Despite the final decision by the Ghaziabad administration to vacate the picket space on the Ghazipur border, farmers’ demonstrations have continued. Hundreds of farmers were standing on the Delhi-Meerut Express Highway on Friday and the farmers kept coming. The number of people gathered here has increased overnight. Members of the Biku have been performing since November 28 under the leadership of Rakesh Tikite, leader of the Indian Farmers’ Union (Biku).
The number of police personnel on the Gazipur border has again increased
At the same time, a large number of farmers from Meerut, Bagapat, Bijnor, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad and Bulandshahr districts of western Uttar Pradesh reached UP Gate early Friday morning. The number of security forces has been reduced overnight, but once again the police force has been increased and the situation is being monitored by drones. Rakesh Tikite says the farmers will not be arrested and will have to negotiate with the government first.
Delhi government with farmers: Manish Sisodia
Meanwhile, Delhi Deputy Prime Minister Manish Sisodia visited the Gazipur border on Friday to get information on the arrangements for farmers. Sisodia said that the Delhi government is with the farmers and will not cause any distress to the farmers sitting on the Gazipur border. Sardar and the peasantry are being flown at the behest of some capitalists, he said. There is no water problem on the Gazipur border.
Manish Sisodia said the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh on the Gazipur border has stopped farmers’ electricity and water. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal immediately ordered and provided electricity and water to the farmers. Rakesh Tikite requested the Chief Minister to provide water and other basic amenities to the farmers. It was arranged at night as instructed by the CM.
Water, toilet and other infrastructure inspection system for farmers from Gazipur border https://t.co/DvIWv7ncuz
– Manish Sisodia (Emisodia) January 29, 2021
A huge police force has been deployed at the Tikri and Singu borders
At the same time, a huge police force has been deployed at the Tikri and Singu border in Delhi. Paramilitary forces have been deployed along these borders with Delhi Police personnel. Many lanes are closed here and the Delhi traffic police have tweeted and asked people to go the other way.
Traffic was diverted from NH-24, NH-9, Road No-56, 57A, Kondli, Paper Market, Telco Tea Point, EDM Mall, Akshardham and Nizamuddin Khatta. There is heavy traffic in these areas and development routes. Take alternative routes.
Delhi traffic police tweeted that the Gazipur border was closed. Singu, uc Chandi, Mangesh, Saboli, Pyou Maniyari border are also closed. Lampur, Safiabad, Singu School and Palla Toll tax limits have been opened. People please take an alternative route. Traffic diverted from NH-44 near DSIDC Narela. Avoid R Tur Ring Road, GTK Road and NH-44.
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