Centre invites groups for talks, but says MSP off table; Modi to release Rs 18,000 cr for 9 cr farmers in mega event
4 years ago

Centre invites groups for talks, but says MSP off table; Modi to release Rs 18,000 cr for 9 cr farmers in mega event

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Congress MPs staged a protest outside the party’s headquarters after they were stopped from marching to Rashtrapati Bhawan, and were later detained by the Delhi Police The Centre on Thursday extended another invite to the protesting farmers’ unions for talks over the new farm laws, as the protest at Delhi’s borders neared a month. Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala also weighed in on the issue and said that the new central farm laws need “many amendments” and urged protesting farmers to give “concrete suggestions”. Centre invites farmers for talks but says no discussion on MSP demands The government on Thursday extended a fresh invite to protesting farmers’ unions for talks, but made it clear that it would not be “logical” to include in the agenda any new demand related to minimum support price, saying it was out of the purview of the three new farm laws. Aggarwal’s letter has come in response to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha’s 23 December letter, through which it had informed the government that the farmers’ unions are ready for talks but asked it to send a “concrete proposal in writing instead of repeating rejected proposals around meaningless amendments”.

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DC Edit | Talk to farmers, find solution
1 week, 1 day ago

DC Edit | Talk to farmers, find solution

Deccan Chronicle  

With the agitating farmers communicating to the Supreme Court that their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal will call off his indefinite hunger strike if the Union government invited them to a discussion on their long-pending agenda, it is now up to the government to take the initiative for talks and pave the way towards ending a year-long agitation. The government should …

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 …

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 …

It’s clear Centre does not want to talk, we’ll resume ‘Dilli Chalo’: farmer leader
1 month ago

It’s clear Centre does not want to talk, we’ll resume ‘Dilli Chalo’: farmer leader

The Hindu  

A day after suspending their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march, farm leaders at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana on Saturday said a group of 101 farmers will start a peaceful foot march towards the national capital on Sunday afternoon. The protesters had attempted to march to Delhi on Friday but called off the stir after some of them got injured …

In RS, Shivraj Assures MSP For All Crops As Farmers' Delhi March Deferred For Talks With Modi Govt Tomorrow
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1 month ago

In RS, Shivraj Assures MSP For All Crops As Farmers' Delhi March Deferred For Talks With Modi Govt Tomorrow

ABP News  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the Narendra Modi government would procure all farm produce at the minimum support price. Highlighting the government's efforts, Chouhan said, “Since 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to calculate the minimum support price by giving 50 per cent profit on cost of production to farmers.” He …

Farmers' protest: Why are farmers marching to Delhi and what are their key demands? | Explained
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers' protest: Why are farmers marching to Delhi and what are their key demands? | Explained

India TV News  

Various farmer organisations have called for a protest march to Delhi starting Monday and giv ing details about their march, the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad leader Sukhbir Khalifa said that the farmers are protesting to demand fair compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Notably, the protest march by the farmers is part of broader demonstrations by various farmer organisations, …

SC panel flags alarming farm crisis, seeks talks on MSP law
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC panel flags alarming farm crisis, seeks talks on MSP law

Hindustan Times  

India’s agrarian economy stands at a crossroads, battling rising indebtedness, shrinking incomes and an intensifying climate crisis, the Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to address demands of farmers protesting along the Punjab-Haryana border since February, has emphasised while recommending serious consideration of the farmers’ demand for legal sanctity to the minimum support price for crops. The committee, chaired by justice Nawab …

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to transform the agricultural sector on Thursday at the flag-hoisting event at Red Fort, protesting farmers at the Shambhu border said their demands have remained unheard. ‘False assurances’ Farmers from Punjab and Haryana, who have stayed put at Shambhu border over six months after they began blocking roads as part of …

Opposition protests Agriculture Minister’s incomplete reply on legal backing for MSP
5 months, 1 week ago

Opposition protests Agriculture Minister’s incomplete reply on legal backing for MSP

The Hindu  

Accusing Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan of ducking a question in the Rajya Sabha on introducing a legal guarantee for minimum support prices for all crops, a major demand of farmers’ organisations, Opposition leaders strongly registered their protests, leading to noisy scenes in the Upper House on July 26. The question was posed by Samajwadi Party MP Ramji Lal …

Don’t protest at PM’s rally, submit memorandum, BJP urges farmers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Don’t protest at PM’s rally, submit memorandum, BJP urges farmers

