After refusal to discuss farm laws, Cong., Akali MPs walk out of Standing Committee meeting
3 years, 11 months ago

After refusal to discuss farm laws, Cong., Akali MPs walk out of Standing Committee meeting

The Hindu  

Congress MPs Partap Singh Bajwa and Chhaya Verma, and Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Monday walked out of a meeting of the Standing Committee on Agriculture after the panel chairman refused to discuss Centre's three farm laws and their impact including the ongoing protests. Chhaya Verma, S. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and I walked out in protest from the Standing Committee on Agriculture Meeting due to the refusal of the Chairman to discuss the 3 farmer acts and resultant issues. As a Standing Committee on Agriculture a part of the Parliament of India, such issues should be discussed to ensure that MPs can scrutinise and understand how the Government is handling issues. The three Rajya Sabha MPs raised the issue with the chairman of the standing committee after citing the ongoing large-scale protests by different farmer unions that has resulted in thousands of farmers camping at the borders of Delhi for over 40 days in protest against the three farm laws.

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Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 days, 22 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 …

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 …

Delhi farmers to boycott assembly polls over unaddressed demands
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi farmers to boycott assembly polls over unaddressed demands

New Indian Express  

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

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 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 …

Shivraj Chouhan meets farm outfits; why aren’t we invited, ask protesting farmers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shivraj Chouhan meets farm outfits; why aren’t we invited, ask protesting farmers

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday met leaders representing farmers from two ‘khap’ groups from Haryana, apart from an organisation from Chhattisgarh, as part of his programme to interact with cultivators. Farmers representing Haryana-based Naugama Khap Kisan Sangathan in Jind, Satrol Khap Seva Samiti from Hisar and Nandal Khap in Rohtak participated in the discussions Farmers …

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 …

Opposition MPs protest on Adani issue in Parliament premises with black 'jholas'
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Opposition MPs protest on Adani issue in Parliament premises with black 'jholas'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Several Opposition MPs on Tuesday demonstrated over the Adani issue in Parliament premises, carrying black 'jholas' with caricatures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and billionaire Gautam Adani printed on it and 'Modi Adani Bhai Bhai' written on the obverse side. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, MPs from 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 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 …

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’ issues, Adani row continue to rock Parliament
1 month ago

Farmers’ issues, Adani row continue to rock Parliament

Hindustan Times  

The Opposition Congress and some other INDIA bloc members on Wednesday protested against the government over farmers’ issue and the Adani indictment matter, hampering proceedings in Parliament, which saw its first week of the ongoing winter session washout. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar disallowed motions seeking setting aside of the business of the day to discuss the farmers’ issue, saying the “interest …

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 …

Rahul Gandhi to meet delegation of farmer leaders today; talks likely on private member bill
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Stopped from reaching PM’s rally, farmers stage dharna on roads
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Stopped from reaching PM’s rally, farmers stage dharna on roads

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of farmers, who have been protesting at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, were not allowed to march towards the Polo Ground where PM Modi addressed his party’s election rally on Thursday. Farmers were out to show black flags and question PM Modi over various pending demands, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price and the recent death …

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions
8 months, 4 weeks ago

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions

The Hindu  

India’s demographic heavily tilts towards rural areas, and agriculture remains the primary occupation. Additionally, the survey also reveals that one in every ten respondents either lack awareness of the protests or are unfamiliar with the farmers’ demands, and this lack of awareness is marginally higher among farmers’ households. However, the majority supports the farmers’ protests; support for this is comparatively …

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Centre-Farmers to hold 4th round of talks today
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Centre-Farmers to hold 4th round of talks today

The Hindu  

February 18, 2024 20:09 Our struggle will continue even if the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections comes into force, says farm leader Rajewal The Samyukta Kisan Morcha will gherao the residences of BJP leaders in Punjab for three days from Tuesday to press the Centre into accepting the farmers’ demands. SKM leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said …

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 …

In solidarity with farmers: KRRKS members stage protest in Kalaburagi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

In solidarity with farmers: KRRKS members stage protest in Kalaburagi

The Hindu  

Condemning the attacks on farmers marching towards Delhi and lobbing of teargas shells, the members of State Committee of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Yuvajana Seva Sangha staged a protest outside the Kalaburagi MP’s office on the Mini Vidhana Soudha premises on Saturday. Chandu Jadhav, sangha president, and secretary Sunil M. Manpade criticised the BJP-led government at Centre for thwarting attempts by …

Farmers’ protest | After ‘positive’ discussion, Centre-farmers to hold fourth round of meeting on February 18
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ protest | After ‘positive’ discussion, Centre-farmers to hold fourth round of meeting on February 18

The Hindu  

Even as protesting farmers from Punjab continued to camp near different locations on the inter-state boundaries with Haryana on Thursday, another round of meetings between farmer representatives and Union Ministers would be now held on February 18, after ‘positive’ discussions were held between Centre-farmers in the meeting concluded on the intervening night of Thursday-Friday. Farmers’ protest 2024 Live Updates, February …

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi says there has been no attempt to curb protest by farmers
10 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Opposition condemns police action against farmers’ protest, says Modi govt. at war with farmers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition condemns police action against farmers’ protest, says Modi govt. at war with farmers

