The Delhi airport issued an advisory to passengers in view of the ‘Dehi Chalo’ march at the borders of Delhi on February 13. It added, “We recommend planning your trip accordingly and staying informed about potential delays and alternative routes.”
The airport advised passengers to use the Delhi Metro for commuting. “It said, “To ensure timely arrival, we strongly encourage travellers to utilise the Magenta Line for Terminal 1 (T1) or the airport metro for Terminal 3 (T3) for convenient transportation options.”
Commuters faced traffic gridlock as vehicles were struck at the Ghazipur border and the Delhi-Noida Chilla border in view of the farmers protest.
Farmers are protesting over their demands, which include a law ensuring the minimum support price for their agricultural produce and a debt waiver.
Massive security arrangements have been put in place on the borders of the national capital. To ensure law and order, Delhi police have already enforced Section 144, restricting the entry of tractor trolleys and large assemblies.
Meanwhile, the meeting between the farmer union leaders and the government ended in a stalemate with no common ground in sight.
Speaking to the reporters here after holding a fresh round of talks with the protesting farmer leaders, the Union Minister informed them that while a breakthrough wasn’t achieved, a broad consensus was reached on most of the issues of contention.