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Farmers protesting at Delhi borders on fast, observe ‘Sadbhavna Divas’ on January 30

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New Delhi: Farmers protesting at the three sites at Delhi’s borders are holding a day-long fast, between 9 am and 5 pm, as they observe ‘Sadbhavna Divas’ to mark the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, The Indian Express reported.

“We appeal to everyone in the country to join us in observing fast on January 30,” a Kisan Ekta Morcha leader said during a press conference on Friday.

The farmer leaders also slammed the ruling BJP and accused it of trying to “destroy” the “peaceful” agitation against the laws.

As more people head towards Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri borders to join the protesting farmers, the Home Ministry of India has temporarily suspended internet services at the three borders and their adjoining areas from 11 pm of January 29 to 11 pm of January 31 to ‘maintain public safety and averting public emergency’.

The Delhi Police has also closed the NH-24 route to stop more people from joining the protest.

Meanwhile, a team of forensic experts visited the Red Fort to collect evidence in connection with the clashes that broke out on January 26.

 

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