Farmers' protest highlights: Militant elements occupied stage, made provocative speeches, claims Delhi Police

The Delhi Police has detained 200 people in connection with the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took stock of the security situation and measures taken to ensure peace in the city. The central government has already deployed around 4,500 paramilitary troops to assist the Delhi Police in maintaining law and order. After the violence, the MHA on Tuesday had ordered a temporary suspension of the Internet for 12 hours in parts of Delhi. Farmer Unions have that alleged "antisocial" elements like actor Deep Sidhu attempted to "torpedo" their peaceful agitation under a conspiracy. Stay tuned for more updates.

Farmer leaders involved in violence, no culprit will be spared: Delhi police chief

Delhi Police on Wednesday alleged that farmer leaders made inflammatory speeches and were involved in the violence during the tractor parade by agitating farmers that left 394 of its personnel injured and warned that no culprit will be spared.

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Farmer unions may face credibility crisis after violence during tractor rally: Farm experts

Agriculture experts on Wednesday said the position of protesting farmer unions has weakened and they may face a credibility crisis after the violence during their tractor parade on Republic Day, saying time is ripe for the government to strike the best deal and end the two-month-long agitation.

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Militant elements were brought forward and provocative speeches were made, claims Delhi Police

By late evening of Jan 25, it came to fore that they (farmers) were not keeping their words. They brought forward the aggressive & militant elements who occupied the stage & delivered provocative speeches which made their intentions clear: Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava

Farmers' tractor rally was supposed to begin at 12 PM and end at 5 PM, says Delhi Police

The tractor rally was supposed to begin at 12 PM and end at 5 PM, Secondly, the respective farmer leader was told to lead it. It was also given to them in writing that there should be no more than 5000 tractors (in the rally) and there should be no weapon with them. The rally was supposed to be peaceful. The farmers agreed to the above conditions: Delhi Police

Delhi Police addresses the media regarding the violence during farmers' tractor rally yesterday.

Tractor parade aftermath: Prominent farmer leaders named in Delhi Police FIR; 2 unions withdraw from stir

As many as 37 farmer leaders, including Rakesh Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, Darshan Pal and Gurnam Singh Chaduni, have been named in an FIR in connection with the violence during the tractor parade that left 300 police personnel injured even as two farmer unions on Wednesday withdrew from the agitation against the farm laws.

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The protesting farmer leaders are now considering the postponement of their foot march to Parliament on February 1 against the three farm laws in the wake of the violence during the Republic Day.

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Police barricading being removed from Chilla Border.

Farmers take off their tents at Chilla border following announcement of the end of their protests by BKU(B) President Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, a day after their tractor rally turned violent at several places in the national capital, in Noida. Credit: PTI Photo

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Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala blames Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the violence that took place yesterday during farmers' tractor rally.

BJP planted stooge Deep Sidhu to create chaos in farmers' tractor parade: AAP spokesperson Raghav Chadha

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Farmers protest against Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan leader VM Singh following his announcement to withdraw from the agitation.

Farmer leaders address a gathering during their ongoing protest at Tikri border, a day after the farmers' tractor rally, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

SP president Akhilesh Yadav blames Centre for 'turning' resentment of farmers into anger, demands immediate withdrawal of farm laws.

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An overturned trailer, a day after farmers' tractor march, in New Delhi, Wednesday. Credit: PTI Photo

Petition moved in Delhi HC seeking to remove 'people squatting under the garb of Kisan agitation' & clear all the roads & public places, to remove Delhi Police Commissioner & punish police officers who failed to discharge their duty relating to Red Fort incident on Republic Day.

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Delhi Police Mahasangh members hold a dharna against the attack on Delhi Police personnel during farmers' January 26 tractor march, in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo

Farmers take off their tents at Chilla border

Some farmers were seen taking off their tents at Chilla border following the announcement of Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu), that the organisation is ending the protest in the light of violence during farmers' tractor rally yesterday.

