Intensifying their agitation, the farmers have called for a Bharat Bandh tomorrow, December 8. In view of this call, the Central Government has issued guidelines for states.
All the states and union territories have been directed to maintain law and order. In addition, states have been asked to follow the Covid-19 protocol and not to let any untoward incident occur.
All shops and businesses will remain closed. All mandis in Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra and Rajasthan will also remain closed, but wedding programs have been exempted from the shutdown. Ambulances and emergency services will be allowed.
According to farmer leader Baldev Singh, the December 8 Bharat Bandh will be peaceful. Strong action will be taken against people who resort to violence. He also said that around 250 farmers of Gujarat will come to Delhi to extend their support to the bandh called by the farmers against the new farm laws.
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