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‘Bharat Bandh’ ends peacefully, life hit in some states as farmers take national centre stage
Life was disrupted in several parts of the country on Tuesday as shops and commercial establishments stayed closed, the transport was affected and protesters squatted on key roads and rail tracks in response to a ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by farmers demanding a repeal of the new Agri laws.
APMCs remain shut in many parts of Maharashtra; public transport unaffected
Public transport services in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra remained largely unaffected, while APMC markets downed shutters on Tuesday in response to the 'Bharat Bandh' called by farmer unions to press for repeal of the Centre's new agricultural laws.
Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions met online today evening 4 pm. Congratulated the people in general and farmers and working class in particular for the success of today's Bharat Bandh. Working class of the country came out massively all over the country in support of the farmers struggle, organized rasta rail roko etc. CTUs reiterated full support and solidarity to the ongoing struggles of the farmers to repeal the farm acts and electricity bill.
If I wasn't stopped, I would have gone & supported farmers in their Bharat Bandh call: Kejriwal addresses AAP members from residence
I am glad Bharat Bandh was successful. I prayed for protesting farmers while sitting inside, he added.
BJP accuses Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal of practising politics of "lies, deceit and propaganda" for alleging that Delhi Police has put him under house arrest, refutes his claim
I had planned that today I would go to the border not as CM but as a common man to express my solidarity with the farmers. I think they came to know about my plan and they did not let me go: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
In Pics | Farmers' Protest: How India observed Bharat Bandh
As protests against the new farm laws raged across the country, India answered calls of Bharat Bandh raised by the farmer outfits. While some states had mixed response, spurts of protests were seen in almost every state. Here are some pictures showcasing how the Bandh was observed in various parts of the country.
Mixed response to Bharat Bandh in UP; SP workers protest in number of districts
The Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions, protesting the three Central agri laws, drew a mixed response in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday with shops and offices remaining largely open, while the Samajwadi Party held protests in a number of districts and even holding up a train in Allahabad.
Transporters' body AIMTC says support to farmers' Bharat Bandh successful, peaceful
Transporters' apex body AIMTC on Tuesday said the support to the farmers' Bharat Bandh call was 'successful, peaceful and voluntary'.
No impact on normal life in Andhra Pradesh
The Bharat Bandh, in protest against the controversial new farm legislation passed by the Centre, ended without any incident in Andhra Pradesh with the state government lending support by suspending the public transport bus services.
In Goa, public transport normal; markets open
The 'Bharat Bandh' against new agri laws called by farmers' organizations did not evoke any visible response in Goa on Tuesday.
NCP supports agitating farmers, slams BJP
Leaders and workers of the NCP in Maharashtra, led by the party's state unit president, Jayant Patil, came out in support of farmers who observed a Bharat Bandh on Tuesday to demand scrapping of the Centres' new agricultural laws.
Bharat Bandh was total...Numerous demonstrations by workers, peasants, and other sections of toiling people were held in lakhs of locations in both cities and villages, on the highways and railway tracks throughout the country. Mass scale intimidation n arrests, particularly in BJP-ruled states could not deter people. Bharat Bandh reflects the anger and condemnation by the people, of the brazenly anti-people, barbaric and destructive policies of Modi govt: CITU
CPM workers detained during protest in Solapur
At least 60 to 70 members of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and affiliated outfits were detained during a protest held in support of the Bharat Bandh in Maharashtra's Solapur city on Tuesday, police said.
CPM leader Narasayya Adam led the agitation in support of the bandh called by farmers demanding repealing of the Centre's agri laws.
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'#Aaj_Bharat_Bandh_Hai': Plough, tractor trend on Twitter as farmers protest in solidarity
Social media was abuzz on Tuesday with messages of solidarity with the agitating farmers on 'Bharat Bandh' day as netizens made ploughs, tractors, crops and 'Kisan' trend on Twitter in support of the protesters' demands.
