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The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers unions protesting against the three Central farm laws, has condemned the violence that broke out in the national capital during the Kisan Gantantra Parade organised on the occasion of Republic Day on Tuesday. The leaders of famers unions under the aegis of SKM said in a statement, We thank the farmers for the unprecedented participation in today s Farmers Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that took place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts. Despite all our efforts, some organisations and individuals have violated the route and indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We have always held that peace is our biggest strength, and that any violation would hurt the movement, it added.
India celebrates R-Day amidst massive protests by farmers
Farmers organisations had announced a Tractor March on Tuesday to mark Republic Day as well as protest against the three farm laws
Tuesday January 26, 2021 12:24 PM, ummid.com with inputs from IANS
New Delhi: India on Tuesday celebrated its 72nd Republic Day amidst massive protests by farmers who defying the Delhi Police guidelines broke the barricades at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders and other rentry points to enter Delhi hours ahead of the planned
Kisan Gantantra Parade .
Farmers organisations had announced a Tractor March on Tuesday to mark Republic Day as well as protest against the three farm laws. The Delhi Police however found itself off the guard when they saw hundreds of thousands of unstoppable farmers breaking the barricades and entering Delhi walking.
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A farmer walks over the police barricades set up on a road at Akshardham to stop farmers during their during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi
Traffic was affected in several parts of the national capital on Tuesday due to the ongoing farmers tractor rally. The Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to give information about the situation. Traffic is very heavy on GTK road, Outer Ring Road, Badli road, KN Katzu Marg, Madhuban Chowk, Kanjhawala Road, Palla Road, Narela & DSIDC Narela roads. Please avoid these roads. Traffic is very heavy on Wazirabad road, ISBT road, GT road, Pushta road, Vikas marg, NH-24, Road no. 57, Noida link road. Please avoid these roads, it tweeted.