Punjab CM calls all-party meet on Feb 2 to show unity over farmers' protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Punjab CM calls all-party meet on Feb 2 to show unity over farmers' protest

India TV News  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced to call an all-party meeting on February 2 to evolve a consensus on the way forward on the issue of the farm laws and the farmers' agitation in the light of the recent developments in Delhi. Urging all parties to join the meeting in a spirit of unity, in support of the farmers and in the interest of Punjab, the Chief Minister said the crisis triggered by the farm laws was a matter of concern for the entire state and its people. They are being harassed by being deprived of basic amenities," the Chief Minister said, adding with a large number of farmers from Punjab at the receiving end of this battering, it was imperative for all parties to come together to evolve a cohesive strategy on the issue. The Chief Minister hoped that all political parties in Punjab, which is the worst affected by the prevailing crisis, will put aside their differences to find a solution to the problem, which touches every Punjabi.

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SC hopes for resolution as Punjab persuades protesting farmers to engage with court panel
2 days, 22 hours ago

SC hopes for resolution as Punjab persuades protesting farmers to engage with court panel

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed optimism for progress in addressing the prolonged farmers’ protest along the Punjab-Haryana border after the Punjab government reported that a section of protesting farmers has agreed to meet the chairman of the court-appointed panel for talks. “We hope better sense prevails.talks take a good shape,” remarked a bench comprising justices Surya Kant and N …

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court
3 days 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
1 week, 2 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 …

Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected
2 weeks ago

Farmers call for 'Punjab bandh' on December 30: Road, rail services likely to be affected

India TV News  

Punjab bandh: A farmer leader of the Kisan Mazdoor Sanghrash Committee, said that a statewide bandh for Punjab has been called for December 30. This bandh will force the Centre to accept the demands of farmers, the farmer leader said as he slammed the union government for failing to accept the demands of farmers, he added. Farmers' protest and their …

Give up stubbornness, talk to farmers: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Centre
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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands
3 weeks ago

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands

ABP News  

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM, the umbrella bodies leading the farmers' protest in North India, have called for a Punjab Bandh on December 30. VIDEO | Punjab: Protesting farmers block railway track in Mohali as part of their 'Rail Roko' agitation.#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/DcnLpI2BZt — Press Trust of India December 18, 2024 Before the 'Rail Roko' protest, farmer leader Sarwan Singh …

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

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

Farmers to make fresh bid to reach Delhi today
3 weeks, 5 days 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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3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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

Farmers to resume march to Delhi on Saturday
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Farmer Protest: Shambhu Border Meeting Today as Farmers Plan Delhi March Strategy
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmer Protest: Shambhu Border Meeting Today as Farmers Plan Delhi March Strategy

ABP News  

At Shambhu Border, farmers who have been protesting for over 300 days are set to hold a crucial meeting today. Farmers are closely watching the central government's stance on their demands, hoping for a positive response regarding talks. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar has expressed concerns that neither the ruling party nor the opposition is supporting the farmers in their ongoing …

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' '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 begin ‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Here’s what to expect
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1 month ago

Farmers begin ‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Here’s what to expect

Firstpost  

On Friday, more than 100 farmers will take to the streets to push their demands, which include a legal guarantee for MSP, towards Delhi. PTI Delhi is bracing itself for a second round of traffic jams as protesting farmers plan a “Delhi Chalo” march from the Shambhu border on Friday. During the previous ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, farmers from various states, …

Farmers’ Protest: Delhi Police on alert, security deployed at border points
1 month ago

Farmers’ Protest: Delhi Police on alert, security deployed at border points

The Hindu  

Delhi Police has tightened security at borders ahead of the Punjab farmers' Friday march to the national capital. "Delhi Police is on alert and security has been tightened at the border points of the city. On Wednesday, the district administration of Ambala in Haryana asked Punjab farmers to reconsider their proposed march to Delhi and told them to contemplate further …

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 …

Won’t disrupt PM’s Panipat event, say farmers
1 month ago

Won’t disrupt PM’s Panipat event, say farmers

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the farmers’ scheduled march to Delhi on December 6, a coordination meeting was held between the protesting farmers and the Ambala district administration at the New Police Officer’s Institute in Ambala City on Monday. At the meeting, a farmers’ delegation led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha convener Sarwan Singh Pandher assured Ambala SP Surender Singh Bhoria that their march, …

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida
1 month ago

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida

Deccan Chronicle  

Sagar Singh Kalsi, Additional Commissioner of Police, stated that the police had reinforced barricades at all major and minor borders, coordinating with traffic authorities to manage the situation without affecting the public. The farmers' action came shortly after the Supreme Court urged Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border, to avoid blocking …

SC asks protesting farmers not to cause public inconvenience
1 month, 1 week ago

SC asks protesting farmers not to cause public inconvenience

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border to press for the acceptance of farmers’ demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on …

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people
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1 month, 1 week ago

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers' demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a habeas corpus …

