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Indian farmers, demanding higher prices for their produce, clashed with security forces for a second day as they attempted to march to New Delhi. Dubbed the "Delhi Chalo" (Let's go to Delhi) march, the protest saw farmers travelling with supplies on trucks and trolleys after failed talks with the government on minimum crop prices. Tight security measures were imposed near New Delhi, with personnel in riot gear and barriers set up. At the Shambhu border, almost 200 km from their destination, security forces halted the convoy, leading to clashes where tear gas and water cannons were used. Drones were deployed to drop tear gas canisters, prompting farmers to release kites to disrupt them. Multiple farmers' unions vowed to block rail traffic in protest. The standoff reflects ongoing discontent despite the government's promise to address farmers' concerns. The protests occur ahead of a national election, underscoring the political stakes involved in resolving the issue.