Delhi travel advisory: Section 144 imposed in the capital ahead of farmers’ march

The Delhi Police has taken preemptive measures ahead of a planned farmers’ march to the national capital on February 13 by imposing Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in entire Delhi. This decision comes amidst concerns of potential unrest and violence, echoing past experiences, particularly the 2020 farmers’ agitation.According to an order issued by the Delhi Police, some farmer organisations have called upon their supporters to gather and march to Delhi on February 13 to press their demands, including legislation on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations. The protesters are expected to sit at the border of Delhi until their demands are met.The order, effective until March 12, 2023, prohibits gatherings of five or more persons, with or without weapons, in the entire jurisdiction of the national capital. Additionally, it bans the blocking of roads, conducting processions, and the use of amplifiers at any private…