Hundreds of police guarded the historic Red Fort in the heart of the Indian capital on Wednesday following violent clashes between farmers and authorities in which one person was killed and at least 80 injured.
Tens of thousands of farmers, protesting against reforms of the agriculture sector that they say benefit big private buyers at the expense of growers.
The boxing champion also expressed solidarity with the members of the Sikh community who are seeking justice and "raising their voices around the world"
Farmers launch nationwide general strike to push their demands for the government to repeal reform laws