Groups of farmers protesting the new agricultural laws broke police barricades at Tikri border on Tuesday morning to force their way into Delhi city, in order to start their tractor rally ahead of the time agreed upon with the police. Tear gas and water cannon were used by the police, according to reports.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader Baldev Singh said that efforts were being made to convince the farmers to show restraint and adhere to the police instructions. In their agreement with police, farm union leaders had agreed to begin the parade only at 12 noon, after the official Republic Day parade at Rajpath was over.
All-India Kisan Sabha finance secretary P. Krishna Prasad condemned the farmers action saying that they must adhere to the plan agreed upon with the Delhi police.
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Police used tear gas, batons as farmers try to enter Rajpath getting past barricades
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