AAP Extends Support to December 8 Nationwide Strike Called by Farmers' Groups
4 years, 1 month ago

AAP Extends Support to December 8 Nationwide Strike Called by Farmers' Groups

News 18  

The Aam Aadmi Party has extended its support to the Bharat Bandh' called by farmers' organisations on December 8 against the new agri laws, Delhi Chief Minister and the party's national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal, said on Sunday. Kejriwal said that all AAP workers across the country will support the nationwide strike and appealed to all citizens to support the farmers. AAP leader and Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said all volunteers and workers will participate in the strike to support the farmers. Hardening their position, agitating farmers on Friday announced a 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8 and said they would occupy toll plazas on that day if their demands for repealing the agri-marketing laws are not met.

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ABP News  

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AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal Appeals for Public Support to Defeat BJP in Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

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India TV News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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ABP News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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4 years, 1 month ago

Bharat Bandh: Farmers garner support from opposition, BJP hits back

Live Mint  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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Firstpost  

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4 years, 1 month ago

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News 18  

The Aam Aadmi Party will hold a peaceful demonstration in the national capital on Tuesday in support of the ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by farmer unions protesting on Delhi’s borders demanding the repeal of the Centre’s new agri-marketing laws, said party leader and Delhi minister Gopal Rai. “The AAP will hold a peaceful demonstration on December 8 in support of the …

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4 years, 1 month ago

Major farmer union decides to stay away from Bharat Bandh, says foreign powers trying to sabotage agitation

India TV News  

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'Bharat Bandh' Apolitical: Maharashtra's Ruling Shiv Sena, NCP and Cong Support Farmers' Protest
4 years, 1 month ago

'Bharat Bandh' Apolitical: Maharashtra's Ruling Shiv Sena, NCP and Cong Support Farmers' Protest

News 18  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Monday said farmers’ call for a ‘Bharat Bandh’ on Tuesday is apolitical and people of the country should willingly take part in it to express support to cultivators. Apart from the Shiv Sena, the NCP and Congress – two other constituents of the ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi in Maharashtra – have declared support to …

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4 years, 1 month ago

'Didn't allow stadiums to be converted into jails', Arvind Kejriwal tells farmers at Singhu border

India TV News  

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4 years, 1 month ago

'Nobody Should be Forced': Farmers Gear Up for Bharat Bandh Today as Shutdown Call Elicits Wide Support

News 18  

Farmers’ outfits will observe a Bharat Bandh on Tuesday to protest against the controversial new agriculture laws is expected to have an impact in several states as several trade and transport unions extended support and almost all opposition parties too backed their demands. The Railways, anticipating rail blockades in 16 states, has issued directives for maintaining law and order in …

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4 years, 1 month ago

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The Quint  

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Support Swells for Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers as Trade Unions in 12 States, Oppn Back Call
4 years, 1 month ago

Support Swells for Bharat Bandh Called by Protesting Farmers as Trade Unions in 12 States, Oppn Back Call

News 18  

The Congress, TRS, DMK and the AAP joined other opposition parties in extending support to the Bharat Bandh on December 8 called by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi’s borders for 11 days demanding repeal of the Centre’s new agri-marketing laws. Expressing the Congress’ “wholehearted” support to the strike call, party spokesperson Pawan Khera said it will hold …

Left Parties Extend Support to Protesting Farmers' Call for 'Bharat Bandh' on Dec 8
4 years, 1 month ago

Left Parties Extend Support to Protesting Farmers' Call for 'Bharat Bandh' on Dec 8

News 18  

The Left parties on Saturday extended their support to the nationwide strike called by farmers’ organisations on December 8. ”The Left parties extend their solidarity with and support to the ongoing massive agitation by Kisan organisations from all over the country against the new Agri laws. The Left parties extend their support to the call given by them for a …

AAP MLAs Extend Support to Farmers, Say 'Dark' Farm Laws Must Be Withdrawn
4 years, 1 month ago

AAP MLAs Extend Support to Farmers, Say 'Dark' Farm Laws Must Be Withdrawn

News 18  

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party legislators on Friday extended their support to farmers protesting against the Centre's farm laws and said these "dark laws" must be withdrawn. They also said that the farmers, mainly from Punjab, reached Delhi after "much struggle", facing teargas shells, water canons and lathicharge by police at various border points along their way to the national …

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