Agri unions, Left parties hold rally in Telangana in support of farmers

The unions demanded repeal of the new farm laws

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Farmers hoist flags at the Red Fort during the Kisan Gantantra Parade amid the 72nd Republic Day celebrations, in New Delhi | PTI photo
Press Trust of India Hyderabad
1 min read Last Updated : Jan 26 2021 | 8:59 PM IST

Leaders and activists of Left parties, farmers' associations and others on Tuesday held a rally here in support of the farmers protest in Delhi and demanded repeal of the new farm laws.

The 'farmers' parade', organised by the Telangana unit of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC), condemned the "police action against farmers" in the national capital on Tuesday, a release said.

The rally demanded the abrogation of the farm laws, it said.

CPI state secretary Chada Venkat Reddy, his CPI(M) counterpart Tammineni Veerabhadram, Telangana Jana Samiti (TJS) leader Kodandaram and leaders of various other unions attended the event.

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Topics :farmers protestTelanganaLeft politics

First Published: Jan 26 2021 | 8:44 PM IST

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