As farmers dig in for fifth day, tractor-trolleys turn temporary shelters

The protest by farmers against the Centre's new farm laws in and around Delhi continued on Monday. At a press conference, farmers said they have come to the national capital for a "decisive battle" and will continue their agitation until their demands are met. (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

The ongoing protests by thousands of farmers entered the fifth day on Monday, with the protesters threatening to block all five entry points to Delhi. In pic: Protesters at Singhu border point on Monday in New Delhi (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

Tractor-trolleys and key farm equipment have turned into temporary shelters for thousands of farmers who have assembled at the borders of the national capital. In pic: Burari camp on Monday (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

Among the protesters are several women, some of them aged over 70 years. (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

Amid a prevailing cold wave in parts of North India, the farmers are spending the nights inside their tractor-trolleys covered with tarpaulin -- which they have turned into temporary shelters. In pic: Burari camp in new Delhi on Monday (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

The Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan) plans to demand the release of several “intellectuals and human rights activists” — booked under the UAPA for alleged Maoist links and for instigating Delhi riots — on Human Rights Day on Thursday. (Express file photo: Amit Mehra)

'We will remain at Delhi borders and make our strategy from here. We have come to Delhi to ask the prime minister to listen to 'mann ki baat' of farmers, else the government and the ruling party will have to pay a heavy price,' a representative of protesting farmers said (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

Security was stepped up after farmers threatened to block more highways connecting the national capital. (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

Protesting farmers said they have come prepared for a long stir and have stocked themselves with ration, clothes, cooking gas cylinders, quilts and other essentials. (Express photo: Amit Mehra)

A meeting of over 30 farmer groups on Sunday rejected Home Minister Amit Shah's offer for talks before the scheduled date of December 3 and demanded an unconditional dialogue. (Express photo: Amit Mehra)