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On Lohri, Punjab farmers burn copies of farm laws in protest

Farmers also shouted slogans against the BJP-led Centre and slammed the government for not acceding to their demands.

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Activists of the Dal Khalsa radical Sikh organisation burn copies of the recent agricultural reforms during a demonstration in support of farmers, in Amritsar on Wednesday. Pic/AFP

Activists of the Dal Khalsa radical Sikh organisation burn copies of the recent agricultural reforms during a demonstration in support of farmers, in Amritsar on Wednesday. Pic/AFP

Farmers in Punjab on Wednesday burnt copies of the Centre’s three new farm laws at several places on the festival of Lohri as a mark of protest against the legislations. The harvest festival of Lohri is celebrated in Punjab, Haryana and other parts of north India. Bonfires are an important part of the festivities. Protesting farmers owing allegiance to different farm bodies held protests at many places in the state and burnt copies of new agriculture laws.

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