The Hindu  

Condemning the police action against the protesting farmers, including the use of tear gas shells, and sealing multiple entry points to the Capital, the Opposition said the Narendra Modi government seems to be at war with the farmers. At a press conference in Delhi, Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said that the government is using unusually heavy force against …

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures

New Indian Express  

The collective in its letter expressed deep regret over the union government’s approach of not solving the problems promised by the government and has been hesitant to talk with SKM while more interested in dividing farmers groups. The SKM gave call for an Industrial / Sectoral Strike and Grameen Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024 in support of the 21 …

SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal
10 months, 4 weeks ago

SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal

India TV News  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha disclosed that approximately 100 farmers from Karnataka, en route to the national capital to partake in the scheduled protest on February 13, were halted by state police authorities at Bhopal. Criticism of government actions Expressing disappointment, Shanthakumar criticised the government's stance, highlighting the contradiction between peace talks held with SKM and other farmer bodies and the …

Farmers end protest on promise that a committee will look into their issues
11 months ago

Farmers end protest on promise that a committee will look into their issues

Hindustan Times  

Farmers from Noida, who have been protesting since December 18 demanding better compensation and rehabilitation facilities in lieu of land acquired by the government to develop the city of Noida, on Thursday ended their agitation after the Noida authority officials and the police assured them that a committee will be formed to look into their demands. The farmers had planned …

Farmers prepare for larger battle as key promises remain unfulfilled
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers prepare for larger battle as key promises remain unfulfilled

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 06, 2023 11:00 IST - 11 MINS READ Geeta Khushwaha from Damoh in Madhya Pradesh is a migrant worker in the National Capital Region. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the farmers’ front that spearheaded the 2020 agitation, held a Mahapanchayat at Ramlila grounds on March 20 to remind the government of this unresolved problem. Then on December 9, …

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 …

Rally at Delhi’s Ramlila ground: Farmers to launch protest if demands not met
1 year, 9 months ago

Rally at Delhi’s Ramlila ground: Farmers to launch protest if demands not met

Hindustan Times  

Farmers would launch a bigger agitation than their protest on Delhi’s borders in 2020-21 if their demands on a law on minimum support price, debt waiver and pension, among others, are not met, Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders said at a Kisan Mahapanchayat at the Ramlila Maidan in the national capital on Monday. “We do not want to launch another agitation, …

‘Main Election Issue’: Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Main Election Issue’: Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session

The Quint  

With elections due in two months, farmers' organisations in Karnataka are set to revive an agitation against the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state. The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene have decided to relaunch a protest and have called a meeting of their state committee on Tuesday, 31 January, to chart out the agitation plan. The Karnataka …

50,000 farmers stage a peaceful protest at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, say they will accept farm laws with some changes
2 years ago

50,000 farmers stage a peaceful protest at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, say they will accept farm laws with some changes

Op India  

On Monday, December 19, around 50,000 farmers gathered at central Delhi Ramlila Maidan. The farmers participating in the “Kisan Garjana Rally” made it clear that they don’t want to cause any disruption and just want that their demands to be met. ‘Farmers are being fooled by politically motivated persons like Rakesh Tikait’, says a farmer at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan The …

Cong take out protest rallies against Dharani
2 years, 1 month ago

Cong take out protest rallies against Dharani

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As part of ongoing campaign against Dharani portal and problems faced by farmers, Congress leaders on Wednesday held demonstrations and submitted memorandum to revenue officials across Assembly constituencies. They submitted memorandum to revenue officials demanding that the government resolve farmers' issues particularly those which have cropped up due to Dharani portal. At Husnabad, former MP Ponnam Prabhakar alleged that …

Farmers to March to Raj Bhavans Across Country
2 years, 1 month ago

Farmers to March to Raj Bhavans Across Country

News 18  

Farmer unions will take out marches to Raj Bhavans across the country on Saturday to mark two years since they launched their agitation against the now-repealed three farm laws. Farmer leaders claim that the government had given to them in writing that it would hold a discussion and bring a law for minimum support price of crops, but nothing has …

Farmers' agitation ends in Lakhimpur Kheri after officials meet protesters
2 years, 4 months ago

Farmers' agitation ends in Lakhimpur Kheri after officials meet protesters

The Hindu  

A farmers' agitation seeking the removal of Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra and a law guaranteeing MSP among other demands, was called off Saturday after top district officials met the protesters, Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader Rakesh Tikait said. DistrIct Magistrate Mahendra Bahadur Singh and others arrived at the dharna site around 2.30 p.m. and received a memorandum by the farmers. …

Congress protests MPs suspension, alleged misuse of agencies | Pics
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress protests MPs suspension, alleged misuse of agencies | Pics

Hindustan Times  

Congress protests MPs suspension, alleged misuse of agencies | Pics Congress MPs held a sit-in at Vijay Chowk in Delhi on Wednesday to protest the alleged misuse of investigative agencies by the centre to target opposition leaders and the suspension of nearly two dozen members of parliament. 1 / 5 View Photos in a new improved layout Delhi Police personnel …

