Parliament session should be called to withdraw farm laws: Rahul Gandhi
4 years ago

Parliament session should be called to withdraw farm laws: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Senior leaders of the Congress led by former party chief Rahul Gandhi met President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday and urged him that a joint sitting of Parliament must be called soon to withdraw the three farm bills. The day saw high drama after senior party leaders including general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were stopped by police and taken to Mandir Marg police station in the national capital. Only a three-member delegation including senior party lawmakers Ghulam Nabi Azad, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, led by Rahul Gandhi met the president. On 9 December a delegation of senior opposition leaders from five political parties including Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar had met Kovind demanding repeal of the laws.

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Parliament Highlights: Rahul Gandhi's Case Transferred To Delhi Police Crime Branch For Probe
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4 days, 15 hours ago

Parliament Highlights: Rahul Gandhi's Case Transferred To Delhi Police Crime Branch For Probe

ABP News  

Parliament Live Updates: Please follow this space for all the latest news and updates on the Parliament Winter Session. On Thursday, Congress along with other opposition parties protested against Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding his resignation over his remarks for BR Ambedkar in Rajya Sabha. The BJP-led NDA MPs were protesting at the Makardwar, the main entrance for the …

Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over Kangana's remarks on farm laws: ‘Who is deciding policy?’
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over Kangana's remarks on farm laws: ‘Who is deciding policy?’

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre following Kangana Ranaut's comments about farm laws, wondering who was deciding the government's policy. Speaking at an event in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, actor-politician Kangana Ranaut said the three farm laws faced protests only in some states. She …

Rahul Gandhi to meet delegation of farmer leaders today; talks likely on private member bill
5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi to meet delegation of farmer leaders today; talks likely on private member bill

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will meet the delegation of seven farmer leaders on Wednesday, sources said. According to the sources, the farmer's leaders will ask Rahul Gandhi to bring a private member bill to fulfil their long-standing demands. Meanwhile, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders announced on …

Revanth Reddy,ministers invite Gandhi family to public meeting in Warangal
5 months ago

Revanth Reddy,ministers invite Gandhi family to public meeting in Warangal

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Top Congress leaders from Telangana, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Civil Supplies & Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy called on Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday. They requested the trio to …

Political protests: Drive a tractor or ride a bullock cart to Parl, place an empty chair at meetings, switch off lights
6 months, 1 week ago

Political protests: Drive a tractor or ride a bullock cart to Parl, place an empty chair at meetings, switch off lights

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s home in Kolkata went dark on Sunday evening. But it wasn’t because of an unscheduled power cut at the chief minister’s home: It was Banerjee’s way of protesting against the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. And while the Lok Sabha was still buzzing with activity well past midnight, a group of eight …

Farm outfits, trade unions claim a share in Opposition’s performance
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Farm outfits, trade unions claim a share in Opposition’s performance

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the Central Trade Unions, who relentlessly campaigned against the BJP in the farming belts, have claimed a share in the Opposition’s performance in States such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. Former All India Kisan Sabha president Amra Ram, who got elected from Sikar seat in Rajasthan as the INDIA bloc …

‘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 …

Rahul outlines five key promises before Nashik farmers
9 months, 1 week ago

Rahul outlines five key promises before Nashik farmers

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Addressing a farmers’ convention held at Chandwad in Nashik on Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi outlined five major promises that he said the opposition INDIA alliance would implement if voted to power in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls. HT Image Flanked by key allies including NCP founder Sharad Pawar and Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut, Gandhi said …

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, …

'We are with you. Don't worry': Rahul Gandhi speaks with injured farmer amid 'Delhi Chalo' march | VIDEO
10 months, 1 week ago

'We are with you. Don't worry': Rahul Gandhi speaks with injured farmer amid 'Delhi Chalo' march | VIDEO

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi engaged in a phone conversation with a farmer who suffered injuries during police action at the Shambhu border near Ambala. During a visit to a hospital in Rajpura, Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring arranged a phone call between Gandhi and the injured farmer, who was admitted to the hospital. Assurances and support from Gandhi …

