Delhi Chalo March: The protest began on February 13 with hundreds of farmers camping at Shambhu and Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border.

Mobile Internet Ban: Authorities have imposed a ban on mobile internet services in the area surrounding the protest sites.

Traffic Advisory: Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory urging commuters to avoid certain routes due to special traffic arrangements on February 21.

Gathering Statistics: The government reported that around 14,000 people along with 1,200 tractor trolleys 300 cars 10 mini buses and small vehicles have gathered along the Punjab Haryana border.

Objections Raised: The Centre raised objections over the Punjab government handling of the situation expressing concerns about the use of tractor trolleys on highways.

Court’s Censure: The Punjab and Haryana High Court criticized the protesting farmers citing the Motor Vehicle Act which prohibits the use of tractor trolleys on highways.

Social Media Blocks: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued orders to temporarily block around 177 social media accounts and web links associated with the farmer protest.

Legal Basis: These orders were issued under section 69A of the IT Act at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Demand for March: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher emphasized the farmer demand to proceed with their march towards Delhi highlighting their intention to find a solution through discussion.

Intentions of Government: Pandher expressed skepticism about the government willingness to engage in dialogue and suggested that allowing the march towards Delhi could be a way to address the impasse.