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Will demand 'yes or no' from Amit Shah when we meet him: Farmer leaders
Farmers will demand just a "yes or no" to their demands when they meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah, their leaders said on Tuesday while claiming their 'Bharat Bandh' against the new farm laws is "successful" and had impact in 25 states.
A group of farmer leaders will meet Shah on Tuesday evening, a day before their sixth round of talks with Union ministers slated for Wednesday.
"There is no midway. We will demand just 'yes' or 'no' from Home Minister Amit Shah at today's meeting," farmer leader Rudru Singh Mansa said at a press conference at the Singhu border.
Mansa claimed the Central government has bowed down before the 'Bharat Bandh'.
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Congress 'Seva Dal' activists participate in a rally in support of the nationwide strike, called by agitating farmers to press for repeal of the Centre's agri-laws, in Jaipur. Credit: PTI Photo
Amid slogans and speeches, farmers observe Bharat Bandh at Delhi's Tikri border
Rousing speeches and slogans reverberated through the air at Tikri border, one of the protest sites against the Centre's new farm laws, where farmers observed 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday.
Mixed reaction to Bharat Bandh call in Rajasthan; BJP, Congress workers clash in Jaipur
A clash broke out between Congress and BJP workers in Rajasthan's Jaipur during Tuesday's 'Bharat Bandh', which otherwise evoked a mixed reaction in the state with mandis closed but several shops open and transport services running.
'Bharat Bandh' observed in around 10,000 places in 25 states, says Swaraj India leader Yogendra Yadav
'Bharat Bandh' is successful, govt now knows they don't have a way out: farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadhuni to media at Singhu border
Home Minister Amit Shah has called us for a meeting today, we will participate: farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadhuni
Central govt bows down before our 'Bharat Bandh': Farmer leader Rurdu Singh Mansa to media at Singhu border
We don't want to go to Burari, give us Ramlila Ground as we don't want to trouble people of Delhi and Haryana, said leaders.
Punjabi artistes Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk and others support Bharat Bandh
Punjabi artistes Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk, Gurdas Maan and others have extended their support to Bharat Bandh call given by farmers organisations.
Lukewarm response for Bharat Bandh in BJP-ruled Gujarat
The Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions and supported by the Congress failed to have much impact till noon in BJP-ruled Gujarat even as protesters tried to block highways at some places by placing burning tyres on roads.
Several US lawmakers, American Sikhs voice support for agitating farmers in India
Several US lawmakers and eminent members of the Sikh community in America have voiced their support for farmers agitating in India against the new farm laws and urged that they be allowed to protest peacefully.
Bharat Bandh evokes mixed response in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh
The 'Bharat Bandh' called by farmer unions and supported by the Congress and other organisations evoked a mixed response in BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday barring sporadic protests.
Offices shut, roads deserted, markets closed as Bharat Bandh affects life in Odisha
Normal life was affected in Odisha on Tuesday as Congress and Left supporters blocked roads and railway tracks along with trade unionists to enforce the nationwide shutdown, called by the farmers' unions against the Centre's farm laws.
Coalfield ops normal, inter-state traffic affected in Jharkhand
The nationwide shutdown over the Centre's new farm laws evoked a mixed response in Jharkhand on Tuesday with government offices functioning as usual, private institutions and shops closed in some areas, while local traffic was near normal but long-distance vehicles remained off the roads.
Some Delhi auto, taxi unions join Bharat Bandh; movement largely unaffected
Public transport services in the national capital remained largely unaffected during a ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Tuesday even though some auto and taxi unions kept their vehicles off the roads in support of the shutdown called by farmers protesting against the new agri laws.
TMC begins sit-in demonstration in support of farmers
The TMC on Tuesday began its three-day-long sit-in demonstration against the new farm laws and demanded that the "anti-people" legislation should be withdrawn immediately.
Agitators block highway in Aurangabad, detained
Workers of the AICCTU, CPI and student organisations on Tuesday blocked a highway in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district to extend their support to the Bharat Bandh called by farmers demanding repeal of the Centre's argi laws.