Rahul Gandhi joins farmers in paddy fields during unscheduled stop at Haryana’s Sonipat
1 year, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi joins farmers in paddy fields during unscheduled stop at Haryana’s Sonipat

The Hindu  

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi started his weekend by interacting with farmers working in their field, driving a tractor, and taking part in paddy cultivation at Madina village of Haryana’s Sonipat district. Local Congress leaders said that Mr. Gandhi reached Madina village amid a light drizzle at 6:40 a.m. and spent nearly two-and-a-half hours there, eating food brought by women …

Rahul Gandhi saga: Congress gets on the front foot
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi saga: Congress gets on the front foot

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 06, 2023 11:00 IST - 8 MINS READ “Where is the outrage? She was referring to the thin presence of Congress and Seva Dal workers who were raising intermittent slogans of “Rahul, tum sangharsh karo, hum tumhare saath hain.” The aide assured her that the party would soon be upping the ante, legally and politically. That was …

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue
1 year, 9 months ago

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue

The Hindu  

Minutes after orders disqualifying Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha were issued, the Opposition parties came together for a protest march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, alleging that “democracy is in danger” and reiterating their demand for a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Adani issue. The parliamentarians were not allowed to proceed any further from Vijay …

ED grills Sonia Gandhi for 6 hours; Congress MPs detained for stir
2 years, 4 months ago

ED grills Sonia Gandhi for 6 hours; Congress MPs detained for stir

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the ED questioned Congress president Sonia Gandhi for the third time, Congress MPs protested at Vijay Chowk over the government’s alleged misuse of investigative agencies and called it “murder of democracy”, claiming the Centre was trying to usher in an “Opposition-mukt Bharat”. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh tweeted: “For the third day, Congress MPs staging legitimate and peaceful …

Rahul Gandhi, senior Congress leaders detained during protest march on Day 2 of Sonia Gandhi's ED questioning
2 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, senior Congress leaders detained during protest march on Day 2 of Sonia Gandhi's ED questioning

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other senior party leaders were detained after leading the protest march today against Enforcement Directorate summons to party president Sonia Gandhi in the National Herald money laundering case. #WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi detained by Delhi Police at Vijay Chowk Congress MPs had taken out a protest march from Parliament to Vijay Chowk pic.twitter.com/kjfhKx0Gvd …

Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs join joint oppn protest in Parliament complex over inflation
2 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs join joint oppn protest in Parliament complex over inflation

India Today  

On the third day of the Monsoon session, Congress MPs led by party leader Rahul Gandhi joined a joint opposition protest in the Parliament complex over the issue of inflation. Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also joined the protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament on Wednesday. Delhi | Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge & …

Rahul Gandhi will make ‘Warangal Declaration’: Komatireddy
2 years, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi will make ‘Warangal Declaration’: Komatireddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Congress star campaigner and Bhongir MP Komatireddy Venkat Reddy said former AICC president Rahul Gandhi would announce ‘Warangal Declaration’ on farmers’ issues on May 6 in Warangal. Speaking to reporters in Bhongir on Tuesday, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy came down heavily on Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and said the latter’s unmindful decisions adversely affected paddy farmers in the state. …

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 …

The Modi government wouldn’t have withdrawn farm laws if there were no elections, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
2 years, 10 months ago

The Modi government wouldn’t have withdrawn farm laws if there were no elections, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

The Hindu  

The Narendra Modi government would never have withdrawn the three farm laws if there were no Assembly elections, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Friday while addressing a virtual rally on the last day of campaigning for the third phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections. Ms. Gandhi said that while the Congress was talking about issues like employment, …

'MP who ran away from UP...': FM Sitharaman's stinging attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'Zer0' Budget remark
2 years, 10 months ago

'MP who ran away from UP...': FM Sitharaman's stinging attack on Rahul Gandhi over 'Zer0' Budget remark

