NEW DELHI: Scenes of chaos and mayhem unfolded at Delhi borders as groups of farmers allegedly broke barricades and police check posts and entered the national capital before permitted timings. Police used tear gas at Delhi's Mukarba Chowk to bring the groups under control. Clashes were also reported at ITO, Akshardham.

Several rounds of talks between the government and protesting farmers have failed to resolve the impasse over the three farm laws. The kisan bodies, which have been protesting in the national capital for almost two months, demanding the repeal of three contentious farm laws have remained firm on their decision to hold a tractor rally on the occasion of Republic Day.

The farmer bodies have issued strict instructions to ensure that no untoward incident takes place during the protests. While 3,000 volunteers will be assisting Delhi Police in ensuring law and order during the rallies, a war room has been established to coordinate the peaceful progress of the march.

Each rally will have about 40 volunteers as medical staff, emergency personnel besides others. Farmers have been asked to display the national flag and play patriotic songs.