Indian farmers clash with police in protest over market reform | Malay Mail

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NEW DELHI, Nov 27 — Thousands of protesting Indian farmers scuffled with police today during a march to the capital, Delhi, against new laws liberalising procurement that they say will leave them vulnerable to big companies. Police fired several rounds of tear gas at some places on the outskirts...

A police officer fires tear gas to stop farmers opposing the newly passed farm bills from entering the national capital Delhi, at Singhu border, India November 27, 2020. — Reuters pic

Police fired several rounds of tear gas at some places on the outskirts of Delhi and used water cannons at entry points to stop the farmers coming into the city centre. “Although the police have tried to stop us with force, barricades and water cannons, we've decided to stay the course to make sure the government listens to the voice of millions of farmers,” said protesting farmer Sukrampal Dhayana.

 

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