Farmers broke the civil code
The 72nd Republic Day witnessed havoc in national capital, when farmers protesting for repeal of new farm laws broke the barricades on Delhi borders, storming the capital violently. They headed to Central Delhi, Rajpath to sabotage the Republic Day ceremony. They rolled their tractors on ITO and Red Fort and deviated from the routes assigned to them, since ITO was not the part of the destined route. They broke into Delhi before the allotted time pushing the whole city into chaos. The tractors were threatening to roll over the police officers violating the law and order in the city.
The farmers' tractor rally was intended to be peaceful and non-violent as discussed and permitted. They were assigned four routes along with certain restrictions which were not abided by them. Red Fort, the symbol of national heritage and pride has been stormed brutally. The outrage and angst of farmers have turned into uncontrollable protests. Farmers are climbing on the walls of the fort raising slogans, banners and flags to forward their intentions. Farmers have captured the Red Fort and the situation has slipped from control of police.
The angry march broke the glass windows of DTC buses and are in no mindset to make peace with law and order. Delhi Police failed to convince the farmers for maintaining peace. The protests which have adhered to the constitution for three months suddenly turned unlawful and violent. The leaders of farmer unions are repeatedly urging the farmers to leave Delhi and head to borders. They are constantly requesting for retraction of the protest and drop the path of violence. The riots have turned police helpless and they are rigorously appealing to the farmers to follow the rules and civil code of conduct.
Farmers were successful in furling their symbolic flag on Red Fort on this very day when the spot only belongs to Tricolour. Tear gas was used in order to regulate the chaos unfolding on the streets of central Delhi. If reports are to be believed, one person has been killed in the protests at ITO. Buses and other public transport have been vandalized. The revolt between farmers and police is soaring every moment with police resorting to lathicharge. The decided route according to agreement covered three borders- Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur but farmers breached the contract. This rally will mark the end of the protests. A foot march to Indian Parliament has been announced on 1 February, the day of rolling out of the union budget.
The disturbing visuals of the parade is disgraceful on this day of utmost national importance. The policemen are hiding behind cars to protect themselves from the impulsive and unjustified acts of farmers running with sticks and unstoppable tractors. The tractors barged in breaking high security. Police are trying to convince the farmers to take a step back and return to borders. The crowd on Red Fort has been cleared by the police.
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