Delhi Movement 2.0: Farmers to launch tractor march on Republic Day to press for MSP

Shambu: Farmers will embark on a tractor march on Republic Day to press for their demands for MSP.

Farmers on tractors will drive to large malls, warehouses, and homes of BJP leaders on January 26 to press their demands for MSP.

Farmers representing the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee in their second leg of the Delhi Movement have decided to protest at Shambhu, Khanauri, and Ratnapur along Rajasthan borders.

Tractor march on January 26

The farmers are preparing from January 13, 2025, for a tractor-trolley march on January 26, 2025.

Thousands of tractor-trolleys are going to be present at the Shambhu border from January 26 to January 29.

Tractor-Trolleys at corporate shopping malls

Punjab leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, "A massive rally will be held at Jandiala Guru Grain market on January 23. Thousands of farmers in eight zones of districts in Punjab will also participate.

He added that as per the announcement of Delhi Movement 2, organizations across the country will take out millions of tractors on January 26 to protest in front of corporate shopping malls, silo warehouses, and BJP leaders’ homes. Similarly, such actions will also be carried out at various locations in Amritsar.

Corporate houses trying to take over agriculture

The farmers said that corporate houses are attempting to take over the agricultural sector, and the shopping malls established by these corporate entities are proving harmful to shopkeepers’ businesses.

He explained that online buying and selling companies like Zomato, Zepto, Amazon, and Swiggy are causing significant harm to the businesses of local shopkeepers. Therefore, we believe that our action on January 26 is not only about raising the demands of farmers and laborers but also about protecting the entire society. Hence, the urban shopkeeper community, in particular, should openly support this action.

Condemned statement of Verma

Condemning BJP leader Parvesh Verma’s statement about Punjabis and Sikhs, he said that Verma has portrayed Sikhs and Punjabis in a manner as if terrorists have entered Delhi. The BJP must clarify whether this is its official stance or Verma’s personal opinion. Parvesh Verma should acknowledge his mistake and apologize to the entire Sikh community and Punjabis. He made it clear that this movement will continue until the demands are met.

Farmers' protests continue from 2024 onwards as their demands for a Minimum Support Price are still not met by the central government.