Some demonstrators burned an effigy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shouted “Down with Modi” as they rallied on Delhi’s border with Haryana state. The protesting farmers were allowed to enter New Delhi late on Friday after a day of clashes with police, who used tear gas, water cannons and baton charges to push them back. The Press Trust of India news agency said more protesters were heading for New Delhi from northern Punjab state. Many farmers have camped out on highways in Punjab and Haryana states for the last two months to protest over the passing of the legislation. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said he has invited representatives of the farmers for talks on December 3.

Source: Irish Independent November 28, 2020 09:22 UTC