Farmers Protest Highlights: Dilli Chalo march on hold for two days, says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

Security beefed up ahead of farmers' march to Delhi

With protesting farmers announcing their decision to resume the Delhi Chalo march on Wednesday, Haryana and Delhi put the police force at Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur border on high alert and conducted mock drills on Tuesday.

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Seize earthmoving equipment from protest sites: Haryana DGP tells Punjab Police ahead of farmers' march to Delhi

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Farmer leader Pandher tells govt, 'you can kill us...'

14,000 people, 1,200 tractors at Shambhu border, MHA tells Punjab govt; asks it to take action

The Centre has estimated that nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border with 1,200 tractor-trolleys, 300 cars, 10 mini-buses as well as small vehicles and conveyed its strong objections to the Punjab government for it, sources said on Tuesday.

In a communication to the Punjab government, the Union Home Ministry also said that the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state has been a matter of concern over the last few days and asked it to take stringent action against lawbreakers.

Farmer leaders do not want to find solution to problems: Union minister V K Singh

Amid a standoff between farmers taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation and the Centre over their various demands, Union minister V K Singh on Tuesday alleged that the farmer leaders do not want to find a solution to the problems. The Union minister of state for road transport and highways and civil aviation also said it is not easy for any government to fulfil the demands of the farmer leaders. "The real thing is that the farmer leaders do not want to find a solution to this problem. If we include the expenditure on subsidies given to farmers in various ways and the expenditure on Pradhan Mantri Swanidhi Yojana, it is 2.4 per cent of the GDP. Whereas the expenditure on the Army is only 1.9 per cent of the GDP," Singh, a former army chief, said.

Farmers gear up to resume 'Delhi Chalo' march, Haryana asks Punjab cops to seize their bulldozers

Haryana Police on Tuesday asked its Punjab counterparts to seize bulldozers which they say protesting farmers from Punjab have brought with them as they plan to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' from the interstate border.

The farmers were set to begin their march again on Wednesday from two points on the Punjab-Haryana border after the failure of four rounds of talks with the Centre over a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

The government should remove the barricades and let us come in: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Masks, gloves and safety suits distributed at Punjab-Haryana border as agitating farmers prepare to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' march.

Just giving Dr MS Swaminathan Bharat Ratna does not mean that they have solved the problems of the farmers: Priyank Kharge

"The central government does not care about the farmers. Just giving Dr MS Swaminathan Bharat Ratna does not mean that they have solved the problems of the farmers. The farmers have welcomed the decision of the Bharat Ratna, but are demanding that the recommendations of Dr. Swaminathan be implemented in letter and spirit. And the government has not even bothered talking to them. The PM has enough time to congratulate celebrities, He has enough time for 'Mann ki Baat' but does not have the time to listen to 'Kisan ki Baat'. The way they have put up blockades on the borders of Delhi goes to show that the government is not willing to farmers and resolve their issues."

No farmer, youth will march forward. Leaders will march ahead, says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

Visuals from Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border

Delhi, Haryana and Punjab belong to the farmers. The entire nation does not belong to a particular government.: Congress leader Surendra Rajput

"The way the BJP, Haryana Police and the Haryana government have asked (the farmers) to remove the tractors, are they illegal machines? The Haryana government and the BJP need to understand that the country belongs to the farmers and will continue to be so."

Withdraw JCB machines, else action to be taken: Haryana Police to excavator owners

The Haryana Police on Wednesday asked owners of excavators to withdraw their machines from the protest site, where farmers are set to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' march, else they will be held liable for action. According to police, these excavators might cause harm to security personnel deployed at the two border points of Punjab and Haryana if protesting farmers used them. "For owners and operators of Poclains,JCBs: Please do not provide your equipment to the protestors and withdraw them from the protest site if already done, as they may be used to cause harm to security forces. It is a non-bailable offence and you may be held criminally liable," said police in a post on X.

