‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Why are farmers protesting? Explained in 5 points
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Why are farmers protesting? Explained in 5 points

Hindustan Times  

More than 200 farmers' unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have organised a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press the Centre to accept several demands. Farmers hold 'Delhi Chalo' protest in the national capital Three central ministers - food and consumer affairs minister Piyush Goyal, agriculture minister Arjun Munda and minister of state for home affairs Nityanand Rai - will hold a meeting with the farm bodies from Punjab and Haryana later on Monday. In view of the farmers' protest, the Delhi police have intensified security arrangements at the Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders and installed nails along with barricades to prevent vehicles carrying protesters from entering the city. Section 144 imposed at UP borders Amid the farmers' protest, the Delhi police on Sunday imposed section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code at the Uttar Pradesh borders to avoid any untoward incident and maintain law and order.

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Farmers protest outside residences of AAP ministers, MLAs against police crackdown
1 day, 19 hours ago

Farmers protest outside residences of AAP ministers, MLAs against police crackdown

Hindustan Times  

Farmers on Monday staged protests outside the residences of the AAP ministers and MLAs across the state against police crackdown in which protesters were evicted from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points. The protest led by Kulvinder Singh Soni Longowal, district president of the Bharati Kisan Union, was part of a call given by both the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and …

Protest Ends, Demands Unresolved: SC Welcomes Dispersal of Farmers in Punjab
5 days, 12 hours ago

Protest Ends, Demands Unresolved: SC Welcomes Dispersal of Farmers in Punjab

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court of India was informed on Friday that protesting farmers in Punjab had dispersed, with all blocked highways and roads now reopened, following their extended agitation over demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price for crops. Punjab’s advocate general Gurminder Singh reported that Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a prominent farmer leader who had been on an indefinite …

Farmers Protest | Dallewal Ended Fast, NH Opened After Clearing Protesters : Punjab Govt Informs Supreme Court
5 days, 13 hours ago

Farmers Protest | Dallewal Ended Fast, NH Opened After Clearing Protesters : Punjab Govt Informs Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Punjab Government on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it has cleared the protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri borders near Haryana, and cleared the National Highway for free traffic movement.Advocate General of Punjab Gurminder Singh also informed the bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and NK Singh that Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the veteran leader of the. The Punjab …

Punjab government defends farmers’ eviction in high court, cites violence intel
1 week, 1 day ago

Punjab government defends farmers’ eviction in high court, cites violence intel

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government on Monday said that farmers were cleared from the Khanauri and Shambhu borders on March 19 after intelligence inputs of apprehensions of a violent attempt to breach barricading and resuming march to Delhi. Patiala senior superintendent of police Nanak Singh, in response to a petition filed seeking the release of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, said, “ …

SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on March 28
1 week, 2 days 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 …

SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28
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1 week, 3 days ago

SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Hitting out at Punjab Police's crackdown on the protesting farmers, national coordination committee of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called upon farmers across India to hold demonstrations across the country on March 28. SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28 "The National Coordination Committee of SKM calls upon the farmers across India to hold …

Punjab farmers protest: Bulldozer, cranes at Khanauri, Shambhu; ‘chakka jam’ announced — Why are they protesting?
1 week, 6 days ago

Punjab farmers protest: Bulldozer, cranes at Khanauri, Shambhu; ‘chakka jam’ announced — Why are they protesting?

Live Mint  

The Punjab Police removed farmers from their protest site near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border late Wednesday and demolished the tents erected by protesters near the border areas. "A few farmer leaders have announced a 'chakka jaam' across Punjab to register their protest against the arrest of farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Sarwan Singh Pandher and others," the Tribune reported. Punjab …

Breaking: Punjab Police Removes Farmers at Shambhu Border; Dallewal Shifted to PWD Guest House
1 week, 6 days ago

Breaking: Punjab Police Removes Farmers at Shambhu Border; Dallewal Shifted to PWD Guest House

ABP News  

In Punjab, Kisan leader jagjit singh dallewal was shifted to a medical college from the PWD guest house. Meanwhile, farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border were forcibly removed by the Punjab Police. Angry farmers, dissatisfied with the actions, blamed Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for meeting Amit Shah and strategizing against the farmers. Union …

