Protesting farmers surround an SUV that was part of Manohar Lal Khattar s convoy
Chandigarh:
Hundreds of farmers protesting against new farm laws showed black flags to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar while he was going to Ambala today. The BJP-led government in Haryana has been claiming that only some farmers aren t happy with the new laws. However, the number of farmers, some of who arrived from neighbouring Punjab, has been steadily rising and they have dug in along the border with Delhi.
The farmers today tried to block the long convoy that was escorting Mr Khattar. The police then persuaded them to give way. In visuals, several farmers are seen waving black flags and even sticks at Mr Khattar s convoy.
Angry farmers show black flags to Haryana CM, block road
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Published: Tuesday, December 22, 2020, 17:50 [IST]
Chandigarh, Dec 22: A group of farmers protesting against the Centre s new agri laws on Tuesday showed black flags to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar when his convoy was passing through Ambala City, sources said.
Manohar Lal Khattar
Some of the farmers allegedly tried to block Khattar s motorcade but police managed to provide a safe passage to the chief minister, sources said.
Khattar had come to Ambala to address public meetings in support of party s mayoral and ward candidates for the upcoming civic bodies polls.
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In Uttar Pradesh, a group of farmers who were heading to join the protesters clashed with police when they were stopped at Rampur-Moradabad toll plaza.
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However, the protesting farmers have expressed apprehension that the new laws would pave the way for eliminating the safety cushion of Minimum Support Price and do away with the mandi system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates.
Protesting Farmers In Haryana Greet Chief Minister Khattar With Black Flags
Some of the protesting farmers allegedly tried to block Khattar s motorcade, attempt thwarted by police
PTI 22 December 2020 PTI PTI 2020-12-22T17:26:27+05:30 Protesting Farmers In Haryana Greet Chief Minister Khattar With Black Flags outlookindia.com 2020-12-22T17:31:57+05:30
A group of farmers protesting against the Centre s new agri laws on Tuesday showed black flags to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar when his convoy was passing through Ambala City, sources said.
Some of the farmers allegedly tried to block Khattar s motorcade but police managed to provide a safe passage to the chief minister, sources said.
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