Updated January 26th, 2021 at 22:56 IST
Farmers Tractor Rally LIVE UPDATES: Red Fort breached; 83 police personnel injured
Farmers' tractor rally which was planned on nine pre-decided routes turned violent at points. Some farmers forcibly entered Central Delhi, clashing with Delhi police. Farmers plant flags at Red Fort
10: 56 IST, January 26th 2021
Levying serious allegations, Punjab Congress MP Ravneet Bittu on Tuesday, claimed that actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu and 'hundreds of his supporters' maligned the peaceful farmers' protest by hoisting two flags - one saffron and one yellow bearing a holy Sikh symbol atop the dome of the Red Fort. Bittu alleged that 'infiltration into the protest' had happened on a large scale. He also stated that Sidhu had took over the main stage at Singhu border along with Lakha Sidhana at 12:30 PM Monday night - announcing to hold a rally 'inside Delhi'. Bittu has recently been rebuffed by farmers at Singhu border when he tried to join their protests.
"Farmers were getting ready for the rally on Monday, when Deep Sidhu captured stage at 12:30 late at night. Deep Sidhu and hundreds of his people have done this to malign the protest of farmers. While infiltrations happen in big agitations, this was on large scale. It is a shame for us that people have taken advantage of this. Why didn't govt arrest a person who they have charged under NIA? The protests will go on and govt should send us back after making us happy," said Bittu. Several protestors clashed with police across Delhi and then breached the Red Fort planting two flags - one saffron and one yellow bearing a holy Sikh symbol atop the dome of the Fort.
10: 56 IST, January 26th 2021
Meanwhile, farm leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni lashed out at Sidhu stating that what he had done trying to create disturbances. Terming him a 'government's dalaal', Chaduni said that he has been trying to create disturbances, always speaking against farm leaders. Chaduni added that the unions had never planned to go to the Red Fort, claming the administration had committed a big mistake by not taking appropriate action against him.
"Giving a communal colour to whatever has happened today is deeply condemnable. Our movement is a farmer's movement and not a religious movement. Whatever Deep Singh Sidhu has done is extremely deplorable, I think he is govt's "dalaal". He has been trying to create disturbances, always speaks against the farmer leaders," said Chaduni.
He added, "We had no plan of going to Red Fort. We strongly condemn his activities. No one should come under any influence. We condemn the Delhi administration and govt for firing on farmers. The administration has committed a big mistake by not giving proper appropriate." Deep Sidhu has posted a video on his Facebook page saying, “We have only hoisted the Nishan Sahib at the Red Fort while exercising our democratic right to protest,” adding that he had not removed the tricolour flag atop Red Fort.
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10: 55 IST, January 26th 2021
It didn't look like farmers' stir. It was an act by terrorists. Terrorists, Khalisthanis& Congress workers are behind this. People who hate PM Modi attempted to destabilise govt but failed & are frustrated. They have been involved in this kind of acts: Karnataka Minister BC Patil
10: 55 IST, January 26th 2021
आज गणतंत्र दिवस पर दिल्ली में जिस तरह का तांडव हुआ उस पर मैं उन नेताओं की निंदा करता हूं जिन्होंने पुलिस के साथ बैठकर ट्रैक्टर परेड को शांतिपूर्वक निकालने का वचन दिया था, लेकिन जब दिल्ली में हिंसा का तांडव हो रहा था तब ये नेता दिखाई नहीं दिए: केंद्रीय मंत्री रतन लाल कटारिया pic.twitter.com/s6mEgRte8w
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews)
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10: 55 IST, January 26th 2021
Delhi Police are keeping a close watch on the situation and also registering cases of violation of lawful directions, rioting, damage to public property & assault on public servant with deadly weapons regarding several incidents reported from various locations: Delhi Police https://t.co/07TLlcaC5j
— ANI (@ANI)
10: 55 IST, January 26th 2021
30 police personnel including SHO of Mohan Garden Police Station sustained serious injuries in the violence in Dwarka district during today's tractor rally. Three FIRs are being registered in this regard: Delhi Police
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10: 55 IST, January 26th 2021
Four cases have been registered in connection with the vandalism in East Delhi during the farmers' tractor rally today. Eight buses and 17 private vehicles were vandalized: Delhi Police (Eastern Range)
— ANI (@ANI)
9: 41 IST, January 26th 2021
Delhi police sources estimate 8 DTC buses, 17 private vehicle vandalised in the violnt clashes across the city. Police also reveal that 88 barricade, 4 containers have been damaged while 40 police personnel in Eastern range & over 90 injured in Red Fort.