Farmers protest highlights: Punjab witnesses statewide protests against detention of farmers
1 week, 6 days ago

Farmers protest highlights: Punjab witnesses statewide protests against detention of farmers

The Hindu  

Several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation, as Punjab Police evicted farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites and began clearing the roads, which were blocked for more than a year. Police said they would soon open the two highways after dismantling the …

Breaking: Political Tensions Escalate as Punjab Government Removes Farmer Protest Platforms at Shambhu Border
1 week, 6 days ago

Breaking: Political Tensions Escalate as Punjab Government Removes Farmer Protest Platforms at Shambhu Border

ABP News  

The Punjab government has recently taken significant action by dismantling the temporary platform set up by farmers at Shambhu border, along with removing tents constructed for their stay. Punjab government officials argue that the farmers' protests were disrupting business and harming the state's economy, especially the youth. In response, Congress leaders like Ravneet Singh Bittu have accused the Punjab Government …

Haryana Begins Removing Barricades at Shambhu Border After Farmers' Eviction
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1 week, 6 days ago

Haryana Begins Removing Barricades at Shambhu Border After Farmers' Eviction

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu border, Haryana security personnel on Thursday morning started removing cemented barricades, which were erected to prevent the Punjab farmers from heading to Delhi.JCB machines have been deployed to remove the concrete blocks to clear the Shambhu-Ambala road, which remained closed for over a year. Punjab Police on Wednesday detained several …

Punjab-Haryana Shambu Border: Farmers Forcibly Removed by Punjab Police, Tents Bulldozed
1 week, 6 days ago

Punjab-Haryana Shambu Border: Farmers Forcibly Removed by Punjab Police, Tents Bulldozed

ABP News  

At the Shambu border between Punjab and Haryana, Punjab Police forcibly removed protesting farmers who had been staging a sit-in for the past 13 months. To clear the protest site, authorities deployed JCB machines and bulldozers to dismantle tents and other structures. Several farmers were detained during the operation as officials aimed to restore traffic movement on the highway.The prolonged …

Farmers Arrest: Protesting Farmers Removed from Khanauri & Shambu Borders After 13-Month Sit-in
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1 week, 6 days ago

Farmers Arrest: Protesting Farmers Removed from Khanauri & Shambu Borders After 13-Month Sit-in

ABP News  

Farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border for the past 13 months faced a police crackdown on Wednesday. Punjab Police, using JCB machines, dismantled tents at the Shambu border and detained several protestors. The prolonged sit-in had caused significant disruptions, prompting authorities to take strict measures.Haryana Police also stepped in, announcing that once Punjab authorities clear the area, the highway will …

Security Tightened At Shambhu, Khanauri Borders; Concrete Barricades Razed After Farmers' Eviction — Updates
1 week, 6 days ago

Security Tightened At Shambhu, Khanauri Borders; Concrete Barricades Razed After Farmers' Eviction — Updates

ABP News  

Security has been heightened at the Shambhu border and Khanauri border on Thursday morning after the Punjab Police evicted farmers from the protest sites on Wednesday evening. The authorities also began removing concrete barricades erected at Haryana - Punjab Shambhu Border to restrict farmers' movement further from where they were sitting on a protest over various demands. #WATCH | Punjab: …

Farmers protest: Security tightened as police remove barricades at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border | VIDEO
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1 week, 6 days ago

Farmers protest: Security tightened as police remove barricades at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border | VIDEO

India TV News  

Farmers protest: Security tightened as police remove barricades at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border | VIDEO Punjab Police said that the protest sites have been cleared after dismantling temporary structures and stages, and removing trolleys and other vehicles stationed by the farmers. Farmers protest: Security measures have been ramped up at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu Border on Thursday morning after police removed concrete …

500-700 farmers detained in Punjab, bulldozers in Haryana to clear barricades
1 week, 6 days ago

