Olympian Vinesh Phogat joins farmers' protest at the Shambhu border on Saturday, marking the 200th day of their demonstration demanding a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all crops. Protests were also held at the Khanauri and Ratanpura borders.
Farmers have been protesting at the Shambhu border since February 13, after authorities blocked their march to Delhi. Their demands include a legal guarantee for MSP and resolution of other critical issues affecting agriculture.
During the event, Vinesh Phogat, a prominent athlete and supporter of the farmers' movement, was honored by the protestors. Addressing the gathering, she said, "It has been 200 days since they are sitting here. It is painful to see this. All of them are citizens of this country. I urge the Government that they should listen. They had admitted their mistake last time, they should fulfill the promises that they made. The country won't progress, if people sit on streets like this."