Dilli Chalo | Government asks farmer unions to reconsider its proposal
4 years ago

Dilli Chalo | Government asks farmer unions to reconsider its proposal

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday made an appeal to the farmer union leaders to consider the proposals sent by the Central government and continue the dialogue. Mr. Goyal said the government was “very, very open and flexible” to find amicable solutions to the issues raised by farmers. “We make an honest appeal to the union leaders to allow farmers to return back to their villages and continue dialogue with the government to dispel any apprehensions,” said Mr. Goyal. We haven't shut the doors: farmers Responding to the Central government’s appeal to continue the dialogue on farm laws, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders said they too had not “shut the doors” for talks but the government must come with a concrete proposal. He said the farmer unions too had not “shut the doors” for the talks, but the government must come with concrete proposal.

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Farmers to resume march to Delhi on Saturday
1 week, 6 days ago

Farmers to resume march to Delhi on Saturday

Hindustan Times  

Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday said the protesting farmers will resume their foot march to Delhi on December 14 as there has been no invitation from the Centre for holding a dialogue. The protesting farmers had to suspend their foot march to Delhi from the Shambhu border on Sunday after some of them sustained injuries in tear …

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 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 …

Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Modi govt amid farmers’ protest: ‘Not being practical, policy-making not on right track’
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Modi govt amid farmers’ protest: ‘Not being practical, policy-making not on right track’

Live Mint  

Farmers' Protest News: In the midst of ongoing farmers' protests, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government to initiate immediate discussions with the cultivators, highlighting the increasing distress among the agricultural community. Speaking during a session, Jagdeep Dhankhar directed a pointed question to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, asking whether previous promises made to …

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar hits out at Centre, asks why there is no dialogue with farmers
3 weeks ago

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar hits out at Centre, asks why there is no dialogue with farmers

India TV News  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday came down heavily on the Centre over the farmers issue and asked why there is no dialogue with farmers. He also urged Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to unify the nation on farmers issue and cited the example of Sardar Patel. Earlier in the day, the Uttar Pradesh police detained protesting farmers who …

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 …

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today
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1 month 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 …

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel

Hindustan Times  

Strap: Say high-powered committee lacks authority to resolve their demands, including legal guarantee for MSP Farmer unions protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past over seven months have decided not to engage in talks with the Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee. Patiala Farmer unions protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past over seven months have decided not to engage …

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal
8 months ago

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday lashed out at the Narendra Modi government over several issues including the farmers protest and Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir. The enactment of farm laws triggered an year-long protest with a section of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh who camped at borders surrounding Delhi. In 2021, Prime …

Crop diversification, monetary security, and assured procurement: Details of the generous Govt proposal that protesting farmers rejected
10 months ago

Crop diversification, monetary security, and assured procurement: Details of the generous Govt proposal that protesting farmers rejected

Op India  

On 18th February, the Narendra Modi-led central government put forth a proposal during discussions with farmer unions from Punjab who are currently protesting. As per sources in the government, the proposal would have helped the farmers from Punjab to move away from water-intensive crops such as wheat and paddy. By rejecting the proposal, the farmer unions prioritised short-term gains over …

“Not in favour, we reject it…”: Farmer leaders on Centre’s proposal over MSP
10 months ago

“Not in favour, we reject it…”: Farmer leaders on Centre’s proposal over MSP

Op India  

After the Centre brought a proposal to purchase crops at Minimum Support Price, farmers leaders rejected the proposal on Monday evening, saying that it had nothing for them. Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said that after the discussion, the forums rejected the proposal. After the fourth round of talks, General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh …

Farmer leader's 'whatever happens now' warning to Centre ahead of Feb 21 protest
10 months ago

Farmer leader's 'whatever happens now' warning to Centre ahead of Feb 21 protest

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Hours after farmers leading the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation rejected the Centre's proposal to procure pulses, maize and cotton at MSP, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has warned the BJP-led government that it will be responsible for "whatever happens now". "The intention of the government was very clear that they would not let us enter Delhi at any cost.If …

Farmers Escalate Protests, Centre Holds Talks in Chandigarh
10 months ago

Farmers Escalate Protests, Centre Holds Talks in Chandigarh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre held the fourth round of talks with the leaders of protesting farmers’ unions in Chandigarh on Sunday. Union agriculture minister Arjun Munda, commerce minister Piyush Goyal and minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai represented the Centre during the talks with the farmers’ unions. Representing the protesting farmers, SKM leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Kisan …