500-700 farmers detained in Punjab, bulldozers in Haryana to clear barricades

India Today  

Around 500-700 farmers were detained at the Khanauri border as Punjab Police cleared the sites where protests have been on since February last year. The fast-paced developments came as the Punjab Police detained the leadership behind the protests, including fasting farmer activist Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha head Sarvan Singh Pandher, while uprooting the dharnas at both Shambhu …

Punjab police detain farmer leaders in Mohali, clear Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites
1 week, 6 days ago

Punjab police detain farmer leaders in Mohali, clear Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites

Live Mint  

Several farmer leaders, including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation. Farmer leader Guramneet Singh Mangat said the farmer leaders were detained in Mohali Wednesday evening as they were headed to the Shambhu protest site after the meeting the delegation led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh …

Punjab Police clears Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites, detains farmers’ leaders
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2 weeks ago

Punjab Police clears Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites, detains farmers’ leaders

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police cleared protest sites at Shambhu and Khanauri borders on Wednesday, removing barricades, vehicles, and temporary structures that had blocked the highways for over a year. Farmer leader Guramneet Singh Mangat told the media that several farmer leaders, including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, were detained in Mohali while they were on their way to the Shambhu …

Punjab Police detains Dallewal, Pandher in Mohali; evicts farmers from protest sites to clear roads
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2 weeks ago

Punjab Police detains Dallewal, Pandher in Mohali; evicts farmers from protest sites to clear roads

The Hindu  

Several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation, as Punjab Police evicted farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites and began clearing the roads, which were blocked for more than a year. Farmer leader Guramneet Singh Mangat said the farmer leaders were detained in …

Punjab Police crackdown at Shambhu Border: Farmer leaders detained, protest sites razed
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2 weeks ago

Punjab Police crackdown at Shambhu Border: Farmer leaders detained, protest sites razed

India TV News  

Punjab Police crackdown at Shambhu Border: Farmer leaders detained, protest sites razed The Punjab Police on Wednesday cleared protesting farmers from the Shambhu border and dismantled temporary protest structures, detaining several farmer leaders including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarvan Singh Pandher. The Punjab Police on Wednesday removed protesting farmers from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border and dismantled temporary structures erected at …

Farmers under the banner of SKM stage sit-ins outside AAP MLAs’ residences, offices in Punjab
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers under the banner of SKM stage sit-ins outside AAP MLAs’ residences, offices in Punjab

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 farmers' agitation, held protests across Punjab on Monday against the ruling AAP government. Farmers staged sit-ins outside the residences and offices of various AAP MLAs, protesting against the government's move to block their recent agitation in Chandigarh. Farmers staged sit-ins outside the residences and offices of several AAP MLAs, including Minister …

Ludhiana: Several farmers rounded up, tractor-trailers confiscated
3 weeks, 6 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 …

8 farm leaders detained during protest in Punjab’s Barnala
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4 weeks ago

8 farm leaders detained during protest in Punjab’s Barnala

Hindustan Times  

Eight farmer leaders from Barnala district were detained and sent to jail for a week under Section 51 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The farmers had gathered outside the SDM’s court and were raising slogans against the government for detaining their leaders to disrupt their March 5 protest in Chandigarh. Barnala sub-divisional magistrate Gurveer Singh Kohli said: “The arrested …

'Chandigarh Chalo': Farmers halted by police, security heightened at entry points
4 weeks ago

'Chandigarh Chalo': Farmers halted by police, security heightened at entry points

New Indian Express  

CANDIGARH: Punjab Police blocked the farmers of the "Chandigarh Chalo" protest, called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha for a week-long dharna starting on Wednesday. In addition, several farmer leaders were detained, and security was increased at all entry points to the Union Territory of Chandigarh, causing long vehicle queues. Prem Singh Bhangu, President of the All India Kisan Federation and …

SKM protest: Punjab police stops farmers from going to Chandigarh
4 weeks ago

SKM protest: Punjab police stops farmers from going to Chandigarh

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmers under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha were stopped from going to Chandigarh for their week-long dharna beginning Wednesday in support of their various demands, with multiple barricades and checkpoints set up across Punjab and security stepped up at all entry points of the Union Territory. Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General of Police H S Bhullar said …

