Farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day although started off smoothly, it was marred by protesters breaking down police barricades with authorities resorting to using tear gas shells and lathicharging them. There were some peaceful moments though with farmers being welcomed with a shower of flowers by women protesters, enjoying langar and sharing tea with police. Later, hundreds of protesting farmers riding their tractors and bikes reached the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi as the 'Kisan Gantantra parade' turned violent at several places. Meanwhile, hundreds of farmers clashed with the Delhi Police personnel near ITO intersection in central Delhi.
Updated On: 2021-01-26 02:48 PM IST
Protesters climb atop tractor during the rally in New Delhi. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
Delhi-based cyclists' group 'Turbanators' join farmers' tractor rally. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
Farmers being welcomed with a flower-shower at Swaroop Nagar in New Delhi. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
A 'little farmer' during the rally. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
Protesters during the farmers' rally in New Delhi. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
A protester gives tea to a policewoman in New Delhi. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
Farmers enter New Delhi from Singhu border. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
Protesters enjoy langar food during tractor rally in New Delhi. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
Police keep vigil during farmers' tractor rally in New Delhi. Pic/Diwakar Sharma