Police and security personnel stand guard near multi-layered barricading ahead of the protesting farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ March, at the Singhu Border, in New Delhi

Security forces fire tear gas shells as agitating farmers try to proceed to Delhi from Punjab-Haryana

Heavy traffic witnessed at Delhi-Gurugram border

Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Arjun Munda invites farmer leaders for a fifth round of discussion on MSP and other issues

We appeal again to the farmers to not bring heavy machines to the protest site: Manisha Chaudhary, AIG

"Haryana Police has deployed police personnel along all the borders with Punjab. They (farmers) can hold protest peacefully and should not take the law into their own hands. We got info that farmers brought heavy machinery to the protest site and we requested Punjab Police to not allow such machinery. We appeal again to the farmers to not bring heavy machines to the protest site. They can submit memorandum to us regarding their demands... We are in regular touch with Punjab Police and are sharing information with them..."

"We (central government) are ready to hold a discussion over all the issues, including MSP, crop diversification, stubble burning. We can find a solution only through discussion," says Union Minister Arjun Munda

We would appeal them (farmers) that the issue should be resolved peacefully: BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad

"Agriculture minister Arjun Munda has offered talks today also. Solution will emerge from talks, discussion. We would appeal them (farmers) that the issue should be resolved peacefully. We have already discussed how much work our government has done for the farmers. Development of farmers is our one of the biggest priorities."

No information has come yet (from farmers' side). We appeal that we should move forward for talks and present our stand: Arjun Munda on Govt's proposal for fifth round of discussion with farmers

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent an advisory to Punjab Government asking it to maintain law and order in the wake of the farmers agitation: Sources

We are saying openly that their reasonable demands should be fulfilled: Mallikarjun Kharge on Farmers' protest

"We are supporting them (farmers). We are saying openly that their reasonable demands should be fulfilled. We are going to say this in our election manifesto also that a legal guarantee will be given. All crops cannot be covered but the essential crops should be done (providing MSP)..."

Govt has done so much for farmers. Farmers' progress is our priority and would continue to remain so: Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.

BJP appeals to protesting farmers to arrive at solution peacefully

The BJP flag.

The BJP on Wednesday said Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda has once again proposed to have a dialogue with the agitating farmers and appealed to them to arrive at a solution "peacefully".

Addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters here, senior party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Narendra Modi government has done "so much work" for farmers.

Tear gas shells fired at Khanauri border

"We are prepared for every situation that may arise," says Jhajjar SP Arpit Jain on security arrangements amid farmers' call for 'Delhi Chalo' march

"... All DSPs are on duty... We are prepared for every situation that may arise. All those deployed are specially trained. Strict legal action will be taken against those who will try to disrupt law & order. Regarding traffic, people are advised to follow the guidelines that we keep posting on Twitter and other social media as well as in the newspaper. I appeal to the people not to panic..."

I urge the Haryana Government and administration as well as the Central Government to allow farmers their constitutional right to a peaceful protest march and allow them passage to Delhi: Punjab Minister Dr Balbir Singh

"The situation at the border is very tense because the negotiation between Government and farmers yielded no results. So, the farmers have decided to march. So, I appeal to the farmers to maintain peace. I also urge the Haryana Government and administration as well as the Central Government to allow them their constitutional right to a peaceful protest march and allow them passage to Delhi...The CM has given me the responsibility and we have made all arrangements at the hospitals in all border districts. Ambulances have also been placed. We have made all the arrangements...I still appeal that only plastic pellets should be used. The day the protest started, a lot of people came to me with bullet injuries and also that they lost their eyesight...I urge everyone to observe restraint and present their demands in a peaceful manner..."

At present the traffic is smooth at all the major eastern borders in Delhi - Chilla Border, Ghazipur Border, NH9, Bhopra Border, Apsara Border and Meet Nagar. There is no diversion, says Delhi Eastern Range's Additional CP Sagar Singh Kalsi

"...We are at the Ghazipur border. We are coordinating with the Police in the adjacent districts of UP - Ghaziabad and Noida. There is no specific input as such regarding farmers coming to the Ghazipur side. But our more important priority is to maintain peace in the area. You can see that the traffic movement is going on smoothly...Our patrolling in the area is also going on so that crime and the situation in the area are under control...."

Youth Congress workers protest outside CM's residence in Jaipur in support of farmers

"We are protesting infront of DM office over issues such as MSP guarantee law and others. We will decide our future course of action in SKM's meeting tomorrow," says Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait

Security forces fire tear gas shells to disperse agitating farmers at Khanauri

Let us think over it, we will speak after that, says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Arjun Munda's invite to protesting farmers for a fifth round of discussion

Farmers' protest: Commuters face massive traffic jams on Delhi-Gurugram roads

Credit: PTI Photo

Daily commuters between Delhi and Gurugram have been facing massive traffic jams on Wednesday after protesting farmers announced to continue their 'Delhi Chalo' agitation.

