Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Delhi Villagers Delay Toll Tax Protest After Government Talks
Villagers in Delhi are upset about a toll tax on a new road called UER-II.
They planned a protest, but decided to wait.
Over 15,000 villagers met and agreed to give the government a chance to address their concerns.
They are demanding they should not be charged toll tax, and are asking for U-turns and slip roads.
Representatives will meet with government officials, including a Union Minister, to discuss the issue on Wednesday.
They'll then decide on further action.
Delhi villagers, led by Surender Solanki, postponed their Chakka Jam protest.
The protest concerned toll tax on the UER-II expressway.
A Mahapanchayat with over 15,000 villagers was held on Sunday.
A delegation will meet with Union MoS and three MPs on Wednesday.
Villagers oppose the toll tax, seeking exemptions, U-turns, and slip roads.
- Who
- Delhi villagers led by Surender Solanki, the Union MoS and three MPs.
- What
- Postponement of the Chakka Jam protest against toll tax on UER-II.
- When
- Postponed until Wednesday, after a Mahapanchayat on Sunday.
- Where
- Delhi's rural areas concerning the UER-II expressway.
- Why
- To meet with the government to discuss the toll tax issue.
- Affected Area
- Delhi rural belt (360 villages)
- Road in Question
- Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II)
- Villagers' Demand
- No toll tax for local villagers, U-turns, and slip roads
- Mahapanchayat Participants
- Over 15,000 villagers
- Meeting Scheduled
- Wednesday afternoon
- Leaders Involved
- Surender Solanki (Palam 360 Khap chief), Union MoS Harsh Malhotra, 3 MPs