Farmers’ issue to be resolved with dialogue: Agri minister Chouhan
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers’ issue to be resolved with dialogue: Agri minister Chouhan

Hindustan Times  

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on Monday that there are problems in the sector and he will discuss the issues with the farmers and their associations. Union minister of agriculture and farmers’ welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks in the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi on Monday. He further said, “We will resolve it through dialogue and will move forward taking everyone along with us.” Chouhan also requested the political parties not to treat the farmers as a vote bank. Continuing his reply, Chouhan said he had read all speeches of former prime ministers given from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day and said farmers were never the priority for the Congress.

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Punjab: Centre, farmers’ talks remain inconclusive, next meeting on May 4
2 weeks ago

Punjab: Centre, farmers’ talks remain inconclusive, next meeting on May 4

Hindustan Times  

The talks between farmer leaders and a central delegation remained inconclusive on Wednesday, with Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announcing the next meeting on May 4. Besides Chouhan, minister for food and public distribution Parlhad Joshi and industry and commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal were present at the meeting along with leaders of 28 constituents of Samyukta Kisan …

Centre will not discriminate against farmers in times of natural disaster: Agriculture Minister Chouhan
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Centre will not discriminate against farmers in times of natural disaster: Agriculture Minister Chouhan

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stated on Tuesday that if a natural disaster strikes the Centre will not discriminate against farmers from any state, be it from Kerala or Karnataka. Replying to supplementaries in the Lok Sabha, Chouhan said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government will leave no stone unturned to ensure the welfare …

Very positive atmosphere, says Agriculture Minister Chouhan as Centre holds talks with farmer leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Very positive atmosphere, says Agriculture Minister Chouhan as Centre holds talks with farmer leaders

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The second round of talks between farmer leaders and a delegation from the Centre led by the three Union ministers, which centred around the legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price on crops among other demands, remained inconclusive. A team comprising three Union ministers -- Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Consumer Affairs …

Government won't tolerate irregularities in farm sector: Chouhan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Government won't tolerate irregularities in farm sector: Chouhan

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

New Indian Express  

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

State denied opportunity to present its stand at meet convened by Union Agriculture Minister: P. Prasad
2 months, 4 weeks ago

State denied opportunity to present its stand at meet convened by Union Agriculture Minister: P. Prasad

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister P. Prasad has alleged that the State was not given an opportunity to highlight the problems faced by its farm sector at a virtual meeting convened by Union Agriculture Minister Shivaraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday ahead of Union Budget 2025-26. He alleged that the virtual meeting with State Agriculture Ministers was merely intended to create the impression that …

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

AAP Government Criticised for not Implementing Schemes for Delhi Farmers

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

Shivraj Chouhan and Delhi CM Atishi trade charges over farmer welfare

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

He is pained because...: Shivraj Chouhan on Jagdeep Dhankhar's prod on farmers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

He is pained because...: Shivraj Chouhan on Jagdeep Dhankhar's prod on farmers

India Today  

Dismissing allegations that the government was neglecting farmers' grievances, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said 13 major decisions have been taken in the first five months of the Modi 3.0 government. When asked about the incident where Jagdeep Dhankhar publicly questioned him on the promise made to farmers, Chouhan said the Vice President was pained as he …

Farmers to resume march to Delhi on Saturday
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Will buy farm produce at MSP, says agri minister amid farmers’ protest
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Will buy farm produce at MSP, says agri minister amid farmers’ protest

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government has fixed minimum support prices of crops to give at least 50% returns and will purchase all farm produce at these rates, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday as farmers were taking part in a march to the Capital to demand legally guaranteed prices. Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh …

Shivraj Chouhan assures MSP for all farm produce amid farmers' Delhi march
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Shivraj Chouhan assures MSP for all farm produce amid farmers' Delhi march

Hindustan Times  

Amid farmers' protests and their large-scale mobilisation to the national capital, Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday told the Rajya Sabha that the Narendra Modi government would purchase all farm produce at the minimum support price. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan speaks in the Rajya Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament in New Delhi on Friday. I …

After expressing concern for farmers, Dhankhar hails Modi’s works for them
3 months, 4 weeks ago

After expressing concern for farmers, Dhankhar hails Modi’s works for them

The Hindu  

Two days after expressing concern over farmers’ protests and asking the Centre to hold discussions with them, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought the issues of farmers to the centre stage. The V-P, who is ex-officio Chairman of the Upper House, said the PM prioritised farmers in every scheme, including …

