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Tractor rally: Indian farmers breach Delhi's Red Fort in huge protest
Source: BBC
Tractor rally: Indian farmers breach Delhi's Red Fort in huge protest
26 January 2021
Thousands of farmers protesting at agriculture reforms have fought through police barricades and tear gas to enter Delhi's historic Red Fort complex.
They are on foot and in tractors - part of a massive rally that was planned to coincide with India's Republic Day.
Many protesters diverted from agreed routes and clashes broke out with police. One protester has died.
The government says the reforms will liberalise the agriculture sector but farmers say they will lose income.
Tens of thousands of them have been striking on the outskirts of Delhi since November, demanding the laws be repealed. They rejected a government offer to put the laws on hold last week.
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26 January 2021
Thousands of farmers protesting at agriculture reforms have fought through police barricades and tear gas to enter Delhi's historic Red Fort complex.
They are on foot and in tractors - part of a massive rally that was planned to coincide with India's Republic Day.
Many protesters diverted from agreed routes and clashes broke out with police. One protester has died.
The government says the reforms will liberalise the agriculture sector but farmers say they will lose income.
Tens of thousands of them have been striking on the outskirts of Delhi since November, demanding the laws be repealed. They rejected a government offer to put the laws on hold last week.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55793731
Protesting farmers breached Delhi's iconic Red Fort (Getty Images)