Bharat Bandh : Kisan Andolan

 

Bharat Bandh today because as hundreds of farmers marching from Punjab have been stopped at the state's border with Haryana near Ambala.

Several farmers' unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), have called for a Gramin Bharat Bandh or nationwide strike on Friday, February 16, to press for their demands before the Centre. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha urged all like-minded farmers' organisations to unite and take a part in the February 16 Gramin Bharat Bandh called by the central trade unions.

About 200 kilometres away from Delhi, Haryana security forces have used tear gas on them to try and disperse them. Delhi Police source said they are determined to not let the protesters enter the national capital.Delhi Police is on high alert and security has been increased in the national capital in view of the 'Bharat Bandh' call given by the farmers. 

Delhi Police have put up barricades in the central part of the city leading to the Parliament and other sensitive locations.There is heavy security deployment at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders and multiple layers of barricades, barbed wires and concrete blocks have been put up to stop the farmers from entering Delhi.