Published 17:50 IST, January 26th 2021
AAP condemns Farmer rally violence across Delhi; says 'Some certainly weakened movement'
Condemning violence witnessed across Delhi, AAP blamed the Centre for allowing law and order to deteriorate to such an extent, claim external involvement
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Condemning violence witnessed across Delhi, AAP on Tuesday blamed Centre for allowing law and order to deteriorate to such an extent. Claiming that those who indulged in violence were 'external elements', AAP said that violence has weakened movement which was peaceful till date. AAP has demanded repeal of three farm Laws and provided assistance to protesting farmers at Delhi borders with free wi-fi, medical aid, food and water.
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AAP condemns farmers' protests
We strongly condemn violence seen in today's protest. It is regrettable that Central govt allowed situation to deteriorate to such an extent. movement has been peaceful for last two months. Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were t part of movement and were external elements. Whoever y were, violence has certainly weakened movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner.
Farmers breach Red fort after R-day parade
protesting farmers on January 26 entered national capital from three routes emanating from Singhu border, Tikri border and Ghazipur border, as Delhi Police gave ir d for a peaceful protest. However, despite Sanyukt Kisan Morcha's assurance and Delhi Police's conditions for tractor march, violence broke out as farmers entered Delhi. protesting farmers with ir tractors broke barricades and cemented barriers at Delhi’s Mukarba Chowk, prompting Delhi Police to use tear gas shell against m.
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situation quickly devolved to a point where police were outnumbered, even as farmers overran Delhi and a number of its monuments, capped off by shameful visuals of farmers breaching Red Fort's ramparts and planting ir flag atop its podium. One of protesting farmers breached Red Fort and unfurled a saffron flag and a yellow flag bearing holy Sikh symbol atop dome of Fort. Delhi Police had allowed tractor rally to take place from on to 5 PM, however, when protesters forcefully tried to enter capital, Delhi Police attempted to persuade farmers to begin rally as per plan - after conclusion of Republic Day parade, which led to clashes. Farmers were seen riding bikes brandishing swords, sticks and vandalised a bus, drove tractors in full speed towards police personnel who were blocking m.
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17:50 IST, January 26th 2021