Mazdoor Kisan Sangharsh Rally, Live Updates: Thousands march towards Parliament
The protest march is currently on its way to the Parliament.
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.
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
#MazdoorKisanSangharshRally
Lal Salaam, Lal Salaam!
Onwards always! pic.twitter.com/DUhFRV5Ogk— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) September 5, 2018
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.
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
