Workers, farmers to protest Modi govt's failure together in Delhi

Opposition plans protests against steep fuel prices; MP imposes section 144 to prevent protest against Modi govt's SC/ST Act amendments

Thousands of women marched on Delhi’s rain soaked streets on Tuesday afternoon to protest against the Centre’s “failure” to check violence against women and highlight the “lack of job opportunities.” 

Another massive protest by farmers and workers is slated to be held in the national capital on Wednesday. The protest will be organised by the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS), the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and the All India Agriculture Workers’ Union.

AIKS leader Hannan Mollah said it was the first time that workers and farmers would march together. He said 300,000 workers and farmers will assemble at Delhi’s Ramlila