India’s farmers call off year-long protest after gov’t assurances
3 years ago

India’s farmers call off year-long protest after gov’t assurances

Al Jazeera  

Protest withdrawn after government agrees to pending demands, including promises to consider guaranteed prices for all produce. India’s farmers will call off a long-running protest after the government concedes to a clutch of pending demands, including assurances to consider guaranteed prices for all produce, not just rice and wheat, union leaders have said. ‘Huge victory for farmers’ Visuals shared by journalists and news organisations on social media showed many farmers removing tents from the main protest site at Singhu outside capital New Delhi on Thursday. Farmers start removing tents from their protest site in Singhu on Delhi-Haryana "We are preparing to leave for our homes, but the final decision will be taken by Samyukt Kisan Morcha," a farmer says pic.twitter.com/rzRjPkPfE1 — ANI December 9, 2021 A victory march will be held on Saturday to celebrate the campaign’s victory against the laws, Balbir Singh Rajewal said at one of the protest camps on the outskirts of New Delhi, The Press Trust of India news agency reported. “We will resume our protests if the government moves away from the assurances,” said Gurnam Singh Charuni, another farmers’ leader.

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Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands
6 days, 7 hours 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 …

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas
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1 week, 3 days ago

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas

New Indian Express  

SHAMBHU: The protesting farmers suspended their Dilli Chalo foot march for the day after seventeen of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana. Farmer leader and convener of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Sarwan Singh Pandher said that the two forums Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have decided to …

Farmers' protest to gain momentum with Rakesh Tikait's support
1 week, 5 days ago

Farmers' protest to gain momentum with Rakesh Tikait's support

India Today  

The farmers’ protest at the Punjab-Haryana border is set to intensify, with the Bharatiya Kisan Union and other major farmer organisations stepping in to back the agitation. Rakesh Tikait, the BKU’s national spokesperson, has announced plans to visit the Khanauri border on Friday to meet Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a key farmer leader spearheading the protest. “When the central government passed …

Farmer Protest: Shambhu Border Meeting Today as Farmers Plan Delhi March Strategy
2 weeks ago

Farmer Protest: Shambhu Border Meeting Today as Farmers Plan Delhi March Strategy

ABP News  

At Shambhu Border, farmers who have been protesting for over 300 days are set to hold a crucial meeting today. Farmers are closely watching the central government's stance on their demands, hoping for a positive response regarding talks. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar has expressed concerns that neither the ruling party nor the opposition is supporting the farmers in their ongoing …

Farmers Protest: ’Delhi Chalo’ march suspended for day after nine injured in tear gas shelling
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers Protest: ’Delhi Chalo’ march suspended for day after nine injured in tear gas shelling

Live Mint  

Protesting farmers temporarily suspended their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Sunday afternoon after several people were injured in a clash with security personnel. Ambala police had earlier said the farmers' outfits would only be allowed to march ahead after getting permission from the national capital administration. “The team has been deployed here since morning.We gave clear instructions that we will check …

Farmers Suspend Delhi March For Today After Tear Gas Shelling, Agitators At Haryana CM Event Detained — Top Points
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers Suspend Delhi March For Today After Tear Gas Shelling, Agitators At Haryana CM Event Detained — Top Points

ABP News  

Farmers pressing for their demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price, suspended the 'Delhi Chalo' march for the day after some of them suffered injuries due to tear gas shells at Shambhu along the Punjab-Haryana border on Sunday. #WATCH | Farmers' 'Dilli Chalo' march | At the Shambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "Today we have …

With ‘Modi govt in no mood to talk’, farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march today: Top 10 updates
2 weeks, 2 days ago

With ‘Modi govt in no mood to talk’, farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march today: Top 10 updates

Live Mint  

Farmers' Delhi Chalo march will resume today i.e. The Delhi Chalo march will reume today after Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated on Friday that if the government did not engage in talks, they would continue the march. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher expressed his disappointment and said that the central government is unwilling to engage in talks with …

Farmers clash with police near New Delhi as protests over crop prices escalate
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers clash with police near New Delhi as protests over crop prices escalate

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. Read our privacy policy Indian police on Friday used …

MoS Bhagirath Choudhary invites protesting farmers for dialogue, says “doors are open”
2 weeks, 4 days ago

