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Tohana police station in Haryana has emerged as a new rallying point in the farmers’ movement against the three laws forced on them by the Narendra Modi government last year, with tents being pitched at the site as part of a “jail bharo” campaign after three protesters were arrested and a ruling alliance MLA hurled abuses at them.
The siege began on Saturday and had not been lifted till late on Sunday evening. The farmers were insistent that the police drop the charges against the three farmer leaders, one of whom was arrested on a complaint filed by Devinder Babli, an MLA of the JJP, a partner in the BJP-led government in the state.
Farmers Gradually Returning to Protests Against Farm Laws in Haryana
Following a surge in COVID-19 cases, the agitation had been suspended in many areas and no fresh mobilisation was done. That may soon change.
Farmers stage a protest against JJP MLA Devendra Babli, demanding his apology as he had abused farmers during a brawl with them, outside SDM office in Tohana, June 02, 2021. Photo: PTI
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New Delhi: While the number of protesters at various sites in Haryana, including its Tikri and Kundli borders with Delhi, may have dipped due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, farmer leaders across the state insist that the agitation against the three farm laws is on and would be intensified once the pandemic subsides. Moreover, with over six months passing since the protests started, they caution that the protesting farmers have now started getting restless as the Centre and the state government have been ignoring their demands.
Haryana Police says strength of farmers at Delhi's Tikri and Kundli borders has reduced by over 67% over 3 months. Farmer leaders say they can boost numbers with just 'one call'.