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Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws, protests will continue: Farmers to Centre
Agitating farmers on Wednesday demanded that the Centre convene a special session of Parliament and repeal the new farm laws as they threatened to block other roads in Delhi and "take more steps" if it failed to do so.
As the number of protestors swelled at Delhi's border points, the apex body of transporters -- All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), representing about 95 lakh truckers and other entities -- extended its support to the farmers and threatened to halt operations in northern India from December 8 if the government fails to address concerns of the farming community.
Gwalior farmers to march towards Delhi to join protest
Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior farmers decided to march towards Delhi to join the ongoing protest. Farmers have intensified protests near national capital against Centre’s farm laws. The government held a third round of talks with the farmer unions. The fourth round of discussion will be held on December 3.
This is not about farmers. There are many foreign powers like China and Pakistan who want to destabilise (the country) in the name of farmers: Haryana Agriculture Minister JP Dalal
Amarinder to meet Shah ahead of crucial talks between Centre and farmers on Thursday
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will meet Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence on Thursday, ahead of the crucial fourth round of talks between the Centre and farmer leaders over their agitation.
Sources said that Singh will hold deliberations with Shah on Thursday morning in an effort to work out an amicable solution to the deadlock.
(PTI)
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait during a meeting with farmers on their protest against the new farm laws, in New Delhi.
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A Nihang at Singhu border during farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2020.
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'Here to demand what is ours': Farmers protesting at Delhi-Ghazipur border
"We are not here to fight. We are here to demand what is ours," says Gulzar Singh, a farmer from Uttar Pradesh who is camping at the Delhi-Ghazipur border here with nearly 350 others from his state and neighbouring Uttarakhand against the Centre's new farm laws.
"We never wanted these laws in the first place, they have only compounded our troubles," says Singh, who has come from Shahjahanpur.
While the government has initiated talks with representatives of various farmers' unions to resolve the deadlock over these laws, Singh rued that no government representative has visited the protest site to speak to the protesters.
(PTI)
Shah, Tomar, Goyal hold deliberations ahead of talks with protesting farmer leaders
Ahead of the second round of talks between the Centre and the representatives of protesting farmers, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held deliberations with Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal here on Wednesday on ways to dispel concerns over the new farm laws.
Tomar, Goyal along with Minister of State for Commerce Som Parkash had represented the Union government on Tuesday during the talks with farmer leaders, who have been demanding a repeal of the newly enacted laws.
During the deliberations on Wednesday, the ministers are believed to have discussed the issues raised by farmers, and how the Union government can constructively respond to dispel concerns expressed by them over the farm laws.
Over 35 farmer leaders had held a three-hour meeting on Tuesday at Vigyan Bhavan with the ministerial delegation.
Though, their first round of talks on Tuesday did not yield a breakthrough but both sides agreed to hold the next round of talks on Thursday.
(PTI)
Farmers' protest: No relief from traffic chaos in national capital
There was no relief in sight for weary commuters from long traffic snarls on Wednesday as thousands of farmers camped out on the borders of Delhi blocked key entrances to the national capital for the seventh day on the trot.
While the police has kept the Haryana-Delhi border at Singhu and Tikri closed for traffic, the protest at Ghazipur, the city's border with Uttar Pradesh, led to the closure of a key route connecting the national capital with the state for the second consecutive day.
"The Chilla border on Noida link road is closed for traffic due to farmers' protests near Gautam Budh Dwar. People are advised to avoid Noida link road for going to Noida and use NH 24 and DND instead," the traffic police tweeted.
Madhya Pradesh: People hold a torch rally in Bhopal on the eve of the 36th anniversary of 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, demanding formation of a special committee and action against the accused. (ANI)
"We plan to reach to the child through a tunnel which is being dug by three JCB machines," says DM Satyendra Kumar
Mahoba: An operation is underway to rescue the 4-year-old boy who fell into an open borewell in Kulpahar area. "Specialized teams of NDRF and SDRF are arriving. We plan to reach to the child through a tunnel which is being dug by three JCB machines," says DM Satyendra Kumar.
(ANI)
Punjab CM lashed out at Delhi CM for stooping to shamelessly low level of politics
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh today lashed out at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for stooping to shamelessly low level of politics & indulging in brazen double-speak in a desperate bid to wriggle out of his own failure to protect the interests of the farming community: CMO
Farmers in for long haul at Noida-Delhi border, Chilla route partially re-opened
Farmers protesting against the new farm laws continued their sit-in at the Noida-Delhi border for the second day on Wednesday, leading to the closure of a key route that connects Uttar Pradesh with the national capital.
The route, however, was partially opened for commuters coming in from Delhi. The Noida Traffic Police in the morning advised commuters heading to Delhi to take the DND or Kalindi Kunj route instead of the Chilla route through the Noida Link road which was closed due to the demonstration since Tuesday evening.
One of the carriageways on the route was opened in the evening, allowing commuters coming from Delhi to enter Noida as the protestors continued to sit on the other side of the road amid heavy police deployment.
(PTI)
Darshan Pal, President of Krantikari Kisan Union addresses a press conference as Swaraj India President Yogendra Yadav (R) looks on during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the Centre's new farm laws, at Singhu border in New Delhi.
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Call special Parliament session to repeal farm laws, protests will continue: Farmers to Centre
Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadoni said that if the Centre does not withdraw the new laws, more steps will be taken in the coming days to press their demands.
Punjab CM doing 'dirty politics', speaking BJP's language: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
"Captain saheb you are levelling allegations against me and speaking BJP's language. Is it the pressure of ED cases on your family members and the notices being sent?" Kejriwal asked.
Bar Council condemns the three farm laws & will write to the Prime Minister to repeal them as it is against the farmers. It is also against the lawyers as it bars the Civil Court’s jurisdiction & won’t let farmers get justice: Senior Advocate HS Phoolka
Kalindi Kunj border is open for traffic movement: Delhi Traffic Police (ANI)
We will hold discussions with farmers' leaders tomorrow. Let's see to what extent issues can be resolved: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Female members of farmers' families seen carrying agricultural activities in fields since male members have joined Farmers' protest in Delhi. "Since men of our family are away at protest sites, so we've to take care of crops," says Nishu Chaudhary, daugh
We were not sitting on road. Administration had blocked our way using barricades & Jawans, so we stopped. We consider this place as temporary jail & our confinement here as arrest. We'll go to Delhi, moment we're released: Swaraj Singh, President,Bhartiya
'Centre should call a special Parliament Session to repeal the farm laws'
We demand that the Central government should call a special Parliament Session to repeal the farm laws, said Darshan Pal, President of Krantikari Kisan Union.
We also held talks with Tikait Ji (of Bharatiya Kisan Union), he told us that he is with us. We are together in this struggle, he said.
We call for burning of effigies throughout the country to protest against Modi government and corporate houses on December 5: Darshan Pal, President of Krantikari Kisan Union
BJP-ruled Centre angry with me for not permitting stadiums to be used as jails, said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh had several chances to stop farm bills but did not do so.
Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said the Centre's new agriculture reform laws are aimed at increasing the income of farmers and the present agitation was a result of misunderstanding and miscommunication which need to be removed.
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Punjab CM alleged that I've passed the black laws in Delhi: CM Kejriwal
"Punjab CM has made allegations against me that I've passed the black laws in Delhi. How can he do such low-level politics in this fragile situation? It's not up to State govt to implement it. Had it been so why would farmers of country hold talks with Centre," said Delhi CM Kejriwal.
"So, is it the pressure of these people that you are putting allegations against me? Are you doing it for friendship with BJP or are you under pressure as Enforcement Directorate has filed case against your family?" asked Arvind Kejriwal.
Farm laws: Water cannons used to stop Cong workers from marching to Haryana CM's home
Police used water cannons Wednesday as Punjab Youth Congress workers jumped barricades trying to march to Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar's home here, protesting over the new farm laws
The protesters said they planned to 'gherao' Khattar's official residence, according to Chandigarh Police.
A Youth Congress worker said they were protesting against the Khattar government for stopping thousands of farmers while they were taking part in their “Delhi Chalo” march.
There was a strong police deployment near Khattar's residence.
The water cannons were deployed about three kilometers away from his home. The activists led by Punjab Youth Congress president Barinder Dhillon had earlier gathered near the Chandigarh headquarters of the Congress.
(PTI)
Police remove barricades at Delhi-Noida border allowing movement of traffic.
Farm laws: Congress workers try to march to Haryana CM's home, face water cannons
Police used water cannons Wednesday as Punjab Youth Congress workers jumped barricades trying to march to Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar's home here, protesting over the new farm laws.
Police later took several activists into preventive custody.
The protesters said they planned to 'gherao' Khattar's official residence, according to Chandigarh Police.
A Youth Congress worker said they were protesting against the Khattar government for stopping thousands of farmers while they were taking part in their “Delhi Chalo” march, and using water cannons and tear gas against them.
The Chandigarh Police first used water cannons against the Congress workers at barricades set up about three kilometers ahead of Khattar’s official residence.
But some activists managed to reach closer to the CM's home after jumping over police barricades. Again, water cannons were used to stop them.
There was a strong police deployment near Khattar's residence.
(PTI)
Santokh Singh, 70, a farmer who was hurt by a tear gas shell and received stitches, poses for a picture at the site of a protest against the newly passed farm bills, at Singhu border near Delhi, India December 2, 2020.
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Farmers stir gathers steam as more protestors converge on Delhi borders
The number of protesting farmers swelled at Delhi border points on Wednesday as police stepped up security after thousands blocked key gateways into the national capital for the seventh day on the trot, leaving commuters to face a harrowing time.
