5 September 2018, 12:07 PM
An ambulance is struck near Shivaji Stadium due to the protest rally. Medical care staff alleged that they were struck for more than 15 minutes.
5 September 2018, 10:57 AM
Traffic Alert
Sansad Marg,Janpath and KG Marg are closed for traffic movement due to procession/demonstration and Motorists are advised to take Baba Kharak Singh Marg and Ashoka Road as alternative route.
— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 5, 2018
5 September 2018, 10:51 AM
Delhi police has issued detailed issues traffic advisory for Kisan Rally: Avoid these routes
5 September 2018, 10:47 AM
#MazdoorKisanSangharshRally
Lal Salaam, Lal Salaam!
Onwards always! pic.twitter.com/DUhFRV5Ogk— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) September 5, 2018
5 September 2018, 09:00 AM
The protest rally kicked off at 9:00 am from Ramlila Maidan.
Kisan Mazdoor Rally kicks off from Ram Lila Grounds, New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/wkLamOZLEe
— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) September 5, 2018
5 September 2018, 10:44 AM
The protesters have put before the government 15 demands. They have asked for curbing price rise, universalising the Public Distribution System, employment creation, minimum wage of not less than Rs 18,000 per month and banning labour law amendments. Debt waiver, redistributive land reforms, a ban of forcible land acquisition, reversing neo-liberal policies, and a ban on `contract` employment are among the other demands.