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Farmers’ protests turned violent; Claim march to New Delhi will continue

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NEW DELHI, 29 November 2020, (TON): Thousands of Indian farmers from the states of Punjab and Haryana on Friday were on the march to the Indian capital city New Delhi, in protest against the recently passed farm laws.

Footage released by local media on YouTube and Twitter showed farmers clashed with security forces and caused injuries on both sides. Local police resort to use of water cannon and tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers. There were no reports of grave injuries or casualties. The Government on Friday also closed metro stations in New Delhi due to the protests. 

The protests by farmers was in connection with parliament approval of the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020 which made farmers more vulnerable to the market and benefited only big corporations. 

 

 

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