Chennai: The Republic Day tractor parade by agitating farmers will feature a number of tableaux from across States depicting village life the protest against the Centres contentious farm laws and hailing their courage according to organisers. A farmer leader said that directions were issued to all organisations participating in the protest to prepare tableaux for the parade. Around one lakh tractor-trolleys from across the country will participate in the parade. Around 30 per cent of these will have tableaux on different themes including the history of the farmers movement in India the role of women farmers and farming practices followed in different states he said. A few children from Maharashtras Vidarbha region have also planned a tableau on farmer suicides. “Children of farmers who committed suicide are expected to participate in the parade. Their tableau will depict the hardships faced by farmers of the region that faces water scarcity” a member of Swaraj India said. Tableaux from states like Himachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand will show how fruits and vegetables are cultivated in the hilly regions. A member of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) a joint front of the protesting farmer unions said the parade is likely to start from the five border points of Delhi – Singhu Tikri Ghazipur Palwal and Shahjahanpur . The tractor parade will start after the official Republic Day parade concludes at Rajpath and cover a distance of more than 100 kilometers before culminating around 6 pm he said. Around 40 ambulances will be stationed along the route to attend to any medical emergency. Another farmer leader said around 2500 volunteers have been deployed to ensure that the parade remains peaceful and no untoward incident takes place. The volunteers have been given badges and identity cards. Farmer leaders said only five people will be allowed on a tractor and strict vigil is being maintained to thwart any criminal activity. A team of ex-servicemen participating in the protest will also keep an eye on the security situation. A team of mechanics has also been formed to carry out any repair work in case the need arises. Farmer leaders asked all participants to carry jackets and blankets to shield themselves against the cold.

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