India blocks internet service near Delhi as farmers begin hunger-strike following clashes
New Delhi: India has suspended mobile internet services in several areas around New Delhi on Saturday as protesting farmers began a one-day hunger strike following weeks of clashes that left one dead and several others injured.

According to Indian interior ministry, the internet shutdown would continue until Sunday night to maintain public safety.
The hunger-strike has come following a deadlock between Narendra Modi led government and farmers unions, who are protesting against the newly passed agriculture laws in India.
On India’s Republic Day, thousands of protesting farmers broke barricades and entered the Indian capital in the form of a tractor rally. The violent clashes between police and demonstrators left one dead and hundreds of others injured. Some demonstrators stormed Delhi's historic Red Fort and occupied it until police pushed them back.
The farmers are of the opinion that the law passed by Indian Parliament last September will lead to commercialization of agriculture, making farmers extremely vulnerable to corporate greed. They think that the move would also impact their earnings.
The protesting unions of farmers have also announced a foot march to Parliament on February 01, when the annual Budget is scheduled to be presented.

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