Farmers' protest disrupts Chandigarh traffic, routes affected. Key details
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4 weeks ago

Farmers' protest disrupts Chandigarh traffic, routes affected. Key details

India Today  

Chandigarh braces for significant traffic disruptions as farmers march towards the city, prompting authorities to issue advisories and implement diversions. In anticipation of the 'Chandigarh Chalo' protest organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha on March 5, Chandigarh Traffic Police have issued advisories to ensure public safety and maintain smooth vehicular movement. AFFECTED ROUTES INCLUDE: Zirakpur barrier: Increased security measures leading …

Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19
1 month ago

Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing over the farmers' protest observing two rounds of talks took place between the Centre and the agitating farmers, who have raised several demands, including the legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops. Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19 A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N …

Maharashtra Congress to hold protest to highlight ‘farmers’ plight’ on March 3
1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Congress to hold protest to highlight ‘farmers’ plight’ on March 3

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Tuesday that a State-wide protest to raise farmers’ issues will be held on March 3, the first day of the Maharashtra Assembly’s budget session. Urban development projects and essential public services are also stalled in the State; to raise these concerns, the Congress party will stage protests in municipal areas …

Protesting farmers in Punjab put Feb. 25 ‘Delhi march’ on hold
1 month, 1 week ago

Protesting farmers in Punjab put Feb. 25 ‘Delhi march’ on hold

The Hindu  

Farmers and farm-labourers groups protesting in Punjab over their long pending demands on Monday announced that they would put on hold their proposed ‘Delhi march’, slated for February 25 in the wake of the next meeting with the Centre. In Amritsar, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said “We have decided to postpone the foot march towards the national capital on …

The Farmers Who Refused to Leave: A Year of Protest, Survival, and Hope
1 month, 1 week ago

The Farmers Who Refused to Leave: A Year of Protest, Survival, and Hope

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 23, 2025 09:31 IST - 8 MINS READ What does a farmer look like? Over the year that followed the arrival of the farmers at Delhi’s borders and until the farm laws were finally repealed, the protest burgeoned. Amongst the many photographers who recorded the protest was the Delhi-based Gauri Gill, whose exhibition “The Village on the …

Meeting between protesting farmers, central team in Chandigarh
1 month, 1 week ago

Meeting between protesting farmers, central team in Chandigarh

Deccan Chronicle  

A fresh round of talks between protesting farmers and the Centre will be held here on Saturday evening centred around the legal guarantee of minimum support price on crops, among other demands.The meeting between the central team and farmer leaders will take place at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Public Administration in Chandigarh at 6 pm.In the last meeting held …

Farmers suspend Delhi Chalo march but Jan 26 tractor rally on
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers suspend Delhi Chalo march but Jan 26 tractor rally on

Hindustan Times  

Suspending the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march after an invite for talks from the Centre, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Monday said that farmers will instead hold a tractor march on Republic Day. “We don’t buy into the Union government’s argument that the meeting with farmers cannot take place before February 14 given the model code of conduct in …

Punjab farmers postpone ‘Delhi march’ after Centre calls for meeting
2 months, 1 week ago

Punjab farmers postpone ‘Delhi march’ after Centre calls for meeting

The Hindu  

Farmer and farm labourer groups protesting in against the Centre in Punjab announced on Monday that their Delhi march, initially slated for January 21, would be postponed in the wake of the Centre inviting them to meet. However, farmers under the banner of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha — the two umbrella bodies spearheading the agitation in …

Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday urged the Centre to hold the proposed February 14 meeting with protesting farmers early and also appealed to fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his indefinite fast. Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi The KMM, which along with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha is …

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

Big breakthrough: Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers on Feb 14
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Big breakthrough: Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers on Feb 14

Hindustan Times  

The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday evening. Joint secretary Priya Ranjan, met with fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to extend the invite for February 14 meeting in Chandigarh. The breakthrough came after a delegation of officials …

Central govt proposes meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Central govt proposes meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh

India TV News  

In a major development amid ongoing farmers' protest, the Centre has proposed a meeting with the peasants on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday. According to the information, a delegation of Central government officials led by joint secretary rank officer Priya Ranjan met Dallewal at Khanauri and held …

