Protesting farmers said around 100 farmers from Tamil Nadu participated in the demonstration. The farmers said they are demanding a doubling of their income from farm produce, a pension of Rs 5,000, individual insurance, and interlinking of all rivers in India.
New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) Few farmers from Tamil Nadu, including a woman, on Wednesday tried to climb onto a mobile tower as they protested at Delhi's Jantar Mantar over demands of better prices for their crops and the river interlinking issue, officials said.
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According to officials, a huge number of Tamil Nadu farmers gathered at Jantar Mantar to voice their grievances. Some protesters attempted to climb nearby trees and a mobile tower, which led to police action to prevent any accidents or harm. - Newsx