Delhi: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has decided to observe 'black day' on May 26 to mark six months of protests by farmers against the new agriculture laws introduced by the Indian government.
On the same day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also complete his seventh year in office.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has requested farmers across the nation to gather at the Delhi border to strengthen the protest.
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As states are under lockdown, Avik Sah, co-convenor of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee on Saturday appealed for 'Protest from Home'.
He said on May 26 common people can also extend their support to the protest by hoisting black flags at homes, offices and shops.
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resolve the grievances of the farmers.
The United Kisan Morcha has also appealed to Modi to resume talks with the farmers and bring a law to purchase grains on MSP.
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President of the Indian Farmers' Society, Krishnabir Chaudhary, said the Kisan Morcha has stuck to its old demand and blamed it for the talks remaining inconclusive.