India TV News  

Highlights Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Rahul Gandhi saying MP who ran away from UP must do his homework Sitharaman said Rahul Gandhi should listen to what is being said in Budget Finance Minister also asked Rahul Gandhi to first solve issues in states where Congress is in power Budget 2022: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched a stinging …

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 …

'Unfortunate Killing Of Democracy': Rahul Gandhi Leads Oppn Protest Against Suspension Of 12 MPS
3 years ago

'Unfortunate Killing Of Democracy': Rahul Gandhi Leads Oppn Protest Against Suspension Of 12 MPS

ABP News  

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led a march from the Gandhi statue inside Parliament to Vijay Chowk to protest against the suspension of 12 Rajya Sabha MPs and said that the decision of not to revoke the suspension "is a symbol of the crushing the voice of people of India." #WATCH Opposition MPs hold a march from Parliament to …

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 …

Repeal of farm laws sans discussion shows govt is scared: Rahul Gandhi
3 years ago

Repeal of farm laws sans discussion shows govt is scared: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the rollback of the contentious three farms laws without debate in Parliament shows that the government is “scared” of holding discussions and knows that it has done something wrong. He said the repeal of the contentious three farms laws without debate in Parliament shows that the government is ‘scared’ of holding discussions. …

Rahul Gandhi Attacks Centre For Passing Farm Laws Repeal Bill In Parliament Without Discussion, Says ‘Govt Is Scared’
3 years ago

Rahul Gandhi Attacks Centre For Passing Farm Laws Repeal Bill In Parliament Without Discussion, Says ‘Govt Is Scared’

ABP News  

New Delhi: After the bill to repeal the three contentious agrarian laws was passed in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that it is unfortunate that the laws were repealed without a discussion. Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also attacked the BJP-led Union government for the bill being passed in …

'Govt scared of discussion': Rahul says passage of Farm Laws Repeal Bill without discussion 'unfortunate'
3 years ago

'Govt scared of discussion': Rahul says passage of Farm Laws Repeal Bill without discussion 'unfortunate'

India TV News  

Highlights Parliament on Monday passed a bill that repeals three farm laws Opposition MPs demanded a debate on the bill and raised slogans and banners Narendra Tomar said discussion was not required as Oppn had also been demanding the repeal of laws Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday lashed out at the government for not allowing discussions on the Farm …

Three Farm Laws repealed by both Houses in a hurry
3 years ago

Three Farm Laws repealed by both Houses in a hurry

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The three controversial agricultural reform laws -- the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act 2020, Farmers Agreement of Price Assurance, Farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities Act 2020 -- that have been the issue of heated debate and intense discussion for over a year now -- were on Monday repealed by Parliament with hardly any talk …

Bill To Repeal Three Farm Laws Passed In Lok Sabha Without Discussion
3 years ago

Bill To Repeal Three Farm Laws Passed In Lok Sabha Without Discussion

ABP News  

New Delhi: Farm Laws Repeal Bill which was tabled in Lok Sabha today, the first day of Parliament Winter session was passed in the house within minutes of being proposed. The bill to repeal the three contentious Farm Laws was presented in the house by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar amid a huge ruckus by the opposition. While the bill …

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 …

Farmers' movement will be remembered for arrogance of BJP govt: Priyanka Gandhi
3 years ago

Farmers' movement will be remembered for arrogance of BJP govt: Priyanka Gandhi

India TV News  

Highlights Farmers have been protesting against 3 farm laws on various borders of Delhi since November 26 last Priyanka said that farmers stir will be remembered for the arrogance of ruthless BJP govt PM Modi during an address to the nation had announced repeal of the three laws With the protests against the Centre's farm laws completing a year, Congress …

Farm laws on Opposition agenda at all-party meet on November 28
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws on Opposition agenda at all-party meet on November 28