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9: 32 IST, January 26th 2021
#WATCH | Delhi: Protestors attacked Police at Red Fort, earlier today. #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/LRut8z5KSC
— ANI (@ANI)
8: 40 IST, January 26th 2021
Around 200 artists of Republic Day parade were stranded since around 12 noon near Red Fort due to the tractor rally have now been rescued by Delhi Police. pic.twitter.com/S1o1L87gNa
— ANI (@ANI)
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8: 21 IST, January 26th 2021
83 Delhi Police personnel were injured in the violence that broke out during the farmers' tractor rally against the three agrarian laws.
7: 59 IST, January 26th 2021
In wake of the farmer rally violence, the Haryana government has suspended mobile internet services, SMS services and dongle services provided on all mobile networks except voice calls in 3 districts- Sonipat, Palwal and Jhajjar till 5 pm on January 27.
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7: 59 IST, January 26th 2021
In a statement, the US Embassy in India advised the personnel of the US government to avoid travelling to areas which witnessed clashes between the farmers and the Delhi Police. Moreover, they have been urged to stay at home and exercise caution if they are in the vicinity of any large groups, protests, or demonstrations.
7: 59 IST, January 26th 2021
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar while chairing a high-level meeting directed all Deputy Commissioners, Commissioners of Police and Superintendents of Police to remain on ‘high alert’ to ensure that the law and order situation in the state is not disturbed at any cost.
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7: 36 IST, January 26th 2021
Shiromani Akali Dal condemns the acts of violence in Delhi today. The party stands for peace & believes in democratic values & appeals to people to maintain peace & calm. @Akali_Dal_ core committee will meet tomorrow to consider the situation arising out of the incidents today.
— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal)
7: 36 IST, January 26th 2021
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called off the Kisan Republic Day Parade with immediate effect and has appealed to all participants to immediately return back to their respective protest sites. SKM announced that the movement will continue peacefully and further steps will be discussed and decided soon.
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7: 26 IST, January 26th 2021
In view of the violent incidents in several areas during the ‘Farmers Tractor March’ in Delhi on Republic Day, Director General of Police of Haryana, Manoj Yadava issued a ‘high alert’ directing all district police chiefs to be extremely vigilant
7: 26 IST, January 26th 2021
#WATCH | A protesting farmer died after a tractor rammed into barricades and overturned at ITO today: Delhi Police
— ANI (@ANI)
CCTV Visuals: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/nANX9USk8V
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7: 26 IST, January 26th 2021
Reacting to the seige on Red Fort, All India Kisan Sabha general secretary said, "Many attempts were made to blame the movement, for 7 months this has remained a peaceful movement. We are very careful that we do not become a problem. But unfortunately, some groups of criminals came inside to create a disturbance. All the crores of agitating farmers will hate these criminals. Inspite of our efforts to keep peaceful, this has happened.
He added, "How come people storm into red fort, and raise flags while the police watches like mute spectator? I think there is connivance by some people in the govt. Today we have taken lesson from these incidents, and after discussions in meeting we will be more careful."