Hindustan Times  

With farmer unions of Punjab deciding to protest during the upcoming election rallies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Punjab, the Bharatiya Janata Party has urged leaders of the farmers’ unions to submit a memorandum of their demands to the party so that the same could be forwarded to the PM. BJP’s national executive member Manoranjan Kalia said farmers must …

Farmers Protest: PIL files in Supreme Court court to consider 'reasonable demands'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers Protest: PIL files in Supreme Court court to consider 'reasonable demands'

Op India  

A petition has been filed at the Supreme Court asking for instructions to the Union and State governments to take into account the “reasonable demands” of farmers who are protesting at Punjab-Haryana border and to guarantee their freedom of movement through public transportation across the borders of Delhi. The Public Interest Litigation mentioned, “The respondent governments have employed aggressive and …

“Not in favour, we reject it…”: Farmer leaders on Centre’s proposal over MSP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

“Not in favour, we reject it…”: Farmer leaders on Centre’s proposal over MSP

Op India  

After the Centre brought a proposal to purchase crops at Minimum Support Price, farmers leaders rejected the proposal on Monday evening, saying that it had nothing for them. Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said that after the discussion, the forums rejected the proposal. After the fourth round of talks, General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh …

Farmer leader's 'whatever happens now' warning to Centre ahead of Feb 21 protest
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmer leader's 'whatever happens now' warning to Centre ahead of Feb 21 protest

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Hours after farmers leading the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation rejected the Centre's proposal to procure pulses, maize and cotton at MSP, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has warned the BJP-led government that it will be responsible for "whatever happens now". "The intention of the government was very clear that they would not let us enter Delhi at any cost.If …

Farmers reject Centre's proposal to procure five crops at MSP over next five years
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers reject Centre's proposal to procure five crops at MSP over next five years

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leaders on Monday evening rejected the Centre's proposal to purchase five crops at minimum support price over the next five years, and announced that they will resume their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march on February 21, resuming their journey from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border. Farmer leaders addressing media on Monday Addressing the media to inform them about the cultivators' decision, farmer …

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 …

Farmer leaders reject Centre's MSP proposal, say they will march towards Delhi on Wednesday
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmer leaders reject Centre's MSP proposal, say they will march towards Delhi on Wednesday

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmers leaders taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest and announced that they will march towards the national capital on Wednesday. In the fourth round of talks with farmer leaders, a panel …

Congress always strives for farmers right and MSP: MLC T. Jeevan Reddy
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress always strives for farmers right and MSP: MLC T. Jeevan Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

: Congress is the only party which thinks about the welfare of farmers. The UPA government led by the Congress party during its reign not only provided minimum support price to farmers’ produce but also opened procurement centres at villages, claimed the senior Congress leader and MLC T. Jeevan Reddy.Accompanied by Vemulawada MLA Aadi Srinivas, the MLC Reddy was a …

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 …

Issue ordinance for MSP guarantee, then continue talks, farmers tell Centre
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Issue ordinance for MSP guarantee, then continue talks, farmers tell Centre

The Hindu  

A day ahead of the crucial meeting with the Centre, the protesting farmers from Punjab camping at different locations along the boundary with Haryana on Saturday asked the Union government to bring an ordinance for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price on crops. At Shambhu, addressing a press conference, Sarwan Singh Pandher of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha said the government …

Amid farmers' protest, government mulls formation of panel to discuss MSP: Sources
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid farmers' protest, government mulls formation of panel to discuss MSP: Sources

India Today  

Amid the ongoing farmers' protest, the government is likely to propose the formation of a committee, comprising representatives of government officials and representatives of farmer organisations, sources have said. The government also believes that in the last committee formed for farmers, the representatives of farmer organisations, under the leadership of Sanjay Agrawal, did not provide the names of their representatives. …

They led farmers' protest 1.0, but MIA in second edition. Here's why
10 months, 3 weeks ago

They led farmers' protest 1.0, but MIA in second edition. Here's why

India Today  

Prominent farm leaders, who led the farmers' protest back in 2020-21, have distanced themselves from the stir this year. As compared to the previous stir, the following names are missing from the 'Delhi Chalo' call of SKM this year - Yogender Yadav Joginder Singh Ugrahan Rakesh Tikait Gurnam Singh Chaduni Balbir Singh Rajewal Manjit Rai Dr Darshan Pal Shiv Kumar …