In Goa, public transport normal; markets open
Markets remained open in BJP-ruled Goa on Tuesday morning while public transport was also normal even as various political parties have backed the Bharat Bandh call given by farmers against new farm laws of the Centre.
Fruit growers in Kashmir join Bharat Bandh call by farmers
Fruit growers and farmer unions in Kashmir Tuesday joined Bharat Bandh called by farmers who are seeking the repeal of three recent farm laws which they say are against their interests.
CM denied permission to convert stadiums into temporary jails for protesting farmers. Now, public is not being allowed to meet him. Does this mean he is under house arrest? Why are all these security personnel posted here?: Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia outside Delhi CM's residence
Life hit in some states as farmers take national centerstage
Shops and commercial establishments were closed, transport affected and traffic disrupted as protesters squatted on roads and train tracks in several parts of the country on Tuesday in response to ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by farmers demanding a repeal of the new agri laws.
The deployment which is being seen outside the residence of CM Kejriwal is the regular deployment for the security of the Hon' CM. We're coordinating with the CM's residence. Anyone whom they say they want to allow inside, we will allow: Anto Alphonse, DCP North, Delhi Police
Farmers today much better informed: Madhya Pradesh CM
Are the farmers stupid that they've gathered here in such numbers? There's a huge difference in the farmers from 30 years ago and now. The farmers today are much much better informed: Kamal Nath, Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
Farmer leaders to meet Home Minister at 7pm today
We have a meeting with the Home Minister at 7 pm today. We are going to Singhu Border now and from there we will go to the Home Minister: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union
Not right to call for Bandh for political reasons, says Karnataka CM
No one is supporting the Bandh in Bengaluru & other parts of the state. The State & Centre is pro-farmer. PM won't take any decision against farmers. It’s not right to give the call for Bandh for political reasons. Police will take proper action on breaking the law: Karnataka CM
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar hold a meeting at the latter's residence
I agree that some reforms are needed. But these laws which have been passed, have no reflection of these reforms. They should call a Parliamentary session and discuss these exact reforms: Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Congress leader, former Haryana Chief Minister
Rahul Gandhi urges people to support Bharat Bandh
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged people to support the Bharat Bandh call given by farmer leaders and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop "stealing" from farmers.
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Farmers’ associations demonstrate march on the streets of Puducherry
Arvind Kejriwal has given acceptance to Farm Bills by signing the gazette: Irani
Arvind Kejriwal had shown his support for the farm bills when he notified a gazette. Gazette is notified when the government accepts a Bill administratively and politically. So he has given his acceptance to this Bill already: Union Minister & BJP Leader Smriti Irani
Delhi: Shopkeepers in Sarojini Nagar market tie black ribbons around their arms to show solidarity with farmers' protests
Delhi police will intervene in case of apprehension of breach of peace or any effort is made to block the movement of any critical leader or any person: Satish Golchha, Special CP, Delhi
Bharat Bandh: 10 key developments to know
The Bharat Bandh call by farmers gained support from the Opposition on Tuesday as they burnt effigies, blocked highways and disrupted traffic as a protest against Centre's three farm laws.
Political parties to discuss ongoing protests on December 9: Sharad Pawar
Tomorrow 5-6 people from different political parties are going to sit, discuss and take a collective stand...We have a 5 pm appointment tomorrow with the President. We will present our collective stand before him: NCP chief Sharad Pawar
Shops seen open; regular traffic movement in Matunga area of Mumbai, amidst Bharat Bandh
Bharat Bandh: Normal life unaffected in Arunachal Pradesh
Normal life remained largely unaffected in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday amid the nationwide shutdown, called by the agitating farmers' unions against the Centre's farm laws.
Private cars and public transport were seen on the roads as usual.
All the markets and business establishment remained open, while government and private offices, including banks, functioned normally.
However, long-distance vehicles stayed off the roads, police said.
