Impact Of Farmer’s Protest On Travel Plans

We are all aware that there has been a little unrest in the country because of the ongoing farmer’s protest, and all the travel junkies are wondering whether these protests will impact their travel plans or if will they have to cancel their trips and stay back home on the weekend.

Don’t worry let us explain the ongoing situation, and how it will impact your travel plans.

Why are the farmers protesting?

After the announcement of the interim budget, the farmers have been triggered and are protesting against the government with their demands for a guaranteed MSP(The cost at which the government purchases crops from farmers) and for waivers of debts.

They want the MSP to be fixed at 50% higher than the cost of production of any crop.
Compensation for the farmers who died during the 2020-2021 protests.
Waiver of debts.

To push the government to address their issue, thousands of farmers are marching in tractors and trucks towards Delhi to get the government to meet their demands.

On Tuesday, 12th February, Delhi police fired tear gas to prevent the farmers from entering Delhi, which is currently a fortress, reviving the memories of the protest that took place two years ago and lasted for 16 months.

Previously, when the farmers’ protest took place, the government agreed to their demands, let’s see whether the government will address the issue or let the farmers protest. What do you think?