Farmers Protest: Farmers to resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 21| 5 updates

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Delhi Chalo' march planned for February 21, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday criticized the government, stating that it is preventing farmers from entering Delhi. Here are the top five updates related to the farmer's protest: 1. As reported by ANI, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher emphasized that farmers should be permitted to proceed with their march on Wednesday.

“The intention of the govt was very clear that they would not let us enter Delhi at any cost...If you don't want to find a solution through discussion with farmers then we should be allowed to march towards Delhi." Also Read: Delhi Farmers’ Protest: Modi govt ‘curse’ for food providers, says Mallikarjun Kharge while promising legal right to MSP 2. Pandher stressed, “When we moved towards Delhi, shelling happened...Bullets were also used on the tyres of the tractors...DGP Haryana has said that they are not using tear gas on farmers," adding, “We will march towards Delhi on Feb 21. The govt has given us a proposal so that we backtrack from our original demands." He further said that the government will be responsible for whatever happens now.

Also Read: Farmers Protest: Centre blocks 177 social media accounts to maintain ‘public order’ 2. “After the discussion of both forums, it has been decided that if you analyse, there is nothing in the government's proposal. Our government imports palm oil worth ₹1.75 crore from outside which also causes illness to the general public.

If this money is given to the farmers of the country to grow oil seed crops and MSP is announced, then that money can be used here. This is not in the favour of farmers. We reject it," he said.