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Slams Centre, Calls Out Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Slams Centre, Calls Out Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

ABP News  

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar raised concerns about the central government's approach towards farmers and directly criticized Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Referring to the farmers as honorable and indispensable, Dhankhar drew attention to the struggles they endure and emphasized the necessity of timely dialogue with them. He also questioned whether any written promises were …

Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Modi govt amid farmers’ protest: ‘Not being practical, policy-making not on right track’
3 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

Farmers' Protest News: In the midst of ongoing farmers' protests, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government to initiate immediate discussions with the cultivators, highlighting the increasing distress among the agricultural community. Speaking during a session, Jagdeep Dhankhar directed a pointed question to Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, asking whether previous promises made to …

Why are farmers stressed, Jagdeep Dhankhar asks Minister Shivraj Chouhan on stage
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Why are farmers stressed, Jagdeep Dhankhar asks Minister Shivraj Chouhan on stage

India Today  

Amid the fresh protests by farmers at the Delhi-Noida border, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday questioned why there was no dialogue with the protesting farmers and asked Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan what happened to the promises made to them earlier. The Vice President also said that ignoring farmers' issues reflects flawed policymaking and urged the Centre to …

Vice-President Dhankhar asks government to hold talks with protesting farmers
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Vice-President Dhankhar asks government to hold talks with protesting farmers

The Hindu  

Wondering why there had been no dialogue with protesting farmers, Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar said in Mumbai on Tuesday that farmers in distress and agitating farmers did not augur well for the overall well-being of the nation. The Vice-President asked Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who was also present at the function, if any promise had been made …

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar hits out at Centre, asks why there is no dialogue with farmers
4 months ago

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar hits out at Centre, asks why there is no dialogue with farmers

India TV News  

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday came down heavily on the Centre over the farmers issue and asked why there is no dialogue with farmers. He also urged Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to unify the nation on farmers issue and cited the example of Sardar Patel. Earlier in the day, the Uttar Pradesh police detained protesting farmers who …

Farmers should unite to fight for their cause: Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers should unite to fight for their cause: Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha

New Indian Express  

Madikeri: The need for the farmers to unite and fight for their rights was highlighted during the annual meet of the Kodagu district Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha in Gonikoppal. A large-scale struggle must be initiated by the farmers in Kodagu concerning the revenue land issues and farmers must unite to find a solution to the existing RTC problems.” Another guest …

Open for talks to any farmers’ group, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Open for talks to any farmers’ group, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the answer to farmers’ issues was dialogue, for which he would start an initiative named Samvad Se Samadhan to interact with farm organisations directly. Union minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses a press conference on achievements of the ministry in the first 100 days of the …

Shivraj Chouhan blames Congress again for problems in agricultural sector; Opposition walks out in Rajya Sabha
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Shivraj Chouhan blames Congress again for problems in agricultural sector; Opposition walks out in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on August 5 said the Centre will work tirelessly for the welfare of farmers and agriculture in the country. Senior Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala told reporters outside the House that Mr. Chouhan’s “lie” was caught red-handed because the Centre had given an affidavit in the Supreme Court on February 6, 2015, that MSP …

Sparks fly as Shivraj Chouhan names Nehru during discussion on agriculture in Parliament
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Sparks fly as Shivraj Chouhan names Nehru during discussion on agriculture in Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday outlined the Union government’s “vision” for the farm sector, listing a set of priorities in Rajya Sabha amid a bitter clash between him and the Opposition. Congress’s Singh, a former CM of MP, pointed towards Chouhan’s tenure as Madhya Pradesh chief minister, when six protesting farmers died in police firing in Mandsaur. …

Chouhan blames past Cong. governments for problems in agriculture sector
8 months ago

Chouhan blames past Cong. governments for problems in agriculture sector

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said on August 2 that the “anti-farmer mentality” of the past Congress governments was the reason for the problems plaguing the agriculture sector at present. “Anti-farmer mentality is in the DNA of the Congress,” he said and alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to implement the “Russian model” of agriculture in India, …

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan gives reality check to opposition on MSP, Video goes viral
8 months ago

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan gives reality check to opposition on MSP, Video goes viral

ABP News  

On July 30, during the parliamentary question hour, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a firm stance against the opposition regarding the Minimum Support Price issue. The exchange began when Congress leader Deepender Hooda raised a question concerning farmers and the MSP system, seeking clarification on the government's policies and actions in this area. In his response, Shivraj Singh …

