Farmers’ March to Delhi Stopped at Haryana-Punjab Border
Haryana police sealed the Khanauri border with five layers of barricades as 51 farmers began a 228-km march over trade and farm demands.
- On Sunday, August 16, 2026, Haryana Police stopped a group of 51 farmers led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at the Khanauri-Data Singhwala border, halting their 228-km 'Kisan Bachao Padyatra' towards Delhi.
- Demonstrators launched the march to protest the proposed India-US trade deal, demanding a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price , complete waiver of farmers' loans, and withdrawal of police cases registered during previous agitations.
- Authorities reinforced the border with five layers of barricading, water cannons, and riot-control vehicles; Jind Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Singh confirmed that prohibitory orders are in force throughout the district.
- Dallewal criticized the decision to stop the march, stating they sought permission for 300 participants; the leader maintained that only a Union Agriculture Minister could resolve their demands.
- Seeking judicial intervention from the Supreme Court and High Court, farmers plan to stage a sit-in at the border, though the group originally scheduled arrival at Jantar Mantar for August 29, 2026.
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Farmers seek Delhi march as Haryana blocks route at Khanauri
Farmers protesting the India-US trade deal are camped at the Khanauri border. Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Sidhupur chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal appealed for passage to Delhi. He requested the Prime Minister and Haryana government allow a peaceful march on foot. Farmers seek a legal MSP guarantee, farm loan waivers, and Swaminathan report implementation. They also asked courts to take cognizance and pave a way forward.
Farmers foot march: Haryana seals Khanauri inter-state border point
Haryana Police have established multi-layer barricading at the Khanauri inter-state border point. Farmers under the SKM (Non-Political) banner are planning a 228-km foot march to Delhi. This march aims to protest the proposed India-US trade deal and demand MSP legal guarantee. Farmers leaders claim the government's actions expose its anti-farmer stance. The march seeks to address agricultural sector concerns and farmer debt issues.
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