APMCs shut in Bengaluru during Bharat Bandh
TRS leaders K Kavitha, KT Rama Rao and others, along with party workers, protest in Ranga Reddy in support of Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against Centre's Farm laws
Bharat Bandh: Shops shut, public transport hit in Chhattisgarh
Major cities in Chhattisgarh, including capital Raipur, wore a deserted look on Tuesday morning with most of the business establishments remaining closed as part of the Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against the Centre's new agriculture laws.
Leaders of the ruling Congress, including MLAs and workers, have come out on streets at many places in Raipur and are appealing people to express solidarity with farmers.
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Farmers’ associations demonstrate at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border
Farmers’ associations demonstrate at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border as part of Bharat Bandhcall. “If govt can make law they can repeal it as well. They must work with farmer associations and experts. We'll leave only after we get it in writing,” says a farmer leader.
Punjab farmers block Chandigarh highway
Shops, commercial establishments closed in Punjab in view of 'Bharat Bandh' call by farmers
Shops and commercial establishments remained shut at many places in Punjab on Tuesday morning in view of a 'Bharat Bandh' called by agitatingfarmerunions to protest the Centre's three agri laws.
Petroleum dealers in the state closed filling stations to back the call for the nationwide strike. There are over 3,400 fuel pumps in Punjab.
Assam police detain protesters from Janata Bhawan, Guwahati
The Opposition who is asking to roll back these laws is hypocritical as they had passed the contract farming act while in power. Congress has mentioned the introduction of these laws in their manifesto: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
Farmers had demanded remunerative price additional to the cost and we are giving them 50% above the cost. Congress has never offered anything during their tenure. It is PM Modi who is giving this: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
Bharat Bandh: Paramilitary personnel asked to 'exercise restraint' as 'some elements can create problems for forces'
Farmers block Mysuru-Bengaluru highway
The farmers of various organisations blockthe Mysuru-Bengaluru highway in Maddur, Mandya district and stageprotest condemning the anti-farmer policies of the Centre. They also raiseslogans against both the state and central governments
CM met farmers at Singhu border yesterday. He had said that we'll serve them like 'Sevadars' & support them. After he returned, Delhi Police barricaded his residence from all sides, putting him in a house-arrest like situation, at the behest of Home Ministry: Saurabh Bharadwaj, AAP
Delhi Police put CM Kejriwal under house arrest
BJP's Delhi Police has put CM Arvind Kejriwalunder house arrest ever since he visited farmers at Singhu Border yesterday No one has been permitted to leave or enter his residence, tweets AAP.
Protesters raise slogans in Ranchi
Left political parties and Students' Federation of India (SFI) protest at NH 16 in Visakhapatnam, in support of Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions
West Bengal: Left parties raise slogans and burn effigies in Kolkata
If the government has a heart, be it the Home Minister or the Prime Minister, they themselves will go & talk to them (farmers): Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena
There is no politics behind Bharat Bandh, says Sanjay Raut
It's no political Bandh. It's our sentiment. Farmer organisations agitating in Delhi aren't carrying any political flag. It's our duty to stand in unity with farmers & stay connected to their sentiments. There is no politics here & there shouldn't be: Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena
Bharat Bandh: Anna Hazare on fast to support farmers
Social activist Anna Hazare on Tuesday sat on a day-long hunger strike to support agitating farmers who have called Bharat Bandh demanding repeal of the Centre's agri laws.
Hazare also said the agitation should spread across the country so that the government comes under pressure to act in the interests of cultivators.
In a recorded message, Hazare appreciated farmers' protests at the borders of Delhi saying no violence has taken place in the last 10 days of the agitation.
Bharat Bandh: APMCs remain shut in many parts of Maha
Agriculture Produce Market Committees (APMCs) remained closed in many parts of Maharashtra on Tuesday in support of the Bharat Bandh called by agitating farmer unions to press for repeal of the Centre's agri laws.
Wholesale markets in major cities like Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and Aurangabad remained shut. Retail shops also downed shutters in many cities.
