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Farmers’ protest | Trade union activists detained ahead of meeting, say worker groups
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Event was planned in Delhi in support of farmer unions
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Security personnel stand guard next to police barricades as farmers continue their protest against the central government s recent agricultural reforms blocking a highway at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border in Ghaziabad on February 6, 2021. | Photo Credit:
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Event was planned in Delhi in support of farmer unions According to workers’ groups, several trade union activists and leaders of the Delhi for Farmers forum were detained on Saturday morning, ahead of their planned event in the capital’s Shaheedi Park in support of farmer unions.
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Several national and State highways were blocked as the ‘chakka jam’ started at noon, hampering traffic. The protests have been peaceful and no untoward incident has been reported so far. Slogans were shouted against the Centre, demanding the repeal of the farm laws.
International Federation of Trade Unions national treasurer Animesh Das was picked up at 5 a.m. and detained by Kalkaji Police, according to All India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha general secretary Ashish Mittal. He alleged that police had also been posted outside the house of Pragatisheel Mahila Sangathan general secretary Poonam to prevent her movement.