Many working-class residents viewed the farmer movement sympathetically. But now, some have changed their minds. Jan 29, 2021 · 09:00 am A farmer waves a flag along with others as they gather at Red Fort during their tractor parade on Republic Day, in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Arun Sharma/ PTI
Jay Prakash Yadav understands why farmers are protesting.
“The laws are not good for the farmers,” said the 48-year-old autorickshaw driver who lives in Badarpur, South East Delhi.
“Their lands will be snatched by [Gautam] Adani and [Mukesh] Ambani,” he said, echoing the views of protesting farmers who believe the Modi government’s farm laws seek to benefit corporations at the cost of the cultivators.
Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 BIH Vs RJS Highlights: Rajasthan cruise to semis; beats Bihar by 16 runs; Mahipal Lomror was the standout performer as Rajasthan defeated Bihar by 16 runs in the fourth quarterfinal of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Wednesday here at the Motera Stadium.
Mahipal Lomror’s 37-ball 78 helps Rajasthan beat Bihar, reach semi-finals
While Bihar has been knocked out, Rajasthan has progressed to the semi-finals. With this win, Rajasthan will now clash against Tamil Nadu in the first semi-final on Friday. Chasing 165, Bihar lost its opener Shasheem Rathour (0) was dismissed by Aniket Choudhary in the second over and the side was sent on the backfoot from the very start. Before the halfway mark, Babul Kumar (24) was also run out and the side needed 98 runs from 60 balls with eight wickets in hand.