AAP to Hold Peaceful Demonstration in Support of 'Bharat Bandh', Says Gopal Rai
4 years, 1 month ago

AAP to Hold Peaceful Demonstration in Support of 'Bharat Bandh', Says Gopal Rai

News 18  

The Aam Aadmi Party will hold a peaceful demonstration in the national capital on Tuesday in support of the ‘Bharat Bandh’ called by farmer unions protesting on Delhi’s borders demanding the repeal of the Centre’s new agri-marketing laws, said party leader and Delhi minister Gopal Rai. “The AAP will hold a peaceful demonstration on December 8 in support of the Bharat Bandh called by the farmers at 11 am at the ITO crossing of Delhi,” Rai was quoted as saying in a party statement. I want to appeal all the citizens of India to support their demands and extend their support to the Bharat Bandh called by the farmers tomorrow. I want to appeal all to join this bandh peacefully and stand in solidarity with the farmers of our country.” Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had said that all AAP workers across the country will support the nationwide strike and appealed to all citizens to support the farmers.

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

Punjab AAP leaders meet Jagjit Dallewal, extend support to farmers
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Farmers March To Shambhu Border Protest Site On Tractors: Watch
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:14 IST - 8 MINS READ Farmer issues are once again coming into focus as Delhi’s borders simmer with renewed unrest. This time, the demands revolve around enhanced compensation for land acquired in parts of the National Capital Region in western Uttar Pradesh, alongside the Central government’s unfulfilled assurances on long-term agrarian challenges. It has …

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas
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4 weeks ago

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas

New Indian Express  

SHAMBHU: The protesting farmers suspended their Dilli Chalo foot march for the day after seventeen of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana. Farmer leader and convener of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Sarwan Singh Pandher said that the two forums Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have decided to …

'Delhi Chalo' protest: Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse farmers at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border
4 weeks ago

'Delhi Chalo' protest: Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse farmers at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border

India TV News  

Tension escalated at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border on Saturday as police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse farmers attempting to march towards the national capital, Delhi. The farmers, under the banner of various unions, had gathered in large numbers to resume their “Dilli Chalo” march, demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price and resolution of other long-pending …

Farmers to make fresh bid to reach Delhi today
4 weeks 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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4 weeks 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, 2 days 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
1 month 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 …

Group of 101 farmers to resume march to Delhi from Shambhu border on December 14
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1 month ago

Group of 101 farmers to resume march to Delhi from Shambhu border on December 14

Hindustan Times  

Protesting farmers camping at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana will observe "Prarthna Diwas Ardas Dihada" on Wednesday as part of their ongoing agitation, seeking demands that include a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price and loan waivers. Protesting farmers look at smoke trails made by falling tear gas shells used by the police near Shambhu border that divides …

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

Farmers' protest: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking clearance of blockades on Punjab highways
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1 month ago

Farmers' protest: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking clearance of blockades on Punjab highways

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking directions to Centre and others to clear blockades on highways in Punjab where farmers are staging protests. Security personnel shower flower petals on farmers gathered during a protest at the Punjab-Haryana state Shambhu border in Punjab on December 8, 2024. Shambu for more than one year and recently have blocked national …

Supreme Court hearing on plea seeking highway clearing amid farmers protest
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1 month ago

Supreme Court hearing on plea seeking highway clearing amid farmers protest

India Today  

The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a petition seeking directions to immediately clear the blockage of national and state highways in Punjab, where farmers have been protesting for almost a year to demand a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price among other issues. The plea, which will be heard by a Supreme Court bench headed by Justice Surya …

Farmers Halt Delhi March After Shambhu Clash
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1 month ago

Farmers Halt Delhi March After Shambhu Clash

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A fresh jattha of 101 protesting farmers resumed their Delhi Chalo march from the Shambhu area of the Punjab-Haryana border on Sunday only to suspend it shortly before evening as the Haryana security personnel fired teargas shells to disperse them, which resulted in injuries to the protesters. The protesters, however, claimed it was all a "drama" as the …

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 …

Farmers' Protest: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Shambhu Border
1 month ago

Farmers' Protest: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Shambhu Border

ABP News  

Farmers are once again marching towards Delhi today to demand the MSP Guarantee Law and other reforms. In Maharashtra, political tensions continue over the issue of Electronic Voting Machines, with Sharad Pawar planning to visit Solapur and Uddhav Thackeray's visit also likely. Meanwhile, in Delhi, the pre-election poster war has intensified, with the Aam Aadmi Party releasing a new poster …