We couldn't move. It was a scary moment: Constable Ritu, Delhi Police

I was on duty at Red Fort yesterday when a huge crowd of farmers reached there with swords, stones, lathis & spears. As the crowd moved in our direction, a grill fell on my leg & another on my colleague's ribs. We couldn't move. It was a scary moment: Constable Ritu, Delhi Police

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BJP planted stooge Deep Sidhu to create chaos in tractor rally: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday alleged that the BJP planted its "stooge" actor Deep Sidhu to create "chaos" in farmers' tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day.

The tractor parade on Tuesday that was to highlight the demands of the farmer unions to repeal the three new agriculture laws descended into anarchy as tens of thousands of protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and hoisted a religious flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.

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37 farmer leaders including Medha Patkar, Buta Singh, Yogendra Yadav held responsible for yesterday's violence in Delhi Police FIR

FIR states that acts like not following mutually agreed route & timing of farmers' rally to disrupt R-Day parade were done: Delhi Police

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One police personnel in ICU at city hospital

One Delhi police personnel, who was among several members of the force injured in violent clashes during the farmers' tractor parade, has been admitted in the ICU of the LNJP Hospital here, officials said on Wednesday.

Besides, two farmers who had also sustained injuries during the incident are currently admitted at the Delhi government-run facility.

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Indian National Lokdal MLA Abhay Singh Chautala drove a tractor to reach the Haryana Assembly and handed over his resignation letter to the Speaker.

Randeep Singh Surjewala demands Home Minister Amit Shah be sacked for the 'failure of law and order'

I am deeply pained by whatever happened in Delhi yesterday and ending our 58-day protest: Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu) at Chilla border

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Farmers listen to a leader's speech during the ongoing protest at Tikri border, a day after the farmers' tractor rally, in New Delhi, Wednesday. Credit: PTI Photo

The protest will continue until we get MSP guarantee but the protest will not go on in this form with me. We have not come here to get people martyred or beaten up: VM Singh

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I have nothing to do with the protest which is being led by them and over here being represented by Rakesh Tikait on their behalf: Sardar VM Singh, Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan

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Security personnel stand guard near the site of farmers' ongoing agitation over the new farm laws, at Singhu border in New Delhi, Wednesday. Credit: PTI Photo

All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee withdraws from farmers' protests after violence at tractor parade

I can't carry forward protest with someone whose direction is different. I wish them best but VM Singh & Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathanare withdrawing from the protest: VM Singh, Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan & All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee

Farmer, who died during tractor rally in Delhi, cremated in UP village amid tight security

Navreet Singh, who was killed allegedly after his tractor overturned during the tractor rally in Delhi on Tuesday, was cremated at his native village in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur district, about 325 kilometres from Lucknow on Wednesday amid tight security.

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Twitter suspends over 550 accounts after violence during farmers' Republic Day tractor rally

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BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait's name mentioned in an FIR by Delhi Police.

The FIR mentions multiple IPC sections, including sec 307 (attempt to murder), 147 (punishment for rioting) & 353 (assault/criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty): Delhi Police

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appeals to Modi govt to immediately repeal 'anti-agriculture' laws

A farmer stands next to his tractor as they continue to protest against the central government's recent agricultural reforms at the Delhi-Haryana state border in Singhu on January 27, 2021. Credit: AFP Photo

The FIR says that the Police and others started rescuing them but the protesting farmers came there with tractors and attempted to hit Police officials. The police had a close shave and left from the spot, later they got to know that the farmer succumbed to his injuries.

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Delhi Police FIR mentions the incident where a farmer died after his tractor overturned

Delhi Police's FIR on ITO mentions the sequence of the incident. It mentions that the farmers started coming towards Central Delhi & constant requests of maintaining law and order were made to them. It also mentions the incident where a farmer died after his tractor overturned.

