Delhi witnessed two major protests on Tuesday as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continued its demonstration at Jantar Mantar, while thousands of farmers from Punjab and other states began moving towards the national capital to oppose the proposed India-US trade agreement.
CJP Protest Continues at Jantar Mantar
The CJP protest continued at Jantar Mantar a day after clashes and heavy security deployment in the capital. Despite police action on Monday, supporters returned to the protest site and vowed to continue their agitation until their demands are addressed.
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has announced that the movement will continue and that protesters may again attempt a march towards Parliament. Authorities have increased security around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas to prevent a repeat of the previous day’s violence. The heightened security comes amid concerns over possible clashes between protesters and police, with security personnel instructed to remain alert throughout the day.
Farmers March Towards Delhi Against India-US Trade Deal
#WATCH | A large number of farmers reach Shambhu Border (Punjab-Haryana border) ahead of their scheduled march to Delhi today.
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Visuals from Patiala (Punjab) side.
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At the same time, thousands of farmers from Punjab and other states began gathering and moving towards Delhi to participate in a proposed mahapanchayat against the India-US trade agreement. The mobilisation has been called by the Desh Bachao Morcha. Large groups of farmers from Amritsar, Gurdaspur and other parts of Punjab are reportedly attempting to reach the national capital through the Shambhu border. Farmer organisations have demanded that the proposed India-US Free Trade Agreement be scrapped. They argue that the agreement could adversely affect Indian agriculture, the dairy sector and rural livelihoods.
Shambhu Border Sees Heavy Security
Following the farmers’ proposed Delhi march, security was tightened at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana. Authorities imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and deployed police personnel in large numbers. Heavy barricades were placed on both sides of the border, disrupting vehicular movement. Farmers heading towards Delhi were also stopped near Khanauri, where barricading was carried out along the Bharat Mala-Jammu-Katra Expressway. With the CJP protest continuing in central Delhi and farmers gathering near key border points, Delhi Police and central security agencies remained on high alert.
The simultaneous protests have increased security concerns in the national capital, particularly as Parliament’s Monsoon Session is underway. Authorities are closely monitoring developments to prevent any escalation.