Karnataka: Pro-Kannada leaders head towards Town Hall to protest against farm laws
Karnataka: Farmers of pro-Kannadaorganisations started a rally from Sumanahalli of Magadi Main Road, and are heading towards the Town Hall
Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) took out a protest march in Asansol today, in support of the Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against Central Government's farm laws
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers burn a tyre at Ganj Chowk in Darbhanga, in protest against Central Government, and show their support to Barat Bandh called by farmer unions
Telangana police appeal to maintain peace during nationwide strike
It is appealed to all to maintain peace in Bharat Bandh. Action will be taken against those who indulge in any forcible closure/stoppages: Rachakonda Police, Telangana
Supporting the nationwide bandh call given by farmers, the members of various farmer and labour organisations carry out protest march in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka
Slogans against the new farm laws raised by Left organisations in Kalaburagi
Officers are taking rounds in their respective areas & ensuring that no one imposes Bandh forcibly: Addl CP
Officers are taking rounds in their respective areas & ensuring that no one imposes Bandh forcibly. Everyone has been instructed to ensure security of railway stations, bus stands, metro stations & autos. We'll strictly deal with anyone who takes law in their hands: Addl CP
'Security deployed at all important points in UP'
We're ensuring that public don't face inconvenience & there's no traffic disruption. Adequate security deployed at all important entry/exit points to/from the dist. We also deployed PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) force: Love Kumar, Addl CP, Gautam Buddh Nagar
In West Bengal, Left political parties protest on the railway tracks at Jadabpur Railway Station in Kolkata andstop a trainin support of today's Bharat Bandh by farmer unions.
Heavy security has been deployment at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border). The farmers' protest at the border entered 13th day today.
Pune APMC market open amid Bharat Bandh
Available open borders to Haryana are - Daurala, Kapashera, Rajokri NH 8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera borders: Delhi Traffic Police
Tikri, Jharoda borders, Dhansa are closed for any traffic movement. Badusarai border is open only for light motor vehicles like cars and two-wheelers. Jhatikara border is open only for two-wheeler traffic: Delhi Traffic Police
Our protest will be completely peaceful: Bharatiya Kisan Union
Our protest will be completely peaceful. If someone gets stuck for 2-3 hours in a Bandh called by us, we provide them with water and fruits. Ours is a different concept: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union
Defend India with all our might: Yechury tweets in support of Bandh
Haryana Police issue travel advisory ahead of Bharat Bandh
Haryana Police has issued a travel advisory stating that people may face traffic blockages on various roads and highways of the state.
Left political parties stage a protest in Vijayawada, in support of today's Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions, against Centre's farm laws
Trade and farmer unions stop trains at Bhubaneswar Railway Station
All exams scheduled under Osmania University on Dec 8 have been postponed
All examinations scheduled on December 8 under Osmania University jurisdiction have been postponed due to Bharath Bandh. The revised schedule will be given in due course of time. Examinations scheduled from December 9 will be held as per schedule: Controller of Exams, Osmania University
Farmers ask political parties supporting 'Bharat Bandh' to keep aside their flags
Farmers agitating against the agricultural reforms of the Modi government claimed support from a cross-section of the society in their call for a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday, even as it appealed to political parties to keep the party flag aside if they planned to join them.
No online classes, transport to be hit by today's bandh
The Tuesday bandh is expected to make a bigger impact in Bengaluru compared to the one on Saturday, as more associations have declared support for the farmers’ fight with private schools and colleges announcing stopping of all the online classes for the day.
Protesting farmers call for 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8, say will intensify agitation if demands not met
Ahead of their talks with the Modi government, agitating farmers on Friday toughened their stand for the repeal of the farm laws and gave a call for a nationwide shutdown on Tuesday even as Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar pinned hopes on a resolution to the deadlock.
UP CM asks officials to take steps to ensure people don't face problem due to 'Bharat Bandh'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday asked officials to take all necessary steps for ensuring that people do not face any problem because of the proposed 'BharatBandh' on Tuesday.
The chief minister, who addressed all administrative and police officials in view of the 'BharatBandh' call through video conferencing, asked them not to compromise with peace and order at any cost, an official release issued here said.