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 …

Address protesting farmers’ demands urgently: Aman Arora
1 month ago

Address protesting farmers’ demands urgently: Aman Arora

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party’s Punjab president Aman Arora on Friday appealed to the central government to urgently address the demands of farmers protesting at Shambhu and Khanauri borders and warned it against actions that could escalate tensions. Arora, while expressing solidarity with the protesting farmers, criticised the Haryana government for imposing prohibitory orders and lobbing teargas shells at farmers who were …

MoS Bhagirath Choudhary invites protesting farmers for dialogue, says “doors are open”
1 month ago

MoS Bhagirath Choudhary invites protesting farmers for dialogue, says “doors are open”

Op India  

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, on Friday invited protesting farmers for talks, stating that the government is open for holding dialogue with them. Earlier in the day, farmers marching towards Delhi under the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest were stopped at the Shambhu border. “We should be allowed to go towards Delhi peacefully or we should …

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 LIVE: UP Police detains agitators at Greater Noida; Haryana suspends mobile internet, SMS
1 month ago

Farmers’ protest LIVE: UP Police detains agitators at Greater Noida; Haryana suspends mobile internet, SMS

Live Mint  

Farmers' Protest March to Delhi LIVE Updates: On Friday, police detained a group of farmers who were part of the 'Delhi Chalo' march, which aimed to pressure the government for a legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops. The farmers had set off from their protest site at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana at 1 pm, with …

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 gather at Shambu border to begin protest march to Delhi
1 month ago

Farmers gather at Shambu border to begin protest march to Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

A large contingent of farmers have gathered at the Shambhu border from where they have proposed to march towards Delhi later on on Friday. Drone visuals from the site showed large groups of farmers converging at the border.At the Shambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said that there would be a group of 100 farmers who would be marching …

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 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 …

Farmers Protest: Security Beefed Up At Delhi-Haryana Border Ahead Of Foot March Despite Prohibitory Orders
1 month ago

Farmers Protest: Security Beefed Up At Delhi-Haryana Border Ahead Of Foot March Despite Prohibitory Orders

ABP News  

Security has been beefed up on the Delhi-Haryana border as farmers vow to march towards Delhi from the Shambhu border protest site despite prohibitory orders. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said a 'jatha' of 101 farmers will move towards Delhi from Shambhu Border at 1 pm on Friday. We will begin our march towards Delhi at 1 pm from the …

Farmers' protests received huge booster dose from no less than Vice President: Congress
1 month ago

Farmers' protests received huge booster dose from no less than Vice President: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday reiterated its support for farmers' demands and said their protests have received a "huge booster dose" from no less a person than Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The opposition party's assertion came ahead of a scheduled march by a group of farmers to Delhi from their protest site at the Shambhu border on the Punjab …

Farmers start protest march from Sambhu border; Delhi police on alert, prohibitory order imposed in Ambala
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1 month ago

Farmers start protest march from Sambhu border; Delhi police on alert, prohibitory order imposed in Ambala

New Indian Express  

On Thursday, he said farmers will not take any tractor-trolley with them. The farmers, many of whom have come prepared for a long haul, have brought along vegetables, sacks of flour, lentils, and cooking oil on their tractor-trailers. The protesting farmers, comprising men and women – both young and old – and school and college students, are travelling in tractor-trailers, …

Farmers' protest march to capital: Police on alert, heavy security at Haryana, Delhi borders
Top News
1 month ago

Farmers' protest march to capital: Police on alert, heavy security at Haryana, Delhi borders

New Indian Express  

The Delhi Police on Friday tightened security at borders ahead of the Punjab farmers' march to the national capital. A 'jatha' of 101 farmers will embark on a foot march to Delhi at 1 pm on Friday from their protest site at the Shambhu border on the Punjab and Haryana border. The Ambala district administration has already issued an order …

Marching farmers tear-gassed as they try to break barricades at Haryana border
1 month ago

Marching farmers tear-gassed as they try to break barricades at Haryana border

India Today  

The Haryana Police on Friday fired tear gas shells at farmers camping at the Shambhu border near Haryana's Ambala for over nine months as they resumed their protest and broke barricades while trying to march towards Delhi. A group of 101 farmers under the leadership of farmer leaders Surjit Singh Phool, Satnam Singh Pannu, Savinder Singh Chautala, Baljinder Singh Chadiala …

Breaking News: Furious Over Arrests, Farmers Announce March to Delhi Again | ABP News
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1 month, 1 week ago

Breaking News: Furious Over Arrests, Farmers Announce March to Delhi Again | ABP News

