Protests in all 16 tehsils of Yavatmal dist, bandh peaceful
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Protests in all 16 tehsils of Yavatmal dist, bandh peaceful
Description
Yavatmal: The one-day Bharat bandh, called by farmers agitating near the national capital demanding repeal of the newly enacted farm laws, received overwhelming response in the district. A large number of farmers from all 16 tehsils participated in the bandh. Shops and business establishments remained closed throughout the day. The bandh was supported by all three major constituents of the Maha Vikas Aghadi in the state — Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress. Leaders staged dharna at various locations to condemn the BJP-led central government. Several farmers bodies including Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana, Swamini Janandolan and many others staged protests against what they called insensitive central government. Several women, led by farm widows from Bothbodan, the village in Yavatmal tehsil infamous for reporting highest number of farm suicides, also participated in the bandh to demand repeal of the controversial farm laws.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2020-12-09
Coverage
Nagpur