Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Modi govt amid farmers’ protest: ‘Not being practical, policy-making not on right track’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

Farmers' Protest News: In the midst of ongoing farmers' protests, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government to initiate immediate discussions with the cultivators, highlighting the increasing distress among the agricultural community. Speaking during a session, Jagdeep Dhankhar directed a pointed question to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, asking whether previous promises made to farmers had been documented. The Vice-President also raised a critical question about the absence of meaningful talks with the agricultural community, asking, "Can we create a boundary between the farmer and the government? Vice President Dhankhar, who prides himself in being a ‘farmers’ son', urged, "You are the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

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Protest Ends, Demands Unresolved: SC Welcomes Dispersal of Farmers in Punjab
2 days, 2 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 highlights: Punjab witnesses statewide protests against detention of farmers
1 week, 3 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, 3 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 …

Farmers' protest to continue as talks with Centre remain inconclusive, next meeting on 4 May
1 week, 4 days ago

Farmers' protest to continue as talks with Centre remain inconclusive, next meeting on 4 May

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The seventh round of talks between farmers' leaders and the Union government ended without a resolution, with farmers reiterating their demand for a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price for all crops. A four-hour meeting was held at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26, Chandigarh, between Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Industry Minister Piyush …

Greater Noida: Farmers warn of agitation if no talks are held with authorities
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1 week, 5 days ago

Greater Noida: Farmers warn of agitation if no talks are held with authorities

Hindustan Times  

GREATER NOIDA: The Kisan Sangharsh Morcha, a farmer union, on Monday warned of launching a large-scale protest if talks on their long-pending issues were not held before the March 20 despite the chief minister’s assurances to resolve their concerns. One of the key concerns raised by the farmers is the delay in implementing the recommendations of the high-power committee regarding …

Ludhiana: ‘No entry for ruling leaders in villages’, farmers warn
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ludhiana: ‘No entry for ruling leaders in villages’, farmers warn

Hindustan Times  

In a strong show of dissent, farmers staged protests outside the residences of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in the district, warning that if their demands remain unmet, the ruling party will face severe consequences. Protesters gathered outside the Samrala MLA Jagtar Singh Dyalpura’s residence on Monday, where farmer leaders made it clear that chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his party …

Farmers under the banner of SKM stage sit-ins outside AAP MLAs’ residences, offices in Punjab
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold dharnas in front of residences of all AAP MLAs on March 10, 15
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold dharnas in front of residences of all AAP MLAs on March 10, 15

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Recalling all the ongoing dharnas across the state, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella organization of farmer unions that led the 2020-21 protests, has decided to hold demonstrations outside the residences of all Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on March 10 and on March 15. Furthermore, the SKM has invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for an open debate with …

Punjab farmers, CM face-off ahead of protests
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Punjab farmers, CM face-off ahead of protests

The Hindu  

Ahead of the proposed week-long ‘sit-in’ protest by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, farmer leaders on Tuesday said the police had detained several farmer leaders from their residences in Punjab, even as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said Punjab was turning into a “dharna State”. Responding to a question on farmers being detained, Mr. Mann said: “We will do that.” The March …

Punjab Farmers Protest: Police Raids Leaders' Homes, CM Bhagwant Mann Appeals to Farmers
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Punjab Farmers Protest: Police Raids Leaders' Homes, CM Bhagwant Mann Appeals to Farmers

ABP News  

In Punjab, the ongoing farmers' protest has intensified with police raiding the homes of farmer leaders in Sangrur. This comes amid a tense meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and farmer union leaders. CM Mann appealed to farmers to refrain from disruptive protests like blocking roads, railways, or declaring a state shutdown, as he believes such actions only inconvenience …

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 …

Next round of talks between Centre, protesting farmers on March 19: Punjab Government informs Supreme Court
1 month ago

Next round of talks between Centre, protesting farmers on March 19: Punjab Government informs Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Punjab Government informed the Supreme Court of India on Friday that representatives of the Union Government and farmers’ leaders have met twice to discuss issues, including the guaranteed Minimum Support Price for crops, and would meet again on March 19, 2025. The platform for the meetings are being facilitated by an apex court-appointed committee led by former Punjab and …

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

Protesting Farmers, Centre Hold 'Cordial' Meet, Next Round Set To Take Place On Feb 22
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Protesting Farmers, Centre Hold 'Cordial' Meet, Next Round Set To Take Place On Feb 22

ABP News  

A meeting was held on Friday between the Centre and farmers' representatives in Chandigarh to discuss the demand of the farmers, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price on crops. Following the meeting, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the next round of discussions will take place on February 22 under the leadership of Union Minister …

Protesting farmers-Centre hold ‘positive’ meeting, plan to meet again on February 22
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Protesting farmers-Centre hold ‘positive’ meeting, plan to meet again on February 22

The Hindu  

While farmers kept up their protests in Punjab, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher among others met on Friday in Chandigarh to deliberate on their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price on crops. Mr. Joshi and Mr. Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 81 …

Government won't tolerate irregularities in farm sector: Chouhan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Government won't tolerate irregularities in farm sector: Chouhan

