On the ninth consecutive day, farmers persist in their Delhi Chalo march across India, despite ongoing clashes with Haryana police.
This underscores a deepening standoff between farm leaders and the government, with the former rejecting the proposed reforms.
Tensions escalated as farmers issued threats to breach Delhi's borders on February 21, prompting heightened security measures by the Modi administration.
In a show of solidarity, over 14,000 farmers have amassed at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, with more than 200 unions joining the protest after rebuffing the central government's proposals.
The Punjab High Court's directive banning large gatherings adds a legal dimension to the confrontation, while concerns mount in Delhi over the swelling numbers of protesters.
Meanwhile, farm unions outside Punjab have pledged to broaden the scope of their demonstrations, signaling a unified front against agricultural reforms.
Despite instances of police brutality, the resolve of the farmers remains unwavering as they press for the acceptance of their demands.
The standoff underscores the deep-rooted discontent among India's farming community, with the protests poised to continue until their grievances are addressed.
