Agricultural reform domestic issue of India, says UK's Leader of Parliament
Jacob Rees-Mogg, in response to demands for a debate over the issue in the chamber from Opposition Labour MPs on Thursday, acknowledged that the issue is a "matter of concern" for the Commons and across constituencies in the UK and that Britain will continue to champion human rights globally, including through its current chairmanship of the United Nations.
Protesting farmers won't return home till agreement is reached, says BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
“This agitation will continue until the Government of India talks to the committee and arrives at an agreement. Till that time, farmers will not return home,” he said addressing a “mahapanchayat” organised by the “Dalal Khap 84” near the Tikri border.
Jharkhand activists demand ban on Rihanna's cosmetic brand
National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Chairperson Priyank Kanungo told PTI that the memorandum has been received and they are examining the matter.
‘India will receive massive setback if farming sector goes in hands of 1-2 people’: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a public rally in Sri Ganganagar’s Padampura on February 12. While addressing the rally, Rahul Gandhi said that farming business belongs to 40% of India’s population and the day this business goes into the hands of 1 or 2 people that day India will receive a massive set back. “This isn't farmers' agitation but the agitation of India. Farmers have shown the light in the darkness,” he added.
When even British could not stand before farmers of India, then who is Narendra Modi: Rahul Gandhi
He said the agitation against the laws will spread in the country as it is not linked to farmers alone. It is the issue of labourers, traders, small and medium businessmen and the middle class, he said.
Take back farm laws first, then talk: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to address 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh on February 12. “Modi says that we want to speak with farmers, what do you want to talk about? Repeal the (agri) laws, farmers will speak with you. You (PM) are taking away their land, future and then you want to talk. Take back laws first, and then talk,” he said.
We will march nation-wide, go to Gujarat and set it free. It's controlled by Centre. India is free but people of Gujarat are imprisoned. If they want to join the movement, they are jailed. We are deciding on the date: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
PM Modi wants to clear path for his friends: Rahul Gandhi on farm laws
Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of the new farm laws, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said the PM wants to clear the path for his friends by implementing the three legislations, which will hit 40 per cent people of the country, who are associated with the agriculture business.
New farm laws will bring investments, technologies, create employment: Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the new farm laws will bring investments, new technologies and create employment.
Addressing a gathering organised by BJP's youth wing to highlight the salient features of the Union Budget, Pradhan said the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund of Rs 40,000 crore will open new doors for agrarian development.
Noting that the Union Budget was brought at a difficult time when the economy was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, the minister asserted that the Narendra Modi government has empowered the farmers and workers.
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BKU leader Rakesh Tikait pays his regards for water from Amritsar, during farmers' ongoing protest against farm reform laws, at the Ghazipur border, in New Delhi, Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo
MP cops provide security to Kangana Ranaut after Congress leaders' threat
Madhya Pradesh police have put in place thick security cover around Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut in the wake of a threat by some state Congress leaders that they would not allow her to shoot for a film if she did not apologise to farmers over her tweets, an official said on Friday.
PM Modi would not stand in front of China, but would threaten farmers: Rahul Gandhi tells rally at Rajasthan's Pilibanga
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Farm laws will not only affect farmers, but will hit 40% Indians who are in agri business: Rahul tells rally in Rajasthan's Pilibanga
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Farm laws will help double farmers' income: Thakur
BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Friday slammed Opposition parties, asking them not to use farmers for their political gains and asserted that the three new farm laws will help in doubling income of the farming community.
Farmers during their protest against new farm laws, at village Daun Kalan in Patiala, Friday, February 12, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo
Take back laws first, then talk: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan
Modi ji says that we want to speak with farmers, what do you want to talk about? Repeal the (agri) laws, farmers will speak with you. You (PM) are taking away their land, future & then you want to talk. Take back laws first, then talk: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to address 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at Hanumangarh today
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Under pressure, Twitter blocks 1,398 accounts flagged by govt
Twitter on Friday said it has blocked 1,398 accounts as per the request of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Azad Samaj Party activists stage a protest in support of farmers' agitation against Centre's farm reform laws, in Mumbai, Thursday, February 11, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo
Farmers 'mahapanchayat' in Maharashtra will be held in Yavatmal on 20 February. Rakesh Tikait, leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) will address it. Yavatmal is known for cotton farming has reported maximum suicide by farmers.
Farmers to intensify protest today: Key things to know
In a bid to put more pressure on the Centre to repeal three farm laws, agitating farmers are set to intensify protests across the nation from today
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to visit Bijnor and Meerut on February 15. During her visit, she will participate in the Kisan Panchayat and meet the farmer families
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The unions claimed that the Haryana government has proposed to install CCTV cameras at the Tikri border protest site.
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Govt ready for talks, can amend farm laws if needed: Rajnath Singh
The Union government is ready to discuss the new agriculture laws with farmers' leaders with an open mind and even to amend them if necessary, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said here on Thursday.
Farm Laws: Farmers improve facilities, infrastructure to prepare for prolonged protest at Singhu border
With a resolution of the stalemate over the new farm legislation seeming unlikely anytime soon, the agitating farmers at the Singhu border have started strengthening the infrastructure at the protest site to prepare for a long haul.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar backs Modi govt on farm laws, hopes for a resolution soon
Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar on Thursday backed three contentious farm laws, saying these legislations are in the interest of farmers and not against them.
Sonakshi Sinha recites poem in support of farmers
Doubling down on her support to the farmers protesting against the three agri laws passed by the Centre, actor Sonakshi Sinha has narrated a heartfelt poem, described as a "tribute to the hands that feed us".
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Protesting farmer leader Darshan Pal said a mahapanchayat will be held in Moadabad (Uttar Pradesh) on Friday, followed by Bahadurgarh bypass (Haryana) on February 13, Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan) on February 18, Hanumangarh (Rajasthan) on Februrary 19 and Silkar (Rajasthan) on February 23.
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A security person keeps vigil near barbed barricades at Ghazipur border during the ongoing farmers' protest against Centre's farm reform laws, in New Delhi, Thursday, February 11, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo
Farmers' agitation: Protesting unions to hold 'kisan mahapanchayats' across country in coming days
The Samkyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of protesting farmer unions, on Thursday announced that 'kisan mahapanchayats' will be organised across the country in the coming days against the Centre's three agri laws.
Hum do, humare do: Rahul Gandhi attacks government in Lok Sabha, says farm laws will damage rural economy
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the Union government of aiding crony capitalism, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was running the country on a "hum do, hamare do" (we two, our two) principle.
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