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is bracing for yet another round of protests by farmers' organisations. Sukhbir Khalifa, leader of Bhartiya Kisan Parishad, said on Sunday that the members will begin their march towards Delhi on Monday, demanding fair compensation and better benefits under the new agricultural laws. Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers protesting at the Shambhu border …

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today

Hindustan Times  

Rope in other state units, plan fast, gherao of BJP leaders Both the protesting farmer unions have been staying put on the Punjab and Haryana borders since February 13. The protest march will start from the Shambhu protest site on December 6, before which, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha convener Jagjeet Singh Dallewal will start fast unto death from November 26 at …

Protesting Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on Dec. 6
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protesting Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on Dec. 6

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops.The decision was taken at a meeting of farmer leaders here. Addressing the media here, KMM leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said after …

Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops. Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6 The decision was taken at a meeting of farmer leaders here. …

Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on December 6 from Shambhu border
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on December 6 from Shambhu border

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Punjab farmers have announced to march towards Delhi on December 6 from the Shambhu border if the Union Government refuses to respond to their demands including a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price for crops and other key issues. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 in batches from …

Farmers Demand Talks with CM as Protests Continue
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers Demand Talks with CM as Protests Continue

Hindustan Times  

Farmers and stakeholders involved in the paddy procurement process in Punjab are set to meet with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday to discuss their concerns and demands. The farmers are demanding that the government lift the produce and facilitate the arrival of 2.7 lakh tonnes of paddy that have arrived in the state mandis so far. They are also …

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel
3 months, 1 week ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Farmers to hold maha panchayat on September 15 and 22, ask center to open borders to Delhi
4 months, 1 week ago

Farmers to hold maha panchayat on September 15 and 22, ask center to open borders to Delhi

The Hindu  

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher claimed that the farmer's agitation has been going on since 13 February in Delhi and they are going to have a maha panchayat in Jind on September 15 and in Pipli on September 22. Notably, farmers are protesting at the Shambhu border near Ambala and have been camping there since February 13. Further making demands, …

Will raise issue of law on MSP in Parl, Mamata assures Punjab farmers
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Will raise issue of law on MSP in Parl, Mamata assures Punjab farmers

Hindustan Times  

A five-member delegation of Trinamool Congress leaders on Monday met protesting farmers at Khanauri border in Punjab, with West Bengal chief minister and party supremo Mamata Banerjee speaking to the farm leaders over the phone. West Bengal CM spoke to farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and assured him that her party will “always stand for justice for farmers and raise …

Security up in Punjab before PM’s visit as farmers plan stir
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Security up in Punjab before PM’s visit as farmers plan stir

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of police personnel and at least three companies of paramilitary forces were on Wednesday stationed at various points in Punjab ahead of a call by farmer unions for a demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to arrive in the state to kick off his election campaign on Thursday. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha …

Farmer unions to protest during PM’s visit
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmer unions to protest during PM’s visit

Hindustan Times  

Farmer unions have announced to hold protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will kick off his Punjab campaign with a mega rally in Patiala on May 23, followed by mass meetings in Jalandhar and Gurdaspur on May 24. We want to peacefully and democratically protest against his visit to Patiala as the BJP government has failed to fulfil the …

Punjab: Chief Electoral Officer asks farmers' bodies to refrain from disrupting poll campaigns
8 months ago

Punjab: Chief Electoral Officer asks farmers' bodies to refrain from disrupting poll campaigns

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country, the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab on Thursday asked farmers' organisations to refrain from disrupting electoral campaigns for the Lok Sabha elections. However, after the farmers' delegation meeting with the CEO, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said it is their democratic right to pose questions to candidates. BJP facing agitation while …

Punjab Government aiding efforts to subvert BJP campaign: Sunil Jakhar
8 months ago

Punjab Government aiding efforts to subvert BJP campaign: Sunil Jakhar

The Hindu  

Punjab’s Chief Electoral Officer on Monday sought an action taken report from the State’s Director General of Police, after the Bharatiya Janta Party expressed concern over law and order, complaining about failure of the State machinery to protect the right to campaign. BJP Punjab president Sunil Jakhar led a delegation to meet the CEO Sibin C here and complained about …

Farmers to resume march to Delhi from today, police ups vigil at borders
10 months ago

Farmers to resume march to Delhi from today, police ups vigil at borders

India Today  

Farmers' organisations will renew their bid to enter Delhi on Wednesday to stage protests in support of their various demands. In view of the proposed protests, the Delhi Police has upped security at the Tikri, Singhu and the Ghazipur borders, and railway and metro stations and bus stands. On March 3, the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha …

Farmers halt ‘Delhi Chalo’ march till February 29, to stay put at Punjab-Haryana borders
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers halt ‘Delhi Chalo’ march till February 29, to stay put at Punjab-Haryana borders

The Hindu  

Farmers protesting to press the Centre for their various demands will stay put at the two protest sites on the Punjab-Haryana border till February 29 when the next course of action will be decided, their leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on February 23. He also shared details about how the protesting farmers will spend their next few days: a candle …

