Wrestlers' stir: Mahapanchayat at Jantar Mantar today; Vinesh reacts to Ganguly's remarks

The khap leaders were stopped by police from trying to enter Delhi at Tikri Border

ITDC INDIA EPRESS/ ITDC NEWS : As the protest organised by wrestlers enters day 15, Jantar Mantar will witness the 'khap mahapanchayat' on Sunday, which the agitators hope will earn them more support in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The 'khap' panchayat leaders from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha are reportedly marching towards Jantar Mantar on Sunday. However, they were reportedly stopped by police at Tikri Border from trying to enter Delhi.

The SKM had announced it will hold nationwide protests in Delhi. It was the SKM that spearheaded the year-long farmers' protest on the borders of the national capital against the now-repealed farm laws.

Following this, security has been beefed up near Jantar Mantar. According to a senior Delhi Police official, stringent security measures are in place near Jantar Mantar for the delegation's visit. Checking in the bordering areas has been beefed up and barricades put in place. Additional deployment will be made, especially in the bordering areas, and patrolling enhanced, the official told PTI.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat on Saturday urged the supporters to be peaceful on Sunday so that bad elements do not hijack the protest. "A lot of people are expected to join us from villages... khap panchayats, kisan and mazdoor unions, student organisations to support us. We appeal to everyone to be peaceful. Our success depends on a peaceful demonstration. We also request all who will come tomorrow to cooperate with authorities and police," said the Asian Games gold medallist.