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 …

Farming consensus: On the government and the farmers on protest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farming consensus: On the government and the farmers on protest

The Hindu  

Farmers from Punjab, in their thousands, have assembled at three points along the border with Haryana, where they have been stopped from marching to Delhi. The protesters are demanding legally guaranteed MSP for crops, debt waiver, cancellation of international agreements impacting the agriculture sector, and a minimum pension of ₹5,000 for farmers and agriculture labour. Some of these demands were …

Lost in the MSP debate
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lost in the MSP debate

Hindustan Times  

A bunch of farm unions have resumed their protests demanding that the Centre introduce a law to offer guaranteed minimum support prices. While representatives of the Centre, including the agriculture minister, are trying to resolve the situation through dialogue, it is extremely unlikely, if not impossible, that any law offering guaranteed MSPs for all crops can even be considered since …

Why Indian farmers are protesting against Modi government outside Delhi
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Indian farmers are protesting against Modi government outside Delhi

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of Indian …

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 …

India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India farmers march: What are their demands? Why is gov’t blocking roads?

Al Jazeera  

Farmers are demanding a legal minimum price for their crops as they march to New Delhi and ask government to fulfill its promises. The SKM played a key role in the 2020-2021 protests that forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repeal three farm laws that farmers feared would have benefitted corporations at their expense. https://t.co/hCL3AEE2Ks — Devinder Sharma February 13, …

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 …

Union ministers hold talks with farm leaders; farmers adamant on legal guarantee to MSP
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Union ministers hold talks with farm leaders; farmers adamant on legal guarantee to MSP

Hindustan Times  

A team of Union ministers on Monday evening held talks here with farmer leaders in a bid to dissuade them from their 'Delhi Chalo' march, and the Centre is learnt to have agreed to withdraw the cases against the farmers registered during the 2020-21 agitation. Delhi Police place barricades ahead of farmers' protests However, sources said farmer leaders were adamant …

Farmers likely to start Delhi march from Monday, after collapse of talks with Centre on guaranteed MSPs
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers likely to start Delhi march from Monday, after collapse of talks with Centre on guaranteed MSPs

The Hindu  

Approximately one lakh farmers belonging to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha-Non Political, a splinter group of the original SKM, started preparations for a rally in Delhi on Tuesday seeking guaranteed minimum support prices for their produce. At the first round of talks on Monday, Commerce and Food Minister Piyush Goyal, MoS Agriculture Arjun Munda, and MoS Home Nityanand Rai told the …

APRSSS demands MSP, farm loan waiver
1 year, 5 months ago

APRSSS demands MSP, farm loan waiver

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Karmika-Karshaka Rashtra Sadassu held in Vijayawada on Sunday demanded central legislation to provide minimum support price for farm produce, cancellation of Electricity Amendment Bill 2020 and waiving of agricultural loans. Former MP Hannan Mollah, social activist Medha Patkar and former minister Vadde Sobhanadreeswara Rao spoke. Addressing the seminar, All India Kisan Sabha vice president Hannan Mollah said they …

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, …

Maharashtra: CM Shinde, Dy CM Fadnavis to meet farmers today as protest intensifies over price woes
1 year, 9 months ago

Maharashtra: CM Shinde, Dy CM Fadnavis to meet farmers today as protest intensifies over price woes

India TV News  

Maharashtra farmers' protest: Amid the ongoing farmers' protest in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis likely to meet representatives of the farmers at 3 pm in Mantralaya on Thursday. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Ports and Mines Minister state minister Dada Bhuse said that all 14 issues were discussed that have been flagged by …

Farmers' body SKM rejects govt's 22 August meeting on MSP, says no hopes from it
2 years, 4 months ago

Farmers' body SKM rejects govt's 22 August meeting on MSP, says no hopes from it

Firstpost  

After rolling back the three farm laws last year, the government promised a guarantee on MSP, withdrawal of cases against protesters & compensation to all families of the farmers who died during protests New Delhi: Samyukta Kisan Morcha leaders on Tuesday opposed the upcoming meeting of the committee on Minimum Support Price next week, calling the panel a farce and …

Farmers agitation ends after a year. Here's a timeline of how things unfolded
3 years ago

Farmers agitation ends after a year. Here's a timeline of how things unfolded

India TV News  

Highlights Farmers in large numbers have been protesting at Singhu, Tikri, Ghazipur borders near Delhi The SKM also said that it would hold a review meeting on January 15 Agitation continued ever after farm laws were repealed Almost 15 months after the farmers' agitation began against the farm laws and other issues, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of …

