This Day, That Year: Farmers were protesting in 1981 as well, issues were little different February 17, 1981 lakhs of farmers from Delhi along with farmers from all over the country, mainly from neighbouring states gathered in the capital. (Image Source: Reuters) Updated: Feb 17, 2021, 05:28 PM IST As the farmers' agitation enters Day 83, we go down the memory lane when Delhi witnessed a similar protest some 40 years ago. On February 17, 1981 lakhs of farmers from Delhi along with farmers from all over the country, mainly from neighbouring states gathered in the national capital. The gathering virtually paralysed normal life in the city. February 17, 1981 Boat rally