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Anti-social elements like Deep Sidhu, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee attempted to torpedo farmers' agitation: Samyukt Kisan Morcha.

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A damaged police vehicle is seen in the courtyard of Red Fort in New Delhi on January 27, 2021. Credit: AFP Photo

Indian National Lok Dal legislator Abhay Singh Chautala resigns from Haryana Assembly over farm laws, Speaker accepts

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Plea in SC seeking inquiry into violence during tractor parade

Plea filed in SC seeking setting up of commission, headed by retired apex court judge, to inquire into violence during farmers' tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day.

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All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee to hold press conference at 4 pm

We came for MSP, not hooliganism. Action must be taken against those who took a different route. It was shameful. We'll have to see how to go ahead with those who want to break agitation. Press conference at 4 pm: Sardar VM Singh, All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee

Policemen in riot gear stand guard in front of the historic Red Fort after Tuesday's clashes between police and farmers, in the old quarters of Delhi, India, January 27. Credit: Reuters Photo

Farmers handed over 15 people with govt ID cards who started violence: Digvijaya Singh

"The farmers have handed over 15 people who started the violence yesterday. They have been found to have govt identity cards. Now you only understand who is in the govt. This was an act of concerted conspiracy to malign a peaceful movement," says Congress leader Digvijaya Singh

"At the Ghazipur border, the police barricaded the route which was the planned route for the tractor rally. Then police used tear gas which precipitated the violence that ensued." Congress leader Digvijaya Singh

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Farmers (L) listen to a man across a road block at Singhu border in New Delhi on January 27, 2021, as police closed several main roads a day after farmers went on the rampage in the capital, leaving one person dead and dozens injured. Credit: AFP Photo

Home Minister Amit Shah meets Delhi cops

A day after farmers' tractor rally turned violent in Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took stock of the security situation and measures taken to ensure peace in the city, officials said.

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No one should do politics over violence: Fadnavis on farmers' protest on Republic Day

Former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said no one should do politics over violence that broke out during the farmers' protest in the national capital on Republic Day as the matter is about the nation.

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6 buses, 5 police vehicles damaged as 10,000 farmers stormed Delhi's ITO: FIR

Six Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses and five police vehicles were damaged in the violence that broke out at ITO during the farmers' tractor parade in the national capital on Republic Day, according to an FIR registered in connection with the incident.

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While returning, I visited Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Smriti. 85 children from Odisha's Kalahandi had come & participated in Republic Day parade. While returning they wanted to visit Red Fort but couldn't reach there. So, I met them, they are safe: Culture & Tourism Minister

'Union Govt has been severely shaken by this peasant agitation'

The concerned organisations discussed the violent incidents in New Delhi & concluded that Union Govt has been severely shaken by this peasant agitation. Therefore, a dirty conspiracy was hatched with Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee & others against the peaceful struggle of other farmer organizations, who had set up their own separate protest site after 15 days of the beginning of this Farmers' agitation. They were not part of the organisations which jointly undertook the struggle: Samyukt Kisan Morcha

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Workers set up a road block at the main entrance of Red Fort (back, C) in New Delhi on January 27, 2021, as police closed several main roads a day after farmers went on the rampage in the capital, leaving one person dead and dozens injured. Credit: AFP Photo

Delhi Police FIR also mentions the name of BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait

FIR by Delhi Police mentions the names of farmer leaders Darshan Pal, Rajinder Singh, Balbir Singh Rajewal, Buta Singh Burjgil & Joginder Singh Ugraha for breach of NOC issued regarding farmers' tractor rally. FIR also mentions the name of BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait: Delhi Police

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Sincere appreciation was conveyed to struggling farmers: SKM

Most of farmer organisations who are part of the ongoing farmers' agitation today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Balbir Singh Rajewal. Sincere appreciation was conveyed to struggling farmers for extending an unprecedented response to Kisan Republic Day Parade: Samyukt Kisan Morcha

