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- Farmers from Punjab and Haryana are marching towards Delhi to protest a proposed India-US trade agreement, with a Kisan Mahapanchayat planned at Delhi's Kisan Ghat under the 'Desh Bachao Morcha' banner.
- The protesting unions fear that cheap, subsidised US agricultural imports could drive down domestic crop prices and rural incomes, and that the deal could eventually cover dairy, industry, digital trade and more.
- Police have stopped the Punjab group at the Shambhu border, blockaded Khanauri, and deployed forces at the Panipat toll plaza to halt a Haryana foot march.
- The Centre maintains it will not compromise India's agricultural interests and says sensitive farm products have been excluded from negotiations.
What to watch next
- Whether the Punjab and Haryana farmer groups manage to enter Delhi and hold the Kisan Mahapanchayat on Tuesday
- Whether the Centre offers clarifications or changes its stance on excluding farm products from the proposed trade deal
- Whether the protests grow with participation from more states beyond Punjab and Haryana
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