Rakesh Tikait, supporters vacate Ghazipur border; See pics

Farmers camping at the Ghazipur border for over a year to protest the three contentious farm laws left for their homes from Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border that had become their residence for 383 days. See pictures

After an iconic year-long struggle that resulted in the withdrawal of contentious farm laws, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait and his supporters on Wednesday left for their homes from Ghazipur on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border that had become their residence for 383 days. Credit: Reuters Photo

The 'ghar wapsi' was marked with celebratory atmosphere at Ghazipur border, where protestors and supporters of the Tikait family-led Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) danced to patriotic and regional tunes hailing the farming community. Credit: PTI Photo

Before leaving, farmers held a havan and expressed gratitude to all who stood with them in solidarity with the farm movement. Credit: Reuters Photo

Celebrating their victory, Tikait and other farmers will reach their home via Sisauli, Modinagar, Meerut, Daurala Toll Plaza and Mansurpur. Credit: Reuters Photo

Farmers pay their respects at Ghazipur protest site before leaving for their homes in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Farmer embrace each other at Ghazipur border as they prepare to leave after their year-long agitation against the contentious farm reform laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Farmer celebrate at Ghazipur border as they prepare to leave after their year-long agitation. Credit: PTI Photo

A farmer cycles back home from the protest site at Ghazipur in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters Photo

BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait prepares to leave after farmers ended their year-long agitation in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo