Protests against farm laws intensify in Punjab, Karnataka; tractor set on fire in Delhi, Amarinder Singh stages sit-in agitation
4 years, 3 months ago

Protests against farm laws intensify in Punjab, Karnataka; tractor set on fire in Delhi, Amarinder Singh stages sit-in agitation

Firstpost  

Farmers’ organisations continued protests even as President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to all the three contentious farm bills passed by the Parliament on 20 September Protests against the newly-implemented farm laws passed by the Parliament and Karnataka Assembly intensified as a tractor was set on fire near Delhi’s India Gate on Monday. Legal action is being taken in the matter,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Eish Singhal said #WATCH: Punjab Youth Congress workers stage a protest against the farm laws near India Gate in Delhi. A dusk-to-dawn bandh call is being followed in Karnataka on Monday by various farmers’ organisations, pro-Kannada outfits besides the Opposition parties Congress and the JD, protesting the amendments to the APMC and land reforms acts made by the BS Yediyurappa government. Farmers’ organisations continued protests on Sunday even as President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to all the three contentious farm bills passed by the Parliament on 20 September, a move which had invited the Opposition’s ire, fuelling a walkout in the Rajya Sabha and the resignation of BJP ally Shiromani Akali Dal’s lone Cabinet minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s resignation.

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Farmers to stage tractor march on Republic Day amid demands for MSP
3 days, 10 hours 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
5 days, 2 hours 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 …

SC to hear contempt plea against Punjab officials over lack of aid to Dallewal
5 days, 19 hours ago

SC to hear contempt plea against Punjab officials over lack of aid to Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a contempt petition against the Punjab chief secretary and director general of police for non-compliance of an order directing medical aid to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a contempt petition against the Punjab chief secretary and director …

State denied opportunity to present its stand at meet convened by Union Agriculture Minister: P. Prasad
6 days, 19 hours ago

State denied opportunity to present its stand at meet convened by Union Agriculture Minister: P. Prasad

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has alleged that the State was not given an opportunity to highlight the problems faced by its farm sector at a virtual meeting convened by Union Agriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday ahead of Union Budget 2025-26. He alleged that the virtual meeting with State Agriculture Ministers was merely intended to create the impression that …

BJP MP Pratap Sarangi slams Rahul Gandhi over Parliament scuffle – ’acted like a bouncer’
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1 week, 4 days ago

BJP MP Pratap Sarangi slams Rahul Gandhi over Parliament scuffle – ’acted like a bouncer’

Live Mint  

Bharatiya Janata Party member of parliament, Pratap Chandra Sarangi has once again slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he behaved like a "bouncer" rather than the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, a position once held by esteemed personalities like Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was behaving like a bouncer, not like the Leader of the Opposition in …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
1 week, 4 days 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 …

Give up stubbornness, talk to farmers: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Centre
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Give up stubbornness, talk to farmers: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Centre

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday urged the Centre to give up its "stubbornness" and hold talks with farmers who are protesting at the State's border over various issues, including a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price for crops. Farmers led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between …

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Congress members detained in Raipur during protest against Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar

The Hindu  

Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, while alleging that Union Minister Amit Shah had insulted Dr. B.R. The opposition party members also tried to 'gherao' the residence of CM Sai to register their protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks …

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on
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2 weeks, 5 days 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.” …

Opposition boycotts Speaker's tea meet as tumultuous Parliament session ends
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Opposition boycotts Speaker's tea meet as tumultuous Parliament session ends

India Today  

The tumultuous winter session of Parliament saw no exception on the last day as an uproar by the opposition over the alleged insult to Dalit icon BR Ambedkar by Home Minister Amit Shah saw both the Houses being adjourned. In the Lok Sabha, the opposition shouted 'Jai Bhim' slogans as the Speaker read out directions barring demonstrations and protests at …

Punjab: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation to press MSD demand, train services affected
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3 weeks, 3 days 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, …

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'
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3 weeks, 5 days 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 weeks, 5 days 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 Protest: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Haryana
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers Protest: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Haryana

ABP News  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike at the Khanoori border in Haryana since November 26, is facing a sudden deterioration in his health, which has led to increased mobilization of farmers in support of his cause. Dallewal's protest is centered around the demands of farmers, and the rapid decline in his health has drawn …

Farmer leader Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting at Punjab-Haryana border
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3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Farmer leader plans 'Tractor March' and 'Rail Roko' protests on Dec 16, 18
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:14 IST - 8 MINS READ Farmer issues are once again coming into focus as Delhi’s borders simmer with renewed unrest. This time, the demands revolve around enhanced compensation for land acquired in parts of the National Capital Region in western Uttar Pradesh, alongside the Central government’s unfulfilled assurances on long-term agrarian challenges. It has …

Is it the Pakistan border?: Bajrang Punia on police-farmers standoff at Shambhu border
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Is it the Pakistan border?: Bajrang Punia on police-farmers standoff at Shambhu border

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Bajrang Punia questioned the use of tear gas on protesting farmers by police and asked why the border at Shambhu is being treated like a border with Pakistan. Patiala: All India Kisan Congress Working President Bajrang Punia with farmers at their protest site at Shambhu border, in Patiala district, Punjab, on Saturday. Farmers suspend march Farmer leader Sarwan …

Farmers suspend foot march to Delhi for the day after police use tear gas, water cannons; claim 17 protesters injured
4 weeks ago

Farmers suspend foot march to Delhi for the day after police use tear gas, water cannons; claim 17 protesters injured

Live Mint  

Farmers Protest: Protesting farmers on Saturday suspended their foot march to Delhi for the day after some of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana security personnel along the state's border with Punjab. Police used tear gas and water cannons on the farmers during their foot march to the national capital 'Delhi Kooch' from the Shambhu border. Visuals …

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

SC Asks Protesting Farmers to Adopt Gandhian Way
4 weeks ago

SC Asks Protesting Farmers to Adopt Gandhian Way

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prodding the protesting farmers to adopt the Gandhian way, the Supreme Court on Friday observed that the protesters at the Shambhu border could temporarily shift the venue and clear the highways or perhaps even temporarily suspend the ongoing agitation with a view to enable the committee to make its recommendation after due consideration by the stakeholders. The apex …

Farmers to make fresh bid to reach Delhi today
4 weeks ago

Farmers to make fresh bid to reach Delhi today

Hindustan Times  

Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader Rakesh Tikait met Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 18th day, on Friday even as farmers announced to make a fresh attempt to cross over to Haryana from Shambhu border on Saturday as part of their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march. Punjab farmers at the Shambhu Border amid the ongoing protest by farmers to …

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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4 weeks 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's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'Farmer's son' vs 'labourer's son': Mallikarjun Kharge, Jagdeep Dhankhar face-off

India Today  

The Rajya Sabha witnessed a fiery exchange of words between Jagdeep Dhankhar and Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge as uproar over the no-confidence motion against the House chairman continued to mar proceedings on Friday. Speaking on the no-trust motion, Dhankhar said he was the son of a farmer and wouldn't be cowed down by the opposition's move, accusing it of …

Farmers' protest to gain momentum with Rakesh Tikait's support
4 weeks, 2 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 …

Punjab Youth Congress stage protest over unemployment, drugs
1 month ago

Punjab Youth Congress stage protest over unemployment, drugs

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab Youth Congress workers led by Indian Youth Congress president Udhay Bhanu Chib and state president Mohit Mohindra on Tuesday lodged ‘Nasha Nahi,Naukari Devo’ protest against AAP government in Punjab highlighting the rising unemployment in the state. Chandigarh Police detaining the Punjab Youth Congress leaders and supporters during the 'Nasha Nahi Naukri Devo' protest at Sector 15/11 dividing road …

Farmers to resume march to Delhi on Saturday
1 month 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 …

Group of 101 farmers to resume march to Delhi from Shambhu border on December 14
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1 month ago

Group of 101 farmers to resume march to Delhi from Shambhu border on December 14

Hindustan Times  

Protesting farmers camping at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana will observe "Prarthna Diwas Ardas Dihada" on Wednesday as part of their ongoing agitation, seeking demands that include a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price and loan waivers. Protesting farmers look at smoke trails made by falling tear gas shells used by the police near Shambhu border that divides …

Group of 101 farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on Dec 14: Punjab farmer leader Pandher
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1 month ago

Group of 101 farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on Dec 14: Punjab farmer leader Pandher

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday said protesting farmers will resume their foot march to Delhi on December 14 as there has been no message so far from the government side for holding talks. Group of 101 farmers to resume foot march to Delhi on Dec 14: Punjab farmer leader Pandher The decision on the march was …

No 'jatha' will march to Delhi on Tuesday: Punjab farmer leader Pandher
1 month ago

No 'jatha' will march to Delhi on Tuesday: Punjab farmer leader Pandher

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said no 'jatha' of farmers will resume foot march to Delhi on Tuesday, and accused the Centre of being confused on how the protesters should proceed to the national capital. No 'jatha' will march to Delhi on Tuesday: Punjab farmer leader Pandher Pandher said they will decide their next course of action in …

Farmers' protest: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking clearance of blockades on Punjab highways
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1 month ago

Farmers' protest: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking clearance of blockades on Punjab highways

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking directions to Centre and others to clear blockades on highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. Security personnel shower flower petals on farmers gathered during a protest at the Punjab-Haryana state Shambhu border in Punjab on December 8, 2024. Shambu for more than one year and recently have blocked national …

Farmer leader Pandher says no protest march to Delhi on Tuesday, slams Centre's 'double speak'
1 month ago

Farmer leader Pandher says no protest march to Delhi on Tuesday, slams Centre's 'double speak'

