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Large scale farmers demonstrated in Derabassi, Chandigarh today against the delay in procurement of paddy. Farmers’ union members expressed their displeasure by blocking the Chandigarh-Ambala-Delhi National Highway. Farmers say that the process of procuring paddy has started
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Inconvenience caused to passengers This national highway is known for the huge number of vehicles and today’s jam has completely paralyzed the traffic system on this major route. Hundreds of farmers descended on the highway with their tractors and other vehicles, leading to long queues and a serious traffic situation. Passengers faced immense inconvenience due to the jam. Many people were stuck for hours and were looking for alternative routes.
The farmers made it clear that they will continue their protest until the government fulfills their demand to buy paddy. Farmers say that the delay in the procurement process after the harvest of the paddy crop is proving to be detrimental to them. Many farmers said that this delay also affected their preparations for the next crop.
Farmers refused to move from the highway The police administration team that arrived at the scene tried to control the situation and appealed to the farmers to keep the highway open and work together to restore traffic. However, the farmers remained firm on their demands and refused to move off the highway.
Farmers warned the administration Farmer leaders have warned that if the government does not pay attention to their demands soon, this movement could spread on an even larger scale. He said that if necessary, they would not shy away from blocking other major routes as well.
Efforts are underway by the administration to normalize the situation, but at the moment the traffic on the highway has come to a standstill. The police team and the local administration are monitoring the situation and holding discussions with the protesters in order to find a solution as soon as possible.
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