NEW DELHI — Thousands of Indian farmers scuffled with police on Friday as they tried to march to the capital, Delhi, in protest against new laws liberalizing procurement that they say will leave them vulnerable to big companies.
Police fired tear gas at some places on the outskirts of Delhi and used water cannons at entry points to stop people coming into the city center from the big farming state of Punjab.
Television showed plumes of smoke and some people throwing stones at police as thousands pressed against barricades, waving flags and sticks. Some rode tractors near the barriers.
“Although the police have tried to stop us with force, barricades, and water cannons, we’…
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