New Delhi: A farmer leader on Monday said that the nationwide strike called for tomorrow in the wake of farm laws will be observed from 11 am to 3 pm. “Our protest is peaceful & we’ll continue that way.
Tomorrow’s Bharat Bandh is from 11 am to 3 pm. It is a symbolic protest to register our opposition. It is to show that we don’t support some of the policies of the government of India,” said Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union. “We don’t want to cause problems for common public. Therefore, we will begin at 11 am, so that they could leave for office on time.
Work hours in offices will end by 3 pm. Services such as ambulance, even weddings, can go on as usual. People can show their card and leave,” said Tikait. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police on Monday said elaborate security arrangements have been made in view of the ‘Bharat Bandh’ called on December 8 by farmers protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws, and warned that strict action will be taken against those trying to disrupt movement of people or “forcefully” shut shops.
The agitating farmers have called ‘Bharat bandh’ on December 8 and threatened to intensify their agitation and block more roads leading to the national capital if the government did not accept their demands. Eish Singhal, Delhi Police (PRO), said adequate arrangements have been made by the Delhi Police to ensure normal movement of people on roads during ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Tuesday.
“Delhi Police has also issued a traffic advisory for smooth movement of vehicles and commuters. Anybody who tries to disrupt normal movement, life or forcefully closes shops will be strongly dealt with, as per the law,” he said. Delhi Police has also appealed to everyone to not disrupt life of common citizens and residents of Delhi.
Taking to Twitter, the Delhi Traffic Police on Monday said the Singhu, Auchandi, Piao Maniyari, Mangesh, Tikri and Jharoda borders are closed. The Centre has asked all states and Union Territories to tighten security during Tuesday’s ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by the farmers unions and supported by opposition parties, while asserting that peace and tranquillity must be maintained on that day, officials said.
In a countrywide advisory, the Union Home Ministry also said the state governments and UT administrations must ensure that the COVID-19 guidelines issued with regard to health and social distancing are strictly followed.
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