As the farmers’ protest is continuing to grow bigger in the country, people,not only from India, but from across the globe are standing in solidarity with them in this revolution and it's the kind of unity we don't get to see every day.

As part of the 'Dilli Chalo' protest, farmers had been marching towards Delhi to peacefully fight against the Centre's farm laws that would curb their income,  leaving them at the "mercy" of big corporates.

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In a bid to show solidarity with farmers in India, protests have erupted  across places in New York. People are also playing loud Punjabi patriotic songs on the roads to show their support. 

"no farmer no food"

Protests erupt in New York's 5th Avenue in solidarity with farmers in India#farmersagitation#FarmBills2020 pic.twitter.com/4FVecyHU36

— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) December 2, 2020

Tens of thousands of farmers have arrived in tractors and trailers, many traveling hundreds of miles, to block roads into New Delhi and protest recently passed pro-market agricultural policies which they fear will lead to a takeover of the industry by large, politically connected corporations. In India, more than 60 percent of the population depends on agriculture to make a living. 

Marching for days, facing down water cannons & teargas, sleeping on roads, and some even dying, these farmers are garnering support from all across the globe. 

In order to show support to the farmers, the Sikh community in New York on Wednesday took to the streets. People in the videos can be seen shouting patriotic slogans with a placard in their hands which reads, “no farmer no food”. 

Big Kisaan rally happened today in #Toronto and #NewYork , and many other rallies happening in North America and other countries!This is the power of people !
United We Stand! #Tractor2Twitter #FarmersProtest

— 𝙷𝚎𝚎𝚛 𝙺𝚊𝚞𝚛 𓃬 (@HeerSaleti_) December 2, 2020

Protests erupt in New York in support of Indian farmers #farmersagitation pic.twitter.com/CaTUgLQvKV

— Aditi ️ (@Aditi14Bhardwaj) December 2, 2020

Sikh community in America's NewYork assemble to protest in favour of agitating farmers in India! #FarmersBill_2020 #NewYorkCity pic.twitter.com/J6hy3luSdK

— Nabila Jamal (@nabilajamal_) December 1, 2020

#FarmersProtest at Times Square, New York , US . #HailHailFarmers https://t.co/EYtszuOQZL

— Harpal Singh (@harpalbrar11) December 1, 2020

Farmers protest in newyork
Everyone supporting tofarmers without some blind devotees
#FarmersProstest #standwithfaramerschallenges #StandWithFarmers #kisanandolan #SaveFarmersFromModi @AmmyVirk @jassbajwa_ @BawaRanjit @jazzyb @jassiegill @AmericanExpress @9NewsSyd pic.twitter.com/pERpEbCQup

— Rajan chahal (@deepchahal002) December 2, 2020

#FarmersProtest New York pic.twitter.com/GPPnLpHLzn

— Jay Singh (@JaYiMac) December 1, 2020

Jhool de Kesri Nishan Rehe! Respect to all the Sikhs and Punjabis across New York who protested outside the Indian Embassy in NYC in support of the Farmers Protests. #Isupporfarmers #FarmerProtest pic.twitter.com/LRHtFrxWEM

— Sikh Federation UK (@SikhFedUK) December 2, 2020

Today in New York City when Car Rally reached in front of Indian consulate to show solidarity with Farmers turned in protest. @ndtvvideos @CNNnews18 @nytimesworld @PMOIndia @thetribunechd #standwithfarmerschallenge #FarmerProtest #tractor2twitter pic.twitter.com/FF6O4bOWH6

— Pardeep singh (@khalsapardeep) December 2, 2020

Because of these farmers, there is food on our plate everyday and now is the time for us to show our support to them. 

While the Modi administration has said that India’s farm policies need to be reformed to attract more investment, farmers say they were never consulted on the changes.

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The protest against the new farm laws is set to continue as talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into the issues raised by agitating farmers.

The two sides, however, have decided to meet again on Thursday.

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