Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Delhi Villagers to Intensify Toll Tax Protest
Imagine a toll booth on a road near Delhi.
Villagers want to drive through without paying.
They met with government officials to ask for this.
The villagers, led by Surender Solanki, met with government representatives, including Harsh Malhotra.
The villagers wanted the toll tax removed entirely, but the government suggested a monthly pass instead.
They did not agree.
Now, the villagers plan to protest again until they get their way.
They might block the road until they get what they want, and it could get worse.
Talks between Delhi villagers and the Centre failed to reach a consensus on toll tax waivers.
Surender Solanki, representing the villagers, stated the talks were unsuccessful.
The government proposed a monthly pass option instead of waiving the toll tax.
Villagers plan to intensify their protest, possibly including a Chakka Jam.
The delegation included representatives from various Delhi villages.
- Who
- Delhi villagers led by Surender Solanki and Central government representatives
- What
- Talks regarding toll tax waiver for Delhi villagers on UER-2
- When
- Talks were held on Wednesday, after a Mahapanchayat on September 21st
- Where
- Delhi, UER-2 toll plaza
- Why
- To discuss the demand for toll tax waivers for Delhi villages
- Event
- Talks regarding toll tax waiver
- Location
- Delhi, UER-2
- Key Figures
- Surender Solanki, Harsh Malhotra
- Main Demand
- Toll tax waiver for Delhi villagers
- Result of Talks
- No consensus
- Next Step
- Villagers to intensify protest