Delhi Police, along with their counterpart in Gurugram, have made elaborate arrangements to stop the farmers from entering the national capital by putting up road blockades at different borders.

The move led to traffic chaos at places like Rajokri border, Sarhol border, Delhi-Gurugram Highway (NH-48) and Delhi-Bahadurgarh Highway during the official hours from 7 am to almost 11 am.

Farmers' protest in photos

Shambhu border: On asking if they have received any invitation for a meeting with the government representatives, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "We will confirm soon... We will think of the talks after a discussion..."

Haryana Police fires tear gas shells after farmers try to move towards barricades at Khanauri border

"According to the information received so far, no farmer has died today. This is just a rumour. There is information about two policemen and one protestor being injured at Data Singh-Khanori border," says Haryana Police on farmers' protest.

Security forces resort to tear gas shelling as protesting farmers, led by SKM (Non-Political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee head Sarwan Singh Pandher, try to march towards Delhi at Shambhu border.

This movement will continue, a solution can be found only through dialogue: Rakesh Tikait

Here's what SKM (Non-Political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border.

Farmers' protest: Another round of tear gas shells hurled at by Haryana police at Shambhu border

Govt urges protesting farmers to maintain peace, invites for 5th round of discussion

Another death today at farmers' protest, Haryana Youth Congress claims

Jhajjar Police take out flag march in Haryana's Bahadurgarh

Will assess future course of action in tomorrow's SKM meeting: Rakesh Tikait on Farmer protest

Visuals from Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border, where protesting farmers have been stopped by security forces from marching towards Delhi.

We have never refused for talks, but it is not important possible to hold discussions in such environment: Sarwan Singh Pandher

Farmers' protest: Haryana Congress claims youth died due to 'police action'; Cops deny charge

The Haryana Youth Congress on Wednesday alleged that a 21-year-old farmer from Punjab's Bhatinda district died "due to police action against peaceful farmer protests". However, the Haryana police has denied the allegation and claimed that the reports are just "rumours".

According to the Youth Congress, the protester, who died at Khanauri border, has been identified as Shubhkaran Singh. He was aged between 21 and 22. He is the son of Charanjeet Singh of Ballo village in Bathinda district, and has two sisters.

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At the Data Singh-Khanori border, the protesters surrounded the police personnel from all sides and burned stubble by pouring chilli powder in it, attacked the policemen using sticks and maces along and also pelted stones. About 12 policemen were seriously injured. We appeal to the protesters for peace: Haryana Police

I have requested farmers to talk in an atmosphere of peace and find solutions through dialogue: Union Minister Arjun Munda on farmers’ protest.

Delhi: On farmers' protest, Additional CP, Delhi Eastern Range Sagar SIngh Kalso says, "All three zones in the eastern range share their borders with Noida and Ghaziabad of UP. Our intelligence and coordination with these zones are proper. Our security arrangements are intact..."

Additional CP, Delhi Eastern Range Sagar SIngh Kalso

There will be a two-day stay on our march towards Delhi: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

We condemn the atrocities carried out by Haryana Police on protesting farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu borders: Sarwan Singh Pandher

"Wouldn't back down": Farmer leader Tikait says protests to continue but holds out dialogue hope

Whichever police personnel is responsible for Shubhkaran's death, action will be taken against him: Bhagwant Mann

Internet suspension in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa districts in the state of Haryana extended up to 23 February

Punjab Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra visits Civil Hospital at Patran to meet farmers injured during scuffle with Haryana Police at Khanauri border

“The visuals coming from Punjab-Haryana borders are unfortunate and condemnable. I have come here to meet the farmers injured in the scuffle. Some severely injured farmers have been referred to Patiala as well. Haryana and Central government are adamant on not letting the farmers move towards Delhi,” said Punjab Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra after meeting injured farmers at Civil Hospital in Patran.

Farmers opt to block the roads for two hours in every district from 12 PM to 2 PM tomorrow