ASSOCHAM said that the Indian economy needs to double down on growth which is only possible with a conducive environment for industries. Government's promise to spend big budget on roads and transport cannot be fulfilled with the ongoing protests

The majority of farmers believes the news laws could pave the way for some of India's leading corporations to enter the Indian agriculture trade, leaders said

Farmers' protest: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that farmer leaders protesting on the highways near Delhi would attend the meeting

General Secretary, Hind Mazdoor Sabha Harbhajan Singh Sidhu told that the joint forum would extend moral support to the farmers' agitation but would not go on strike because a notice is required to be served for the purpose

Farmers' protest: Work at major wholesale vegetable and fruit markets is likely to be hampered with a section of traders favouring the farmers' demands

Bharat Bandh will start tomorrow from 11 am to 3 pm. Members of farmers' unions will block national highways and occupy toll plazas, said Harinder Singh Lakhowal, general secretary of Bharatiya Kisan Union

Farmers' agitation: The All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) issued a statement and said that the government should come forward and resolve the demands of the nation and the farmers