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India farmers’ protests: Tens of thousands join rally in Uttar Pradesh

BBC News

September 5, 2021

Tens of thousands of farmers have gathered in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh to protest against new agriculture laws.

Local police put the number at over half a million, while an AFP photographer said at least 50,000 farmers and supporters took part.

The farmers want state authorities to repeal controversial farm legislation.

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