'Delhi Chalo' March: Haryana Police Warns To Cancel Passport Of Those Indulging In Vandalism

The 'Delhi Chalo' march aims to pressure the government to meet their requests for minimum support price for agricultural produce and obtain a waiver on farm loans.

Farmers stage a protest during their 'Delhi Chalo' march, near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, in Patiala district. ( Image Source :PTI )

The Haryana Police authorities in Ambala district announced on Thursday to cancel the passports and visas for individuals found engaging in acts of vandalism during the ongoing farmers' agitation.

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Joginder Sharma, said "The protesters approaching Haryana during farmers' stir and indulging in acts of vandalism like breaking barricades have been identified through CCTV footage and drone cameras and through the videos which we have shot. Against such people, we will be seeking through the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassies, that their passports and visas be cancelled."

"We have taken many photographs in which some protesters are seen indulging in vandalism. We are verifying their names and addresses," he also said.

'Delhi Chalo' March Demands MSP And Farm Loan Waiver

The 'Delhi Chalo' march, led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), aims to pressure the government into fulfilling their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops and a farm loan waiver. Protests persist at Shambhu (near Ambala) and Khanauri (near Jind) border points along the Punjab-Haryana border.

Farmers' leaders have reiterated their determination to continue the agitation until their demands are met, indicating their readiness to prolong the protest even if the model code of conduct is enforced. The deadlock between farmers and the Centre over their various demands remains unsolved.

Farmer leaders participating in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on February 19, rejected the BJP-led Centre's proposal to procure pulses, maize, and cotton at the MSP by government agencies for five years, arguing that it was not in the best interests of the farmers.

During the fourth round of negotiations with the farmer leaders on February 18, three Union ministers on a panel had suggested that government agencies purchase cotton, maize, and pulses at the MSP for five years after reaching an agreement with the farmers.