Punjab Farmers Stage Protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, Demand Repeal of Farm Laws
The farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar is the latest in a series of demonstrations held by farmers across the country.
The three farm laws passed by the central government in 2020 have been a major bone of contention, with farmers arguing that they will harm their livelihoods.
The laws seek to deregulate the agricultural sector and allow farmers to sell their produce outside of government-regulated markets.
However, farmers fear that the laws will lead to the exploitation of small farmers by large corporations, and they are demanding their repeal.
The farmers at Jantar Mantar have been joined by supporters from other parts of the country, and the protest is expected to continue for several days.
The protest has been peaceful so far, with the farmers staging sit-ins and holding placards demanding the repeal of the farm laws.
The central government has held several rounds of talks with the farmers' representatives, but the two sides have failed to reach a resolution, and the protests continue.