MoS Bhagirath Choudhary invites protesting farmers for dialogue, says “doors are open”

Op India  

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, on Friday invited protesting farmers for talks, stating that the government is open for holding dialogue with them. Earlier in the day, farmers marching towards Delhi under the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest were stopped at the Shambhu border. “We should be allowed to go towards Delhi peacefully or we should …

Farmers protest: Farmers to march towards Delhi seeking implementation of 12 demand charter
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers protest: Farmers to march towards Delhi seeking implementation of 12 demand charter

Op India  

A large contingent of ‘farmers’ has gathered at the Shambhu border, from where they propose to march towards Delhi later on Friday. At the Shambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said there would be a group of 100 farmers marching towards Delhi peacefully and have no intention of breaking the barricades present. Speaking to ANI, Pandher said “The central …

Farmers gather at Shambu border to begin protest march to Delhi
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers gather at Shambu border to begin protest march to Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

A large contingent of farmers have gathered at the Shambhu border from where they have proposed to march towards Delhi later on on Friday. Drone visuals from the site showed large groups of farmers converging at the border.At the Shambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said that there would be a group of 100 farmers who would be marching …

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Farmers' protest: Delhi traffic to be affected. Check details for key areas
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers' protest: Delhi traffic to be affected. Check details for key areas

India Today  

The farmers' protest in Delhi is set to impact several locations, including all parts of the city, particularly the border areas, as farmers approach from neighbouring states like Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Here are some suggested routes: NORTH DELHI Consider taking the Outer Ring Road or local roads like Mukarba Chowk or Wazirabad Road to avoid congestion near the Singhu …

Schools closed in THIS city due to ongoing farmers' protest | Check
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Schools closed in THIS city due to ongoing farmers' protest | Check

India TV News  

Farmers are expected to embark on a foot march to Delhi at 1 pm on Friday from the Shambhu border protest site. The farmers gathered under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha earlier announced a foot march to the national capital seeking legal guarantee for minimum support price of crops, among several other demands. Farmer leader …

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages

The Hindu  

As farmers from western Uttar Pradesh go ahead with plans to enter the national capital with the Delhi Chalo protest, despite detentions and arrests at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida, farmers claim local police was deployed in villages neighbouring Greater Noida, to restrict their movement. CM is misusing the police force to trespass into houses and detain farmers in the …

Breaking News: Furious Over Arrests, Farmers Announce March to Delhi Again | ABP News
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Breaking News: Furious Over Arrests, Farmers Announce March to Delhi Again | ABP News

ABP News  

Once again, farmers from Noida have launched a march towards Delhi, fueled by anger over being forcibly removed from the Dalit Prerna Sthal. The protest has drawn widespread attention, with the Bhartiya Kisan Union, led by Rakesh Tikait, extending its support to the farmers. The forcible eviction from the Dalit Prerna Sthal has particularly ignited outrage among the farmers, who …

Farmers to protest in Noida today, Rakesh Tikait claims of being stopped by cops
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers to protest in Noida today, Rakesh Tikait claims of being stopped by cops

India Today  

Hundreds of farmers, including Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, will demonstrate in Noida and Greater Noida on Wednesday to protest against the arrest of more than 160 farmers, who staged a sit-in at the Dalit Prerna Sthal, demanding land allocation and higher compensation for their land acquired by the government. Meanwhile, farmers blocked a toll plaza in Hapur after …

Traffic snarls at Delhi-Noida border as security remains tight for farmers' protest
Top News
3 weeks ago

Traffic snarls at Delhi-Noida border as security remains tight for farmers' protest

India TV News  

Traffic snarls were witnessed at the Noid-Dehi border near Mahamaya Flyover on Tuesday morning, a day after the farmers' protest led the traffic movement at halt. the farmers gathered at the Mahamaya flyover on the Delhi-Noida link road to begin their march around 11. According to the BKP, farmers from 20 districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Aligarh and Agra, took …

‘Dilli humse dur nahi…’: Protesting farmers give Centre one week's time to accept demands
3 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Dilli humse dur nahi…’: Protesting farmers give Centre one week's time to accept demands

Hindustan Times  

After a brief conversation with the police, the protesting farmers in Noida have decided to give the Central government one week to fulfil their demands. Protesting farmers from Punjab break the police barricades near Noida's Dalit Prerna Sthal to move towards Delhi. Earlier in the day, farmers from Punjab, who announced that they would march towards Delhi to demand a …

