Farmers reach Delhi to take part in 'mahapanchayat

Hundreds of farmers from different states started reaching Delhi to participate in a 'mahapanchayat' called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) at Jantar Mantar.

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All vehicles entering the capital are being checked and police personnel are on 'alert mode,' police said.

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Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Dependra Pathak said, "We have made adequate arrangements to ensure that the law and order is maintained.

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Traffic movement may be affected in many parts of Delhi as the police have put barricades at border points, officials said.

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Anyone trying to gain entry will be checked thoroughly to avoid any undue gathering which may give rise to any untoward situation, police said.

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The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and other farmers' groups are organising the 'mahapanchayat' and they will pass through the outer district, which includes Ghazipur border.

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