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I spent a night at the Singhu border to understand what goes on in the protest when the day is over. Turns out the night is almost as alive as the day. Langars till midnight, volunteers on the night's watch and a buzz of activity till early morning. (1/n)
Post 12 am, many such groups are seen sitting at intersections. They carry sticks, torches and some of them wear a uniform that says pehredar. They check people and ensure no anti social person enters the night. Have encountered countless drunk people in the last few days. (2/n)
This is the main stage of the protest. Lights are dismantled, carpets are rolled back after 8 pm. The stage is now one large bed. Anyone can join and blankets will be sourced for them. People managing the stage mostly stay here. For security purpose too (3/n)
Near zero visibility after 11 pm. But langars don't stop. Tea and warm milk served post dinner keeping in mind the cold. Farmers say one can wake anyone up in the tent at any time and they can get food (4/n)
A pehredar on routine vigil. (5/n)
Early morning, soaps, toothbrush, toothpaste, washing bars are served as part of Seva (6/n)
“Several people have asked us as to what we will do if it rains. We are farmers. For us, rains are a sign of prosperity. We welcome the rain, says Swaran Singh, a 70-year-old farmer who has stayed put here over the last fortnight. (n/n)