7: 26 IST, January 26th 2021
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7: 23 IST, January 26th 2021
7: 23 IST, January 26th 2021
In view of the violent incidents in several areas during the ‘Farmers Tractor March’ in Delhi on Republic Day, Director General of Police of Haryana, Manoj Yadava issued a ‘high alert’ directing all district police chiefs to be extremely vigilant
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7: 23 IST, January 26th 2021
#WATCH | A protesting farmer died after a tractor rammed into barricades and overturned at ITO today: Delhi Police
— ANI (@ANI)
CCTV Visuals: Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/nANX9USk8V
7: 23 IST, January 26th 2021
Reacting to the seige on Red Fort, All India Kisan Sabha general secretary said, "Many attempts were made to blame the movement, for 7 months this has remained a peaceful movement. We are very careful that we do not become a problem. But unfortunately, some groups of criminals came inside to create a disturbance. All the crores of agitating farmers will hate these criminals. Inspite of our efforts to keep peaceful, this has happened.
He added, "How come people storm into red fort, and raise flags while the police watches like mute spectator? I think there is connivance by some people in the govt. Today we have taken lesson from these incidents, and after discussions in meeting we will be more careful."
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6: 41 IST, January 26th 2021
6: 36 IST, January 26th 2021
The way the agitation handled today is regrettable. We all sitting in Opposition support the farmers' cause and I appeal -- now you (farmers) should go back to your respective villages peacefully and should not give any opportunity to the govt to blame you: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar https://t.co/aeaMDtjflc pic.twitter.com/43BVQ7eRRl
— ANI (@ANI)
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6: 28 IST, January 26th 2021
The time and the routes for the tractor rally were finalised after several rounds of meetings. But farmers drove tractors off the routes and before the fixed time, leading to vandalism in which many police personnel were injured: Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava to ANI pic.twitter.com/Db8zTayCCS
— ANI (@ANI)
6: 28 IST, January 26th 2021
What happened today in Delhi is most unfortunate & deserves to be condemned by all right thinking people.
— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari)
Violence achieves nothing.
However NDA/BJP Govt is squarely responsible for both,failing to agree to legitimate demands of farmers & maintaining Law & order on Republic Day
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6: 28 IST, January 26th 2021
Deeply disturbed by worrying & painful developments that have unfolded on the streets of Delhi.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial)
Centre's insensitive attitude and indifference towards our farmer brothers & sisters has to be blamed for this situation. (1/2)
6: 28 IST, January 26th 2021
#WATCH | Farmers break police barricades at Peeragarhi Chowk and move towards Punjab Bagh in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/H2VqOKTaqh
— ANI (@ANI)
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6: 05 IST, January 26th 2021
New Delhi PRO Eish Singhal says, " Some routes were decided after talks with protestors. Protestors have done some violent incidents. Police has acted with a lot of restraint and patience. Appeal the protestors to take the decided routes only."
Delhi Police issues statement:
For today's tractor rally, the Delhi Police worked with the farmers as per the conditions and made necessary arrangements. The Delhi Police showed considerable restraint till the end, but the protesting farmers defied the conditions and started their march well ahead of schedule and the chose the path of violence and sabotage. In view of this, the Delhi Police took necessary steps with restraint to maintain law and order. This movement has caused great damage to public property and many police personnel have also been injured. There is an appeal to the agitators to leave the path of violence and make peace and return to the path they had set
5: 56 IST, January 26th 2021
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5: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla briefed Home Minister Amit Shah about the situation in Delhi where the farmers' tractor rally against the agri laws turned violent, officials said. The home secretary met the home minister and apprised him about the prevailing situation in the national capital and the steps being taken by the Delhi Police to maintain peace, an official said. A few other officials were also present at the meeting.
5: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
Sources report that Delhi CP has called for more than a dozen companies of para military forces as farmers throng at Red Fort
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5: 24 IST, January 26th 2021
AAP issues statement
We strongly condemn the violence seen in today's protest. It is regrettable that the Central govt allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent. The movement has been peaceful for the last two months. Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner.
Punjab CM condemns violence
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder)
5: 10 IST, January 26th 2021
Utterly shameful to see the so called ‘farmers’ beating and harassing a lone policewoman.
— Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe)
And scenes like this are rampant today in the national capital.
