A tractor was set on fire near India Gate, Delhi, on Monday morning in protest against the farm bills. According to fire officials, they received information regarding the incident at 7.42am and two fire tenders were rushed to the spot. The tractor was removed by the police and fire department doused the fire.
President Ram Nath Kovind had on Sunday given assent to the three bills passed in parliament that have triggered farmers’ protest especially all over India.
“Today at around 7:15 AM, some (15-20) persons carrying tractor in Tata 407 vehicle came at Rajpath, Man Singh Crossing. They off loaded the tractor and tried to set it ablaze. They claimed to be members of Youth Congress Punjab,” said Delhi Police.
Meanwhile, five people – residents of Punjab – have been detained in connection with the protest and burning of the tractor.
“Congress workers brought a tractor on a truck and set it on fire near India Gate. This is the drama of the Congress. This is why people voted the Congress out of power,” tweeted Union Minister Prakash Javadekar.
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