Protesting farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4 amid Jagjit Dallewal's health concern
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4 amid Jagjit Dallewal's health concern

Hindustan Times  

In a show of defiance against the Centre, protesting farmers have called a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" on January 4. The mega meet will take place at the Khanauri protest site given farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's deteriorating health. READ | Farmers increase vigil at Khanauri protest site This announcement comes amidst heightened tensions due to ongoing farmers' protests and the critical health condition of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast unto-death since November 26. READ | Supreme Court sets December 31 deadline for Punjab govt to persuade Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end fast On Saturday, while it admonished the Punjab government, the Supreme Court also indicated the possibility that Dallewal may have not been allowed to be taken to a hospital by other farmer leaders. Dallewal's indefinite hunger strike enters day 33 Farmer leader Kaka Singh Kotra confirmed that Dallewal's hunger strike entered its 33rd day on Saturday.

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SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on March 28
12 hours, 43 minutes ago

SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on March 28

Hindustan Times  

Hitting out at Punjab Police’s crackdown on the protesting farmers, national coordination committee of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha has called upon farmers across India to hold demonstrations across the country on March 28. “The national coordination committee of SKM calls upon the farmers across India to hold protest demonstrations at districts across India on March 28 against the police repression …

Kerala ASHA workers step up protest, begin indefinite hunger strike in front of Secretariat
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4 days, 7 hours ago

Kerala ASHA workers step up protest, begin indefinite hunger strike in front of Secretariat

The Hindu  

Accredited Social Health Activists in Kerala, whose 38-day-old agitation for fair remuneration has been making headlines at the national level, launched an intense phase of their agitation on Thursday when they began an indefinite hunger strike in front of the government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. ASHAs, under the banner of Kerala ASHA Health Workers’ Association, resorted to the hunger strike after …

Ludhiana: Several farmers rounded up, tractor-trailers confiscated
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Ludhiana: Several farmers rounded up, tractor-trailers confiscated

Hindustan Times  

The police stopped hundreds of farmers from marching towards Chandigarh to participate in a protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Wednesday. As per government directives, no protester will be allowed to enter Mohali or Chandigarh.” The authorities have also set up additional checkpoints at multiple locations to intercept farmers heading towards Chandigarh. Similarly, the police stopped farmers in …

Ahead of meet with Centre, farmers to hold mahapanchayats at Khanauri, Shambhu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of meet with Centre, farmers to hold mahapanchayats at Khanauri, Shambhu

Hindustan Times  

The agitating farmers’ unions, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Union, have announced Kisan Mahapanchayats at the Khanauri and Shambhu protesting sites on February 12 and 13, respectively. Farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13 last year. The protesting farmers’ unions said that these mahapanchayats were being organised to mark one year of …

Farmer protest: Centre invites protesting farmers for key meeting in Chandigarh on This date - What’s on agenda?
2 months ago

Farmer protest: Centre invites protesting farmers for key meeting in Chandigarh on This date - What’s on agenda?

Live Mint  

The central government has invited the protesting farmers for a meeting which will be held on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official said. The breakthrough came after a delegation led by the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Priya Ranjan, met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and held a meeting …

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since Nov 26, agrees to take medical aid
2 months ago

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since Nov 26, agrees to take medical aid

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, agreed to accept medical aid on Sunday, PTI reported quoting farmer leader Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024. Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande, a fellow farmer leader, confirmed the decision to allow medical aid, explaining …

Govt Proposes Talks With Farmers On Feb 14, Farmer Leaders Urge Dallewal To Take Medical Aid On 54th Day Of Fast
2 months ago

Govt Proposes Talks With Farmers On Feb 14, Farmer Leaders Urge Dallewal To Take Medical Aid On 54th Day Of Fast

ABP News  

The Union government has proposed a meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, according to a senior Union government official on Saturday. In response, farmer leaders appealed to Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a fasting farmer leader whose fast-unto-death entered its 54th day on Saturday, to take medical aid so he could participate in the proposed …

Centre has given us a proposal, we are examining it, say protesting farmers
2 months ago