Farm laws: Water cannons used to stop Congress workers from marching to Haryana CM's home
Police used water cannons Wednesday as Punjab Youth Congress workers jumped barricades trying to march to Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar's home here, protesting over the new farm laws
The protesters said they planned to 'gherao' Khattar's official residence, according to Chandigarh Police.
A Youth Congress worker said they were protesting against the Khattar government for stopping thousands of farmers while they were taking part in their “Delhi Chalo” march.
Farmers' protest: Heavy security cover at Delhi borders
Farmers at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in Ghazipur intensified their protest on Wednesday and police stepped up security as thousands blocked key gateways into the national capital for the seventh day on the trot, leaving commuters to face a harrowing time.
The protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border also led to the closure of a key route connecting the national capital with Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
Security personnel stand guard at a road block to stop farmers from marching to New Delhi to protest against the central government's recent agricultural reforms at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border in Noida.
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Farmers' income has halved while that of govt's friends has risen: Rahul Gandhi takes dig at Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Centre over its claim of doubling farmers' income and alleged that their income has in fact "halved" under the 'suit-boot sarkar', while that of its crony friends has grown four times.
His remarks come at a time when farmers from Punjab and Haryana are protesting at the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders of the national capital against the Centre's new agriculture reform laws
"They said farmers income will be doubled. What they did was increase incomes of 'friends' four times and those of farmers will be halved. This suit-boot government is of lies and loot," Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
Meeting underway at Shah's residence; Tomar, Goyal present
A meeting is underway at the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah; Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal present, ANI reported
Farmers' protest: No relief from traffic chaos in national capital
There is no relief in sight for commuters, especially office goers, from long traffic snarls on Wednesday as thousands of farmers blocked key entrances to the national capital for the seventh day on the trot.
While the police has kept the Haryana-Delhi border at Singhu and Tikri closed for traffic, the protest at Ghazipur, the city's border with Uttar Pradesh, has also intensified.
The protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border led to the closure of a key route connecting the national capital with the state.
The govt has to back-off over the farm laws: TMC leader Sougata Roy
Agitating farmers are adamant for withdrawal of farm laws. I feel that the govt has to back-off. Also, these laws will have international repercussions. I saw in the news yesterday that Canada PM supports the farmers' movement. TMC is against farm laws: Sougata Roy, TMC leader
Positive dialogue being held withe protesting farmers: DCP
Positive dialogue being held with the protesting farmers here. We have arrangements in place to contain any law and order situation: Gaurav Sharma, DCP, Outer North-Delhi at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana)
Farmers sit-in at Noida-Delhi border, key route to Delhi closed for vehicles
Farmers protesting against the new farm laws continued their sit-in at the Noida-Delhi border for the second day on Wednesday, leading to closure of a key route that connects Uttar Pradesh with the national capital.
The Noida Traffic Police has advised commuters travelling to Delhi to avoid using the Chilla route and instead take the DND or Kalindi Kunj route.
The farmers at the Delhi-Noida border belong to various districts of western Uttar Pradesh and want to reach the national capital to join the bigger stir launched by farmers of Punjab and Haryana against the Centre's agriculture reform laws.
Chilla border on Noida-link road closed for traffic amid farmers' protests: Police
The Chilla border on Noida-link road is closed for traffic due to farmers protests near Gautam Budh Dwar. People are advised to avoid Noida-link road for going to Noida and use NH-24 and DND instead for Noida: Delhi Traffic Police
Tikri border, Jharoda Border, Jhatikra Border are closed for any traffic movement. Badusarai Border is open only for two-wheeler traffic.
Delhi Chalo: Protestors in pictures don’t appear to be farmers, says V K Singh
Union Minister V K Singh on Tuesday sparked a row after he said that many of the protestors against the Centre’s farm laws near Delhi “did not appear to be farmers in pictures.”
"Many of the people in pictures do not appear to be farmers. What is in the interest of farmers has been done. It's not the farmers who have a problem with this (farm laws), but others. Besides opposition, people who get commission are behind it (protest)," Singh said.
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Few Northern Railway trains cancelled amid farmers' protests
As the farmers' agitation entered the seventh day, some Northern Railway trains were either canceled, diverted, or terminated.
Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana among other states. have camped at the national capital border protesting against the new farm laws.
The trains that were cancelled from Punjab include 09613 Ajmer-Amritsar express special train, 05211 Dibrugarh- Amritsar express, and 04998/04997 Bhatinda - Varanasi- Bhatinda express special train, the ANI reported.
Ramdev bats for Centre's new farm laws
Yoga guru Ramdev on Tuesday came out in support of the Centre's new farm laws being stiffly opposed by the farmers, but said the government should have initiated wider consultations with ryots before framing the legislations.
Ramdev called on Haryana's Home and Health Minister Anil Vij at his office here on Tuesday.
"There is no mention of scrapping MSP in these laws nor there is any such intent of the government. In the recent past, I have talked to the prime minister, Union Home Minister, Agriculture Minister, but I never felt there is any plan of the government to end the minimum support price system," he said in an informal interaction with the journalists at Vij's office.
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Centre deliberately prolonging farmers’ problems: SAD
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday blamed the Centre for “failure” of talks with the farmer leaders, saying it was “deliberately prolonging and deepening” the farmers' problems with an aim of “tiring them out”.
The government on Tuesday suggested setting up a committee to look into issues raised by farmers protesting against new farm laws, but it was rejected by representatives of 35 agitating organisations during their marathon meeting with three union ministers that ended without any resolution.
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Farmers' protests: Unions reject Centre's offer to set up committee; talks remain inconclusive
The first round of talks between leaders of 35 farmers’ organisations with Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday remained inconclusive, as the government refused to accede to their demand to repeal the newly enacted farm laws.
The farmers’ leaders also turned down the government's offer to set up a small committee of experts to resolve the contentious issues. Besides Tomar, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce Som Parkash attended the meeting.
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Farmers stage a protest at Singhu border during their 'Delhi Chalo' march against the Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.
Credit: PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary
Haryana police ask travellers to avoid Singhu, Tikri borders to enter Delhi
In the wake of the farmers' protest, Haryana Police on Tuesday issued a traffic advisory asking travellers to avoid Singhu and Tikri borders to enter Delhi from the state.
The advisory said in view of the disruption at entry points on national highways from Sonipat and Jhajjar districts to Delhi borders where farmers' organisations are protesting against the recent agricultural legislations, the travellers should avoid using these two border points to enter the national capital.
“Travellers should avoid approaching the national capital from the Singhu border situated on National Highway No. 44 (Ambala-Delhi) due to the gathering of farmers between Rai and Kundli (both in Sonipat district). Those wanting to go to Delhi from Ambala side are requested to take the Panipat - Rohtak - Jhajjar - Gurugram - Delhi route (a longer route),” a spokesperson of Haryana Police said.
“Similarly, keeping in view the mass gathering of farmers at Tikri border from Bahadurgarh side in Jhajjar district, the local police have also suggested several alternative routes to reach Delhi. Those wanting to go to Delhi from Hisar side should also take the Rohtak - Jhajjar - Gurugram - Delhi route,” he said.
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Delhi government notifies one farm law, examining the other two
The Delhi government has notified one of the three central farm laws and is examining the remaining two, officials said on Tuesday.
The ruling AAP in a statement said, "Laws have already been passed in Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and have been signed by the president. These are now laws in the entire country. No state has the power to independently implement or reject these laws."
Even the resolution passed in Punjab Vidhan Sabha cannot do anything about these laws, it said, adding "that's why farmers are protesting in Delhi. The Modi government passed these laws and only they can take them back."
The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020 was notified on November 23, said a senior Delhi government official.
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Representatives of farmers' organisations talk to the media after holding talks with union ministers regarding the new farm laws, at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Farmers have been agitating at Delhi borders against the new farm laws.
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Farmers' protests: Unions reject Govt offer to set up committee; talks remain inconclusive
Critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by farmers protesting against new farm laws, but both sides agreed to meet again on Thursday.
The government, on its part, rejected the demand for repealing the laws and rather asked the farmers' bodies to identify specific issues related to the newly enacted Acts and submit those by Wednesday for consideration and discussion in the next round of talks on Thursday.
Farmer unions said protests will now intensify across the country until their demands are met.
(PTI)
We'll submit a draft of our issues related to Farm laws tomorrow: BKU
We'll submit a draft of our issues related to Farm laws tomorrow. Govt has started a conversation with Punjab, UP, Uttarakhand, Haryana & Delhi farmers. So, till the next meeting on Dec 3, govt has time to brainstorm over the issues raised by all, said Naresh Tikait, BKU President
Farmers from Gwalior rural area says they will march towards Delhi to join the movement tomorrow. “The farmer's organisations have decided to leave for Delhi tomorrow. I urge fellow farmers joining us to carry essential items,” says a farmer.
Farmer leaders invite Narendra Singh Tomar to langar for 'jalebi and pakoda along with tea'
"Tomar Saheb requested us to have tea during the break between the meeting, but we in return extended him an invitation to accompany us to our protest site where we are serving tea along with jalebi and pakodas in langar. This led to laughter all around," Jamhuri Kisan Sabha's Kulwant Singh Sandhu said.
Members of All India Democratic Youth Organisation (AIDYO) participate in torch rally in solidarity with the farmers protesting in Delhi against the Centre's new farm laws, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.
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Union Agriculure Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal in a meeting with Bharatiya Kisan Union leaders on farmers' issues, at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.