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said no 'jatha' of farmers will resume foot march to Delhi on Tuesday, and accused the Centre of being confused on how the protesters should proceed to the national capital. Agitating farmers suspended their foot march to Delhi from the Shambhu border on Sunday after some of them sustained injuries in teargas shelling …

Delhi march suspended again as 7 farmers hurt in tear gas shelling
1 month ago

Delhi march suspended again as 7 farmers hurt in tear gas shelling

Hindustan Times  

Shambhu/Ambala Farmers cover their faces with cloth as police fire tear gas during a protest at the Punjab-Haryana state Shambhu border in Punjab on December 8, 2024. Indian police fired tear gas on December 6, at protesting farmers attempting to march to the capital New Delhi to push for their longstanding demand of guaranteed minimum prices for their crops. The …

Farmers Protest: ’Delhi Chalo’ march suspended for day after nine injured in tear gas shelling
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 suspend 'Delhi Chalo' march for the day after eight injured in tear gas shelling at Shambhu border
1 month ago

Farmers suspend 'Delhi Chalo' march for the day after eight injured in tear gas shelling at Shambhu border

India TV News  

Farmers protest: Protesting farmers on Sunday afternoon suspended their 'Delhi Chalo' march for the day after eight of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at Shambhu along the Punjab-Haryana border. Farmer leader from Punjab Sarwan Singh Pandher said at least eight farmers were injured, with one of them taken to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education …

Farmers suspend protest over teargas shelling injuries
1 month ago

Farmers suspend protest over teargas shelling injuries

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Hours after starting the “Delhi Chalo” protest, the farmers on Friday suspended the march for a day after several of them sustained injuries as the Haryana police resorted to teargas shelling to disperse protesters who tried to breach the multi-layered barricades erected at Shambhu on the Punjab and Haryana border. As around half-a-dozen farmers sustained injuries, farmer leader …

MoS Bhagirath Choudhary invites protesting farmers for dialogue, says “doors are open”
1 month 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' 'Delhi Chalo' March Called Off For Today After Tear Gas Leaves 6 Injured At Shambhu Border: Pandher
1 month ago

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' March Called Off For Today After Tear Gas Leaves 6 Injured At Shambhu Border: Pandher

ABP News  

Delhi Chalo March: Tensions flared at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border on Friday as protesting farmers clashed with police while attempting to march towards Delhi to press for their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops. #WATCH | Police use tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu Border. pic.twitter.com/TQyigtUF6K — ANI December 6, 2024 …

Farmers protest: Farmers to march towards Delhi seeking implementation of 12 demand charter
1 month 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 protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks
1 month 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' protests received huge booster dose from no less than Vice President: Congress
1 month ago

Farmers' protests received huge booster dose from no less than Vice President: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday reiterated its support for farmers' demands and said their protests have received a "huge booster dose" from no less a person than Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The opposition party's assertion came ahead of a scheduled march by a group of farmers to Delhi from their protest site at the Shambhu border on the Punjab …

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

Marching farmers tear-gassed as they try to break barricades at Haryana border
1 month ago

Marching farmers tear-gassed as they try to break barricades at Haryana border

India Today  

The Haryana Police on Friday fired tear gas shells at farmers camping at the Shambhu border near Haryana's Ambala for over nine months as they resumed their protest and broke barricades while trying to march towards Delhi. A group of 101 farmers under the leadership of farmer leaders Surjit Singh Phool, Satnam Singh Pannu, Savinder Singh Chautala, Baljinder Singh Chadiala …

Congress slams Haryana Police 'barbarity' after farmers blocked at Punjab border
1 month ago

Congress slams Haryana Police 'barbarity' after farmers blocked at Punjab border

India Today  

Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday slammed the BJP-led Haryana government for deploying excessive police force and firing tear gas shells to prevent farmers from Punjab from 'peacefully' marching to Delhi. Their peaceful march was disrupted at the Shambhu border by what Bajwa, the Leader of Opposition in Punjab Assembly, described as "Haryana Police's cruelty". The Congress leader also …

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages
1 month 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 …

Farmers protest: UP Police detains Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers protest: UP Police detains Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh

Live Mint  

UP Police on Wednesday detained farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh. Farmers were marching with the demand of proper compensation for their land acquired by the government, but were stopped by the police near Dalit Prerna Sthal, after which they sat on dharna there Tikait said, “We don’t know where they are taking us. We will wait for the government’s …

Breaking News: Furious Over Arrests, Farmers Announce March to Delhi Again | ABP News
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

More than 160 protesting farmers arrested in Noida
1 month, 1 week ago

More than 160 protesting farmers arrested in Noida

Deccan Chronicle  

Noida: Police on Tuesday arrested more than 160 protesting farmers, including the president of Bharatiya Kisan Parishad Sukhbir Khalifa, who were holding a sit-in at the 'Dalit Prerna Sthal' here after their march to Delhi on land compensation and other demands was stopped a day earlier. Additional Commissioner of Police Shiv Hari Meena said that they arrested more than 160 …

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