Farm talks: Govt offers plan to procure 3 crops; farmers march to Delhi on hold
10 months ago

Farm talks: Govt offers plan to procure 3 crops; farmers march to Delhi on hold

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Sunday proposed a plan to procure pulses, maize and cotton from farmers at minimum support prices, Union minister for food, commerce and consumer affairs Piyush Goyal said shortly after concluding the fourth round of negotiations with protesting farm unions that stretched beyond midnight. The minister said during the discussions, the government proposed an “innovative, out-of-the-box” plan, …

Farmers protest: What Centre proposed to farm leaders at key round 4 meeting?
10 months ago

Farmers protest: What Centre proposed to farm leaders at key round 4 meeting?

Hindustan Times  

The central government on Sunday night held the fourth round of talks with the leaders of farmers' unions amid the ongoing ‘Delhi Chalo’ march demanding unmet promises. During the meeting in Chandigarh, the government proposed some ideas, including a five-year plan, to the farmers's leaders. Talking to reporters after a four-hour-long meeting, which commenced at 8.15 pm, Union Minister Piyush …

Farmer leaders reject Centre's MSP proposal, say they will march towards Delhi on Wednesday
10 months ago

Farmer leaders reject Centre's MSP proposal, say they will march towards Delhi on Wednesday

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmers leaders taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest and announced that they will march towards the national capital on Wednesday. In the fourth round of talks with farmer leaders, a panel …

Farmers’ protest | After ‘positive’ discussion, Centre-farmers to hold fourth round of meeting on February 18
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ protest | After ‘positive’ discussion, Centre-farmers to hold fourth round of meeting on February 18

The Hindu  

Even as protesting farmers from Punjab continued to camp near different locations on the inter-state boundaries with Haryana on Thursday, another round of meetings between farmer representatives and Union Ministers would be now held on February 18, after ‘positive’ discussions were held between Centre-farmers in the meeting concluded on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday. Farmers’ protest 2024 Live Updates, February …

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says there has been no attempt to curb protest by farmers
10 months, 1 week ago

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says there has been no attempt to curb protest by farmers

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has said that the Union government is not trying to curb the protest by farmers in New Delhi. Speaking to presspersons in Hubballi on Wednesday, he said that the Union Minister for Agriculture Arjun Munda has already spoken to farmers organisations. To a query on stopping farmers from entering Delhi, …

SKM writes to PM ahead of Gramin Bharat Bandh, slams govt action of 'Dilli Chalo' protest
10 months, 1 week ago

SKM writes to PM ahead of Gramin Bharat Bandh, slams govt action of 'Dilli Chalo' protest

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding Minimum Support Price for crops, slamming action on the farmers' 'Dilli Chalo' march and accusing the government of trying to "project" division among farmer bodies. Farmers’ protest February 13, 2024 Updates The statement comes on a day the 'Dilli Chalo' agitation, spearheaded by SKM splinter group Samyukta Kisan …

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures

New Indian Express  

The collective in its letter expressed deep regret over the union government’s approach of not solving the problems promised by the government and has been hesitant to talk with SKM while more interested in dividing farmers groups. The SKM gave call for an Industrial / Sectoral Strike and Grameen Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024 in support of the 21 …

Union ministers hold talks with farm leaders; farmers adamant on legal guarantee to MSP
10 months, 1 week ago

Union ministers hold talks with farm leaders; farmers adamant on legal guarantee to MSP

Hindustan Times  

A team of Union ministers on Monday evening held talks here with farmer leaders in a bid to dissuade them from their 'Delhi Chalo' march, and the Centre is learnt to have agreed to withdraw the cases against the farmers registered during the 2020-21 agitation. Delhi Police place barricades ahead of farmers' protests However, sources said farmer leaders were adamant …

Punjab farmers’ protests continue for second day
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab farmers’ protests continue for second day

The Hindu  

As farmers continued to stage demonstrations for the second day on Wednesday against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab’s Jalandhar, demanding a rise in State-assured price for sugarcane crop, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that farmer unions were harassing the people by blocking the roads for the sake of their vested interests. Vehicular movement disrupted Scores of farmers, …