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Farmers gather at Delhi-Noida border, key route closed for movement
"Chilla border that links Delhi to UP through Noida has been closed. Those drivers who want to go to Noida can take U-turn from under the Ghazipur-Akshardham flyover and also through Sarai Kale Khan," the Delhi Traffic Police tweeted.
Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal hold meeting with farmers' leaders from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, at Krishi Bhawan. Bharatiya Kisan Union representatives present.
Due to Kisan agitation in Punjab, train movement has been affected and hence, few trains have been diverted and certain trains have been short terminated & accordingly short originated: CPRO, Western Railway
Today's meeting was good & some progress was made. During our next meet on 3rd Dec with govt, we'll convince them that no clause of Farm law is pro-farmer. Our agitation will continue: Prem Singh Bhangu, President, All India Kisan Federation
A civic worker carries out fumigation as farmer protest against new farm laws, at Ghazipur border, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec 01 2020.
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Govt's meeting with protesting farmer unions remained inconclusive, says BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) President Joginder Singh Ugrahan (PTI)
Govt calls for another meeting with farmer unions on Dec 3: Union leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan (PTI)
We appeal to the farmers to suspend the protests and come for the talks. However, this decision depends on farmers' unions and farmers: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Farmers' leaders wanted that the talks should be held with everyone: Tomar
The meeting was good and we have decided that the talks will be held on December 3. We wanted a small group to be constituted but farmers' leaders wanted that the talks should be held with everyone, we do not have problem with it: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Our movement against Farm Laws will continue & we'll definitely take back something from the Govt, be it bullets or a peaceful solution. We'll come back for more discussions with them: Chanda Singh, Member of Farmers' Delegation who met Union Agri ministe
Meeting between the farmers' leaders and the government concludes; another round of talks to be held on 3rd December.
'Many of the people in pictures do not appear to be farmer'
Many of the people in pictures do not appear to be farmers. What is in the interest of farmers has been done. It's not the farmers who have a problem with this (farm laws), but others. Besides opposition, people who get commission are behind it (protest): Union Minister VK Singh
Government ready for talks with farmers: Agriculture Minister Tomar
Bhim Army chief joins protesting farmers at Delhi-Ghazipur border
Bhim Army chief Chandrashekar Azad on Tuesday joined the protesting farmers at the Delhi-Ghazipur border along with hundreds of his supporters and demanded that the new farm laws be withdrawn immediately.
Chilla border (Delhi-Noida Link Road) closed in wake of protesting farmers blocking Delhi to UP Link Road
Chilla border (Delhi-Noida Link Road) closed in wake of protesting farmers blocking Delhi to UP Link Road.
Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory requesting commuters travelling to Noida to take a U-turn from Ghazipur/Akshardham flyover & take Sarai Kale Khan route
Police detain Shaheen Bagh activist Bilkis Dadi who reached Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) to join farmers' protest.
Government leaders are giving statements that they will continue Minimum Support Price (MSP). What is the problem in incorporating this in the bill?: Ajay Chautala, Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) founder
Government is giving a detailed presentation to the farmers' leaders on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act. Meeting underway at Vigyan Bhawan.
Meeting with farmers representatives begins at Vigyan Bhavan. Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Shri Piyush Goyal and Shri Som Prakash MOS Commerce are holding dialogue with farmers representatives.
Credit: GoI/PIB
Centre will reach solution after discussing farmers' issues: Union Agri Minister Narendra Tomar
For the meeting at Vigyan Bhawan here, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar was accompanied by Railways and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Minister of State for Commerce Som Parkash, also an MP from Punjab.
Govt to hold meeting with delegations from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi at 7pm today: BKU
Government has called the Punjab delegation at 3 pm. Later, the government will hold meeting with delegations from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi at 7pm today. We all want final decision on matter: Naresh Tikait, President BKU at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border.
Don’t fall prey to any rumours on recent Agricultural Bills passed! Watch this video to know about how it will benefit the farmers across the nation in various aspects: GoI
We are daughters of farmers, we'll go to support farmers' protest today. We will raise our voice, the government should listen to us: Bilkis Dadi, Shaheen Bagh activist
Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal hold meeting with farmers' leaders at Vigyan Bhawan.
There should be a proper dialogue & Centre should accept all demands proposed by farmers as they're are genuine. My purpose of visiting protest sites is to ensure basic facilities for protesting farmers: Delhi Cabinet Minister Kailash Gehlot
'Ill-informed' and 'unwarranted': India on Canadian PM Trudeau's comments on Farmers' protest
India on Tuesday strongly reacted to comments by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other leaders there regarding farmers' protest, calling the remarks as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.
"We have seen some ill-informed comments by Canadian leaders relating to farmers in India. Such comments are unwarranted, especially when pertaining to the internal affairs of a democratic country," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.
In a terse message, the ministry further added that "it is also best that diplomatic conversations are not misrepresented for political purposes."
(PTI)
Agri reform tells world Indian industry seeks to grow but not at cost of farmers: Irani
Union Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday said the agricultural reform undertaken by the government sends out a signal globally that the Indian industry seeks to grow without compromising the interests of the country's farming community.
"The agricultural reform that has been led by the Prime Minister tells the world and particularly the Indian community, industry and farmers that the industry seeks to grow but not at the cost of our farming communities," Irani said at a virtual conference organised by the industry body CII.
However, the minister for textiles and women and child development did not specify any particular agricultural reform. Thousands of farmers continued to camp and protest at various Delhi border points for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday against the new farm laws, which they fear will dismantle the minimum support price system and corporatise farming.
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Farmer leaders reach Vigyan Bhawan; Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has called them for talks.
External Affairs Ministry hits back at Trudeau, terms comments on farmers 'ill-informed'
We've seen some ill-informed comments by Canadian leaders relating to farmers in India. These are unwarranted especially when pertaining to internal affairs of a democratic country. It's also best that diplomatic conversations aren't misrepresented for political purposes
Farmer unions accept Centre's offer to hold talks over agri laws
Farmer unions on Tuesday decided to attend a meeting with the Centre as protesters continued their agitation at Delhi border points against the government's new farm laws.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday had invited leaders of farmer unions for talks on Tuesday, instead of December 3, citing the Covid-19 pandemic and cold.
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Conspiracy to grab land of farmers: Akhilesh Yadav
Accusing the BJP government of giving false promises about doubling farmer incomes, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday charged it with a "conspiracy" to grab their land in the guise of farm laws.
"People like us involved in farming clearly understand the conspiracy of grabbing lands of farmers under the guise of farm laws by giving 'jumla' (false promise) of doubling the income. We are struggling as usual with our farmer brothers, so that the structure protecting the MSP, market and agriculture remains intact. BJP is over now!" Yadav said in a tweet in Hind
Over 500 farmers from UP's Bundelkhand to join 'Delhi Chalo' protest
Over 500 farmers from Bundelkhand will join the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi border points against the new agriculture-related laws on Thursday.
Bundelkhand Kisan Union (BKU) national president Vimal Sharma said all the preparations for going to the national capital have been completed and district units have been instructed to participate in the movement in a peaceful manner.
Trade Union organisations hit out at PM, say no 'misunderstanding' about anti-farmer agri laws
In a statement, Platform of Central Trade Union Organisations said, there is no "misunderstanding" about anti-people and anti-farmer destructive character of the agri-laws passed recently and the Electricity Bill 2020 among the farmers of the country, as sought to be painted in a distorted manner by the PM in his Man Ki Baat and his ministers' statements. The Farmers are determined to carry on their united struggles.
Canada PM Justin Trudeau backs peaceful farmer protests
“I would be remiss if I didn’t start by recognizing the news coming from India about the protest by farmers. The situation is concerning,” Trudeau said in a video message greeting the Sikhs of Canada on the occasion of “Gurupurab” – the birth-anniversary of Guru Nanak. “We are all very worried about family and friends. I know that’s a reality for many of you.”
“Let me remind you, Canada will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protesters. We believe in the process of dialogue,” Canadian PM said. “We believe in the process of dialogue,” he added, tacitly calling upon his counterpart in New Delhi to resolve the situation through talks with the agitating farmers.
Punjab-based farmers' body refuses to attend meeting with Centre over agri laws
Punjab-based farmers' body Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC) on Tuesday refused to participate in a meeting called by the Centre over the farm laws, demanding that representatives of all farmer unions be invited for talks.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday had invited leaders of farmer unions for talks on Tuesday, instead of December 3, citing the Covid-19 pandemic and cold.
The Government should listen to the demands of the farmers, says Kamal Haasan, President, Makkal Needhi Maiam
BJP MP slams Rahul Gandhi on issue of farm laws
Attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has termed him as the most "confused leader" and said he has no knowledge about the farm laws passed by the Centre.
He also accused the Congress and other opposition parties of provoking farmers against the new agri-marketing laws
Special prayers held at gurdwaras in Delhi for success of farmers' protest
Special prayers were held at all gurdwaras in the national capital on Tuesday morning for success of the ongoing farmers' protest against the new agri laws, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjinder Singh Sirsa said.
The 'ardas' was held at all the gurdwaras for fulfilment of the demands of protesting farmers, Sirsa said.
"The DSGMC also condemns those, including the BJP leaders, who are alleging that the protesting farmers are Khalistanis and terrorists," he said after attending a prayer at Bangla Sahib gurdwara.
All India Kisan Sabha calls for 'Rasta Roko' (block traffic) protest on December 3 in solidarity with protesting farmers.
Government is always read for talks, says Union Agriculture Minister
Farmer leaders have been invited for talks today at 3 pm. The Government is always ready for talks: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Traffic woes continue amid farmers' protest
Serpentine queues of vehicles clogged the roads in parts of the national capital on Tuesday as the Delhi Police kept the Singhu and Tikri borders with Haryana closed for traffic and heightened checking at other places in view of the ongoing farmers' protest.
