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Thousands of farmers continue to block highways connecting the capital as they demand gov’t repeal farms laws.
From: NewsFeed
Indian farmers call for nationwide strike
Indian farmers called for a nationwide strike after talks failed with the government over new agriculture laws.
15 Dec 2020
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Thousands of Indian farmers – who have blocked highways into New Delhi for days – vow to continue their protests.
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Second day of talks aimed to break impasse over laws passed earlier this year that farmers say will benefit corporates.
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