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Farmers Protests Turn Violent, Flag Hoisted at Red Fort, Internet Cut in Some Parts: What You Need to Know
Police fires teargas shells as farmers attempt to march towards Delhi during the Kisan Gantantra Parade , amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, at Akshardham in New Delhi, Tuesday. (PTI)
Some farmers, during the tractor rally, entered the Red Fort on Tuesday, while others clashed with the police at ITO. One farmer died after his tractor overturned, police said, adding that many of its personnel were injured in the clashes.
Several additional metro stations closed due to farmers protest ANI | Updated: Jan 26, 2021 16:11 IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday announced that the entry and exit gates of all stations of the Grey Line have been closed, as clashes between the farmers and Delhi Police intensified during protests against the Centre s three new farm laws. Security Update Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line are closed, tweeted DMRC.
Meanwhile, entry and exit was also barred at Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park and Jama Masjid metro stations. Security Update Entry/exit gates of Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil and Mansarovar Park are closed, DMRC tweeted.
Protests will only intensify, says farmers’ union leader
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“We don’t intend to disrupt Republic Day celebrations”
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“We don’t intend to disrupt Republic Day celebrations”
Darshan Pal, president of the Krantikari Kisan Union, said on Friday that the display of unity among the farmers’ outfits and support from several sections of the society have been the driving force behind the ongoing protests against the new farm laws.
He asserted that they would only intensify further if the Centre did not repeal the laws.
He said the aim of the proposed “tractor parade’’ by farmers’ outfits on January 26 was not to disrupt the Republic Day celebrations. “Our target is not the India Gate, Rajpath, Lal Quila or Parliament. All we are asking is for a route in Delhi where farmers can parade on their tractors and vehicles on Republic Day,” he said.