The closure of borders has also resulted in heavy traffic on other alternate routes between Delhi and Haryana.
Shed arrogance, give justice to farmers: Rahul Gandhi to govt
Rajnath Singh is likely to lead the talks with farmers, according to NDTV. He may meet Home Minister Amit Shah, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh at BJP chief JP Nadda's house this morning ahead of the meeting.
We're with protesting farmers like the entire country. But I'd like to clarify that Delhi autorickshaws andtaxis won't go on strike. We've already been out of work for fourmonths and can't afford strikes, says Rajendar Soni, Mahamantri, Delhi Autorickshaw Union & Delhi Pradesh Taxi Union.
Tikri Border is closed for any traffic movement. Available open borders to Haryana are Jharoda, Dhansa, Daurala Jhatikera, Badusari, Kapashera, Rajokri NH8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera borders, says Delhi Traffic Police.
Farmer unions call meeting to decide on Centre's offer to hold talks
Thousands of farmers stayed put at various Delhi border points for the sixth consecutive day on Tuesday protesting against the new farm laws, which they fear will dismantle the minimum support price system and corporatise farming.
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The farmers' groups allege that the government is trying to divide by attempting to invite only a select section of the several unions for talks. Only unions from Punjab for sought for meetings while farmers from others states are also part of the movement, some groups claimed.
Govt invites 32 farmers' union for meeting at Vigyan Bhavan at 3PM
The government has invited 32 farmers' union for a meeting in Vigyan Bhavan at 3 PM. These unions are those who have been in touch with the Centre and are predominantly from Punjab. However, several farmers have gathered at the border, some unions from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Some sections have alleged that merely 32 unions are invited among over 500 such groups gathered.
Angry farmers choke Delhi in giant demonstrations
On Monday afternoon, Singh, who farms a small plot of land in northern India, sat in the back of a mud-splattered farm trailer, heaps of rice, lentils, fresh garlic and other spices piled around him, blocking one of the main arteries into India’s capital.
Part of an army of thousands of angry farmers who have encircled New Delhi, Singh vowed to keep protesting for however long it takes for India’s government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to reverse recently passed pro-market agricultural policies.
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The meeting between the 32 farmers' unions and the government is underway. Meanwhile, various borders, including Tikriand Singhu, will remain closed. Many farmers are out in the cold and continue their agitation against the Centre's new farm laws,
Singhu, Tikri borders closed for traffic
Farmers to hold meet at 8 am to decide on centre's invitation offer
Delhi Chalo: Centre prepones meeting with protesting farmers to Dec 1 after they vow 'decisive battle'; PM Modi targets Opposition
"Keeping in view the cold and COVID-19, we have invited leaders of farmer unions for discussion much before the scheduled December 3 meeting," Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar told PTI and urged the farmers to end their stir.
Security personnel continue to guard Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) as farmers' protest against Central Government's Farm laws continues
Farmers protest at the Singhu border during their ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' agitation against Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI
Farmers protest at the Singhu border during their ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' agitation against Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI
Farmers gather at the Singhu border during their ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' protest against Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI
I have resigned as Haryana Pashudhan Board Chairman in support of ongoing farmers movement. Tomorrow morning at 10 am, all members of Sangwan Khap will proceed to Delhi and we will support protesting farmers till the very end: Sombir Sangwan, Sangwan Khap Pradhan and Dadri MLA.
Protesting farmers say they got MSP this kharif season
"I have sold about 125 quintals of kharif paddy in an APMC mandi and received MSP payment in my bank account. But what is the guarantee this will continue if such trade is permitted outside mandis. This is our worry," said a protesting farmer Ranveer Singh at Singhu border.
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Have come to Delhi for decisive battle: Farmer leaders
Farmers protesting against the Centre's new agri laws at Delhi border points on Monday said they have come to the national capital for a "decisive battle" and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to listen to their "mann ki baat".
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There is adequate police force present. We are ready to face any situation. We have requested them to shift to the allotted protest site in Burari: Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava.
BJP urges farmers not to have misconceptions about Agri laws
With farmers, especially from Punjab, protesting against new Agri laws, the BJP on Monday urged them not to have "misconceptions" about these reforms which, it asserted, have nothing to do with the mechanism of minimum support price (MSP) and 'mandi' that will continue along with the government's purchase of grains.
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Farmers' protest: Supply of vegetables, fruits from other states impacted
The supply of vegetables and fruits to the city from other states has been impacted and it has been halved at Azadpur Mandi, one of Delhi's largest wholesale market, owing to the protest by farmers at the Singhu and Tikri border points of the national capital for the last five days.
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Will reconsider RLP’s support to NDA if new farm laws not withdrawn: Beniwal
Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal, an alliance partner of NDA, on Monday said he will have to reconsider his party's support to the Centre if the new agricultural reform laws are not withdrawn.
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Farmers light candles on the occasion of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev at the Singhu border, during their ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' protest against Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI
Constitution provides for rule of the people, by the people, and for the people, but now it has become rule of the corporates, by the corporates and for the corporates. Laws are being made for corporates, and people are being exploited: Gurnam Singh, Bhartiya Kisan Union (Haryana) president.
Tight security arrangements at the Singhu border during farmers' ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' protest against Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI
I have opposed the Centre's farm laws and today I have written a letter to Amit Shah ji that if the black laws are not revoked, then we'll think about continuing our support to NDA (National Democratic Alliance): Rashtriya Loktantrik Party leader Hanuman Beniwal.
Farm laws have been made to loot farmers: Congress
Congress on Monday slammed the Modi government over the farmers’ protest against the agri-sector reforms, alleging that the new laws were meant to help the Prime Minister’s crony capitalist friends.
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We couldn’t have a meeting with farmers' organisations from all the states. We could only have it with 30 organisations from Punjab. We rejected the conditional invitation of Modiji: Jagmohan Singh, General secretary, Bharti Kisan Union (Dakaunda) at Singhu Border.
PM Modi accuses opponents of 'misleading' farmers
Amid the ongoing protests by the farmers from Punjab and Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday once again defended the new farm laws and said that the opponents are ''spreading apprehensions' and 'misleading' the farmers.
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Farmers' protest at Delhi borders may act as Covid-19 ‘superspreader’ event: Experts
The protest by thousands of farmers who have stayed put at various border points of Delhi for the fifth consecutive day on Monday against the Centre’s new agriculture reform laws may act as ‘superspreader’ event for coronavirus infection, say experts.
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Farmers' protest: Women's organisations write to PM
Six women's organisations have shot off an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming that his government's policies on the agriculture sector will have an "adverse" impact on women in rural sector.
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New laws bigger threat than Covid-19: Farmer leaders
Amid fears that the “Delhi Chalo’ protests by farmers will lead to coronavirus spreading faster, their leaders said the “black laws” enacted at the Centre are a bigger threat than the contagion.
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There's new trend now, earlier decisions of govt were opposed, now rumours have become the basis for opposition. Propaganda is spread that although the decision is fine, it can lead to other consequences, about things that haven't happened or will never happen. Same is with farm laws: PM Modi.
You have to remember, these are the people who used to raise questions about PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: PM Modi
We had said that we will stop black marketing of urea and give sufficient urea to the farmer.Urea deficiency was not allowed in the last 6 years. Earlier, urea had to be taken in black, lathi charge was also on the farmers who came to take urea: PM Modi.
Big schemes were announced in the name of farmers. But he himself believed that out of 1 rupee, only 15 paisa reached the farmer: PM Modi.
Governments make policies, make laws and regulations. If policies and laws are supported, then some questions are also natural. It is part of democracy and has been a living tradition in India: PM Modi.
If the farmer finds a buyer who raises the crop directly from the field and gives a better price, should the farmer get freedom to sell his produce or not ?: PM Modi
India's agricultural products are famous all over the world. Should the farmer not have access to this big market and higher prices? If someone considers transactions from the old system only, then where has that been stopped?: PM Modi
New agricultural reforms have given farmers new options and legal protection: PM Modi
Farmers' protest enters 5th day: Key things to know
Farmers have been protesting since the laws were being discussed in the Parliament but now decided to step up the attack against the Centre by protesting in Delhi. Several political leaders and parties including Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Shiromani Akali Dal and the Congress among others have extended support to the agitating farmers.
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Using water cannons on farmers amid cold wave cruel: Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena on Monday slammed the BJP-led regime's treatment meted out to protesting farmers, adding it was cruel to use water cannons on them amid a cold wave sweeping parts of north India.
Farmers' protest: Concrete barriers at Delhi-Ghaziabad border point as more join protest
Thousands of farmers continued their stir against the Centre's new farm laws at the Delhi-Haryana border for the fifth day, even as the number of those protesting at the Ghazipur border swelled on Monday, leading police to place concrete barriers and enhancing security at the border point connecting with UP.
Security was stepped up after farmers threatened to block more highways connecting the national capital.
armers gathered at the Singhu border during their ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' protest against Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
The central govt wants to talk to farmers to dispel the fear of issues in the procurement mechanism. So I believe that dialogue should take place. The protests are happening on account of misconceptions: Nitish Kumar, Bihar CM, on farmers protesting against new farm laws.
Farmers rest under a bridge as police blocks a road to stop farmers from marching to New Delhi to protest against the central government's recent agricultural reforms at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in Ghazipur. Credit: AFP Photo
Security personnel stand next to barriers blocking a road to stop farmers from marching to New Delhi to protest against the central government's recent agricultural reforms at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in Ghazipur. Credit: AFP Photo
Women's organisations come out in support of farmers' protest, says agricultural laws will have adverse impact
Six women's organisations have shot off an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi claiming that his government policies on agriculture sector is having an "adverse" impact on women in rural areas.