Hindustan Times  

The Congress and other Opposition parties will demand a full-scale discussion on the consequences of the farm bills when the legislation would be brought for repeal, at the all-party meeting on November 28 that would be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Opposition leaders said on Monday. The PM’s attendance in this customary all-party meeting ahead of the session might …

Don’t share stage with Ajay Mishra, Priyanka urges PM
3 years, 1 month ago

Don’t share stage with Ajay Mishra, Priyanka urges PM

The Hindu  

A day after the announcement on repealing the three contentious farm laws, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday stepped up the attack on the Narendra Modi Government, asking the Prime Minister to sack Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’. Reading out a letter she wrote to the Prime Minister, Ms. Vadra said: “Yesterday, while addressing …

Opinion | How Modi, by repealing farm laws, has taken the wind out of the sails of opposition parties
3 years, 1 month ago

Opinion | How Modi, by repealing farm laws, has taken the wind out of the sails of opposition parties

India TV News  

On the day of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the opportunity to announce the repeal of all three farm laws that were enacted last year. Modi has the people of India behind him, his government has the support of more than 325 members in Parliament, there was no danger to his government, nor any pressure, and …

Priyanka Gandhi writes to PM Modi; says 'should not share dais with MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni'
3 years, 1 month ago

Priyanka Gandhi writes to PM Modi; says 'should not share dais with MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni'

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi announced the repeal of three agri laws on Friday The prime minister has arrived in Lucknow, where he will be attending a conference of DGPs Ajay Mishra Teni's son has been arrested in connection with the violence in Lakhimpur Kheri Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him not to …

Farm laws repealed: Congress to observe 'Kisan Vijay Diwas' today
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws repealed: Congress to observe 'Kisan Vijay Diwas' today

India TV News  

After the announcement of repealing all three Union farm laws by the Modi government, the Congress has decided to celebrate 'Kisan Vijay Diwas' on Saturday as well as organize a 'victory rally' across the country, thereby shifting the party's political strategy on the issue of farmers' protest. Therefore, All India Congress Committee General Secretary, KC Venugopal wrote a letter to …

'Mark my words': All the times Rahul Gandhi predicted repeal of Centre's farm laws
3 years, 1 month ago

'Mark my words': All the times Rahul Gandhi predicted repeal of Centre's farm laws

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a surprise announcement on Friday, repealed the three farm laws saying he felt that the government “failed” to make the farmers aware of the benefits of the laws. Moments later, a video clip of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi predicting the withdrawal of farm laws went viral on social media platforms. THEY’LL HAVE TO REPEAL THESE …

Rahul Gandhi's open letter to farmers: A promise for support in future struggles
3 years, 1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi's open letter to farmers: A promise for support in future struggles

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has written an open letter to the farmers, in which the former president of the grand old party has congratulated the protestors on their “historic victory” and assured Congress' support in future struggles. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi In his open letter to the farmers on this occasion, Congress' Rahul Gandhi declared that the struggle is not …

BJP Cites Recent Electoral Wins to Deny 'Political Motive' Behind Farm Laws Rollback
3 years, 1 month ago

BJP Cites Recent Electoral Wins to Deny 'Political Motive' Behind Farm Laws Rollback

News 18  

The Opposition has termed the withdrawal of the three farm bills as a political move by the Narendra Modi government ahead of state elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, but sources in the BJP and the government insist that it is not the case, citing multiple election victories that the party has netted since the legislations were passed 14 months …

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Congress on farm laws repeal announcement
3 years, 1 month ago

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Congress on farm laws repeal announcement

India TV News  

The Congress on Friday described the Centre's announcement to repeal three farm laws as a victory against injustice, and said arrogance had to bow its head before the peaceful 'satyagrah' of farmers. Had the government not bypassed Parliament scrutiny and excluded stakeholders from consultations, the pain and suffering of the farmers and the loss of lives could have been avoided," …

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 …

Farm laws: Farmers satyagraha defeated arrogance, says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws: Farmers satyagraha defeated arrogance, says Rahul Gandhi