Centre has given us a proposal, we are examining it, say protesting farmers

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmer leaders protesting at the Khanauri border said that a team from the Union government had given them a proposal on Saturday which they are examining. It is learnt that a high-level Union government team headed by Indian Forest Service officer Priya Ranjan, who is Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, visited the Khanauri border …

Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18
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2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of farmers that spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers’ agitation, on Monday, held a meeting with Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the farmer outfits that have been protesting for farmers demands on the inter-state boundaries between Haryana and Punjab. KMM coordinator Sarwan Singh Pandher said the SKM has extended its support for the …

Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal on BJP seeking Akal Takht's help to end his fast: ‘Approach Modi’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal on BJP seeking Akal Takht's help to end his fast: ‘Approach Modi’

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Sigh Dallewal on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for seeking the Akal Takht's intervention to end his fast-unto-death, which entered the 46th day. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal rests during his hunger strike, at the Khanauri Border in Sangrur district. A BJP delegation, comprising Sukhminder Pal Singh Grewal and Sarchand Singh, appealed to Akal …

Indian farmer, 68, refuses hospital care as hunger strike hits 44 days
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian farmer, 68, refuses hospital care as hunger strike hits 44 days

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Doctors have requested shifting him to hospital but he …

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 6, 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 6, 2024

The Hindu  

With PM Modi expected to visit Paris in February, deals to buy Rafale fighter jets, Scorpene subs for Navy reach final stage Two large defence deals in the pipeline between India and France are being finalised, amid expectations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Paris in February for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit to be hosted by French President …

Kisan Mahapanchayat: Farmers intensify protest for MSP
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kisan Mahapanchayat: Farmers intensify protest for MSP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Braving cold and fog, farm union activists flocked to the Khanauri protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border to attend the 'kisan mahapanchayat', which was addressed by farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 40th day on Saturday. In his address, Mr Dallewal said that the fight for a legal guarantee for minimum support price is …

‘My life is not important’: Farmer leader Dallewal at ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘My life is not important’: Farmer leader Dallewal at ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 40th day on Saturday, said he is more worried about the lives of Indian farmers than his own life. Already over 7 lakh farmers have committed suicide owing to the distress in the farming sector,” said Dallewal while addressing a mahapanchayat at the Khanauri border site. Besides a legally …

Dallewal appeals to farmers to reach Khanauri on January 4 for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallewal appeals to farmers to reach Khanauri on January 4 for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat'

The Hindu  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike for 39 days, has appealed to farmers to reach the Khanauri protest site at the Punjab-Haryana border in large numbers on Saturday to strengthen the fight seeking a legal guarantee on the minimum support price for crops. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar told reporters at Khanauri that Dallewal will …

Dallewal calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallewal calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: As farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-upto-death entered the 39th day, he appealed to farmers to reach the Khanauri border in large numbers on Saturday to attend the Kisan Mahapanchayat to strengthen the fight seeking a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price for crops. In a 70-second video message, Dallewal said he is appealing to the people of …

​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands
2 months, 3 weeks ago

​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands

The Hindu  

The sit-in protest that began almost a year ago by a group of farmers owing allegiance to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha at the Punjab-Haryana border has taken a new turn with their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal refusing to end his indefinite fast, that started on November 26. The farmers’ outfits have told the Court that their leader would accept medical …

Dallewal hunger strike: Will accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Centre
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallewal hunger strike: Will accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Centre

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said In New Delhi on Wednesday that the Centre will abide by the Supreme Court’s directions on the indefinite hunger strike observed by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. However, farmer and farm labourer groups that have been camping on the inter-State boundary of Punjab and Haryana since February 13, 2024 declared they would not …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends

Hindustan Times  

A day before the Supreme Court’s deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death. I urge everyone who participated in the Punjab Bandh, along with the people of Haryana, to come …

Farmers to observe ‘Punjab Bandh’ on December 30: No milk or vegetables till 4 pm; roads and rail routes blocked
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers to observe ‘Punjab Bandh’ on December 30: No milk or vegetables till 4 pm; roads and rail routes blocked