The letter also condemned the "repression" of protesting farmers by tear-gassing and water cannoning them in the bitter cold and accused the BJP-led Centre and state governments in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana of unleashing "unprecedented barbarity" on the peaceful farmers wanting to reach Delhi for the protest.
Using water cannons on farmers amid cold wave cruel: Shiv Sena
Farmers cook food at the Kundli border during their ongoing 'Delhi Chalo' protest against Centre's new farm laws. Credit: PTI Photo
People belonging to Sikh community participate in a rally in solidarity with farmers protesting in Delhi over Centre's farm reform laws, in Kolkata. Credit: PTI Photo
Traffic continued to be disrupted in the city due to the protests. Taking to twitter, the Delhi Traffic Police on Monday alerted commuters to take an alternate route since Singhu and Tikri borders continued to remain closed.
Farmers continue protest at Burari ground in Delhi, the spot designated by the govt for farmers' protests.
‘Delhi Chalo’: Farmers spend chilly night by singing at Ghazipur border
Security tightened & barricading being done at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad border where farmers have gathered in protest against Farm laws.
Tikri, Singhu borders are closed for any traffic movement: Delhi Traffic Police
‘Delhi Chalo’: Farmers should leave agitation and choose talks, says Agriculture Minister
'Delhi Chalo': Protesting farmers reject 'conditional' dialogue; threaten to block all entry points to city's borders
Rejecting the Centre's offer to hold talks once they move to the Burari ground, the farmers who are protesting at Delhi's borders for four days against the new farm laws on Sunday said they will not accept any conditional dialogue and threatened to block all five entry points to the national capital.
Farmers stage a protest at Kundli border during their 'Delhi Chalo' march against the Centre's farm reform laws, in Sonepat district. Credit: PTI Photo
Farmers stay put at Delhi-Ghazipur border after rejecting the government's proposal to move to Burari ground in Delhi. This is the fifth day of the protest against farm laws with by farmers mainly from Punjab and Haryana.
Police stand guard near a barricade as farmers protest at Singhu border during their 'Delhi Chalo' march against the Centre's farm reform laws, in New Delhi, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
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Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar leaves BJP National President J P Nadda's residence after a meeting
Wherever farmers want to protest in Delhi, they should be given permission: AAP
Wherever farmers want to protest in Delhi, they should be given permission. As per Delhi CM directives, AAP govt will play the role of Sewadar for protesting farmers. We'll arrange langar, water, electricity etc. for them. We will stand by the farmers: AAP leader Raghav Chadha
BJP chief JP Nadda, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar hold a meeting over farmers protest at BJP chief's residence.
'Millions who take up farm labourers and farms with farmers are not even mentioned in this law'
"Why should the future of the farm, the labourer and the sharecropper be bleak? Millions of people who take up farm labourers and farms with farmers are not even mentioned in this law. Where will they go?" asks Randeep Singh Surjewala.
Farmers continue their protest at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border against the farm laws amid security deployment.
Visuals of farmers trying to break through the barricades at Ghazipur, Delhi
If he (Haryana CM) was so concerned about farmers spreading Covid in Haryana whose track record in the pandemic remains extremely poor, he should not have stopped them within the State, but should have allowed them to move quickly to Delhi: Punjab CM
A man who can disown his own farmers and even go so far as to call them Khalistanis instead of standing by them in this hour of crisis, clearly has no moral scruples about spreading lies: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
Ready to talk with govt but will not accept any conditions, say agitating farmers
"We do not accept the condition of their (govt) proposal. We are ready to talk but will not accept any condition now," said Gurnam Singh Chadhoni, Haryana unit president for the Bhartiya Kisan Union.
Singhu border still closed from both sides. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba Chowk & GTK road. Traffic is very very heavy. Please avoid outer ring road from signature bridge to Rohini & vice versa, GTK road, NH 44 & Singhu borders
Centre must let go of their stubbornness by inviting farmers for negotiations: Bhupinder S Hooda
"The centre should let go of their stubbornness by inviting farmers for negotiations. The way Haryana govt tried to stop farmers, it has hurt their sentiments. Farmers' demands are justified & I support them. I urge the centre to find solution," says Bhupinder S Hooda, Former CM Haryana.
Centre has proposed to meet on Dec 3 for fourth time: Centre
"Govt has proposed to meet on Dec 3 for fourth time. So, talks are already going on, nobody should think govt isn't ready for it. Govt is open for talks,farmers' unions should create atmosphere for it. They should leave agitation and choose talks," says Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar.
"Instead of going to open jail in Burari, we've decided that we will gherao Delhi by blocking 5 main entry points: BKU
"Instead of going to open jail in Burari, we've decided that we will gherao Delhi by blocking 5 main entry points to Delhi. We've got 4 months ration with us, so nothing to worry. Our Operations Committee will decide everything," said Surjeet S Phul, President, BKU Krantikari (Punjab).
"We've decided that we won't allow any political party leader to speak on our stage, be it Congress, BJP, AAP or other parties. Our Committee will allow other organisations, who are supporting us, to speak if they follow our rules," he said.
"We want to apologise to media for misbehaviour with them by a few protesters unknowingly. To avoid such situations in future, we've decided that after every meeting, an official press note will be released by us for media," he said.
We'll never go to Burari Park as we got proof that it's an open jail: Surjeet Singh Phul, State President of BKU Krantikari (Punjab)
The condition put forward for talks is an insult to farmers. We will never go to Burari (Delhi). It is not a park but an open jail, said Surjeet Singh Phul, State President of BKU Krantikari (Punjab) on Union Home Minister Amit Shah's offer to hold talks before Dec. 3.
We've decided that we'll never go to Burari Park as we got proof that it's an open jail. Delhi Police told Uttarakhand Farmer Association President that they'll take them to Jantar Mantar but instead locked them at Burari Park, he said
Modi ji and Haryana CM Shri Manohar Lal Khattar should publicly apologise for calling farmers terrorists: Congress
"Modi ji and Haryana CM Shri Manohar Lal Khattar should publicly apologise for calling farmers terrorists and filing false cases against them. Modi ji himself should talk to the delegation of farmers," says Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala.
UP opposition parties flay Centre, ask it to reconsider three farm laws
With farmers of at least three states laying siege on Delhi borders in protest against the three central farm laws, the Uttar Pradesh opposition parties on Sunday hit out at the Centre, asking it to reconsider these laws.
"The farmers of the country are angry and agitated over the three farm laws enacted recently by the Centre. It would be better if the Centre reconsiders these laws enacted without forging any consensus with farmers,” said Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati in a tweet in Hindi on Sunday.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav too flayed the Centre, accusing it of seeking to mortgage the country to the rich. "Insulting farmers by calling them terrorists is the worst face of the BJP.
The BJP, which favours the rich, is conspiring to mortgage farms, farming, small business, trading, roads, transportation and everything else to the rich," he too said in a Hindi tweet.
We'll not go to Burari (Delhi). Our 30 farmers' organisations take decisions after consensus is developed. Our leaders will brief media about it later today: Baldev Singh Sirsa, Farmers' leader at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana) on Shah's bid to hold talks
We'll not go to Burari (Delhi). Our 30 farmers' organisations take decisions after consensus is developed. Our leaders will brief media about it later today: Baldev Singh Sirsa, Farmers' leader at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana) on Home Minister's offer to hold talks before 3rd Dec
I never called the farmers’ protest politically motivated, neither I am calling it now: Amit Shah
The language he (Amarinder Singh) used doesn't suit a CM: Haryana CM
The language he (Amarinder Singh) used doesn't suit a CM. We had decided that gatherings will not be allowed due to corona. I wonder why Govt of Punjab allowed the protest during this time. I don't consider using tear gas and water cannon as using force: Haryana CM ML Khattar
If any dangerous situation arises due to coronavirus, Punjab govt will be responsible for it: Haryana CM
If any dangerous situation arises due to coronavirus, Punjab govt will be responsible for it. I tried to speak to Punjab CM on this matter but he denied of receiving any call. Later when I showed the proof, he was left speechless: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar.
Agitating farmers protesting peacefully so far: Delhi Joint CP
Protesting farmers who are camped in and outside the national capital have been demonstrating peacefully so far, said Surender Yadav, Joint CP (Northern Range), Delhi. He said, “They (agitating farmers) are sitting peacefully and have been cooperating till now.” “Our objective is to maintain law and order and to ensure that the arrangements are in place to facilitate their movement,” Joint CP added.
Agitating farmers protesting peacefully so far: Delhi Joint CP
Protesting farmers who are camped in and outside the national capital have been demonstrating peacefully so far, said Surender Yadav, Joint CP (Northern Range), Delhi. He said, “They (agitating farmers) are sitting peacefully and have been cooperating till now.” “Our objective is to maintain law and order and to ensure that the arrangements are in place to facilitate their movement,” Joint CP added.
In Pics | Delhi Chalo: From grain to dust, farmers stand strong
Farmers at Singhu border during their ongoing protest march. Credit: PTI
In Pics | Delhi Chalo: From grain to dust, farmers stand strong
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Farmers rest under a truck at a site of a protest against the newly passed farm bills at Singhu border near Delhi
Credit: Reuters
Amid farmer demands, two Chief Ministers draw swords
Is Amarinder Singh Khalistani? Punjab CM lashes out at Manohar Lal Khattar
The farmer protests are no more just a state vs centre battle as chief ministers of Punjab and Haryana openly snub each other, with Haryana CM Khattar going as far as calling farmers 'Khalistanis'
Farmers meet ends. Farmers say Centre imposing conditions, they will not accept Shah's offer: Reports
Just in: Farmers have rejected Amit Shah's deliberation offer
Farmers have rejected Amit Shah's offer to deliberate, will continue protest even at border, according to multiple media reports.
Delhi: Farmers continue their protest against the farm laws, at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh snubs Haryana CM Khattar
Punjab CM tells news channel NDTV that Khattar is dishonest and wants to fire the gun from Singh's shoulders.
They should be allowed to stage their protest where they want: Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain
New farm laws have potential to increase farmers' income in a big manner: Niti Aayog Member (Agriculture) Ramesh Chand
Protesting farmers have not fully or properly understood new farm laws , he said.
PM Modi speaks about farm reforms in Mann ki Baat, doesnt refer to farmer protests
Parliament has recently passed farm reform laws after rigorous brainstorming. These reforms have not only broken shackles of farmers but have also given new rights and opportunities to them: PM Narendra Modi during Mann Ki Baat
Insulting how farmers being treated like terrorists, called Khalistanis: Sanjay Raut
Farmers protesting against the farm laws stay put at Tikri border amid police deployment. Government has given permission to the agitating farmers to hold their protest at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari.
However, a farm leader told NDTV that farmers perceive Burari as an open jail, a way for police to monitor, detain and contain them.
Agitating farmers are cooperating thus far: Joint CP, Northern Range, Delhi
They (agitating farmers) are sitting peacefully & have been cooperating till now. Our objective is to maintain law & order & to ensure that the arrangements are in place to facilitate their movement: Surendra Yadav, Joint CP, Northern Range, Delhi
In Pics | From grain to rebellion, farmers stand firm
CPI (M) members participate in a torch rally in solidarity with farmers' protesting in Delhi against the Centre's new farm reform laws, in Kolkata. Credit: PTI
In Pics | From grain to rebellion, farmers stand firm
Police install barricades near Ghazipur border as Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) members march towards Delhi during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: Reuters
Farmers stay put, to protest at Jantar Mantar today
Security personnel stay put at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) as farmers' protest continues.
Govt ready for talks with protesting farmers anytime: Union Agriculture Minister Tomar
Amid massive protests for the third consecutive day by farmers heading to the national capital, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday said the Centre is ready for talks with them anytime as he appealed to farmers to call off their agitation and come for discussion.
While a meeting with 32 protesting farmer unions has already been scheduled on December 3 to resolve their concerns, the government is ready to engage the farmer unions' leaders before that if they wish, he said.
While the government has maintained that the three new farm laws have been enacted for the benefit of farmers, protesting farmers fear that it might dismantle procurement at minimum support price (MSP) and corporatise farming.
A farmers offers water to protestors at the Singhu border as part of their 'Delhi Chalo' march against Centre's new farm laws. Credit: PTI Photo
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh urged farmers to reciprocate the Union Home Minister’s gesture by accepting his appeal to shift to a designated place, thus paving the way for early talks to resolve their issues.
Won't talk to Khattar until he apologises for 'inflicting brutality' on farmers, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday said he will not speak to his Haryana counter Manohar Lal Khattar until he seeks an apology for "inflicting brutality" on farmers marching to Delhi.
The Punjab chief minister also junked the allegations that he did not speak to Khattar over the farmers’ issue despite repeated attempts by the Haryana CM, according to a statement.
“Khattar is lying that he tried calling me earlier and I did not respond. But now, after what he has done to my farmers, I will not speak to him even if he calls me 10 times. Unless he apologises and admits that he did wrong with Punjab's farmers, I will not forgive him,” said Singh, seeking apology from the Haryana CM for "inflicting brutality" on farmers.
If farmers' unions want to hold discussion before 3rd December then, I want to assure you all that as soon as you shift your protest to designated place, our government will hold talks to address your concerns the very next day: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
I appeal to the protesting farmers that govt of India is ready to hold talks. Agriculture Minister has invited them on December 3 for discussion. Govt is ready to deliberate on every problem & demand of the farmers: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Farmers gathered at the Singhu border as part of their "Delhi Chalo" protest against Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
Tear gas, water cannon akin to waging war on farmers, say 8 Opposition parties
Alleging that the Central farm laws "threatened" India's food security, several opposition parties on Saturday likened attempts by the police to stop the farmers' march towards Delhi by using tear gas, water cannons and by digging up roads to "repression" and "waging a war".
In a joint statement, leaders of eight opposition parties extended their support to the farmers who are protesting the three farm laws.
These leaders are NCP chief Sharad Pawar, DMK's T R Baalu, CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI General Secretary D Raja, RJD MP Manoj Jha, CPI(ML) General Secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, AIFB's Debabrata Biswas and RSP General Secretary Manoj Bhattacharya.
"Braving severe repression, tear gassing, heavy water cannons, roadblocks, police barricades and digging up the national highways surrounding Delhi akin to waging a 'war' on our farmers, tens of thousands of farmers have successfully reached the National Capital of Delhi.
Disgruntled farmers refuse offer of alternate protest site, insist on reaching heart of capital
The farmers will not relent till they reach Central Delhi -- the seat of power from where the government sought votes from them -- and protest peacefully at Jantar Mantar near the Parliament house so that their grievances are heard by lawmakers, echoed the protesters at the Singhu border between Delhi and Haryana.
The large number of farmers, aggrieved over the three agriculture bills enacted by the government recently, reiterated that they would not accept the Delhi Police's offer to hold their protest at the Sant Nirankari ground at Burari in north Delhi.
The numbers of demonstrators swelled at the Singhu border as the farmers camping there for the 'Delhi Chalo' protest march were joined by more counterparts from Punjab and Haryana, all of them refusing to move towards the Sant Nirankari ground, one of the largest in the national capital.
Won't pick up his call, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh if Haryana CM Khattar calls him.
"Punjab is not stopping its farmers because it is their right to protest. Why are you stopping them? Why are using water cannons and tear-gassing them?" Punjab Amarinder Singh asks Haryana CM Khattar in an interview to NDTV.
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) members stage a protest at Singhu border during their 'Delhi Chalo' march against the Centre's farm reform laws, in New Delhi. The farmers decided to continue demonstrating there even after being offered a site in north Delhi to hold their protest. Credit: PTI Photo
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) members sit on a road at Ghazipur border during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
Farmers arrive at Ghaziabad-Delhi border in support of 'Delhi Chalo' protest march. "We want guarantee in Minimum Support Price (MSP). We're going to discuss with other farmer groups & then decide on further plans," says a farmer.
Am I Khalistani? Punjab CM Amarinder Singh targets Manohar Lal Khattar after the Haryana CM says Khalistani separatists are part of the farmers protest.
I will not take this nonsense from Khattar, says Punjab CM Capt. Amarinder Singh on Manohar Lal Khattar's remarks.
Who is he to stop farmers when the central govt has allowed farmers to enter Delhi, asks Punjab CM Amarinder Singh. He must apologise to farmers, he adds.
Who cares about what Khattar says: Amarinder Singh on Manohar Lal Khattar's remarks. He added that about 40,000 to 50,000 farmers from Haryana have gone to protest.
Farmers continue to protest against farm laws at Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari
"We don't trust them (govt), there have been discussions earlier as well but no solution came out of it. We want the govt to take back the laws," says a farmer.
Permission for peaceful protest already granted: Delhi Outer North DCP
Permission for conducting a peaceful protest has already been granted. Delhi Police is all set for facilitating protestors to proceed to Buarari ground. We request protestors to behave responsibly: Gaurav Sharma, DCP, Outer North District, Delhi.
Protesting farmers not from Haryana, but from Punjab. Khalistani elements among protesters, claims Haryana CM Khattar
Haryana CM claims protesting farmers are from Punjab, not his state, adding that the govt has inputs on presence of Khalistani separatists in the agitation against recently passed farmers laws. “We have reports on some unwanted elements in the crowd. We will disclose the details once we get some solid evidence,” he said.
Tight security arrangements at the Ghazipur border as Bharatity Kisan Union members gather as part of their 'Delhi Chalo' protest against the new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
Farmers' meeting ends at Delhi-Haryana border at Singhu. "It has been decided that we'll continue our protest here & will not go anywhere else. We will meet at 11 am every day to discuss our strategy," says Harinder Singh General Secretary, Bhartiya Kisan Union, Punjab.
'Delhi Chalo': Protesting farmers charged with attempt to murder, rioting in Haryana
Haryana Police has booked state Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Gurnam Singh Charuni and several farmers on attempt to murder, rioting, causing obstruction in government duty and other charges for violations during their "Delhi Chalo" march, officials said on Saturday.
March against farm laws: SP leader urges people to support farmers
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Ram Govind Chaudhary on Saturday condemned the BJP for the treatment meted out to farmers during their march to Delhi and urged people to support them in their fight against the Centre’s farm laws.
Chaudhary, who is the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, in a statement said farmers have been treated as “enemies” by the government, which is “shameful” and needed to be condemned.
He urged intellectuals, students, employees, labourers, and others to come forward and extend their support to farmers in their struggle.
This government is gradually handing over everything to corporate houses and has brought black laws on agriculture, Chaudhary alleged.
Farmers gathered at the Singhu border as part of their "Delhi Chalo" protest against Centre's new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo
We have inputs of some unwanted elements in crowd: Haryana CM Khattar
We have inputs of some unwanted elements in crowd. We have reports, will disclose once it is concrete. They raised such slogans. In videos they said 'jab Indira Gandhi ko ye kar sakte hain, to Modi ko kyu nahi kar sakte': Haryana CM Khattar on Khalistan elements in farmers' protest. (ANI)
Government is ready for talks with farmer unions to resolve their issues: Tomar
Government is ready for talks with farmer unions to resolve their issues. We have invited them for talks on December 3. I hope that they will come to the meeting. I urge political parties not to play politics in the name of farmers: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.
'Delhi Chalo' march: Protesting farmers charged with attempt to murder, rioting in Haryana
Haryana Police has booked state Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Gurnam Singh Charuni and several farmers on attempt to murder, rioting, causing obstruction in government duty and other charges for violations during their "Delhi Chalo" march, officials said on Saturday.
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Treating farmers with such dereliction has never been done by any party except BJP. These are the same people who had told farmers that they would not only waive loans but would bring in policies which would double farmers' income: Akhilesh Yadav. (ANI)
Farmers' protest 'hero' who turned off water cannon, booked for attempt to murder
Haryana witnessed a showdown as farmers faced water cannons, police barricades, and tear gas on their march to Delhi against three contentious farm laws. Among them was a youth who emerged as a social media icon after he climbed atop water cannons to turn it off during the protests.
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Farmers shout slogans as they burn an effigy during a protest against the newly passed farm laws at Singhu border near Delhi. Credit: Reuters.
Farmers at Delhi border refuse to head to protest site
Thousands of farmers gathered at the Singhu border held a meeting on Saturday morning amid heavy security presence and decided to continue demonstrating there even after being offered a site in north Delhi to hold their protest.
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Farmers have their meal at a site of a protest against the newly passed farm laws at Singhu border near Delhi. Credit: Reuters.
A farmer helps another to tie his turban as they get ready to attend a protest against the newly passed farm laws at Singhu border near Delhi. Credit: Reuters.
Farmers attend a protest against the newly passed farm laws at Singhu border near Delhi. Crdit: Reuters.
Left parties condemn police action on protesting farmers; ask Centre to roll back laws
The Left parties on Friday stood in solidarity with the farmers who converged in Delhi to protest the Centre's new farm laws and condemned the use of force against the protestors.
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The government has failed to address the issues of the farmers. We are proceeding to Delhi now: Rakesh Tikait, spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
Delhi Chalo: Punjab farmers to hold meet on November 28 for next course of action
Farmer leaders from Punjab on Friday said they would hold a meeting on Saturday to decide the next course of action even as they were in favour of going to Burari to hold an agitation over Centre's farm bills.
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Punjab: Farmers from Fatehgarh Sahib on their way to Delhi to protest against Centre's farm laws. Credit: ANI.
Delhi: Farmers at the approved protest site -Nirankari Samagam Ground in Burari A farmer says, "Our protest will continue till the Farm laws are not withdrawn. We are here for the long haul."
Heavy security deployed at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana) where protesting farmers are gathered
Delhi govt makes arrangements for farmers at Burari
The Delhi government welcomed the protesting farmers as their "guests" on Friday and made elaborate arrangements for their food, drinking water and shelter.
A water cannon spray appears as a rainbow as police personnel try to disperse farmers heading towards Delhi during their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm laws, at Singhu border. Credit: PTI
More Punjab farmers enter Haryana for `Delhi Chalo' protest, state police lift all barriers
More Punjab farmers crossed the state’s border with Haryana on Friday, some of them after facing water cannons and teargas as they headed towards Delhi to join thousands who had already reached the national capital’s borders.
But by evening, all Haryana Police barricades at the border with Punjab and along the highway to Delhi were lifted, allowing traffic to run as before.
Farmers march to Delhi to demand rollback of farm reforms
Two months after Parliament passed farm sector laws, thousands of farmers marched to the national capital riding tractor trolleys, families in tow and braving water cannons and teargas to demand their rollback.
Farmers' protest leads to traffic snarls in Delhi
Vehicles moved bumper-to-bumper on key roads after Delhi Police closed several border points with Haryana in view of the protesting farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march on Friday.
Dhansa and Jharoda Kalan borders were closed for traffic movement due to the demonstration and the commuters were asked to take an alternative route, the Delhi Traffic Police said.
By using teargas, water cannons on farmers, BJP govt has shown its anti-people character: Akhilesh
Farmers are agitated at the anti-agricultural policies of the BJP government, but instead of adopting a positive attitude towards their demands, it was using teargas shells, water cannons and batons on them, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav said on Friday. -PTI
AAP govt refuses to let Delhi Police use stadiums as temporary jails
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Friday denied permission to the Delhi Police to convert the city's stadiums into temporary jails in view of the protest by farmers against the Centre's new farm laws.
The government has always been ready to discuss issues with farmers. We have invited farmers' organisations for another round of talks on 3rd December. I appeal to them to leave agitation in view of Covid-19 and winter: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. - ANI
Farmers shouldn't have been treated so roughly. Using tear gas on farmers who already had tears in their eyes. Farmers' demands are right, govt should heed to them & resolve issues instantly. I ask people of Haryana to treat farmers with care: Bhupinder S Hooda, Former CM Haryana. - ANI
Bharatiya Kisan Union farmers from west UP headed to Delhi
Hundreds of western Uttar Pradesh farmers on Friday headed to the national capital in response to a “Delhi Chalo” call to protest against the three central farm laws.
On a Bharatiya Kisan Union call to join the protest in Delhi, the farmers belonging to Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Gautam Buddh Nagar and other western UP districts reached the Eastern Peripheral Expressway in Greater Noida on Friday afternoon, when they were stopped by the police. PTI
AAP Burari MLA meets police, asks them to ensure farmers face no problems during protest
Aam Aadmi Party's Burari MLA Sanjeev Jha on Friday met Delhi Police officials and asked them to ensure farmers, who are protesting against the Centre's farm laws, do not face any hardships during their demonstration at the Nirankari ground in his constituency.
A security person baton charges a farmer as protestors cross Singhu Border during 'Delhi Chalo' march against the new farm laws, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI
No government in the world can stop the farmers who are fighting a 'battle of truth': Rahul Gandhi
Central government is always ready for talks. I appeal to all farmers to directly talk to the Centre for all their legitimate issues: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Farmers' protest: Kisan Cong slams BJP-ruled states
National coordinator of Kisan Congress Rakesh Kumar Singh on Friday accused BJP-ruled states of using repressive measures against farmers and warned that attempts to quell their protests will only further intensify them. PTI
In view of farmers protest in Punjab, two trains cancelled, five trains short terminated and five others diverted: Northern Railway - ANI
Farmers stage sit-ins, block roads at some places in UP
Farmers on Friday staged demonstrations at some places in Uttar Pradesh leading to traffic jams on roads, officials said.
Haryana Police has registered a case against a truck driver who hit a tractor-trolley from behind in Mundhal, Bhiwani leading to the death of a protesting farmer going to Delhi. Two others were also injured in the incident: Police -ANI
Delhi Police says they have now allowed farmers to assemble at Nirankari Ground in north Delhi's Burari for peaceful protest
Amarinder Singh welcomes Centre's decision to allow farmers to enter Delhi
I welcome Centre’s decision to allow farmers to enter Delhi to exercise their democratic right to protest. They should also now initiate immediate talks to address farmers' concerns on the Farm lawsand resolve the simmering issue.
This barbarism needs to stop right now: Amarinder Singh on force used by cops to stop farmers
Centre has now allowed farmers to enter Delhi, yet the Haryanagovtis resorting to brutal force to stop them from marching peacefully to the national capital? What's the need for such harsh measures? This barbarism needs to stop right now Manohar Lal Khatttar ji: Amarinder Singh
Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain denies permission to police to use stadiums as temporary jails
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh urges the Centre to immediately initiate talks with Kisan Unions to defuse the tense situation at the Delhi borders: Chief Minister's Office
Haryana: Farmers groups, including women, head towards Delhi while protesting & raising slogans on the main highway in Sirsa
I invite all farmer brothers, sisters to discuss farm laws: Narendra Tomar
Making new laws was the need of the hour, these new agricultural laws are going to bring revolutionary changes in the standard of living of farmers in the coming tomorrow. To remove confusion about new agricultural laws, I invite all farmer brothers and sisters to discuss, says Narendra Tomar.
Farmers wait to cross Haryana border amid heavy security deployment
Protesting farmers jump barricades in Sirsa, say they're going to Delhi for their rights. "Whatever we do will be peaceful. We won't harm any person or property. Even if we have to stay for a month, we will. Even if we have attain martyrdom, we will," says a farmer.
Heavy security deployment, tear gas used as farmers headed for Delhi protest
A Sikh Jatha from India to leave for Nankana Sahib in Pakistan today on the occasion of Guru Nanak's 551st birth anniversary. "We'll pray to Guru Maharaj to end this Covid-19 pandemic so that we can also visit Kartarpur Sahib freely," says Laxman Singh, Jatha member.
Watch | Farmers use a tractor to remove a truck placed as a barricade to stop them
Delhi Police seeks permission from Delhi Government to convert nine stadiums into temporary prisons, in view of farmers' protests
Members of Kisan Mazdoor Sangarsh Committee prepare in Amritsar for their tractor rally towards Delhi
Farmers from Punjab stopped from entering Delhi at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border)
Farmers from Punjab stopped from entering Delhi at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) "We have been doing a peaceful protest and we will continue it. We will enter Delhi protesting peacefully. In a democracy, one should be allowed to protest," says a farmer
Traffic jam at Delhi-Gurugram border, due to checking of vehicles by police, in view of farmers' protest march. CISF personnel also deployed on Delhi-Gurugram border
A group of protesting farmers from Punjab reach Bahadurgarh
No matter what, we will proceed to Delhi: Farmers
Protesting farmers from Punjab stationed at Panipat before they proceed to Delhi A farmer says, "No matter what, we will proceed to Delhi. We are travelling with our families carrying ration for six-months."
