In Pics | Farmers protest over Farm Bills across IndiaAfter a stormy Parliament session over the Farm Bills, the Modi government is bracing to face the nation-wide protests by farmers’ organisations on Friday but sticking its guns on “historic” reforms that create new markets for the ryots.Several farmers’ organisations including the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU), Indian Coordination Committee of Farmers Movements (ICCFM) have given a call for ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Friday.
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In Pics | Farmers protest over Farm Bills across India
A farmer holds a spear as farmers block a national highway in Punjab. Credit: Reuters
Farmers block train tracks during a nationwide farmers' strike following the recent passing of agriculture bills in the Lok Sabha (lower house), at Devi Dasspura village some 25 kms from Amritsar. Credit: AFP
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists participate in a torch procession during a protest against farmers' bills, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI
A farmer attends a protest against farm bills passed by India's parliament, at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border. Credit: Reuters
Indian Youth Congress (IYC) activists participate in a torch procession in New Delhi. Credit: PTI