MHA, Punjab government at loggerheads over farm agitation, law & order
10 months, 2 weeks ago

MHA, Punjab government at loggerheads over farm agitation, law & order

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid massive protests by agitating farmers, the Centre and Punjab government seem to have entered into a face-off, with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs sending a stern advisory asking the AAP-ruled state to take action to ensure peace and order. The Punjab chief secretary Anurag Verma retorted that the police maintained peace despite Haryana cops injuring 160 …

Farmers’ Protest 2024: 21-year-old farmer killed as protesters move from Punjab into Haryana
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers’ Protest 2024: 21-year-old farmer killed as protesters move from Punjab into Haryana

The Hindu  

I A 21-year-old farmer was killed on Wednesday as protesting farmers made a fresh attempt to resume their march to Delhi from Punjab, where they have been camping for the last nine days. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said a police case would be registered after the postmortem of Shubhkaran Singh and action taken against those found responsible. Discussion on …

Need to show more sympathy to farmers: Punjab government to MHA
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Need to show more sympathy to farmers: Punjab government to MHA

The Hindu  

A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs sought a report from the Punjab Government that law and order should be maintained in the wake of the farmers protest, the State Government replied that more than 160 people have been injured till now due to firing of tear gas shells from drones, rubber bullets, and the use of physical force …

Will march towards Delhi peacefully: Farmer leader Dallewal
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Will march towards Delhi peacefully: Farmer leader Dallewal

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Wednesday said protesting farmers, who have been camping at two border points between Punjab and Haryana after they were stopped by security personnel, will march towards Delhi in a peaceful manner. "Our intention is not to disturb peace," Dallewal said ahead of the farmers' plan to march towards the national capital. The government …

'Maintain law and order': Home Ministry sends advisory to Punjab govt on farmers protest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Maintain law and order': Home Ministry sends advisory to Punjab govt on farmers protest

India TV News  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has dispatched an advisory to the Punjab government, urging it to uphold law and order amidst the ongoing farmers' agitation, said sources. With tensions running high amid the farmers' agitation, the MHA's advisory served as an urgent call to action for the Punjab government. Centre's call for action Earlier, in light of the situation, the …

Punjab Police gear up for farmers march
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab Police gear up for farmers march

The Hindu  

A day ahead of their Delhi Chalo march, the protesting farmers on Tuesday were making efforts to mobilise their supporters to swell the scale of their march, even as Punjab Police is leaving nothing to chance as inputs indicate plans of the protesters to storm the barricades of Haryana police and enter Haryana, a move which would disturb the law …

'Govt will be responsible for...', says Farmers leader Pandher as protesters to resume march tomorrow
10 months, 2 weeks ago

'Govt will be responsible for...', says Farmers leader Pandher as protesters to resume march tomorrow

India TV News  

Sarwan Singh Pandher, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary on Tuesday said the farmers will resume the 'Delhi Chalo' march tomorrow. Protesting farmers reject govt's proposal Meanwhile, the farmers on Monday rejected the government's proposal to purchase five crops at minimum support price over the period of the next five years and said that "it is not in favour of …

Farmers Escalate Protests, Centre Holds Talks in Chandigarh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Escalate Protests, Centre Holds Talks in Chandigarh

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Farmers reject Centre’s offer; to resume march to Delhi on February 21
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers reject Centre’s offer; to resume march to Delhi on February 21

The Hindu  

Rejecting the Centre’s offer to procure five crops on minimum support price for five years based on a contract system, protesting farmers in Punjab on February 19 announced that they would restart their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 21. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha — the two umbrella bodies of around 200 farmers’ and farm labourer …

Farmers protest highlights: 'Delhi chalo' march on hold after meeting with govt
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers protest highlights: 'Delhi chalo' march on hold after meeting with govt

Hindustan Times  

Feb 18, 2024 7:32 PM IST On Sunday, the Communist Party of India leader Hannan Mollah claimed that no protest is being held by SKM on the border of Delhi, rather, three-four organisations that separated from SKM after the movement in the year 2020 are agitating and taking their name. Last time in the year 2020, when there was a …

Farmers Protest: Fourth round of talks between agitators, Union Ministers held in Chandigarh
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers Protest: Fourth round of talks between agitators, Union Ministers held in Chandigarh

India TV News  

The meeting between the farmer leaders and Union Ministers for a fourth round of talks was held in Chandigarh as the agitation entered day six on Sunday. Ban on Internet services extended Just a day earlier, the Haryana government extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts by two more days till February 19 in …

'Delhi Chalo' protest march: Union ministers and farmer leaders to hold 4th round of talks on Sunday
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'Delhi Chalo' protest march: Union ministers and farmer leaders to hold 4th round of talks on Sunday

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: A panel of Union ministers will hold a fourth round of talks with farmer leaders here on Sunday over their demands, including loan waiver and bringing an ordinance on giving legal guarantee to MSP for crops. The meeting comes amid thousands of farmers staying put at the Shambhu and Khanauri points of the Punjab-Haryana border with layers of barricades …

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