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march on land compensation stopped in Noida, protesters give 7-day ultimatum
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march on land compensation stopped in Noida, protesters give 7-day ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi/Noida, Farmers from different parts of Uttar Pradesh demanding adequate compensation for their lands acquired by the government marched towards Delhi on Monday but were stopped at the Noida-Delhi border where they sat on a dharna. Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march on land compensation stopped in Noida, protesters give 7-day ultimatum The farmers said if their demands were not met …

Delhi braces for another round of farmer protests. What are their demands?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi braces for another round of farmer protests. What are their demands?

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. “Police are stopping the farmers whereas the farmers want …

Noida: Protesting Farmers Climb Over Barricades At Dalit Prerna Sthal — Watch
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Noida: Protesting Farmers Climb Over Barricades At Dalit Prerna Sthal — Watch

ABP News  

The protesting farmers breached barricading at Noida's Dalit Sthal on Monday as they sought to move forward to Delhi to put forth their demands. The farmers who are protesting under the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad have five demands including the allocation of 10 per cent plots and 64.7 per cent increased compensation under the old acquisition law, four times the market …

Protesting farmers leave site after breaking barricades in Noida, traffic resumes
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Protesting farmers leave site after breaking barricades in Noida, traffic resumes

Hindustan Times  

Farmers from Punjab, who announced that they will march towards Delhi to demand a discussion on Minimum Support Price, on Monday broke police barriers near the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida and began moving towards Delhi. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Joint CP Law and Order Noida, Shivhari Meena, told ANI, "The farmers had announced the 'Delhi Challo' march today and …

Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today: Why are they protesting again?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today: Why are they protesting again?

Firstpost  

Farmers are holding a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march from Noida to the Parliament complex in the national capital, demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Traffic in parts of Delhi and Noida has been disrupted as farmers begin their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march towards the Parliament complex on Monday. ‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Traffic jams across Delhi-NCR, advisories issued Ahead of …

Farmers Protest March Live Updates: Riot Control Vehicle Put On Main Road, Traffic Moves At Snail's Pace
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers Protest March Live Updates: Riot Control Vehicle Put On Main Road, Traffic Moves At Snail's Pace

ABP News  

Farmers Protest March HIGHLIGHTS: Farmers on tractors and on foot began their march from Noida to the Parliament complex in Delhi on Monday, leading to massive traffic jam on the Delhi-Noida border. Delhi Police and Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have put up barriers on the Noida-Delhi border points to prevent the farmers from marching into the national capital. These farmers …

Farmers' protest march from Noida to Delhi begins today
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers' protest march from Noida to Delhi begins today

Deccan Chronicle  

Thousands of farmers have launched a protest march from Noida to Delhi today, demanding solutions to long-standing issues, including fair compensation for land acquisition, better crop prices, and loan waivers. Organised by various farmer unions, the march began from the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and is expected to culminate at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Protesters are also pressing for the implementation …

Ahead of farmers' protest, massive traffic jam, barricading on Noida-Delhi roads | Photos
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ahead of farmers' protest, massive traffic jam, barricading on Noida-Delhi roads | Photos

Hindustan Times  

Farmers from Punjab have announced that they will march to Delhi this week to demand a discussion on Minimum Support Price. Police has put up barricades and issues advisory for commuters travelling from Noida to Delhi today, as the first group of farmers, led by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad, will begin their march today. The farmers, under the banners of …

What led farmers to pause protest at Delhi-Noida border
3 weeks, 1 day ago

What led farmers to pause protest at Delhi-Noida border

India Today  

Massive traffic was seen at the Delhi-Noida border on Monday morning as farmers began their 'Delhi chalo' protest march. The farmers decided to pause their protest following assurances from senior Uttar Pradesh government officials, who sought a week's time to resolve the farmers' issues. WHAT LED TO TEMPORARY RESOLUTION At the Dalit Prerna Sthal, officials of the Noida Authority and …

Farmers' protest: Why are farmers marching to Delhi and what are their key demands? | Explained
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers' protest: Why are farmers marching to Delhi and what are their key demands? | Explained

