As the farmers' protest completes 200 days on Saturday, farmers have planned to gather in significant numbers to mark this milestone at Shambhu border today. Olympian Vinesh Phogat is expected to join them. The protests are planned to take place at the Khanauri, Shambhu, and Ratanpura borders.
Farmers have been stationed at the Shambhu border since February 13, after authorities prevented their march to Delhi. The protesters are demanding a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops, among other key issues.
Phogat, a prominent sports personality and supporter of the farmers' movement, will be honoured by the farmers during the day's events.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated that the protest is being conducted peacefully but with great intensity. He mentioned that the Centre is testing their resolve, and their demands have not yet been met.
"We will present our demands to the government once again, and new announcements will also be made," Pandher told. He emphasised that completing 200 days of protest is a significant milestone.
The farmers have called for strict action against Bollywood actress and Member of Parliament (MP) Kangana Ranaut. They have urged the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to take a firm stand against Ranaut, whose remarks have previously sparked controversy and opposition among the farming community.
The farmers have also hinted at revealing their strategy for the upcoming Haryana polls. They plan to announce their next steps in the coming days, emphasising their intention to play an active role in the political landscape of the state.