Live Mint  

Protesting farmers in Punjab have called for a ‘complete shutdown’ on December 30 — with road and rail blockades from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Sarwan Singh Pandher — who happens to be the coordinator of both forums — said traders, transporters, employees unions, toll plaza workers, labour, ex-servicemen, Sarpanches and teachers' unions, social and other bodies, and some other …

Farmers call for ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Jan 4; no pressure to be on fast, says Dallewal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers call for ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Jan 4; no pressure to be on fast, says Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Farmers on Saturday called for a “Kisan Mahapanchayat” at the Khanauri protest site on January 4 where farmers from all over the country will participate. In the backdrop of the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to a hospital, Dallewal said that the …

Punjab farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on Jan 4; Dallewal says no pressure to be on fast
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on Jan 4; Dallewal says no pressure to be on fast

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Farmers, on a warpath against the Centre, on Saturday called for a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" at the Khanauri protest site on January 4. Punjab farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on Jan 4; Dallewal says no pressure to be on fast Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had earlier given a call for a Punjab bandh on December 30. The …

SC Directs Punjab govt to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on hunger strike
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC Directs Punjab govt to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on hunger strike

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday raised serious concerns over the life and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26 at the Khanauri border. The vacation bench, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, issued a notice to the Punjab government in response to a contempt petition filed against …

Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected

India TV News  

Punjab bandh: A farmer leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee, said that a statewide bandh for Punjab has been called for December 30. This bandh will force the Centre to accept the demands of farmers, the farmer leader said as he slammed the union government for failing to accept the demands of farmers, he added. Farmers' protest and their …

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar urges farmer leader Dallewal to end hunger strike
3 months ago

Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar urges farmer leader Dallewal to end hunger strike

India Today  

Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar has appealed to Samyukt Kisan Morcha leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his hunger strike, which entered its 28th day on Monday. Jakhar expressed concerns over Dallewal’s deteriorating health and criticised politicians and farmer leaders for using the protest for personal agendas. His life matters—every life matters.” Jakhar praised Dallewal for drawing attention to his …

'No leaders worried about Dallewal's health,' says Punjab BJP chief Jakhar
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3 months ago

'No leaders worried about Dallewal's health,' says Punjab BJP chief Jakhar

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar urged Samyukt Kisan Morcha chief Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his hunger strike, citing concern over the chief's health. He said, "For the past ten days, many leaders have met Dallewal at the Khanauri border and got their pictures clicked. I appeal to farmer union leaders Balbir Singh Rajewal, Joginder Singh Ugrahan, Sarwan Singh …

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on
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3 months ago

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on

India Today  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for the last 28 days at the Khanauri border protest site, remains in critical condition. The farmer leader’s hunger strike is part of an ongoing agitation demanding the legalisation of Minimum Support Price through new legislation. Farmers have dismissed a recent Supreme Court report saying Dallewal’s condition as “normal.” …

BKU Charuni: Farmers observe six-hours fast in Haryana
3 months ago

BKU Charuni: Farmers observe six-hours fast in Haryana

Hindustan Times  

Farmers and activists affiliated to Bharatiya Kisan Union on Friday observed a six-hours fast in the state to express their solidarity with Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been observing fast since November 26 at Khanauri on Haryana and Punjab border. The farmers also criticised the state government for not letting their protesting comrades at Shambhu and against …

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands
3 months ago

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands

ABP News  

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM, the umbrella bodies leading the farmers' protest in North India, have called for a Punjab Bandh on December 30. VIDEO | Punjab: Protesting farmers block railway track in Mohali as part of their 'Rail Roko' agitation.#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/DcnLpI2BZt — Press Trust of India December 18, 2024 Before the 'Rail Roko' protest, farmer leader Sarwan Singh …

3-hour rail roko protest by farmers begins in Punjab
3 months ago

3-hour rail roko protest by farmers begins in Punjab

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Farmers blocked train routes at several places in Punjab on Wednesday as part of their three-hour 'Rail Roko' protest to press the Centre into accepting their various demands, including a legally binding minimum support price for crops. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers have been squatting on rail tracks at many places from 12 noon and …

