Protest continues in delta opposing farm laws
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Title
Protest continues in delta opposing farm laws
Description
Trichy: Sporting half-shaved moustaches and beards, farmers staged a novel protest in front of the office of Prasar Bharati office in Trichy on Wednesday demanding withdrawal of the three agri-marketing laws. The protest organized by farmers affiliated to Desiya Thenninthiya Nathigal Inaippu Vivasayigal Sangam was headed by their state president P Ayyakannu. They raised slogans demanding fixing of reasonable price for all agriculture produce and urged the Union government to withdraw the laws that “will destroy the livelihood of the entire farming community.” Meanwhile, police arrested 117 farmers including 10 women and members affiliated to CITU in Thanjavur for pressing the same demands.
Publisher
The Times of India
Date
2021-01-07
Coverage
Trichy