Call for joint struggles to solve farmers’ problems in State
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Call for joint struggles to solve farmers’ problems in State

The Hindu  

Leaders of various organisations stressed the need to unite and wage joint struggles to solve farmers’ problems in the State. Former Minister and Samyuktha Kisan Morcha state convenor Vadde Shobanadreswara Rao, Nallamada Rytanga Samithi leader Kolla Rajamohan, professor N. Venugopal, Vyayasaya Karmika Sangham state secretary V. Venkateswarlu, A.P. Rythu Sangham State conference on Sunday, Mr. Shobanadreswara Rao said the Centre …

Farm outfits, trade unions claim a share in Opposition’s performance
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Farm outfits, trade unions claim a share in Opposition’s performance

The Hindu  

Leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the Central Trade Unions, who relentlessly campaigned against the BJP in the farming belts, have claimed a share in the Opposition’s performance in States such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. Former All India Kisan Sabha president Amra Ram, who got elected from Sikar seat in Rajasthan as the INDIA bloc …

Meeting of farmers, government inconclusive; next round of talks on Feb 18: Sources
1 year, 1 month ago

Meeting of farmers, government inconclusive; next round of talks on Feb 18: Sources

India Today  

The third round of talks between farmers' organisations and the Centre on Thursday ended inconclusively, with the farmers continuing to press for their demand for the immediate legalization of Minimum Support Price for all crops, while the government argued that such a move is not possible at present. We will have a fourth round of talks next Sunday:" Addressing the …

Eyeing poll dividends AAP government in Punjab goes soft on farmers
1 year, 1 month ago

Eyeing poll dividends AAP government in Punjab goes soft on farmers

Hindustan Times  

Much like Capt Amarinder Singh-led Congress government in 2020, the present Aam Aadmi Party regime has adopted a similar tactic of going soft on protesting farmers and ensuring there was no hindrance to their mobilisation across the state. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann not only facilitated the farmers’ first round of talks with the Centre but has also openly supported …

‘We Don’t Want Conflict’: Farmer Leaders To Hold Talks With Modi Govt Over Demands Tomorrow
1 year, 1 month ago

‘We Don’t Want Conflict’: Farmer Leaders To Hold Talks With Modi Govt Over Demands Tomorrow

ABP News  

Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Wednesday that farmers do not want any conflict, and he informed reporters that the meeting with the Centre will take place at 5 PM tomorrow in Chandigarh. #WATCH | "The meeting with Centre will be held at 5pm tomorrow," says Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan …

Union ministers hold talks with farm leaders; farmers adamant on legal guarantee to MSP
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Hold fresh talks with farmers, Akali Dal tells Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

Hold fresh talks with farmers, Akali Dal tells Centre

The Hindu  

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday asked Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar to hold fresh talks with farmers agitating against the three new farm laws. Urging the NDA government to be sensitive to the pain and anguish of farmers, Mr. Badal said: “It is shocking that the NDA government is effectively …

Agriculture Minister says govt ready to talk with farmer unions
3 years, 9 months ago

Agriculture Minister says govt ready to talk with farmer unions

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on June 9 said the government is ready to resume talks with protesting farmers but asked the unions to point out their objections to the provisions of the three farm laws with sound logic. He said the government held 11 rounds of talks with farmers and Unions were asked about their objections in the …

Farmers’ protest | In Rajya Sabha, Opposition observes 2-minute silence for 194 dead farmers
4 years, 1 month ago

Farmers’ protest | In Rajya Sabha, Opposition observes 2-minute silence for 194 dead farmers

The Hindu  

Opposition parties on Thursday observed a two-minute silence in the Rajya Sabha to pay tributes to 194 farmers who have died in the last few months in the farmers’ protest on Delhi borders. The first account of government failure was in upholding the sanctity of Parliament, he said referring to September last year, when the three farm rules were passed …

OPINION | With the entry of politicians, farmer leaders now stand at the crossroads
4 years, 2 months ago

OPINION | With the entry of politicians, farmer leaders now stand at the crossroads

India TV News  

The image of a senior Delhi Police officer bloodied after a sword attack by a protester on Friday at Delhi’s Singhu border has caused nationwide consternation. A similar situation has occurred at Delhi’s Tikri border, where villagers from nearby areas staged protest and demanded that the farmers should leave the area by Sunday, otherwise the locals from 36 villages would …

Farmers’ protests | Centre inclined to continue talks with farm leaders
4 years, 2 months ago

