Various farmer groups have called for a nationwide shutdown on Friday against three farm bills, which were passed by both houses of Parliament during the Monsoon session and await presidential assent.
Over 250 farmer and farm-worker organisations, under the umbrella of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), have given a call for the ‘Bharat bandh’. Opposition parties, including Congress, has voiced support for the protest.
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Potests outside 250 Central govt. offices today
Protests will be held outside 250 Central government offices in the State on Friday as part of the nationwide stir against the controversial farm Bills.