ABP News  

Once again, farmers from Noida have launched a march towards Delhi, fueled by anger over being forcibly removed from the Dalit Prerna Sthal. The protest has drawn widespread attention, with the Bhartiya Kisan Union, led by Rakesh Tikait, extending its support to the farmers. The forcible eviction from the Dalit Prerna Sthal has particularly ignited outrage among the farmers, who …

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march on land compensation stopped in Noida, protesters give 7-day ultimatum
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march on land compensation stopped in Noida, protesters give 7-day ultimatum

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi/Noida, Farmers from different parts of Uttar Pradesh demanding adequate compensation for their lands acquired by the government marched towards Delhi on Monday but were stopped at the Noida-Delhi border where they sat on a dharna. Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march on land compensation stopped in Noida, protesters give 7-day ultimatum The farmers said if their demands were not met …

Delhi braces for another round of farmer protests. What are their demands?
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi braces for another round of farmer protests. What are their demands?

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. “Police are stopping the farmers whereas the farmers want …

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today: Why are they protesting again?
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today: Why are they protesting again?

Firstpost  

Farmers are holding a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march from Noida to the Parliament complex in the national capital, demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Traffic in parts of Delhi and Noida has been disrupted as farmers begin their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march towards the Parliament complex on Monday. ‘Delhi Chalo’ march: Traffic jams across Delhi-NCR, advisories issued Ahead of …

Farmers Protest March Live Updates: Riot Control Vehicle Put On Main Road, Traffic Moves At Snail's Pace
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers Protest March Live Updates: Riot Control Vehicle Put On Main Road, Traffic Moves At Snail's Pace

ABP News  

Farmers Protest March HIGHLIGHTS: Farmers on tractors and on foot began their march from Noida to the Parliament complex in Delhi on Monday, leading to massive traffic jam on the Delhi-Noida border. Delhi Police and Gautam Buddh Nagar Police have put up barriers on the Noida-Delhi border points to prevent the farmers from marching into the national capital. These farmers …

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, …

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 …

Farmer leaders to lead first group of protesters marching towards Delhi on December 6: Pandher
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1 month, 1 week ago

Farmer leaders to lead first group of protesters marching towards Delhi on December 6: Pandher

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Farmer leader from Punjab Sarwan Singh Pandher on Sunday said a group of farmers, led by their leaders, will march towards Delhi on foot on December 6 even as he lashed out at the Centre for not holding any talks with the protesting farmers for resolving their issues, including a legal guarantee on the MSP. Farmer leaders to lead …

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. …

No talks with farm unions but panel to submit action plan in SC
3 months, 1 week ago

No talks with farm unions but panel to submit action plan in SC

Hindustan Times  

Even as the protesting farmer unions, holding a sit-in on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past seven months, have decided not to engage in talks with the Supreme Court-appointed panel, the committee has decided to move ahead with its work. The protesting farmers, led by Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and …

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’ protest: More unions to join, call on protest extension today in Chandigarh
4 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ protest: More unions to join, call on protest extension today in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

Second day of the farmers’ protest remained calm with strategic planning as protestors maintained their routines while preparing for a crucial gathering set to take place on Wednesday. The meeting, expected to be crucial, will decide whether to extend the ongoing protest that has drawn farmers from across the region. The protest site at Sector 34, an open ground, became …

Madhya Pradesh government directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Madhya Pradesh government directs authorities to ensure peaceful 'Bharat Bandh'

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh Home Department has directed the Collectors and superintendents of police of all districts in the State to take necessary steps to maintain law and order situation during the day-long Bharat Bandh called by some groups over community-based reservation on Wednesday. In a circular issued on Tuesday night, the State Home Department directed the Collectors and SPs of …

Bharat Bandh today: After 8-year hiatus, BSP workers to take to streets
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bharat Bandh today: After 8-year hiatus, BSP workers to take to streets

Hindustan Times  

Fighting for her party’s survival in Uttar Pradesh, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati has asked party workers to hit the streets to protest against the Supreme Court’s recent order on the scheduled caste/schedule tribe reservations. Successive defeats in the Lok Sabha and assembly elections as well as the changing political scenario in Uttar Pradesh have forced Mayawati to amend her …

Shambhu border: Supreme Court proposes forming of panel to look into demands of farmers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shambhu border: Supreme Court proposes forming of panel to look into demands of farmers

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday proposed setting up a committee to look into the various demands of farmers, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price for crops. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The court directed the Central government and state governments of Haryana and Punjab to suggest individuals who can be included in the committee, while ordering a status quo …

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