The Hindu  

The government does not tolerate irregularities and will take action if anyone is found guilty of indulging in corruption, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Tuesday amid allegations of corruption in Maharastra's agriculture department. Replying to another question, the Minister said that so far 23 States and Union Territories have implemented the centrally “It is the largest crop …

State farmers welcome Centre’s move to hold talks with Punjab farmers
2 months, 1 week ago

State farmers welcome Centre’s move to hold talks with Punjab farmers

The Hindu  

Farmers have expressed relief over Punjab farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on fast-unto-death agitation in Punjab since November 26 last year in support of his demands, ending his fast and agreeing to take medical aid with the Centre agreeing to hold talks with the protesting farmers. The Sugarcane Growers’ Association President and Federation of State Farmers’ Organisations President …

Farmer protest: Centre invites protesting farmers for key meeting in Chandigarh on This date - What’s on agenda?
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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’ outfit announces tractor rally and hunger strike demanding MSP law
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ outfit announces tractor rally and hunger strike demanding MSP law

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu chapter of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has announced a State-wide tractor rally on January 26 and a hunger strike in Chennai on January 22 to express solidarity with the fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal in Punjab and to press for the legalisation on Minimum Support Price for crops. Pandian, Co-ordinator of SKM Tamil Nadu chapter, along …

Citing Dallewal’s health, SKM calls for tractor march on Republic Day
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Citing Dallewal’s health, SKM calls for tractor march on Republic Day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday called for tractor marches across the country on January 26 and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold discussions with farmers over their pending demands. The SKM’s call comes amid growing concerns over the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast for 48 days. In a …

Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft

India TV News  

Farmers in Punjab are gearing up to hold a protest on the occasion of Lohri on Monday by burning copies of the draft of the new farm market policy. His prolonged fast shows the deep dissatisfaction and determination among the farmers to resist the implementation of the draft policy, as per farmer leaders. 70-year-old Dallewal has also written to several …

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

Agri minister Chouhan ‘ignoring’ Punjab farmers, say protesting leaders
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Agri minister Chouhan ‘ignoring’ Punjab farmers, say protesting leaders

Hindustan Times  

Protesting farmer leaders on Wednesday slammed Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for meeting farmers of poll-bound Delhi while ‘ignoring’ the struggle of the cultivators stationed at the Punjab-Haryana border for the past 11 months. Addressing the media at the Khanauri protest site, farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said Dallewal’s health is deteriorating by the day and Union government ‘arrogance’ has …

Ahead of Delhi assembly polls, minister Shivraj meets farmers, discusses welfare schemes for them
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of Delhi assembly polls, minister Shivraj meets farmers, discusses welfare schemes for them

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid intense farmers’ protest in Punjab and Haryana, the Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday blamed the Delhi government for neglecting and depriving farmers from important farmers schemes. Chouhan met Delhi’s farmer groups and discussed several schemes of the central government. I am saying this with great pain that there are several schemes …

Kisan Mahapanchayat: Farmers intensify protest for MSP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Kisan Mahapanchayat: Farmers intensify protest for MSP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Braving cold and fog, farm union activists flocked to the Khanauri protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border to attend the 'kisan mahapanchayat', which was addressed by farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 40th day on Saturday. In his address, Mr Dallewal said that the fight for a legal guarantee for minimum support price is …

State denied opportunity to present its stand at meet convened by Union Agriculture Minister: P. Prasad
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Jagjit Singh Dallewal says entire country needs MSP, Punjab is not lone fighter
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jagjit Singh Dallewal says entire country needs MSP, Punjab is not lone fighter

The Hindu  

Fasting Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Saturday asserted that farmers “will win their struggle” for minimum support price in spite of the pressure exerted by the government. Addressing a Kisan Mahapanchayat held at Khanauri on the inter-State boundary of Punjab and Haryana, Mr. Dallewal said farmers from all States must come forward to strengthen the ongoing agitation, and …

AAP Government Criticised for not Implementing Schemes for Delhi Farmers
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AAP Government Criticised for not Implementing Schemes for Delhi Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a major political face-off, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan criticised the AAP government for not implementing the Centre’s schemes for the farm sector in Delhi. In her rebuttal, the Delhi chief minister said, “The BJP talking about farmers is like Dawood giving a sermon on non-violence… The condition of farmers has never been as bad as …

Shivraj Chouhan and Delhi CM Atishi trade charges over farmer welfare
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shivraj Chouhan and Delhi CM Atishi trade charges over farmer welfare

Hindustan Times  

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in a letter accused the Delhi government of being “anti-farmer” by “obstructing” the implementation of the Centre’s ’ welfare schemes for farmers in the national capital, leading to a war of words between him and Aam Aadmi Party leaders, who hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party leader, alleging that the central government was …

'Why Is BJP So Arrogant?' Arvind Kejriwal Hits Out At Shivraj Singh Chouhan Over Letter To CM Atishi
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Why Is BJP So Arrogant?' Arvind Kejriwal Hits Out At Shivraj Singh Chouhan Over Letter To CM Atishi