Farmers’ protest: Doctors advise hospitalisation as farmer leader Dallewal’s health worsens due to indefinite fast
3 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ protest: Doctors advise hospitalisation as farmer leader Dallewal’s health worsens due to indefinite fast

The Hindu  

Doctors checking on Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose hunger strike entered its 21st day on Monday, have recommended immediate hospitalisation due to his deteriorating health. Sharing details about Mr. Dallewal’s health, Dr Avtar Singh said, “As per test reports, the creatinine level is increasing and GFR is dropping. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar, who has been associated with Mr. …

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'
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3 months, 1 week ago

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'

Hindustan Times  

As farmers continue to protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, singer Guru Randhawa has come forward to extend his support to the farmer community. When one user questioned the reason behind his post, Guru shared that he belongs to the "farmer family” which is why he is standing with the farmer community and requesting the Indian government. In another …

Farmer leader Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting at Punjab-Haryana border
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3 months, 1 week ago

Farmer leader Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting at Punjab-Haryana border

New Indian Express  

Recently the senior leaders of SKM had met the agitating farmers of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM, who has been on a fast-unto-death agitation since November 26, at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. The SKM is not part of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest which is led by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM. Farmers under …

Farmers Protest 101 Set To Make Another Attempt For Delhi Chalo March Saturday Dec 14 As Jagjit Dallewal Hunger Strike Continues
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3 months, 1 week ago

Farmers Protest 101 Set To Make Another Attempt For Delhi Chalo March Saturday Dec 14 As Jagjit Dallewal Hunger Strike Continues

ABP News  

Farmers Protest: A group of 101 farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha will march on foot towards Delhi on Saturday, 14th December, from the Shambhu border in Punjab. Our fight is for justice, and if sacrifices are needed, we are ready.” The planned march comes as Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death entered …

Farmer leaders meet fasting Dallewal at Punjab-Haryana border, seek to bring together divided unions
3 months, 1 week ago

Farmer leaders meet fasting Dallewal at Punjab-Haryana border, seek to bring together divided unions

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Senior leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha met the agitating farmers of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM, who has been on a fast-unto-death agitation since November 26, at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. But now these farmers unions might get together under one umbrella body again as they have a common agenda for the …

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protest live update: Farmers walk amidst tear gas as they gather on the day they march towards New Delhi to press for better crop prices promised to them in 2021, at the Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana states, India, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Farmers protest live update: A ‘jatha’ of farmers from Punjab under …

Bargarh farmers extend support to nationwide protest of Samyukta Kisan Morcha
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bargarh farmers extend support to nationwide protest of Samyukta Kisan Morcha

New Indian Express  

BARGARH: Extending their support to the nationwide protest called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha, farmers of Bargarh organised protest meetings in different blocks of the district on Tuesday. Representatives of farmer outfits from Jharbandh, Bijepur, Barpali, Ghens, Bheden, Attabira, Bhatli, Barahpahad and Ambabhona met tehsildars and sub-collectors of different blocks and submitted memorandums over their long-standing demands. Farmer leader Lingaraj said …

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today
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4 months ago

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today

Hindustan Times  

Rope in other state units, plan fast, gherao of BJP leaders Both the protesting farmer unions have been staying put on the Punjab and Haryana borders since February 13. The protest march will start from the Shambhu protest site on December 6, before which, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha convener Jagjeet Singh Dallewal will start fast unto death from November 26 at …

Kisan Nyay Yatra: Congress to hold protests in Madhya Pradesh against unfulfilled farmer promises
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kisan Nyay Yatra: Congress to hold protests in Madhya Pradesh against unfulfilled farmer promises

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Monday announced that it would hold a Kisan Nyay Yatra in the State from September 10 and stage demonstrations on September 20 to protest against the BJP-led State government for not fulfilling promises it made to farmers. Mr. Patwari said he will launch the Kisan Nyay Yatra from Mandsaur on Tuesday, and similar marches will …

Khudian invites farmers protesting in Chandigarh for talks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Khudian invites farmers protesting in Chandigarh for talks

