Farmers observe 'Black Day' by hoisting black flag & burning effigies

Farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws observed May 26 as a 'Black Day' to mark six months of the agitation. From raising black flags to burning effigies, farmers from various states showed their solidarity with the protesting farmers who are demanding the repeal of the controversial farm laws.

Farmers protesting against the Centre's three farm laws observed May 26 as a 'Black Day' to mark six months of the agitation. Credit: AFP Photo

From raising black flags to burning effigies, farmers from other states showed their solidarity with the protesting farmers who are demanding the repeal of the controversial farm laws. Credit: AFP Photo

Security was tightened at Delhi's Singhu border ahead of a protest. Credit: PTI Photo

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana put up black flags atop their houses. Credit: AFP Photo

Farmers raised slogans against farm laws marking a Black Day, at Singhu border in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Farmers holding black flags raise slogans, during a protest against the farm laws marking a Black Day, at Tikri border in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Several political parties including the Congress, SAD and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have extended their support to the farmers' call of observing the day as 'black day'. Credit: PTI Photo

Farmers and supporters protest with black flags against farm laws marking a Black Day, at Singhu border in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Women farmers and supporters protest with black flags against farm laws marking a Black Day, at Singhu border in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo