Farmers' protest highlights: NIA filing cases against those supporting agitation, say farmer unions

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar urged farmer unions to form an informal group among themselves to prepare concrete proposals to be discussed in the next meeting as discussions at the ninth round of talks could not reach a decisive stage. Meanwhile, a farmer union requested the Supreme Court on Saturday to remove the remaining three members of the committee it had set up to resolve the impasse over the three contentious farm laws and select people who can do the job "on the basis of mutual harmony". The two sides decided to meet again on January 19 at 12 pm. Stay tuned for more updates.

SC-appointed panel on farm laws to hold first meeting on Jan 19

The Supreme Court-appointed committee on the three new farm laws is scheduled to hold its first meeting on January 19 at Pusa campus here, its member Anil Ghanwat said on Sunday.

The Supreme Court had on January 11 stayed the implementation of the three laws, against which farmers are protesting at Delhi borders for over 50 days now, till further orders and appointed a four-member panel to resolve the impasse.

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Farmer unions allege that National Investigation Agency (NIA) filing cases against those supporting the ongoing protest against agri laws

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait says farmers are prepared to protest against Centre's new farm laws "till May 2024", terms ongoing agitation by peasants at Delhi borders an "ideological revolution".

Farmers will carry out tractor parade with national flag on Outer Ring Road of Delhi on Republic Day. No disruption will be caused to the official Republic Day ceremony: Yogendra Yadav, Swaraj India

Farm laws will increase farmers' income multifold: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said doubling farmers income was the biggest priority of the Narendra Modi government and that the three central farm laws would ensure manifold hike in their earnings.

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Punjab: Farmers leave from Ludhiana for Delhi to participate in a tractor march.

If a few lakh farmers are camping at the borders of Delhi, why is the government not repealing the farm laws? I think the agitation will continue: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson Bhartiya Kisan Union in Nagpur

SC to hear pleas on farm laws on Jan 18 after recusal of panel member

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday the pleas relating to controversial farm laws and the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi borders.

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I would like to ask Cong leaders who are talking in favour of farmers, why didn't you give Rs 6,000 per year to farmers or made Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana or amended ethanol policy when you were in power? Because your intention was not right: Shah

Assam Cong chief,others taken into custody during Raj Bhavan march against farm laws

Narendra Modi government is committed to working for the welfare of farmers. The three farm laws will help farmers' income increase manifold. Now farmers can sell agriculture produce anywhere in the country & the world: Home Minister Amit Shah in Bagalkot

'After the Supreme Court's order, the laws can't be implemented.'

A large number of farmers & experts are in favour of farm laws. After the Supreme Court's order, the laws can't be implemented. Now we expect that farmers discuss the laws clause-wise on Jan 19 & tell govt what they want other than the repeal of the laws: Union Agriculture Minister

'Govt also agreed to discuss laws on stubble burning & electricity but unions only want repeal of the laws'

We had sent a proposal to farmer unions in which we agreed to address their apprehensions regarding mandis, traders' registration & others. Govt also agreed to discuss laws on stubble burning & electricity but unions only want repeal of the laws: Union Agriculture Minister NS Tomar

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It's being said that farmers would unfurl tricolour at Red Fort & tractors and tanks would roll together (on January 26). No such programme has been finalised by the Morcha. Such statements are not in interests of farmers: Mandip Nathwan, Convener, Kisan Sangharsh Samiti, Haryana. -ANI

On behest of govt, some people want to turn this agitation violent. This agitation is against policies of govt, & not against Delhi. We should implement strategy finalised by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha & continue it peacefully: Mandip Nathwan, Convener, Kisan Sangharsh Samiti, Haryana - ANI

For almost two months, we are suffering and dying in cold weather. The government is giving us 'tarikh pe tarikh' and are dragging things so that we get tired and leave the place. This is their conspiracy: Hannan Mollah, General Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha - ANI

Farmers begin day-long protest demanding repealing of new farm laws in Belagavi

Farmers under the banner of the Karnataka Rajya Rait Sangha began their day-long protest at Channamma Circle in Belagavi demanding repeal of new farm laws with Union Home Minister Amit Shah visiting the city later in the day on Sunday.

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Assam Cong chief, others taken into custody during Raj Bhavan march against farm laws

Several senior Congress leaders, including its Assam unit president Ripun Bora, along with hundreds of party workers were taken into custody Saturday while marching towards Raj Bhavan to demand repeal of the new farm laws.

Among other prominent persons who were taken into custody were Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the state Debabrata Saikia, his deputy Rakibul Hussain and Lok Sabha MPs- Gaurav Gogoi, Pradyut Bordoloi and Abdul Khaleque,police said. -PTI

Attempts to intimidate farmers through notices from central agencies: SAD

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday alleged that attempts are being made to threaten farmer leaders through notices by agencies like the NIA.

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