Farmers’ protests | Centre inclined to continue talks with farm leaders

The Hindu  

The Centre is inclined to continue talks with agitating farmer leaders despite the violence and chaos in the capital on Republic Day, a top government source has told The Hindu. “We are, of course, waiting and watching how events will play out,” the source told this writer, stressing that the government had been flexible in holding a dialogue with farm …

Farmers conduct tractor march day before talks with Centre; SC says protest shouldn't become COVID hotspot
4 years, 2 months ago

Farmers conduct tractor march day before talks with Centre; SC says protest shouldn't become COVID hotspot

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to reply within two weeks on the measures undertaken to stop the spread of COVID-19 at the protest sites. A day before the government’s eighth round of talks with protesting farm unions, thousands of farmers are participating in a tractor rally on the Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways Thursday in a …

Talks with farmers an opportunity to explain benefits of farm laws: Union minister Piyush Goyal
4 years, 2 months ago

Talks with farmers an opportunity to explain benefits of farm laws: Union minister Piyush Goyal

Hindustan Times  

Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday he sees the ongoing talks with the farmers protesting against the three farm laws as an opportunity to explain the benefits of the reforms to them. Goyal, along with Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Union minister of state for commerce and industry Som Parkash, has been representing the government over …

Sure farmers’ leaders will ‘actively arrive’ at a solution: Union minister Tomar
4 years, 2 months ago

Sure farmers’ leaders will ‘actively arrive’ at a solution: Union minister Tomar

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday remained confident farmers unions’ leaders and the Centre will be able to settle differences regarding the new farm laws, ahead of the next round of discussions to be held on Friday. Union minister for agriculture and farmers welfare Narendra Singh Tomar addresses media after the seventh round of talks between the farmer leaders …

Centre politicising farmers’ protests, alleges Shiv Sena
4 years, 2 months ago

Centre politicising farmers’ protests, alleges Shiv Sena

Hindustan Times  

Alleging that Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government is doing politics over farmers’ protest against the three agriculture laws, Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the government at the Centre does not want to resolve farmers’ issues and is playing “meeting-meeting” with them. Shiv Sena further said in the eyes of the government, farmers’ sacrifice has no value, and added Prime …

We’re ready for talks at any time on issues related to farmers: PM Modi
4 years, 3 months ago

We’re ready for talks at any time on issues related to farmers: PM Modi

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday assured protesting farmers that the government is ready for talks at any time and accused the opposition of “spreading innumerable lies” about the controversial farm laws. “We believe in democratic values and we are dedicated to the welfare of farmers, which is the reason that the government is ready for talks at any time …

Farm protests: Narendra Singh Tomar says informal talks on, hopeful to reach solution before year ends
4 years, 3 months ago

Farm protests: Narendra Singh Tomar says informal talks on, hopeful to reach solution before year ends

India TV News  

As formal talks to end farmers' agitation against three farm laws remain deadlocked, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said the government is continuing informal discussions with various groups to end the stalemate but there was no point talking to those "shooting from peasants' shoulders". In an interview with PTI, Tomar -- who is leading the negotiation with about 40 …

Govt ready to hold dialogue with farmers: Rajnath Singh
4 years, 3 months ago

Govt ready to hold dialogue with farmers: Rajnath Singh

Live Mint  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the government is willing to hold dialogue with farmers but asserted that the recent reforms have been undertaken with the best interests of farmers. The recent reforms have been undertaken with the best interests of India's farmers in mind", Rajnath Singh said while addressing the annual convention of the Federation of Indian …

Farmers reject govt's proposals, want nothing but repeal of farm laws; to intensify agitation
4 years, 3 months ago

Farmers reject govt's proposals, want nothing but repeal of farm laws; to intensify agitation

India TV News  

President of Krantikari Kisan Union Darshan Pal on Wednesday rejected the government's proposals on farm laws as they continue to remain firm on their demands of repealing the new farm laws. As thousands of farmers continue to protest at various borders of the national capital demanding the repeal of three new farm laws, the government earlier today proposed to give …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan chides Congress over farm laws, says MP farmers see no reason to oppose new legislations
4 years, 3 months ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan chides Congress over farm laws, says MP farmers see no reason to oppose new legislations

India TV News  

Shivraj Singh Chouhan chides Congress over farm laws, says MP farmers see no reason to oppose new legislations Talking to India TV, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said farmers across the nation stand with the farm laws and the Centre is open for discussion and is keen on resolving the issues being faced by protesting farmers. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh …

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