Saturday's three-hour "chakka jam", or road blockade, started around noon except in New Delhi and a couple of neighbouring states. 'MAXIMUM RESTRAINT'Tens of thousands of farmers have already been braving New Delhi's winter by sleeping in the open for months on national highways. Their protests have mostly been peaceful but a tractor rally on Jan. 26 flared into turmoil as some farmers clashed with police. The issue has also caught international attention with celebrities such as pop star Rihanna and environment campaigner Greta Thunberg announcing their support for the farmers. The United States has also urged India to resume talks with farmers.

Source: bd News24 February 06, 2021 09:11 UTC