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Farmers prepare for a rally against the newly passed farm laws ahead of Republic Day at Singhu border near New Delhi January 25, 2021. Reuters pic
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SINGHU (India), Jan 26 Tens of thousands of farmers gathered on the outskirts of India’s capital New Delhi today, ahead of a tractor procession aimed at protesting a controversial set of agricultural laws.
Growers, angry at what they see as laws that help large, private buyers at the expense of producers, have been camped outside Delhi for almost two months.
Thousands of Indian farmers protesting against agricultural reforms on Tuesday overwhelmed police and stormed into the historic Red Fort complex in New Delhi after tearing down barricades and driving tractors through roadblocks.
A farmer holds a sword during a protest against farm laws introduced by the government, at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, January 26. Reuters
Police officers scuffle with a demonstrator during a protest against farm laws introduced by the government, in New Delhi, India, January 26. Reuters
Farmers take part in a tractor rally as they continue to demonstrate against the central government s recent agricultural reforms in New Delhi on January 26, 2021. AFP
Thousands of Indian farmers protesting against agricultural reforms breached barricades on Tuesday to enter the historic Red Fort complex in the capital and hoist flags after clashing with police, who fired tear gas to scatter them.
Thousands of Indian farmers protesting against agricultural reforms on Tuesday overwhelmed police and stormed into the historic Red Fort complex in New Delhi after tearing down barricades and driving tractors through roadblocks.