SKM rejects govt's MSP panel, says 'so-called farmer leaders' who backed three farm laws in panel
2 years, 5 months ago

SKM rejects govt's MSP panel, says 'so-called farmer leaders' who backed three farm laws in panel

Firstpost  

Senior SKM member Darshan Pal alleged the Centre’s committee looks ‘bogus’ as it does not talk about ensuring the legal rights of farmers. New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer unions, on Tuesday rejected the government’s committee on minimum support price, saying “so-called farmer leaders” who supported the now-repealed farm laws are its members. Senior SKM …

Banned Yesterday, Welcome Today: Farm Laws Repeal, Cong Defections Energise BJP Ahead of Sangrur Bypolls
2 years, 6 months ago

Banned Yesterday, Welcome Today: Farm Laws Repeal, Cong Defections Energise BJP Ahead of Sangrur Bypolls

News 18  

The withdrawal of farm laws and crossover of many senior Congress leaders seem to have given the Bharatiya Janata Party the much-needed push to make its presence felt in the political spectrum of Punjab. The then banned BJP leaders are now conducting meetings in villages, visiting farmers and sharing policies of their party to seek votes for their candidate, Kewal …

Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls
3 years 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 …

Farmers protest: At Singhu, elation makes way for hectic cleaning
3 years ago

Farmers protest: At Singhu, elation makes way for hectic cleaning

Hindustan Times  

It was time to pack up and head back home. There was a sense of anticipation among farmers at the Singhu protest site since early Thursday as whispers made the rounds that today might finally be the day when their yearlong protest against the erstwhile farm laws may be called off. New Delhi, India - December 9, 2021: Farmers dismantle …

Farm agitation called off as SKM leaders accept Centre’s proposal
3 years ago

Farm agitation called off as SKM leaders accept Centre’s proposal

The Hindu  

Thousands of protesting farmers camped out on the borders of Delhi for 380 days are set to go home on Saturday, after marking a ‘vijay diwas’ to celebrate the achievement of most of their demands. On Thursday, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a joint platform of protesting farm unions, announced that it had accepted the Central government’s proposal to resolve pending …

Farmers protest Highlights: Agitation suspended after 378 days; 'ghar wapasi' from December 11
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers protest Highlights: Agitation suspended after 378 days; 'ghar wapasi' from December 11

India TV News  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farm unions, on Thursday decided to suspend the over a year-long farmers' movement against three contentious farm laws and announced that farmers will go back home on December 11 from the protest sites on Delhi's borders. Farmer leaders said that they will again meet on January 15 to see if the …

Farmers accept second draft by government, may call off protest today
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers accept second draft by government, may call off protest today

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Late on Wednesday night protesting farmers arrived at a consensus to accept the Central government’s second draft proposal on their pending demands and will hold a crucial meeting on Thursday to decide on calling off their year-old agitation at Delhi borders. SKM will meet again tomorrow at 12 noon, at Singhu Border, to take a formal decision thereafter …

Farmers' agitation suspended, protesters to head home from Dec 11: SKM
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers' agitation suspended, protesters to head home from Dec 11: SKM

India Today  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday announced the suspension of its over a year-long agitation and said farmers will head home from December 11 from protest sites on Delhi's borders. Balyan, the BJP's prominent Jat face from western Uttar Pradesh, said the party's situation will further improve as the farmers are returning home "satisfied with the actions of the Narendra …

India’s farmers call off year-long protest after gov’t assurances
3 years, 1 month ago

India’s farmers call off year-long protest after gov’t assurances

Al Jazeera  

Protest withdrawn after government agrees to pending demands, including promises to consider guaranteed prices for all produce. India’s farmers will call off a long-running protest after the government concedes to a clutch of pending demands, including assurances to consider guaranteed prices for all produce, not just rice and wheat, union leaders have said. ‘Huge victory for farmers’ Visuals shared by …

Farmers protest: SKM crucial meet tomorrow, crowd begins to thin at Delhi's Singhu border
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers protest: SKM crucial meet tomorrow, crowd begins to thin at Delhi's Singhu border

India TV News  

Highlights SKM on Saturday formed a five-member panel for dialogue with government on their pending demands Crucial SKM meet tomorrow to decide the future course of movement Ahead of the next meeting of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on December 7, the protesting farmers at the Singhu border started preparations to return to their homes in Punjab. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha …

Farmers Should End Protests and Go Home Now as Farm Laws Repealed: Agri Minister
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers Should End Protests and Go Home Now as Farm Laws Repealed: Agri Minister

News 18  

Even as the stalemate continues between the government and farmers who have raised demands including a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Saturday asked the protesters to end the stir and return to their homes. Talking to reporters here, Tomar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already withdrawn the three farm laws- …

Farmers won't budge from protest sites in Delhi until cases are withdrawn: SKM
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers won't budge from protest sites in Delhi until cases are withdrawn: SKM

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Saturday announced farmers protesting against the three farm laws, which have now been repealed, will not move from the demonstration sites at the borders of Delhi until the Centre withdraws cases registered against them during the course of their agitation. Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait addresses media after farmers' meeting at Singhu border in …

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