Hindustan Times  

Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Monday invited farmers protesting in Chandigarh for talks with the government. About a thousand farmers marched on Monday from Sector 34 to Matka Chowk in Chandigarh to press for their demands and handed over a memorandum to Khudian. Farmers under the banner of the BKU and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union on Sunday …

Farmers hold massive protests in Chandigarh against AAP led Punjab govt
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers hold massive protests in Chandigarh against AAP led Punjab govt

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Finally after sixteen years the farmers have been able to enter 'City Beautiful' as they are now commenced a five day long protest in centre of Chandigarh which might be extended it all depends. The farmers are pressing the AAP led Punjab Government to fulfill their demands, including the swift implementation of a comprehensive agriculture policy. About a thousand …

Hunger strike at JNU enters 6th day, health of protesting students deteriorate: JNUSU
7 months, 1 week ago

Hunger strike at JNU enters 6th day, health of protesting students deteriorate: JNUSU

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union has been staging an indefinite hunger strike, which entered its sixth day on Saturday with the health of several protestors deteriorating, according to the students body. Hunger strike at JNU enters 6th day, health of protesting students deteriorate: JNUSU The students have been protesting on the campus against purported unresponsiveness of the …

Farmers protest: 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Maidan, elaborate security arrangements in place
1 year ago

Farmers protest: 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Maidan, elaborate security arrangements in place

India TV News  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha held the "Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat" at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday. The SKM also said that the Delhi Police have given them the NOC for conducting the mahapanchayat at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 and arranging parking space and other basic amenities like water, toilets and ambulance with the support of the municipal administration …

Farmers’ protest: Kisan Mahapanchayat in Delhi tomorrow; check traffic advisory
1 year ago

Farmers’ protest: Kisan Mahapanchayat in Delhi tomorrow; check traffic advisory

Live Mint  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha announced that it would organise the All India Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday, March 14. "Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls upon farmers, agricultural workers and common people of India including those in coordination with SKM like Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions, other Trade Unions, Women's Organizations, Student’s Organizations, Youth Organizations …

Farmers' March Halted Till Feb 29 As Focus Shifts To Protester’s Death, Candle March Today
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers' March Halted Till Feb 29 As Focus Shifts To Protester’s Death, Candle March Today

News 18  

Farmers’ ‘Delhi chalo’ march has been halted till February 29 as groups leading the agitation have shifted their focus to the death of a young agitator in the ongoing protest. Farmers had put their ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march on hold for two days after the incident, which had left at least 12 other peasants injured. Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and …

Farmers to hold ’Mahapanchayat’ at Ramlila Maidan on 10 March. 10 developments
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers to hold ’Mahapanchayat’ at Ramlila Maidan on 10 March. 10 developments

Live Mint  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday demanded the registration of a murder case over the death of a protesting farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border and announced a Black Day and a tractor march to condemn the incident. Here are the major developments that happened on Thursday: Farmer leader Avik Saha said after the meeting between SKM National Coordination Committee and …

Farmers' protest: SKM joins ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, calls for mega all-India Black Day agitation tomorrow
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers' protest: SKM joins ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, calls for mega all-India Black Day agitation tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 famers' protests against the now repealed farm laws and was not a part of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to the Capital, has now jumped into the agitation, which will resume on Friday. The Haryana Police on Wednesday hurled tear gas shells to disperse farmers from Punjab at Shambhu and Khanauri border points …

Tractor march on February 26, kisan rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 as farmers protest set to intensify
1 year, 1 month ago

Tractor march on February 26, kisan rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 as farmers protest set to intensify

India TV News  

Farmers protest: Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday announced to conduct a tractor rally on February 26. Farmers leaders yesterday put the 'Delhi Chalo' march on hold for two days after a protester was killed and about 12 police personnel injured in clashes at Khanauri border, one of the two protest sites on the Punjab-Haryana border. Police fired tear gas shells …

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week
1 year, 1 month ago

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week

India Today  

The Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Naresh Tikait announced on Saturday that farmers will stage dharnas in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand on February 21 to press their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP. Addressing a Panchayat organised at Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait also expressed solidarity with the protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana border and …

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