as quoted by ANI, “We have given time to the government till 2nd October to repeal the laws. After this, we will do further planning. We won't hold discussions with the government under pressure.”

Farmers in different parts of the country, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Telangana, Jammu and Kashmir and Maharashtra, had blocked national and state highways for three hours.

Some protesters, who had gathered at Delhi’s Shaheed Park to show solidarity with the farmers’ agitation were detained by the police who had beefed up security in the city on Saturday.

On Friday, farmer unions had announced that no ‘chakka jam’ will take place in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

• The nationwide call from 12 pm to 3 pm was given by the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee

• The Congress on Friday extended support to the ‘chakka jam’

• Farmers’ unions have appealed to all the stakeholders to be peaceful

• Emergency and essential services like ambulance, school bus, etc., will not be stopped, as per the guidelines issued by the farmers’ unions

MHA Orders Suspension of Internet at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri

The Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the suspension of internet services at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders of Delhi, where farmers have been protesting against the new farm laws, for 24 hours till Saturday night in wake of their 'chakka jam' call, news agency PTI reported quoting officials.

No Incidents Took Place in Delhi: Delhi Police PRO

Delhi police PRO Chinmoy Biswal said that the “chakka jam” call wasn't for Delhi heavy security arrangements were made because of the violence that took place on 26 January during the tractor rally. Speaking to news agency ANI, Biswal said that that the security was further tightened at Delhi's border areas.

“No incidents took place in Delhi. Traffic movement is normal and the life is going on as usual here,” Biswal added.

Entry/Exit Gates of All Metro Stations Open

Delhi Metro authorities said that that the entry and exit gates of all metro stations have now been opened and normal services have resumed. Some metro stations were shut earlier in the day because of the ‘chakka jam’ called by protesting farmers.

Won't Hold Discussions With Govt Under Pressure: BKU Leader Rakesh Tikait

According to ANI, Bharat Kisan Union Leader Rakesh Tikait said, “We have given time to the government till 2nd October to repeal the laws. After this, we will do further planning. We won't hold discussions with the government under pressure.”

Farmers Hold Agitation in Rajasthan

Farmers protesting against Centre's new agricultural laws and other issues block roads at several places in Rajasthan.

Situation at Singhu Border Peaceful, Internet Suspended

The situation at the Singhu border protest site in Delhi was peaceful even as internet connectivity was suspended as a precautionary measure on Saturday, reported IANS.

Farmers in Haryana, Punjab Block Highways

Farmers in Haryana and Punjab blocked roads on the national and state highways as part of the 3-hour ‘chakka jam’ on 6 February.

Police Detain Several Protesters in Bengaluru

The police detained the protesters who were agitating outside the Yelahanka Police Station in Bengaluru, against the farm laws as part of the countrywide 'chakka jam' called by farmers on Saturday, reported ANI.

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Come to the Streets and Join 'Dharna': Digvijiaya Singh Appeals to Protesting Farmers

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, said, as quoted by ANI, “I appeal to all those protesting against farm laws to come to the streets and join today's 'dharna' between 12 pm and 3 pm.”

Barricading Done to Avoid Any Intrusion: Delhi Police Joint Commissioner

Alok Kumar, Joint CP, Delhi Police, told ANI, “Police personnel are deployed at strategic locations such as Road number 56, NH-24, Vikas Marg, GT Road, Jirabad Road, since it's a call for nation-wide 'chakka-jam'. Barricading has been done in a way that there is no intrusion in Delhi.”

Several Metro Stations Shut Ahead of Chakka Jam

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said entry and exit gates of Mandi House, ITO, Vishwavidyalaya, Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Janpath, Central Secretariat and Delhi Gate have been closed in view of the ‘chakka jam’, despite farmer unions announcing that there will be no ‘bandh’ in Delhi.

Drone Cameras, 50K Security Personnel Deployed in Delhi-NCR

Drone cameras at Tikri border and around 50,000 police-paramilitary forces have been deployed around Delhi-NCR ahead of the ‘chakka jam’ called by protesting farmers.

Heavy Barricading, Water Cannons Deployed at Ghazipur Border

Extensive barricading measures have been undertaken at the Ghazipur Border with the deployment of water cannon vehicles, as a pre-emptive measure to deal with possible disturbances resulting from 'Chakka Jaam' called by farmer unions protesting against the farm laws, reported ANI.

No Chakka Jam in UP, Uttarakhand: Rakesh Tikait

Ahead of Saturday’s 'chakka jam’, Bharat Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, on Friday, 5 February, announced that the countrywide road blockade would not be carried out in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand because the unions “have evidence that few people would have attempted to spread violence at these places.” reported ANI.

"“We have evidence that a few people would attempt to spread violence at these places. So we have decided to not block roads in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand,”" - Rakesh Tikait, according to ANI

Congress Extends Support to ‘Chakka Jam’

The Congress party on Friday extended support to the ‘chakka jam’ called by farmer unions across the country on Saturday.

The party, according to media reports, has said that its workers will stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers in the protest. Further, the Congress expressed disappointment with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar for defending the farm laws in the Parliament and for attacking the Opposition.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha Releases Guidelines Ahead of March

Samyukt Kisan Morcha Chief Darshan Pal shared a set of guidelines that have been issued regarding the ‘chakka jam’. “We appeal to the public in India to kindly cooperate,” he said.

1. Only national and state highways across the country will be jammed from 12 noon to 3 pm.

2. Emergency and essential services like ambulance or school bus will not be stopped.

3. The 'chakka jam’ will remain completely peaceful and non-violent. Protesters are asked to not to indulge in any conflict with government officials or ordinary citizens.

4. There will be no ‘chakka jam’ programme in Delhi NCR, except the protest sites that are already in a ‘chakka jam’ mode. All roads entering Delhi will remain open except where farmers' protest sites are already located.

5. The ‘chakka jam’ programme will conclude at 3 pm by indicating the unity of farmers, by blowing the vehicle horn continuously for 1 minute. We also appeal to the public to join in, at 3 pm to express their support and solidarity with our annadatas.

Maximum Forces, Social Media Monitored: Delhi Police 'Makes Arrangements' Ahead of Chakka Jam

Meanwhile, the Delhi Police Commissioner held a meeting with senior police officials over the proposed ‘chakka jam’ by agitating farmers on Saturday, 6 February.

According to Delhi Police, it has made adequate arrangements to prevent the entry of miscreants and will also be monitoring social media posts, news agency ANI reported on Friday.

Haryana ADGP (law & order) also issued directives to SPs and Commissioners in view of the ‘chakka jam’.

"Maximum force shall be pulled out from non-operational duties. Intelligence network should be geared up and necessary preventive action may be taken," it reads.

In view of the violence that happened on 26 January, the Delhi Police have made adequate security arrangements at the borders so that miscreants cannot enter the national capital, Chinmoy Biswal, Delhi Police PRO told ANI.

“We are monitoring content on social media to make sure rumours are not spread against police or other things. The protesters are camping at the borders of Delhi. We are in touch with police force of other states too,” said Chinmoy Biswal, Delhi Police PRO.