India TV News  

Various farmer organisations have called for a protest march to Delhi starting Monday and giv ing details about their march, the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad leader Sukhbir Khalifa said that the farmers are protesting to demand fair compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Notably, the protest march by the farmers is part of broader demonstrations by various farmer organisations, …

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is bracing for yet another round of protests by farmers' organisations. Sukhbir Khalifa, leader of Bhartiya Kisan Parishad, said on Sunday that the members will begin their march towards Delhi on Monday, demanding fair compensation and better benefits under the new agricultural laws. Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers protesting at the Shambhu border …

Farmer leaders to lead first group of protesters marching towards Delhi on December 6: Pandher
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmer leaders to lead first group of protesters marching towards Delhi on December 6: Pandher

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Farmer leader from Punjab Sarwan Singh Pandher on Sunday said a group of farmers, led by their leaders, will march towards Delhi on foot on December 6 even as he lashed out at the Centre for not holding any talks with the protesting farmers for resolving their issues, including a legal guarantee on the MSP. Farmer leaders to lead …

Farmers reach Yeida office, say will march to Delhi if demands are not met by Dec 2
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers reach Yeida office, say will march to Delhi if demands are not met by Dec 2

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of farmers, under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, Samyukt Kisan Morcha and other farmer groups, shifted their ongoing protest from outside the office of the Greater Noida authority to outside the office of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority in Omega 1 on Thursday, demanding the allocation of 10% developed plots for farmers displaced by land acquisition, …

Bargarh farmers extend support to nationwide protest of Samyukta Kisan Morcha
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Farmers to hold maha panchayat on September 15 and 22, ask center to open borders to Delhi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers to hold maha panchayat on September 15 and 22, ask center to open borders to Delhi

The Hindu  

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher claimed that the farmer's agitation has been going on since 13 February in Delhi and they are going to have a maha panchayat in Jind on September 15 and in Pipli on September 22. Notably, farmers are protesting at the Shambhu border near Ambala and have been camping there since February 13. Further making demands, …

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers
4 months, 1 week ago

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to transform the agricultural sector on Thursday at the flag-hoisting event at Red Fort, protesting farmers at the Shambhu border said their demands have remained unheard. ‘False assurances’ Farmers from Punjab and Haryana, who have stayed put at Shambhu border over six months after they began blocking roads as part of …

Stopped from reaching PM’s rally, farmers stage dharna on roads
7 months ago

Stopped from reaching PM’s rally, farmers stage dharna on roads

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of farmers, who have been protesting at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, were not allowed to march towards the Polo Ground where PM Modi addressed his party’s election rally on Thursday. Farmers were out to show black flags and question PM Modi over various pending demands, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price and the recent death …

BJP’s Ambala candidate faces farmers’ protest
7 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP’s Ambala candidate faces farmers’ protest

The Hindu  

A group of farmers on Saturday protested against the BJP’s Ambala candidate Banto Kataria during her Lok Sabha polls campaign in the Naggal village. The protesters asked Ms. Kataria why the farmers marching towards Delhi to seek a legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops were not allowed to proceed to the national capital and press for their demands. …

Video: Tamil Nadu farmers take protest to new heights, climb mobile tower in Delhi
8 months ago

Video: Tamil Nadu farmers take protest to new heights, climb mobile tower in Delhi

India Today  

Farmers from Tamil who have been protesting at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, climbed atop a mobile tower on Wednesday. About 200 farmers have gathered in the national capital with their ploughs and flags to protest against the central government on the issues of linking rivers and the low prices of crops. The National South Indian River Interlinking Farmers Association, …

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions
8 months, 1 week ago

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions

The Hindu  

India’s demographic heavily tilts towards rural areas, and agriculture remains the primary occupation. Additionally, the survey also reveals that one in every ten respondents either lack awareness of the protests or are unfamiliar with the farmers’ demands, and this lack of awareness is marginally higher among farmers’ households. However, the majority supports the farmers’ protests; support for this is comparatively …

Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices
9 months, 1 week ago

Thousands of Indian farmers protest in New Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing minimum crop prices

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Thousands of farmers protested in India’s capital on Thursday to press their demand for a new law that would guarantee minimum crop prices, after weeks of being blocked from entering the city. Authorities have barricaded highways leading to New Delhi with cement blocks, metal containers, barbed wire and iron spikes to prevent the farmers from entering the …

Farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march from today, police step up vigil at borders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march from today, police step up vigil at borders

India TV News  

Delhi Chalo march: Protesting farmers will resume their 'Dilli Chalo' march from today after spending days at the Punjab-Haryana border following clashes that injured several farmers and policemen. Delhi Police security arrangements In view of the 'Delhi Chalo' march call given by different farmer outfits, the Delhi Police has increased security measures at the Tikri, Singhu, and Ghazipur borders, as …

Farmers to resume march to Delhi from today, police ups vigil at borders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers to resume march to Delhi from today, police ups vigil at borders

India Today  

Farmers' organisations will renew their bid to enter Delhi on Wednesday to stage protests in support of their various demands. In view of the proposed protests, the Delhi Police has upped security at the Tikri, Singhu and the Ghazipur borders, and railway and metro stations and bus stands. On March 3, the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha …

How farmers’ protests in Europe and India share common ground
9 months, 4 weeks ago

How farmers’ protests in Europe and India share common ground

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 26, 2024 19:38 IST - 5 MINS READ The current farmers’ protest in Europe and the Indian farmers’ protest in 2020-21 and now again in 2024 have several specific features that reveal their differences, but they have a major commonality—they represent the revolt by farmers against the urban bias in agricultural governance in the industrialised West and …

Farmers halt ‘Delhi Chalo’ march till February 29, to stay put at Punjab-Haryana borders
10 months ago

Farmers halt ‘Delhi Chalo’ march till February 29, to stay put at Punjab-Haryana borders

The Hindu  

Farmers protesting to press the Centre for their various demands will stay put at the two protest sites on the Punjab-Haryana border till February 29 when the next course of action will be decided, their leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on February 23. He also shared details about how the protesting farmers will spend their next few days: a candle …

Farmers postpone 'Delhi Chalo' march till February 29, to decide next course of action later
10 months ago

Farmers postpone 'Delhi Chalo' march till February 29, to decide next course of action later

India TV News  

Farmers protest: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the farmers' protest, has decided to pause the 'Delhi Chalo; march till February 29. Police use tear gas to prevent farmers from reaching Khanauri border As the deadlock between the protesting farmers and the central government persists, the Haryana Police on Friday used tear gas to disperse farmers heading towards Khanauri …

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10
10 months ago

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leaders put on hold the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for two days after a 21-year-old protester was killed and 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri, one of the two Punjab-Haryana interstate border points which have become protest sites for the farmers attempting to reach New Delhi. The death of the protesting farmers has exacerbated the already tense …

Stir on hold as farmer killed in police action
10 months ago

Stir on hold as farmer killed in police action

Hindustan Times  

Farm leaders on Wednesday paused their protests for two days after tensions building up over the past nine days boiled over into clashes between thousands of protesters and the police at the Punjab-Haryana border, leading to the death of a 21-year-old man at the Khanauri border. At least two Punjab-Haryana border points – Khanauri and Shambhu – were the epicentre …

Need to show more sympathy to farmers: Punjab government to MHA
10 months ago

Need to show more sympathy to farmers: Punjab government to MHA

The Hindu  

A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs sought a report from the Punjab Government that law and order should be maintained in the wake of the farmers protest, the State Government replied that more than 160 people have been injured till now due to firing of tear gas shells from drones, rubber bullets, and the use of physical force …

Farmers protest: ‘Modi’s arrogance', says Rahul Gandhi after farmer dies in Khanauri
10 months ago

Farmers protest: ‘Modi’s arrogance', says Rahul Gandhi after farmer dies in Khanauri

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the death of a 24-year-old farm protester on Khanauri border. Farmers' protest LIVE coverage Smoke rises from tear gas being fired upon the protesting farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' march, near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border, in Patiala district, Singh succumbed to his injuries at a government hospital in …

'Delhi Chalo' protest march to be suspended for 2 days, announces farmer leader
10 months ago

'Delhi Chalo' protest march to be suspended for 2 days, announces farmer leader

Hindustan Times  

The 'Delhi Chalo' protest march by farmers will be suspended for two days, a farmer leader announced at a press conference on Wednesday. We will clarify the entire situation later as to what our further movement will be,” farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, head of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, said at a press conference. The farmer unions on Wednesday …

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