It asked them to maintain peace and tranquility and ensure that all COVID-19 guidelines are strictly followed. The ‘Bharat bandh’ is against the three farm laws passed by Parliament in the September monsoon session. “The advisory has asked the States to ensure that no violence or untoward incident takes place during the Bharat bandh. They had rejected Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s proposal to move the protest to Burari grounds in north Delhi. Five rounds of talks had taken place between farmers and the Central government led by Agriculture Minister N.S Tomar.

Source: The Hindu December 07, 2020 12:45 UTC