Shimla, Aug. 14 -- As a part of nationwide call for protest by the Sayunkt Kisan Manch, farmers and workers across Himachal Pradesh organised a protest in Shimla on Wednesday.

Voicing their opposition to anti farming and neo-liberal economic policies, central government trade decisions, and local land eviction drives. The protest in Shimla was organised at four designated spots and was marked by symbolic demonstrations and the submission of memorandums to authorities.

Sohan Singh Thakur, president of the Himachal Pradesh Apple Growers' Association, said, "This protest has been held as part of a national call against the anti-farmer and anti-horticulturist policies that are being implemented in the country. In Himachal, the local issues-...