Vehicles are not allowed towards Singhu Border. Interstate vehicles may take Western/Eastern peripheral expressway: Delhi Traffic Police
Watch | Police use tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers
Rohtak: Farmers gathered at Rohtak-Jhajjar border, for 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against Centre's farm laws
MSP Procurement: Real freedom for farmers
Amidst continuing protests by Punjab and Haryana farmers against the Centre’s new farm laws, about 3-4 lakh tonnes of paddy arrives every day in Punjab mandis from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. As the paddy marketing season comes to an end, it is estimated that more than three million tonnes of paddy has already reached Punjab mandis in the kharif marketing season this year.
DH Deciphers | Why are farmers from Haryana and Punjab marching towards Delhi?
Farmers in Punjab have been protesting since September 24 when Parliament passed three new farm sector laws. The three laws, described as much-awaited reforms by the Modi government, allow farmers to sell their produce beyond traditional APMC markets, enter into contract farming with adequate safeguards and abolish stock limits of essential commodities except under extraordinary circumstances.
Farmers stay for the night at Panipat Highway, to start marching in the morning
Haryana: Farmers participating in 'Delhi Chalo' protest march, stay for the night at the toll at Panipat Highway. A farmer, Robindeep Singh says, "We are carrying food enough to last a month, we have stove & other kitchen items. We are also carrying blankets to brave the cold."
Delhi Chalo march gets overwhelming response from women
Farmers' Delhi Chalo protest on Thursday saw an overwhelming response from women as they joined elderly farmers and youth to press the Centre to scrap three farm laws.
Stating that they were ready for a "do or die" battle against the union government, women owing allegiance to various farmers' outfits braved cold weather to set out for Delhi.
Farmers heading towards Delhi as part of 'Delhi Chalo' protest march, halt at Panipat toll plaza. A protestor says, “Are we terrorists that we are not being allowed to enter the national capital. It is the death of democracy.”
In view of traffic disruption in NCR region due to closure of Delhi borders, we are allowing no-show waiver & one free reschedule to passengers who couldn't report for their flights: Air India
The waiverwill be valid for flights scheduled out of Delhi airport for the 26th, said Air India.
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Police improvise with handcuffs to chain a barricades to stop farmers from crossing the Punjab-Haryana border during 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm laws, near Ambala. Credit: PTI Photo
Punjab farmers face water cannons, push through Haryana barricades
Farmersfrom Punjab faced water cannons and broke police barriers at the state’s border with Haryana as they pushed towards the national capital Thursday on their “Delhi Chalo” march against the Centre’s farm laws.
By late evening, a large number of protesters from Punjab and Haryana were close to Delhi, where too police were deployed in strength at border points.
There were traffic snarls during the day at Delhi’s border with police checking vehicles coming in from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Metro services were restricted.
At the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, police and Punjabfarmersin their tractor-trolleys were locked in a confrontation for a couple of hours in the morning.
Police made announcements on loudspeakers asking thefarmersassembled on the Punjab side to disperse.
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Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar hits out at Punjab CM Amarinder Singh, tells him to stop 'inciting' innocent farmers
Khattar asked Singh to desist from misleading farmers, pointing out to him that he has already pledged to quit politics if the Minimum Support Price mechanism is ever dismantled.
Centre treating farmers as 'enemy of State', alleges Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Badal had resigned from the Union Cabinet in September in protest against three farm sector bills, which later got the President's assent after being passed by Parliament. She was the Union minister for food processing industries.
Farmers standing resolutely in face of Modi govt's 'cruelty': Rahul
Farmersare standing resolutely in the face of "cruelty", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday as he hit out at the Modi government after Haryana Police used water cannons and teargas to disperse hundreds offarmersfrom Punjab marching towards Delhi to protest the Centre's farm laws.
Haryana has completely sealed its borders with Punjab to preventfarmersfrom entering the state. Multi-level barricading has been put in many places.
Tension spiralled at the Shambhu interstate border in Haryana on Thursday as police used water cannons and teargas to disperse hundreds offarmersfrom Punjab who broke barricades, throwing some into the river, determined to enter the state as part of their 'Delhi Chalo' march.
Sharing a video of the incident, Rahul Gandhi tweeted, "The country'sfarmersare standing resolutely in the face of Modi government's cruelty against them."
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As advised by Delhi Police, Metro services will be available only from Delhi towards the NCR sections tomorrow. However, services from the NCR stations towards Delhi will not be available due to security reasons till further notice: DMRC
If you think I’m inciting farmers then why are Haryana farmers also marching to Delhi? Amarinder asks Khattar
Stopping farmers is going against the Constitutional spirit and freedom of speech of this country, says Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
The farmers here are agitating against the bills that they (Centre) have brought. You can't stop a person going to your capital city where Parliament is and expressing their views. Why are you stopping them? asksPunjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh.
Stopping farmers is going against the Constitutional spirit and freedom of speech of this country. I think the Haryana government should have allowed them to go and Delhi govt should give them space to go and sit down to present their point, the chief minister added
ANI
Centre treating farmers as enemy of the State: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal
Security increased further at Delhi-Karnal Highway as farmers intensify their protest by trying to break through barricades & move towards Delhi.
Police personnel use water canons on farmers to stop them from crossing the Punjab-Haryanaborder during 'Delhi Chalo' protest march against the new farm laws, near Ambala, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo
WATCH | Haryana police use water cannon & tear-gas shells in Karnal to disperse farmers from Punjab heading towards Delhi
Today is Punjab’s 26/11. We are witnessing the end of the right to democratic protest, says Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal
Farmers' protest: Vigil stepped up in Delhi's bordering areas, vehicles being checked
While clarifying that the borders have not been sealed, officials said all pickets have been made active, while all vehicles entering the national capital were being checked.
Delhi Metro services from neighbouring cities to remain suspended due to farmers' protest
Delhi Metro services from neighbouring cities to the national capital will remain suspended in view the 'Delhi chalo' protest march byfarmersagainst the Centre's new farm laws, officials said on Thursday.
However, metro services will be available from Delhi towards the NCR sections, they said.
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Police stand guard on the Singhu border as farmers march towards Delhi as part of 'Delhi Chalo' protest against the farm reform bills, in New Delhi. Credit: PTI
I'll leave politics if there'll be any trouble on the MSP...please stop inciting innocent farmers: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar tells Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
Traffic congestion at Delhi-Gurugram (Haryana) border due to checking of vehicles, in view of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest march.
I request the Union Government to treat farmers with dignity. Please engage with them. Listen to them. Police force cannot solve the problem, says former PM HD Deve Gowda
Agriculture minister appeals to farmers to 'not agitate'
I want to appeal to our farmer brothers to not agitate. We're ready to talk about issues and resolve differences. I'm sure that our dialogue will have a positive result: Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture Minister
BJP cheating farmers from last 6 years, says Manish Tiwari
Our farmers right to peacefully protest has become punishable with water cannons & police deployments under BJP'srule! Misleading & cheating them since 6 yrs,this govt is now resorting to force against them-this is BJP's way of celebrating: Manish Tiwari
No farmer groups moving towards Delhi-Haryana border, says DCP
Heavy security deployed & drones being used for surveillance at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) in view of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' call. DCP says, “No farmer groups are moving in this direction. Same information was shared by my counterparts. We're checking vehicles.”
Haryana govt pushing provoking farmers, accused Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
New Delhi: Enhanced security at Singhu border in view of the 'Delhi Chalo' protest march by farmers
Farmers protest: Vigil stepped up in bordering areas of Delhi
The Delhi Police on Thursday strengthened its presence in border areas of the national capital in view of the 'Delhi chalo' protest march by farmers against the Centre's new farm laws.
At the Singhu border, the Delhi Police stationed trucks filled with sand to stop movement of tractors driven by farmers, police said.
This is the first time that the city police has stationed trucks filled with sand at border points.
Police said the border has not been sealed but they are checking all vehicles entering the national capital.
Earlier, the Delhi Police had rejected requests from various farmer organisations to protest in the national capital against the Centre's new farm laws on November 26 and 27.
The police had on Tuesday said that legal action would be taken against the protesting farmers if they come to the city for any gathering amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kisan Sabha leader P Krishnaprasad, AIKS Finance Secretary arrested from Jantar Mantar
People are supreme in a democracy, says Yogendra Yada on 'illegal arrests' of farmers
Barricades put up, water Cannons used, illegal arrests made on eve of Constitution Day as farmers were coming to Delhi to ask for their Constitutional Rights. Govt should remember that people are supreme in a democracy and in the end they will prevail: Yogendra Yadav
WATCH| Security personnel fire tear gas to disperse protesting farmers
Security deployed at Rohtak-Jhajjar border, in view of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest march
This crime is absolutely wrong on farmers: Arvind Kejriwal
Priyanka Gandhi slams BJP govt over farmers' protests
Instead of listening to the voice of the farmer in protest against the law which snatched the support price from the farmers, the BJP government attacks them in heavy cold water. Everything is being taken away from the farmers and banks, loan waivers, airport railway stations are being distributed to the capitalist: Priyanka Gandhi
They have barricaded the road, but we're still going to walk through, says a farmer protesting against farm laws
Haryana: Farmers gathered in Karnal to protest against farm laws, on their way to Delhi "They have barricaded the roads, but we're still going to walk through. The public is facing problems. They shouldn't have closed the road," says a protestor