Is this Khalsa code? Are these Annadatas? Who is scripting this anarchy? Who gains from it? https://t.co/CWvjLU3E7a
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5: 10 IST, January 26th 2021
Thousands of farmers, who had arrived in Mumbai from parts of Maharashtra to protest against Centre's farm laws, left for their homes after elderly woman protester hoisted national flag at Azad Maidan: AIKS
4: 49 IST, January 26th 2021
Home Secretary, Intelligence Bureau Chief and Joint Secretary attend high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah
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4: 49 IST, January 26th 2021
#WATCH | Farmers stage protest against the three agriculture laws at Delhi-Jaipur Expressway in Manesar, Haryana. pic.twitter.com/F42FUhwEiy
— ANI (@ANI)
4: 49 IST, January 26th 2021
Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
— ANI (@ANI)
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4: 43 IST, January 26th 2021
.@BSYBJP will pay the price for his anti-farmer stand in Karnataka & for his atrocities on the farmers who are protesting for their rights.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah)
3/3 #RaitaGanaRajyotsava
किसान आंदोलन को कमजोर करने के लिए बीजेपी और संघ वाले घुसकर हिंसा फैलाये जिससे किसानों का आंदोलन कमजोर हो।
— I.P. Singh (@IPSinghSp)
केन्द्र सरकार नोट करले जबतक काला कानून वापस नही होगा किसान मानने वाले नही है
आगे अनिश्चित काल के लिए संसद घेरकर बैठेगा देश का अन्नदाता और उनका साथ देगा देश का बेरोजगार युवा। pic.twitter.com/GFnT9ZTO9l
4: 43 IST, January 26th 2021
Commissioner Delhi reaches Red Fort as farmers continue to throng Red Fort
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4: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
I recall the days of #Nirbhaya protests, when angry protesters had entered #RashtrapatiBhawan & other important establishments. Police had used water canons near Motilal Nehru Road. Media supported the protesters and criticised the govt. That is the difference between 2012 & 2021
— Pawan Khera (@Pawankhera)
Saddened to learn of the death of a protestor &agree that violence must be avoided by both protestors &authorities - it resolves nothing& resorting to it reduces the state to the level of its enemies. We must resolve this crisis through democratic means, not force. #FarmProtests https://t.co/wCbteRWIof
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor)
The Tricolour CANNOT be disrespected.
— Gul Panag (@GulPanag)
Absolutely unacceptable.
Must be condemned unequivocally.
दिल्लीत कायदा आणि सुव्यवस्थेचा बोजवारा उडाला आहे. सरकारचे हे अपयश आहे. या अराजकासाठी दिल्लीत ठरवून पायघड्या घातल्या गेल्या.कोणाचा राजीनामा मागणार?सोनीया गांधी. ममता बॅनर्जी. ऊध्दव ठाकरे.शरद पवार की ज्यो बाईडनचा? इस बात पर त्यागपत्र...राजीनामा तो बनता है साहेब..
— Sanjay Raut (@rautsanjay61)
जय हिंद
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi)
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
4: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
लालकिला हमारे लोकतंत्र की मर्यादा का प्रतीक है,आन्दोलनकारियों को लालक़िले से दूर रहना चाहिए था।इसकी मर्यादा उलंघन की मै निंदा करता हूँ ।यह दुखद और दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है @PMOIndia @JPNadda @incredibleindia @ASIGoI @MinOfCultureGoI @tourismgoi @BJP4India @BJP4MP
— Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel)
ट्रैक्टर मार्च का रूट भी ग़ायब, ज़िम्मेदारी लेने वाले,किसान संगठनों के नेता भी ग़ायब, कौन कर रहा है किसानों के नाम हिंसा, ज़िम्मेवार कौन.?क़ानूनों में सुधार की गारंटी व डेढ़ साल तक रोकने के जीत के बाद भी कौन दहला रहा है गणतंत्र दिवस पर अपनी ही राजधानी को और किस मक़सद से? pic.twitter.com/iY4cOO6QKi
— Om Prakash Dhankar (@OPDhankar)
योगेन्द्र यादव,राकेश टिकैत,हन्नान मुल्ला जैसे लोगों पर देश द्रोह का मुक़दमा दर्ज करना चाहिए ।हुर्रियत कॉन्फ़्रेंस व इन नेताओं में क्या फ़र्क़ है।यह लोकतंत्र है,भविष्य के लिए यह सबक़ है कि वार्ता या समझौता केवल चुने प्रतिनिधि से होना चाहिए,ज़मानत ज़ब्त हुए नेताओं से नहीं?
