Farmers marching towards New Delhi for a protest at the capital were stopped before they could reach Delhi from Haryana. Police responded with tear gases and barricades, which caused severe clashes near the state border to stop the protesters. The demonstrators were demanding fair Minimum Support Price policies and other concessions.
Leaders criticized the police’s move but clarified that the march was suspended, not canceled. They are continuing discussions with the government. This protest testifies to the ongoing agitation surrounding agricultural policies. More to come on this front.
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