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Police stand guard at Red Fort in New Delhi on January 27, 2021, as police closed several main roads a day after farmers went on the rampage in the capital, leaving one person dead and dozens injured. Credit: AFP Photo

Culture & Tourism Minister asks report be made at the earliest & handed over to MHA

I inspected Red Fort with officers of Culture Ministry & Archaeological Survey of India today. I gave 2 directions -- report be made at the earliest & handed over to MHA & FIR be registered immediately. Things will be further clarified after the report comes: Culture & Tourism Minister

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We never said that there is no more scope for discussion with farmers: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

Police stand guard at Red Fort in New Delhi on January 27, 2021, as police closed several main roads a day after farmers went on the rampage in the capital, leaving one person dead and dozens injured. Credit: AFP Photo

Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel assesses Red Fort damage, seeks report

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel on Wednesday visited the Red Fort to take stock of the damage caused by a section of farmers who stormed the monument and hoisted the Nishan Sahib, the flag of the Sikhs, there.

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'Drunken farmers or whoever they were, attacked us suddenly with swords, lathis, and other weapons'

Many violent people reached Red Fort suddenly. Drunken farmers or whoever they were, attacked us suddenly with swords, lathis, and other weapons. The situation was worsening and it was too difficult for us to control the violent crowd: Sandeep, Operator of DCP North, Delhi

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A team of Delhi Police conducted probe at Red Fort today.

Farmers during their ongoing protest against the Center's new farm laws at the Ghazipur border in New Delhi, Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo

Delhi Police will hold a press briefing at 4 pm today and all questions regarding the violence during farmers' tractor rally yesterday will be answered: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

Protesting farmers clash with the police during their 'tractor march' on Republic Day, in New Delhi, Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary

Important to respect peaceful protests, non-violence: UN chief's spokesman on farmers' stir

In the wake of violence and clashes between farmers and police in India, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said it is important to respect peaceful protests, freedom of assembly and non-violence.

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Traffic congestion continues in parts of the national capital; visuals from Bhairon Road.

We didn't want to use force against farmers so we exercised as much restraint as possible: PC Yadav, SHO Wazirabad

We were deployed at Red Fort when many people entered there. We tried to remove them from the rampart of the fort but they became aggressive: PC Yadav, SHO Wazirabad

Delhi Metro authorities shut Lal Quila station and restrict entry to Jama Masjid station amid heavy security deployment at Red Fort, a day after violence breaks out during farmers' tractor parade in the national capital.

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Farmers (front) watch as police (top) set up road blocks at Singhu border in New Delhi on January 27, 2021, as farmers continue to demonstrate against the central government's recent agricultural reforms. Credit: AFP Photo

BJP MLA blames Sonia Gandhi, Rahul for violence during tractor parade, Congress hits back

BJP MLA Surendra Singh has alleged that violence during the farmers' tractors parade in the national capital had taken place on the directions of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, and demanded that a case of sedition be lodged against those involved in the violence.

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Farm laws have potential to raise farm income, social safety net needed: IMF's Gita Gopinath

India’s recently-enacted agri laws have the potential to increase farmers’ income, but there is a need to provide a social safety net to the vulnerable cultivators, IMF’s Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said.

Indian agriculture is in need of reforms, she said.

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Important to respect peaceful protests, non-violence: UN chief's spokesman on farmers' stir

In the wake of violence and clashes between farmers and police in India, a spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said it is important to respect peaceful protests, freedom of assembly and non-violence. Tuesday’s tractor parade in New Delhi, which was to highlight the demands of the farmer unions to repeal three new agri laws, dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the city as tens of thousands of protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and hoisted a religious flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.

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Commuters face hardships due to traffic restrictions on key routes in Delhi

Commuters on Wednesday faced hardships in reaching their destinations due to traffic restrictions on key routes in the national capital, a day after violence broke out during farmers' tractor parade in the city.

