The farmers' unions had observed Bharat Bandh- a nationwide strike on Tuesday from 11 am to 3 pm and the strike was largely supported by several trade and labor unions and dozens of political parties.
Along with the Gujarat Chief Minister, other BJP Chief Ministers and the leaders of the Central ruling party had slammed the opposition parties and claimed that the farm reforms would benefit the farmers.
The diversified peasants from several parts of the nation with various backgrounds would agitate against the Center with their collective call and demand of repealing the three controversial farm bills.
The protests in London have come days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had sent his solidarity by stating that Canada will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protests.
While most of the political parties had sent support and solidarity to the farmers, West Bengal ruling Trinamool Congress party has on Monday said that it will not extend its support to the Bharat Bandh call.
"The expectation from people is the government should affirm the grounds of free and independent trade for the farmers. We urge the government to fulfill the expectation without any delay", the actor wrote.
The Punjab Chief Minister will hold talks with Amit Shah to chalk out the efforts to reach an amicable resolution between the government and the farmers.
Trudeau has become the first foreign leader to speak out about the farmers' protest and his solidarity has come at a high time when the farmers are intensifying the protests.
