Farmers protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws on Saturday claimed to have the Delhi Police’s permission to hold a tractor rally on Republic Day in Delhi, following multiple discussions with authorities on the demonstration, reported NDTV. However, there has been no confirmation from the police.
Following the 11th round of discussions on Friday, farmer groups had said they would go ahead with the tractor rally on Republic Day. The negotiations between the farmer unions and the Centre hit an impasse on Friday after representatives of the protestors stood firm on their demand for a complete repeal of the new agriculture laws.
Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav said they will take out a “historical and peaceful parade” that will not come in the way of the Republic Day parade or the security arrangements. “Farmers will take out ‘Kisan Gantantra Parade’ on January 26,” Yadav said, according to ANI. “Barricades will be opened and we will enter Delhi. We…