Farmers' stir: Delhi on toes as 15,000 tractors to enter capital on Republic Day, security tightened
India TV NewsAfter getting the permission from Delhi Police to organise a tractor rally in Delhi on Republic Day, the farmers' unions have started preparations to make the event a mega success. According to police, barricades would be lifted at Singhu, Tikri and Gazipur borders on January 26 after the Republic Day parade is over and the farmers will be allowed to enter upto 100 km within Delhi with their tractors in a circular path on the routes discussed with the farmers. Farmers advised to keep ration for at least 24 hours and items for cold in case tractors get stuck in traffic. In another related development, the Delhi Police has stepped up security and intensified patrolling and verification drives across the national capital to thwart any untoward incidents.