Farm unions clinch deal with Centre, call off protests
3 years ago

Farm unions clinch deal with Centre, call off protests

Hindustan Times  

The Union government and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a platform of farm unions, on Thursday reached a deal on a raft of demands that had sparked year-long protests by peasants in a major political challenge to the Modi regime. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has accepted a slew of proposals from the Centre, contained in a letter signed by Union agriculture …

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 …

‘It had flaws’: SKM sends Centre's draft proposal back to it with amendments
3 years, 1 month ago

‘It had flaws’: SKM sends Centre's draft proposal back to it with amendments

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha said on Wednesday that the draft proposal sent to it by the Centre a day ago had some flaws, adding that it sent back the proposal last night itself after making some amendments to it. But the proposal had a few flaws, so last night, we sent it back with some amendments and are awaiting the …

SKM seeks clarifications on Home Ministry proposal
3 years, 1 month ago

SKM seeks clarifications on Home Ministry proposal

The Hindu  

Responding to a Home Ministry’s proposal, received on Tuesday morning, which urged the protesting farmers to call off their agitation as most of their pending demands have been resolved, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has sought clarifications on several points, including withdrawal of ‘fake’ cases against protestors. While some farmers say they are ready to go home if the Centre adapts …

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- …

Farm laws protest will end only after govt gives written assurance on pending demands: Farmers
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws protest will end only after govt gives written assurance on pending demands: Farmers

India TV News  

Highlights Centre asked five names from SKM for committee on MSP, other pending demands SKM, an umbrella body of over 40 farm unions, has been spearheading the farmers' movement SKM to hold next crucial meeting to decide future course on December 4 Agitating farmers on Wednesday in a press conference said that they will end their protest only after the …

Farmers asked to name MSP panel members
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers asked to name MSP panel members

The Hindu  

Moving forward on the Prime Minister’s promise to set up a committee to discuss minimum support prices for crops among other issues, the Centre has informally asked protesting farm unions to suggest five names to be part of the panel. On November 19, the Prime Minister said a committee would be formed “to promote zero budgeting based agriculture, to change …

Approached by Centre to join panel proposed by PM Modi: SKM
3 years, 1 month ago

Approached by Centre to join panel proposed by PM Modi: SKM

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a platform of protesting farm unions, on Tuesday said a Union government official reached out to one of its leaders, requesting the names of five people who could represent farmers on a committee proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to look into issues related to cultivation and minimum support prices. Farm unions may decide to participate …

Indian farmers mark a year of protest week after Modi’s climbdown
3 years, 1 month ago

Indian farmers mark a year of protest week after Modi’s climbdown

Al Jazeera  

Farmers demonstrate on anniversary of their protest against three farm laws, despite PM Narendra Modi saying they will be repealed. New Delhi, India – Tens of thousands of farmers are holding demonstrations across India to mark a year of their protest against three controversial farm laws, despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement that they will be repealed. But farmers’ unions …

Repeal of farm laws: A setback or a step in the right direction?
3 years, 1 month ago

Repeal of farm laws: A setback or a step in the right direction?

Business Standard  

In a surprise announcement on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government would repeal three controversial agriculture laws after 358 days of non-stop protests by farmer groups mainly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.The decision came on the occasion of Gurpurab and a few months ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, the hotbed of …

Accept Farmers Demand on MSP, Movement Won't End Without It: Varun Gandhi to PM
3 years, 1 month ago

Accept Farmers Demand on MSP, Movement Won't End Without It: Varun Gandhi to PM

News 18  

BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Saturday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to accept the farmers’ demand for statutory MSP guarantee for their crops, saying their movement wouldn’t end without it. In a letter to the prime minister, the MP from Pilibhit in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh also asked him to take action against Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra ‘Teni’ for the …

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 …

Govt can resolve farmers' agitation by MSP guarantee law: Satya Pal Malik
3 years, 2 months ago

Govt can resolve farmers' agitation by MSP guarantee law: Satya Pal Malik

India TV News  

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik has said that the Centre can resolve the issue of farmers protest. Malik said that if the government provides a Minimum Support Price guarantee by enacting a law, the matter of farmers will settle. Pointing out that the agitating farmer will not compromise on less than the MSP guarantee law, Malik said that it is …

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