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 11, 2025 15:12 IST - 9 MINS READ Farmers agitating on the border of Punjab and Haryana at Khanauri and Shambhu for a legally guaranteed minimum support price for all crops have once again become a talking point. Unlike the farmers’ agitation of 2020-21, which was led by more than 500 farmer and peasant fronts across the …

Farmers to stage tractor march on Republic Day amid demands for MSP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers to stage tractor march on Republic Day amid demands for MSP

India Today  

With Sanmyukta Kisan Morcha leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's fast unto death entering the 43rd day, farmers have announced a nationwide tractor march on January 26 in protest against the Central government. Before the tractor march on Republic Day, the farmers also plan to burn the drafts of the new farming policy in villages on January 13. 2021 TRACTOR MARCH BY …

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing of the farmers' protest matter after being informed by the State of Punjab that the protesting farmers have been persuaded to meet Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee constituted to negotiate with the protesters.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the State of Punjab, informed a bench. The Supreme Court today adjourned …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
3 months 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 …

Delhi Police ban political protests on New Year's Eve, strict checking in city
3 months ago

Delhi Police ban political protests on New Year's Eve, strict checking in city

India Today  

As the New Year approaches, the Delhi Police on Monday strengthened security arrangements to maintain safety and order in the national capital. Protests are banned in the New Delhi district under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita during the festivities. A robust team of police personnel, along with beat and patrolling staff, has been deployed for the citizens' security …

Delhi farmers to boycott assembly polls over unaddressed demands
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi farmers to boycott assembly polls over unaddressed demands

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Farmers from 360 villages in Delhi are set to hold a Mahapanchayat on Sunday at Mangolpuri in North West Delhi, with an agenda to boycott the upcoming assembly polls. The decision comes in protest against the Delhi government’s alleged failure to address their long-pending demands, according to Palam 360, the organisation spearheading the initiative. The organisation highlighted that …

3-hour rail roko protest by farmers begins in Punjab
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Punjab: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation to press MSD demand, train services affected
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation to press MSD demand, train services affected

India TV News  

The movement of several trains was affected in Punjab on Wednesday as farmers squatted on the tracks as part of their three-hour 'rail roko' protest in support of various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP on crops. According to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, the protests, organised by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, began at 12 pm, …

Madurai farmers stage protest to show solidarity with their Punjab counterparts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Madurai farmers stage protest to show solidarity with their Punjab counterparts

The Hindu  

Extending support to the protesting farmers at Shambhu border in Punjab, members of Samyukt Kisan Morcha of Madurai zone staged a protest outside railway junction here on Monday. Raman, coordination committee head, Tamil Nadu All Farmers Association Federation, who led the protest, said the farmers’ protest had become an annual affair. “The Union government has recently announced that free electricity …

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Farmers March To Shambhu Border Protest Site On Tractors: Watch
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers March To Shambhu Border Protest Site On Tractors: Watch

ABP News  

Farmers held a tractor march on Monday in support of the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border over their various demands, including a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops. On Sunday, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher wrote to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to join hands with the protesting farmers. #WATCH | Ambala, Haryana: Farmers march to Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border …

Farmers hold 'tractor march' in Ambala, suspension of internet services continues
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers hold 'tractor march' in Ambala, suspension of internet services continues

India TV News  

Farmers protest: After a ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers was stopped by the Haryana police at the Shambhu border, who were on a foot march to Delhi, farmers today carried out a tractor march in the Ambala district of Haryana on Monday. The tractor march was in support of the demands being raised by the farmers of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and …

Farmer leader plans 'Tractor March' and 'Rail Roko' protests on Dec 16, 18
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmer leader plans 'Tractor March' and 'Rail Roko' protests on Dec 16, 18

India Today  

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has announced plans for a tractor march outside Punjab on December 16, followed by a 'Rail Roko' protest on December 18. Pandher claimed that 17 farmers were injured when the police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters at the border. Pandher also announced that a tractor march will take place outside …

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