Delhi on Alert as Indian Farmers Gear Up for Mass Protests
- Authorities blocked roads to stop farmers from reaching Delhi
- Protests may challenge the government seeking reelection
Delhi police set up security measures at the Ghazipur border, ahead of a farmers march to Delhi, on Feb. 11.
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India’s capital is on high alert as it anticipates protests from farmers to begin Tuesday to demand guaranteed minimum crop prices, three years after a major demonstration forced the government to repeal a proposed farm laws reform.
In an order issued Monday, the Delhi police commissioner prohibited gatherings of more than four people, rallies, loudspeakers and even “verbal, written or electronic” speech which may breach public order. The restrictions will remain in force for 30 days across the city.