Indian police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands of farmers attempting to stage a protest march to Delhi.
Rejecting a government offer on crop prices, the farmers, predominantly from Punjab, demand higher prices supported by law.
As they attempted to regroup, police fired more tear gas, while security measures slowed traffic entering Delhi.
The government, in response, extended a fresh offer for discussions on farmers’ demands.
Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and invited farmer leaders for dialogue.
The farmers, equipped with cranes, excavators, and gas masks, had begun their march earlier, facing heavy barricades set up by authorities.
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