Photos: Farmers observe one-day hunger strike as protests enter Day 19

Multiple border points in Delhi were closed for traffic on December 14 as the farmers' agitation against the new farm laws intensified. Protesters across are observing a one-day hunger strike until 5pm today. No conclusion has been drawn yet after five rounds of talks between the farmer leaders and the Centre. In the meantime, reports of differences have surfaced among farmer unions. The agitation entered its 19th day today.

Updated on: Dec 14, 2020 5:59 PM IST

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Farmers congregate during a demonstration against new farm laws in Ghazipur (Delhi-UP border) on December 13. The farmers’ agitation against the Centre’s agricultural reforms entered its 19th day on December 14. The farmers are observing a one-day hunger strike which will go on till 5pm along with sit-in protests across the country. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo)

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Volunteers interact with protesting farmers at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana border) on December 10. Multiple border points in the national capital such as Ghazipur, Singhu, Auchandi and others have been closed for traffic movement as the farmers’ agitation intensified on December 14. (Ajay Aggarwal / HT Photo)

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Demonstrators wash clothes in the premises of Kessel Grand Mall at Singhu border where farmers are camped in protest against the new farm laws, in Haryana on December 11. Farmers had blocked the Jaipur-Delhi highway in Rewari on December 13. Haryana Police had diverted the traffic coming from Delhi via Kasola Chowk and restricted entry of vehicles going towards Jaipur. However, the highway was partially opened post 2pm. (Ravi Kumar / HT Photo)

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Farmers prepare food for a community kitchen at Singhu Border on December 12. Since November 26, farmers have come out on the streets and reached Delhi seeking repeal of the farm reforms that were introduced during the Monsoon session of the Parliament in September. (Amal KS / HT Photo)

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Food being served during a community kitchen at Singhu Border on December 13. The three laws which triggered these massive protests across the country are Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020. (Raj K Raj / HT Photo)

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Farmers watch a movie screening at Singhu Border on December 11. Five rounds of talks have been held between the farmer leaders and Union ministers until now but they have reached no logical conclusion. (Sanchit Khanna / HT Photo)

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A view inside a makeshift shelter space at Singhu Border where farmers are camped in protest against the new farm laws on December 12. Meanwhile, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, who has been the Centre’s representative has reiterated the fact that the laws have been brought in for the benefit of farmers adding that the government is always open for dialogue. (Amal KS / HT Photo)

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Shared tents set up at Singhu Border on December 12. However, differences surfaced among farmers’ unions on December 14 after Punjab’s largest association, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta Ugrahan), announced it would not observe the daylong hunger strike against three new farm laws as the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, comprising 30 other farm organisations, did not consult it on the strike, HT reported. (Amal KS / HT Photo)

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Farmers hold flags as police personnel stand guard behind barricades during protests against new farm laws at Ghazipur (Delhi-UP border) on December 13. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on December 14 urged people to observe a one-day fast in solidarity with farmers protesting against the farm laws. He himself is doing so in response to a call given by the farmers protesting at the Singhu border near Delhi. (Sakib Ali / HT Photo)