Farmers meet Agriculture Minister, demand fulfilment of promises; SKM’s Mahapanchayat decides on nationwide protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers meet Agriculture Minister, demand fulfilment of promises; SKM’s Mahapanchayat decides on nationwide protests

The Hindu  

Thousands of farmers assembled in Delhi on March 20 for the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha to remind the Centre of its unfulfilled promises before protestors dispersed in November 2021 after a 13-month-long agitation at Delhi’s borders. A delegation of SKM leaders met with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and submitted two memorandums on the pending …

Interview | People beat forces trying to use farmers as crutches against BJP in polls: Narendra Singh Tomar
2 years, 8 months ago

Interview | People beat forces trying to use farmers as crutches against BJP in polls: Narendra Singh Tomar

Firstpost  

The union agriculture minister said that the withdrawal of the laws despite their being vital to the government’s vision to uplift the lives of the farmers was a tough decision. In his first detailed interview after the repeal of the three controversial farm laws, union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar spoke exclusively to News18.com on a range of issues. The …

BJP Reaching Out to Farmers’ Union in a Bid to Counter RLD’s Growing Clout Among UP Jats
2 years, 11 months ago

BJP Reaching Out to Farmers’ Union in a Bid to Counter RLD’s Growing Clout Among UP Jats

News 18  

In the 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the consolidation of Jat votes in the western part of the state ensured a massive win for the BJP, but the party is facing a challenge from the Rashtriya Lok Dal, which got a new lease of life during the farmers’ agitation. The BJP maintains that not all Jats are with the RLD, …

Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls
2 years, 11 months ago

Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls

Hindustan Times  

Twenty-two farmer unions, that protested against the Centre’s now repealed farm laws under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, on Saturday jumped into the poll fray and announced a political outfit, the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha. The announcement came even as the SKM, the umbrella body of farmer unions that spearheaded the yearlong agitation against the three agriculture laws, distanced …

Protesting farmers to vacate Delhi borders on 11 December as year-long agitation ends
3 years ago

Protesting farmers to vacate Delhi borders on 11 December as year-long agitation ends

Firstpost  

Farmers have started packing up their tents at the Singhu and Tikri borders after the government accepted their demands of a legal guarantee of MSP and withdrawal of all stir-related cases The farmers’ protest at the Singhu and Tikri borders has finally come to a close, as they have begun to remove their tents from the sites. Protesting farmers will …

Farmers Should End Protests and Go Home Now as Farm Laws Repealed: Agri Minister
3 years ago

Farmers Should End Protests and Go Home Now as Farm Laws Repealed: Agri Minister

News 18  

Even as the stalemate continues between the government and farmers who have raised demands including a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday asked the protesters to end the stir and return to their homes. Talking to reporters here, Tomar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already withdrawn the three farm laws- …

President approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill, notification issued
3 years ago

President approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill, notification issued

India TV News  

Highlights First, Lok Sabha and then the Rajya Sabha passed The Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 by voice vote Farmers have been protesting against the 3 farm laws for a year Farmer Unions have still not called off their protest as several demands are still pending President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday signed a bill to cancel three farm laws …

Farm laws protest will end only after govt gives written assurance on pending demands: Farmers
3 years ago

Farm laws protest will end only after govt gives written assurance on pending demands: Farmers

India TV News  

Highlights Centre asked five names from SKM for committee on MSP, other pending demands SKM, an umbrella body of over 40 farm unions, has been spearheading the farmers' movement SKM to hold next crucial meeting to decide future course on December 4 Agitating farmers on Wednesday in a press conference said that they will end their protest only after the …

Farmers asked to name MSP panel members
3 years ago

Farmers asked to name MSP panel members

The Hindu  

Moving forward on the Prime Minister’s promise to set up a committee to discuss minimum support prices for crops among other issues, the Centre has informally asked protesting farm unions to suggest five names to be part of the panel. On November 19, the Prime Minister said a committee would be formed “to promote zero budgeting based agriculture, to change …

Indian Parliament votes to repeal farm laws after Modi’s U-turn
3 years ago

Indian Parliament votes to repeal farm laws after Modi’s U-turn

Al Jazeera  

Parliament passes a bill to cancel the contentious laws that led to yearlong agitation by tens of thousands of farmers. India’s Parliament has voted to scrap agricultural reform laws that sparked a year of huge protests by farmers, after a surprise U-turn by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The way were brought without any discussion with opposition parties or farmers last …

Farm reforms laws dead. What protesting farmers want now?
3 years ago

Farm reforms laws dead. What protesting farmers want now?