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Commuters face hardships due to traffic restrictions on key routes in Delhi

Commuters on Wednesday faced hardships in reaching their destinations due to traffic restrictions on key routes in the national capital, a day after violence broke out during farmers' tractor parade in the city.

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Farm laws have potential to raise farm income; social safety net needed: IMF's Gita Gopinath

India’s recently-enacted agri laws have the potential to increase farmers’ income, but there is a need to provide a social safety net to the vulnerable cultivators, IMF’s Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said.

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Delhi Police detains 200 people in connection with the violence during farmers' tractor rally in the city yesterday. They will be arrested soon: Delhi Police.

Farmers' tractor rally: Plea in SC seeks inquiry commission to look into violence on Republic Day

A plea was filed on Wednesday in the Supreme Court seeking setting up of a commission, headed by a retired apex court judge, to inquire the violence during the protesting farmers' tractor rally in the national capital on the Republic Day.

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Republic Day tractor parade violence 'unfortunate': Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday termed "unfortunate" the incidents of violence during farmers' tractor parade in Delhi.

She reiterated her appeal to the Centre to withdraw the three new farm laws immediately and end the long-running agitation of the farmers so that no such untoward incident can happen again.

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Delhi Police register FIR under IPC Sec 395 (dacoity), 397 (robbery, or dacoity, with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt), 120 b (punishment of criminal conspiracy) and other sections, regarding yesterday's violence. Matter to be investigated by Crime Branch: Delhi Police.

Retired Delhi Police personnel stage protest at ITO; traffic remains affected, several roads shut

Traffic continued to remain affected at ITO on Wednesday due to a protest called by retired Delhi Police personnel against the violence which broke out during the farmers’ tractor parade in the city. The protesters are demanding proper action against the people who were involved in the violence.

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Farmers' tractor rally: Plea in SC seeks inquiry commission to look into violence on Republic Day

A plea was filed on Wednesday in the Supreme Court seeking setting up of a commission, headed by a retired apex court judge, to inquire the violence during the protesting farmers' tractor rally in the national capital on the Republic Day.

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Farmers' union calls meeting to discuss violence during tractor parade in Delhi

Samkyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of protesting unions, has called a meeting later on Wednesday to discuss the violence that broke out during the farmers' tractor parade in the national capital.

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Delhi Police to hold a press briefing today over the incidents of violence in the national capital on Republic Day.

Some miscreants joined the protest to defame farmers' movement. We did not plan to unfurl the flags at Red Fort, this was not our program. Deep Sidhu's photo with the PM has floated, we had already expressed doubt over him: SS Pandher, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee.

Farmers' tractor rally violence: 10 things to know

Agitating farmershad planned to take out a tractor parade on the Republic Day, a symbolic occasion to voice their grievances against three contentious farm laws. However, the scene that unfolded on January 26 was filled with chaos and violence, with sights of protestors breaking barricades and clashing with the police.As the dust around the incident settles, let us take a look at the ten things to know about the eventful tractor rally.

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Tractor parade: 41 policemen injured in farmers' violence at Red Fort

Almost half of the policemen injured in the farmers' violence on Tuesday were at the Red Fort where several police personnel fell or jumped tens of feet down a wall after being pushed to the edge by a marauding mob.

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DH Toon | When farmers found resonance in Tagore's words (Cartoonist: Sajith Kumar, DHNS)

Farmer leaders cry conspiracy as protests turn violent

After day-long chaos in the national capital, the farmers’ unions on Tuesday called off the Kisan Ganatantra Parade and claimed anti-social elements had infiltrated theagitation as a conspiracy to discredit the agitation.

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More paramilitary forces being deployed in Delhi after violence during farmers' tractor rally

Taking no chances in the wake of violence and clashes during tractor parade of farmers, Centre on Tuesday decided to deploy additional paramilitary troops in Delhi to restore peace and maintain law and order;a decision arrived after a marathon meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah.

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