— Dr Nishikant Dubey (@nishikant_dubey)
गणतंत्र दिवस पर उपद्रव मचाने वाले, ट्रैक्टर से police को कुचलने वाले , तिरंगे का अपमान करने वाले लोग किसान तो नही हो सकते ... किसान नेता स्वयं विचार करे कि ये क्या किया ?
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariMP)
After peddling all sorts of falsehoods about farm law reforms n provoking farmers into aggressive action, the Indian versions of Trump like Rahul n ilk are now demonstrating pseudo-indignation at violence. They r equally responsible for whatever happened in Delhi today
— Ram Madhav (@rammadhavbjp)
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4: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
Farmers' protest: Traders' association says Connaught Place to remain closed following Delhi Police advisory
4: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
किसान अनुशासन बनाये रखे। निर्धारित रास्ते पर ही परेड करे। अगर कुछ लोग रास्ता भूलकर दिल्ली की और चले गए है। वह वापस अपने धरने पर पहुचे।#KisanParade @ANI @PTI_News
— Rakesh Tikait (@RakeshTikaitBKU)
किसानों को रिंग रोड नही जाना है।आप तय रुट पर ही चले ।#TractorsVsTraitors #KisanParade @ANI @PTI_News
— Rakesh Tikait (@RakeshTikaitBKU)
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4: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday appealed to the protesting farmers to maintain peace and not resort to violence. He said there was no place for violence in a democracy. The farmers' movement has been peaceful till now. I appeal to the farmers to maintain peace and not to commit violence. Violence has no place in democracy, Gehlot tweeted.
4: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
আজ ২৬ জানুয়ারি সংযুক্ত কিষাণ মোর্চার ট্রাক্টর মিছিলে টিয়ার গ্যাস শেলে আক্রান্ত রাজ্যসভার সাংসদ তথা বিশিষ্ট আইনজীবি কমরেড বিকাশ রঞ্জন ভট্টাচার্য সহ অন্যান্য নেতৃবৃন্দ।
— Surjya Kanta Mishra (@mishra_surjya)
কোনো ভাবেই জনগণের লড়াই কে থামিয়ে দেওয়া যায়নি,যায়না, যাবেনা।#Standwithfarmerschallenge pic.twitter.com/r7coYgLNo9
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4: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
4: 34 IST, January 26th 2021
We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today's Farmers Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts: Samyukta Kisan Morcha
Despite all our efforts, some orgs & individuals violated route & indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We've always held that peace is our biggest strength& any violation would hurt the movement: Samyukta Kisan Morcha
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4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
#WATCH Protesting farmers reach ITO, break police barricades placed opposite Delhi Police headquarters #FarmLaws #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/F9HPrNNZF4
— ANI (@ANI)
4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
Rally is going on peacefully. I don't have any knowledge of it. We are at Ghazipur and are releasing the traffic here: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) when asked about incidents of violence at some locations, during the tractor rally.#FarmersProtests pic.twitter.com/hDcWYOFwsU
— ANI (@ANI)
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4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
Police use tear gas shells to disperse the protesting farmers at ITO in central Delhi. #FarmersLaws pic.twitter.com/FiF68Q0cVM
— ANI (@ANI)
#WATCH Protesters break barricade, attack police personnel and vandalise police vehicle at ITO in central Delhi pic.twitter.com/1ARRUX6I8E
— ANI (@ANI)
4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
#WATCH: A Delhi Police personnel rescued by protesters as one section of protesters attempted to assault him at ITO in central Delhi. #FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/uigSLyVAGy
— ANI (@ANI)
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4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
#WATCH Violence continues at ITO in central Delhi, tractors being driven by protestors deliberately try to run over police personnel pic.twitter.com/xKIrqANFP4
— ANI (@ANI)
4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
