Tikri border
Food, shelter, and rubbish disposal. Tikri border
We've got six months rations, we will go back with our rights secure
The most popular banner
Kanoon vapas nahi liya toh unki taange ulti ho jayengi
A map of undivided Punjab. The slogan says we will fight for our rights, our land
A trolley with wood for warmth and hearth
The songs are about their struggle and their resolve to protect their land and livelihood
Phone charging for farmers. Solar company's contribution
Milk supply tractor
Free water supply
One of many little kitchens
There's plenty of food. They've stocked up and people are giving more. Some locals living by the highway have also opened their doors to them.
Several believe that the strict lockdown was imposed only to pass these laws undemocratically
Support is coming from far and wide. A small group of teachers from private schools march to the border in support
A bunch of old men preparing aloo pakodas. Also, slogans: down with the govt, long live farmer-labour unity

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