ABP News  

The Aam Aadmi Party has hit back at Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan after he sent a letter to Delhi CM on the "plight of farmers" in Delhi. AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal pointed out that farmers in Punjab have been protesting and sitting on an indefinite hunger strike for several days with no response from the BJP. पंजाब …

Centre-Delhi face-off | BJP, AAP accuse each other of acting against farmers’ interests
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Centre-Delhi face-off | BJP, AAP accuse each other of acting against farmers’ interests

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi is not implementing Union government policies for farmers in Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, accusing AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of cheating farmers. Punjab’s AAP Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann emphasised that the farmers’ demands are primarily aimed at the Union government, not the State government. ‘Unfulfilled promises’ Responding to the allegations, …

Delhi government blocking Centre's schemes for farmers: Union Minister to Atishi
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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi government blocking Centre's schemes for farmers: Union Minister to Atishi

India Today  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, accusing her of blocking the Centre's schemes for farmers in Delhi and failing to make decisions in their best interest. The Union Minister accused Kejriwal of consistently using pre-poll announcements to gain political advantage, but failing to implement decisions that would benefit the public. "For the …

​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands
2 months, 4 weeks ago

​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands

The Hindu  

The sit-in protest that began almost a year ago by a group of farmers owing allegiance to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha at the Punjab-Haryana border has taken a new turn with their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal refusing to end his indefinite fast, that started on November 26. The farmers’ outfits have told the Court that their leader would accept medical …

Govt will abide by apex court direction on farmers’ protest: Agri Min Shivaraj Singh Chouhan
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Govt will abide by apex court direction on farmers’ protest: Agri Min Shivaraj Singh Chouhan

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Jan 1 Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the government will abide by the Supreme Court's decision on the ongoing farmers protest at Punjab-Haryana border and will take steps accordingly. When asked about holding a dialogue with the protesting farmers to end the logjam, the minister said, "Supreme Court jaise nirnay de raha hai, uske hisab …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Punjab AAP leaders meet Jagjit Dallewal, extend support to farmers
3 months ago

Punjab AAP leaders meet Jagjit Dallewal, extend support to farmers

India Today  

Extended their support to the farmers' demands, a delegation of Punjab's ruling AAP on Wednesday met farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal at Khanauri protest site and urged him to take medical treatment saying that his health is "important". Speaking to reporters after meeting Dallewal, Aman Arora said due to "wrong policies" of the Centre, farmers had to carry out a …

SKM writes to President Murmu seeking immediate attention to farmers' demands
3 months ago

SKM writes to President Murmu seeking immediate attention to farmers' demands

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella organization of all the farmers' unions that spearheaded the 2021 farmers' protest, has written to President Droupadi Murmu seeking an appointment with her to discuss the farmers demands. This development has taken place amid ongoing farmers’ protests 2.0 and an indefinite hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal which entered the 31st day. …

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

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on
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3 months, 1 week 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.” …

Farmer outfits urge Punjab government to reject Centre’s draft policy on agricultural marketing
3 months, 1 week ago

Farmer outfits urge Punjab government to reject Centre’s draft policy on agricultural marketing

The Hindu  

Farmer outfits in Punjab have asked the Aam Aadmi Party government in the State to reject the draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, asserting it could be an attempt to reintroduce the contentious provisions of the three farm laws, which the Union government repealed following the farmers’ protests. The concerns surrounding the draft were raised at a meeting held …

Punjab: Farmers hold 'rail roko' agitation to press MSD demand, train services affected
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3 months, 1 week 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, …

Farmer leader Jagjeet Dallewal hits out at Amit Shah on MSP hike claims
3 months, 1 week ago

Farmer leader Jagjeet Dallewal hits out at Amit Shah on MSP hike claims

Hindustan Times  

Veteran farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal on Monday criticised Union home minister Amit Shah for his claims that the Centre had hiked the minimum support price on various crops. Farmer leader Jagjeet Dallewal at the Khanauri border on Monday as his fast-unto-death entered the 21st day. Punjab singers played an important role during the previous agitation too, and we will …

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 …

Punjab DGP, MHA director meet fasting farmer leader Dallewal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab DGP, MHA director meet fasting farmer leader Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Two days after the Supreme Court directed the Centre and Punjab government representatives to immediately meet farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been staging an indefinite hunger strike since last month, a senior ministry of home affairs official and the state top on Sunday called on him at the Khanauri border in Sangrur and heard his demands. Punjab DGP …

Vinesh Phogat urges Modi to act on farmers' protest
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Vinesh Phogat urges Modi to act on farmers' protest

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress MLA Vinesh Phogat on Sunday expressed concern over the ongoing farmers' protests, describing the situation in the country as “emergency-like” and urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take concrete action rather than just giving speeches. Phogat, a former wrestler turned politician, visited protesting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri …

Farmers Protest: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Haryana
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Breaking News: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav Meets Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal | ABP News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking News: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav Meets Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal | ABP News

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. In light of the developing crisis, Punjab's Director General of Police, Gaurav Yadav, visited Dallewal to inquire about …

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