim that farmers from across the country will converge on Delhi using various modes of transportation on March 6. Human rights organizations and affected individuals view the suspension of Twitter accounts and the cancellation of protesting farmers’ visas by Haryana police as concerning crackdowns on expression. Farmers’ unions are expanding protests beyond Punjab.
Critics argue that the Indian government, under the guise of democracy, is suppressing its peasant class, employing various tactics against their constitutional right to freedom of expression, with even the judiciary playing a role in this controversial situation.
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