Scores of farmers led by BKU leader Rakesh Tikait were on Sunday stopped by the Delhi Police at the Ghazipur border as they tried to enter the national capital to take part in a protest called by agitating wrestlers outside the new Parliament building. Permission for the protest has not given to the wrestlers who have been on a sit-in at the Jantar Mantar, demanding the arrest
Enraged over the treatment meted out to her and fellow wrestlers, Sakshi said that it was a sad day for Indian Sports, while Vinesh criticised Delhi Police for filing the FIR against protesters.
Following the wrestlers announcement of holding a march towards the new Parliament building on the day of its inauguration, Baba Ramdev on Saturday appealed to them to reconsider their decision stating that doing so will be a disregard to the democracy and those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the nation.
In preparation for the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning, the Delhi Police have significantly heightened security in the area