DTC bus vandalised by protesting farmers at ITO in central Delhi pic.twitter.com/ABxOkzlyjH
— ANI (@ANI)
#WATCH Delhi: Protesting farmers vandalise a DTC bus in ITO area of the national capital. pic.twitter.com/5yUiHQ4aZm
— ANI (@ANI)
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4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
A Delhi Police personnel was looked after by other Police personnel as he fell unconscious while on duty at Dilshad Garden, during the farmers' protest. He is now being taken to a hospital after regaining consciousness. pic.twitter.com/9Rmp9BtAQR
— ANI (@ANI)
Delhi: Police officials sit on road in Nangloi to block the area where farmers holding tractor parade have reached pic.twitter.com/Rjiz26K4dk
— ANI (@ANI)
4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
The protesting farmers on January 26 entered the national capital from three routes emanating from the Singhu border, the Tikri border and the Ghazipur border, as Delhi Police gave their nod for a peaceful protest. However, despite Sanyukt Kisan Morcha's assurance and Delhi Police's conditions for the tractor march, violence broke out as the farmers entered Delhi. The protesting farmers with their tractors broke the barricades and cemented barriers at Delhi’s Mukarba Chowk, prompting Delhi Police to use tear gas shell against them.
The situation quickly devolved to a point where the police were outnumbered, even as the farmers overran Delhi and a number of its monuments, capped off by the shameful visuals of farmers breaching Red Fort's ramparts and planting their flag atop its podium. The Delhi Police had allowed the tractor rally to take place from noon to 5 PM, however, when the protesters forcefully tried to enter the capital, Delhi Police attempted to persuade the farmers to begin the rally as per plan - after the conclusion of the Republic Day parade, which led to clashes. Farmers were seen riding bikes brandishing swords, sticks and vandalised a bus, drove tractors in full speed towards the police personnel who were blocking them.
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4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
In a shocking development on India's 72nd Republic Day, one of the protesting farmers breached the Red Fort and unfurled a saffron flag and a yellow flag bearing the holy Sikh symbol on Tuesday, as the farmers' tractor rally turned violent at several points in Delhi.
4: 08 IST, January 26th 2021
Delhi: Protestors arrive near Pragati Maidan area from Ghazipur border, move towards central Delhi pic.twitter.com/nQDBoQy1EX
— ANI (@ANI)
Delhi: Farmers tractor rally reaches near ITO, Sarai Kale Khan from Ghazipur border pic.twitter.com/rsMjermEW8
— ANI (@ANI)
Farmers' Republic Day parade plan
After 11 rounds of Centre-farmer talks, the two parties failed to reach a middle ground on Friday after a five-hour meeting with the associations refusing to agree to the Centre's proposal for suspending the implementation of the aforesaid legislation for one and a half years. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar categorically said that the Union government is ready for another meeting only if the farmers want to discuss this proposal. Meanwhile, the protesting farmers have come to an agreement with the Delhi police to hold their Republic Day tractor rallies beginning from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders - proceed towards Haryana or Uttar Pradesh before returning back to the starting points covering 62 km, 60 km and 46 km respectively.
Darshan Pal, Rajinder Singh, Balbir Singh Rajewal, Buta Singh Burjgil, and Joginder Singh Ugraha have been asked to coordinate with the police during the rally. The unions have instructed that the parade should be carried out peacefully, no display of political flags, no loudspeakers without permission, no trolleys, animals, carts, no weapons or firearms. Moreover, the Delhi Police mandated that a maximum of 5000 persons with 5000 tractors can participate in the rally on Republic Day from noon to 5 pm. Protests have continued for 62 days till date.
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Published January 26th, 2021 at 16:08 IST