India Today  

After protesting for a few months in Punjab resorting to “rail roko”, several farmers’ unions organised themselves under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha and gave a “Dilli Chalo” call in November 2020, demanding the repeal of the three farm reforms laws. The SKM is awaiting the fulfillment of the remaining legitimate demands of the protesting farmers.” In a press …

Previous Govts Tackled Farmer Issues with Lathi, We Discussed Every Problem, Says Agri Minister Tomar
3 years ago

Previous Govts Tackled Farmer Issues with Lathi, We Discussed Every Problem, Says Agri Minister Tomar

News 18  

Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar hailed the Narendra Modi-led government, saying it had discussed “each and every issue” with farmers. Asked to comment on the repeal of the three controversial farm laws, he said unlike the Modi-led Centre, previous governments had used force to tackle farmer issues. On the sidelines of the event, he said, “Previous governments used lathi …

Indian farmers mark a year of protest week after Modi’s climbdown
3 years ago

Indian farmers mark a year of protest week after Modi’s climbdown

Al Jazeera  

Farmers demonstrate on anniversary of their protest against three farm laws, despite PM Narendra Modi saying they will be repealed. New Delhi, India – Tens of thousands of farmers are holding demonstrations across India to mark a year of their protest against three controversial farm laws, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement that they will be repealed. But farmers’ unions …

Small Debate, Agri Min to Explain: What Centre May Do Before Junking Farm Laws in Parl
3 years, 1 month ago

Small Debate, Agri Min to Explain: What Centre May Do Before Junking Farm Laws in Parl

News 18  

The Union Cabinet is likely to ratify​ the decision of the central government to withdraw the three farm laws on Wednesday, following which the repealing of the legislation will be done in both Houses of Parliament in the upcoming winter session, beginning next week. They said that Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar is likely to speak in both the …

Farmers announce 'Sansad Chalo' on 29 November, mahapanchayat in Lucknow today
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers announce 'Sansad Chalo' on 29 November, mahapanchayat in Lucknow today

Firstpost  

Rakesh Tikait said that the protests will continue on issues pertaining to guaranteed Minimum Support Price, non-payment of dues to sugarcane farmers, Lakhimpur Kheri incident among others Farmers’ unions have decided to continue with their movement and planned demonstrations, including “Sansad Chalo” on 29 November, despite the surprise announcement by the prime minister that the three farm laws will be …

Modi's decision takes BJP cadre by surprise
3 years, 1 month ago

Modi's decision takes BJP cadre by surprise

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: An “election-related strategy” or a decision to “avert any national security threat”? The announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repeal the three contentious farm laws surprised many within the ruling BJP, whose leaders and cadre had been “painstakingly” highlighting the “merits” of the now soon-to-be repealed legislations. While the BJP “wholeheartedly welcomed” the decision to repeal the …

Farm laws repealed: Modi's decision 'seems to be right', says RSS-affiliated farmers' body
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws repealed: Modi's decision 'seems to be right', says RSS-affiliated farmers' body

India TV News  

RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh on Friday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to repeal the three farm laws "seems to be right" to avoid "unwarranted controversies and conflicts". Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said the ongoing anti-farm laws protest will be withdrawn only after the three contentious legislation are repealed in Parliament and legal guarantee on minimum support price …

Analysis | Farms laws repeal decision seen as fallout of farmer protests in poll-bound U.P., Punjab
3 years, 1 month ago

Analysis | Farms laws repeal decision seen as fallout of farmer protests in poll-bound U.P., Punjab

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of withdrawing the three contentious farm laws is being seen as a natural fallout of the traction that protests by farmers’ groups against them have had in the States going to the polls in early 2022, especially Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. calculus BJP leaders from western U.P., speaking to The Hindu, observed that while the …