India TV News  

Highlights Farmers have defeated an arrogant govt, says Rahul Gandhi. Farm Laws Repealed Latest Updates: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that farmers satyagraha defeated arrogance as he talked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement about the government's decision to repeal the three farm laws, which were at the centre of protests by farmers for the past year. Addressing …

Repeal of farm laws | Reactions
3 years, 1 month ago

Repeal of farm laws | Reactions

The Hindu  

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to repeal the three contentious farm laws, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha announced mobilisation of large number of farmers to protest sites on November 26 to mark the first anniversary of anti-farm law agitation being intensified. 10.15 pm Modi's decision 'seems to be right', says RSS-affiliated farmers' body RSS-affiliate Bharatiya Kisan Sangh on Friday said …

Farmers plan tractor rally to Parliament on November 29 as session begins
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers plan tractor rally to Parliament on November 29 as session begins

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: To observe one year of the movement against the Centre’s three new controversial agricultural laws, about 500 farmers will participate in a “peaceful” tractor march to Parliament every day during the Winter Session, starting November 29. Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have been protesting against the three laws which have been put on hold by the …

We stand vindicated, say farm unions as cops begin removing barricades from farmers' protest sites
3 years, 1 month ago

We stand vindicated, say farm unions as cops begin removing barricades from farmers' protest sites

Firstpost  

Farmer leaders said decision to entirely clear both carriageways at the protest sites will be taken by SKM, an umbrella body of over 40 farmer unions spearheading the agitation New Delhi: With the Delhi Police beginning to remove barricades at two farmer protest sites — Tikri and Ghazipur — farm union leaders on Friday said the move vindicates their stand …

Rahul, Priyanka-Led Congress Delegation to Meet President Kovind Tomorrow, Seek Sacking of Ajay Mishra
3 years, 2 months ago

Rahul, Priyanka-Led Congress Delegation to Meet President Kovind Tomorrow, Seek Sacking of Ajay Mishra

News 18  

A Congress delegation led by senior leader Rahul Gandhi will be meeting President of India Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday at 11 am to demand the resignation of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni whose son is accused of running over an SUV on farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3. The Congress had requested the …

Dictatorship in India; new kind of politics in Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 2 months ago

Dictatorship in India; new kind of politics in Uttar Pradesh: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the government has been attacking farmers and that there is “dictatorship” in the country now. At a press conference, Mr. Gandhi said he along with the two Congress Chief Ministers – Bhupesh Baghel and Charanjit Singh Channi – will visit Lakhimpur Kheri to meet the families hit by the violence. What’s our …

Rahul Gandhi's arrival could affect law and order situation in Sitapur: Officials
3 years, 2 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's arrival could affect law and order situation in Sitapur: Officials

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's visit could affect the law and order situation in Sitapur, officials said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, in a press conference on Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi said a three-member Congress delegation will visit the violence-hit Lakhimpur Kheri district on Wednesday even as Section 144 has been imposed in the area. "Today, with two CMs we will visit Lakhimpur Kheri …

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 …

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh meets PM Modi, urges 'immediate steps' to repeal farm laws
3 years, 4 months ago

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh meets PM Modi, urges 'immediate steps' to repeal farm laws

India TV News  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, just a day after he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. According to a release issued by the Punjab government, Amarinder urged the prime minister to immediately initiate steps for repealing the controversial farm laws and amendment to the relevant law for including farmers in …

Against kala kanoon: Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition to join farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar
3 years, 4 months ago

Against kala kanoon: Rahul Gandhi leads Opposition to join farmers' protest at Jantar Mantar

India Today  

A group of Opposition leaders, led by Rahul Gandhi, joined the farmers’ protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi where they have been camping for weeks to further intensify the agitation against farm laws. Speaking at the Jantar Mantar protest, Rahul Gandhi said, “Today all Opposition parties have gathered here to extend their support against the 'kala kanoon'. Narendra Modi has …

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