Farmers in GB Nagar end protest after government promise

Farmers in Gautam Budh Nagar have ended their protest after receiving assurances from the government. They were demanding higher compensation for land used in development projects. The farmers, represented by the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), were given a promise of a meeting with the chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh in April. On Wednesday, the farmers gathered at Zero Point to voice their concerns. They want better compensation, more developed land, and local job opportunities. During a meeting with officials, including the CEO of the Yamuna authority, they expressed their demands clearly. The District Magistrate announced that discussions would take place to address the farmers' issues. A meeting is scheduled for March 23 at the collectorate office. Additionally, three development authorities will meet with farmers from March 24 to 26. Another meeting with the UP chief secretary will occur between April 10 and 20. In December 2024, the UP government instructed the development authorities to identify farmers eligible for higher compensation and to process their payments quickly. This order came after a protest in December, where thousands of farmers tried to march to Delhi, causing traffic disruptions. Meanwhile, farmers in Greater Noida condemned the eviction of fellow protesters from the Shambhu border in Punjab. They submitted a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu, expressing their anger over the arrests of farmer leaders and the forceful removal of protesters, including elderly individuals and women. This incident has sparked outrage among farmers nationwide.