Indian Farmers Announce a New Wave of Protests Ahead of Polls
- The growers will use public transportation to travel to Delhi
- The national elections are expected to be held in April-May
A protest organized by farmers in Noida, India, on Feb. 26.
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Tens of thousands of farmers will be using public transport to reach India’s capital on Wednesday, after weeks-long protests were stymied by blockages on highways, in the growers’ latest attempt to dial up pressure on the government to meet their demands.