As Delhi and Noida prepare for a massive protest march by farmers, traffic has been severely obstructed across key routes. The farmers, who come from at least 20 districts, are marching toward Parliament to press for five critical demands. Heavy police presence and barricades are already in place as the march is slated to begin on Monday at 12 pm.
Visuals from the affected areas reveal long queues of vehicles, particularly at the Chilla border and the Delhi-Noida direct flyover. Noida Police have issued a traffic advisory to deal with the disruptions, advising commuters to plan their journeys in advance.
Due to the protest, several routes in Delhi and Noida have been restricted. The Noida Police have suggested alternative routes for vehicles to minimise congestion:
The farmers are marching with five key demands aimed at improving their livelihood and ensuring proper compensation for land acquisition. These include:
As the farmers’ march progresses, authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and work to manage the traffic disruptions.
Ahead of farmers’ protest, massive traffic jam, barricading on Noida-Delhi border pic.twitter.com/XfJi31pmSg
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This march is not an isolated incident but part of a larger, ongoing struggle by farmers in the region to secure better compensation and fair treatment. Their demands highlight long-standing concerns about land acquisition, compensation fairness, and the need for economic rehabilitation for farmers and their families.