Farmers' protest will stop only after farm laws are repealed in Parliament, says Rakesh Tikait
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers' protest will stop only after farm laws are repealed in Parliament, says Rakesh Tikait

Firstpost  

He also stressed that the government should talk to farmers over the issue of minimum support price of crops and other matters Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to withdraw the three farm bills as a ‘beginning’, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said the ongoing anti-farm laws protest will be withdrawn only after the contentious legislations are repealed in …

Narendra Modi government relents, decides to spike farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi government relents, decides to spike farm laws

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced the repeal of three contentious farm laws, assuring farmer groups protesting against them for the past year that the legislative process for the repeal would be completed in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. Addressing the nation in a television broadcast, the Prime Minister said his government’s intentions in bringing in these laws …

Centre to repeal all three farm laws: 'Big win for us', say farmers, 'victory against injustice', tweets Congress
3 years, 1 month ago

Centre to repeal all three farm laws: 'Big win for us', say farmers, 'victory against injustice', tweets Congress

Firstpost  

‘A victory against injustice,’ said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he lauded the relentless efforts by the farmers of the country In a huge victory to protesting farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the center of protests by farmers for the past year. Congress …

Punjab farmer unions to meet tomorrow, likely to decide on ending protest
3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab farmer unions to meet tomorrow, likely to decide on ending protest

India Today  

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the roll back of the three farm laws on Friday, at least 32 farmers' organisations from Punjab are set to meet on Saturday to take a call on their future course of actions. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, PM Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided …

We failed to convince farmers: Yogi Adityanath welcomes PM Modi's decision to repeal farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

We failed to convince farmers: Yogi Adityanath welcomes PM Modi's decision to repeal farm laws

India Today  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to repeal the three farm laws while also expressing regret that farmers could not be convinced despite the government’s best efforts. Calling the repeal of farm laws a “historic” gesture, CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated PM Modi for making the decision. "Today, on Gurupurb, the prime minister …

Needless escalation: On Lakhimpur Kheri violence
3 years, 2 months ago

Needless escalation: On Lakhimpur Kheri violence

The Hindu  

The deaths of eight people, four of whom were mowed down by a vehicle that was part of the convoy of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs and BJP MP Ajay Kumar Mishra, in Lakhimpur Kheri in north-central Uttar Pradesh, marks an escalation of violence in a movement that has tried to remain peaceful. While the agitators and the …

Those protesting in guise of farmers won't be allowed to succeed: Dinesh Sharma
3 years, 2 months ago

Those protesting in guise of farmers won't be allowed to succeed: Dinesh Sharma

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma on Sunday said those protesting in the guise of farmers against the Centre’s farm laws won't be allowed to succeed. "But those who are sitting in the opposition and are adamant on staging demonstrations bearing the tag of farmers will never succeed," he said. "Those disguising as farmers, participating in the protest over …

UP election: Farmer unions hold panchayat at CM Yogi Adityanath's bastion, campaign against BJP
3 years, 3 months ago

UP election: Farmer unions hold panchayat at CM Yogi Adityanath's bastion, campaign against BJP

India Today  

Ahead of next year's Uttar Pradesh Assembly election, farmer unions are trying to penetrate into the Purvanchal area with the aim to sensitise the locals about the three contentious farm laws and campaign against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of the protesting farmers' unions, on Tuesday held a panchayat at Sahjanwa area of …

Centre killing farmers slowly through agri laws, agitation will continue: Rakesh Tikait
3 years, 3 months ago

Centre killing farmers slowly through agri laws, agitation will continue: Rakesh Tikait

India TV News  

Asserting that the farmers' agitation against the three new farm laws will continue until the Central government fulfills their demands, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday said that the new agricultural laws are stifling the farmers slowly unlike COVID which will take life at a one go. Pandemic will kill you in one go but the laws of …

BJP Terms 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Muzaffarnagar 'Election Meeting'
3 years, 3 months ago

BJP Terms 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in Muzaffarnagar 'Election Meeting'

News 18  

The BJP on Sunday termed the ‘Kisan mahapanchayat’ organised in Muzaffarnagar an “election meeting” and accused its organisers of indulging in politics with assembly polls approaching in a number of states, including Uttar Pradesh. Thousands of farmers from Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states gathered at Muzaffarnagar on Sunday for the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha to protest …

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