Govt will abide by apex court direction on farmers’ protest: Agri Min Shivaraj Singh Chouhan
1 week, 6 days 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 se karyavahi hogi on crops. On December 28, the Supreme Court came down heavily on the Punjab Government for not moving Dallewal to a hospital even as it doubted the intention of the agitating farmers for resisting medical aid for the septuagenarian. The Punjab Government on December 31 informed the Supreme Court that Dallewal has agreed to accept medical aid given the Centre accepts his proposal to hold talks.

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Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers
3 days, 22 hours ago

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 11, 2025 15:12 IST - 9 MINS READ Farmers agitating on the border of Punjab and Haryana at Khanauri and Shambhu for a legally guaranteed minimum support price for all crops have once again become a talking point. Unlike the farmers’ agitation of 2020-21, which was led by more than 500 farmer and peasant fronts across the …

SC hopes for resolution as Punjab persuades protesting farmers to engage with court panel
1 week, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing of the farmers' protest matter after being informed by the State of Punjab that the protesting farmers have been persuaded to meet Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee constituted to negotiate with the protesters.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the State of Punjab, informed a bench. The Supreme Court today adjourned …

SC to hear contempt plea against Punjab officials over lack of aid to Dallewal
1 week, 2 days ago

SC to hear contempt plea against Punjab officials over lack of aid to Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a contempt petition against the Punjab chief secretary and director general of police for non-compliance of an order directing medical aid to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite hunger strike. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Monday a contempt petition against the Punjab chief secretary and director …

State denied opportunity to present its stand at meet convened by Union Agriculture Minister: P. Prasad
1 week, 3 days 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 …

Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border
1 week, 5 days ago

Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border

India Today  

The meeting between the Supreme Court-appointed committee and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on farmers' issues was cancelled after the outfit refused to attend. The Supreme Court committee has been tasked to reach out to the agitating farmers at the Shambu border to convince them to remove their tractors and tents from the national highway to enable the Punjab and Haryana …

Shivraj Chouhan and Delhi CM Atishi trade charges over farmer welfare
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Farmers protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast
1 week, 6 days ago

Farmers protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that its earlier orders directing the Punjab government for hospitalising the farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, who is on a fast-unto-death since November 26, was not at all to break his fast but to ensure his well being. Slamming the Punjab government and its officials, a two-judge bench of the apex …

Dallewal hunger strike: Will accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Centre
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1 week, 6 days ago

Dallewal hunger strike: Will accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Centre

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said In New Delhi on Wednesday that the Centre will abide by the Supreme Court’s directions on the indefinite hunger strike observed by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. However, farmer and farm labourer groups that have been camping on the inter-State boundary of Punjab and Haryana since February 13, 2024 declared they would not …

Farmers Say Dallewal Would Take Medical Aid If Centre Is Ready For Talks : Punjab AG Informs Supreme Court
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers Say Dallewal Would Take Medical Aid If Centre Is Ready For Talks : Punjab AG Informs Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today granted more time to the Punjab Government to comply with the directions on giving medical aid to farmers' protest leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a hunger strike.A vacation bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia posted the contempt petition filed against the Punjab Chief Secretary and DGP to January 2, 2024, for. …

Supreme Court to examine Punjab govt's measures to treat ailing farmer leader Dallewal today
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Supreme Court to examine Punjab govt's measures to treat ailing farmer leader Dallewal today

Hindustan Times  

As farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's indefinite hunger strike entered its 36th day, the Supreme Court is set to review the Punjab government's actions to ensure his treatment on Tuesday, December 31. On December 29, a team of Punjab government officials tried to convince the ailing septuagenarian to accept medical help, but he refused, fearing forceful removal from the protest …

Dallewal will take medical aid if Centre speaks to farmers: Punjab to Supreme Court
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Dallewal will take medical aid if Centre speaks to farmers: Punjab to Supreme Court

India Today  

The Punjab government on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court of a proposal that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast since November 26, would accept medical aid if the Centre spoke to the protesting farmers. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia was hearing a contempt plea against the Punjab Chief Secretary and …

SC Directs Punjab govt to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on hunger strike
2 weeks, 5 days ago

SC Directs Punjab govt to ensure medical aid for farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on hunger strike

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday raised serious concerns over the life and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26 at the Khanauri border. The vacation bench, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia, issued a notice to the Punjab government in response to a contempt petition filed against …

Punjab AAP leaders meet Jagjit Dallewal, extend support to farmers
2 weeks, 6 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 …

Give up stubbornness, talk to farmers: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Centre
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3 weeks ago

Give up stubbornness, talk to farmers: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to Centre

The Hindu  

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday urged the Centre to give up its "stubbornness" and hold talks with farmers who are protesting at the State's border over various issues, including a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price for crops. Farmers led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between …

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on

India Today  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for the last 28 days at the Khanauri border protest site, remains in critical condition. The farmer leader’s hunger strike is part of an ongoing agitation demanding the legalisation of Minimum Support Price through new legislation. Farmers have dismissed a recent Supreme Court report saying Dallewal’s condition as “normal.” …

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Asks Punjab Authorities To Take Call On Shifting Jagjit Singh Dallewal To Temporary Hospital Amid Hunger Strike
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Asks Punjab Authorities To Take Call On Shifting Jagjit Singh Dallewal To Temporary Hospital Amid Hunger Strike

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the border between Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court today said in categorical terms that it is Punjab authorities' responsibility to ensure stable health condition of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since last 24 days at the Khanauri border.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan …

'Farmers Have Never Entered Into Physical Confrontation' : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Govt To Ensure Health Of Dallewal Amid Hunger Strike
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Farmers Have Never Entered Into Physical Confrontation' : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Govt To Ensure Health Of Dallewal Amid Hunger Strike

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the border between Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court today pulled up Punjab authorities over their insufficient efforts to tackle the health situation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since last 21 days at the Khanauri border. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan re-emphasized …

'Farmers Have Never Entered Into Physical Confrontation' : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Govt To Ensure Health Of Dallewal Amid Hunger Strike
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Farmers Have Never Entered Into Physical Confrontation' : Supreme Court Asks Punjab Govt To Ensure Health Of Dallewal Amid Hunger Strike

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the border between Punjab and Haryana, the Supreme Court today pulled up Punjab authorities over their insufficient efforts to tackle the health situation of farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death since last 21 days at the Khanauri border. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan re-emphasized …

Farmers protest: Supreme Court raps Punjab Govt for failing to conduct medical tests of fasting farmer leader
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Farmers protest: Supreme Court raps Punjab Govt for failing to conduct medical tests of fasting farmer leader

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded the Punjab Government for inaction on conducting medical tests of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast at Khanauri border. The Supreme Court advised the government to persuade Mr. Dallewal to take treatment for a week while others can continue with the protest. Earlier on December 13, the Supreme …

Farmers Protest: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Haryana
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers Protest: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News | Haryana

ABP News  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike at the Khanoori border in Haryana since November 26, is facing a sudden deterioration in his health, which has led to increased mobilization of farmers in support of his cause. Dallewal's protest is centered around the demands of farmers, and the rapid decline in his health has drawn …

SC Asks Protesting Farmers to Adopt Gandhian Way
1 month ago

SC Asks Protesting Farmers to Adopt Gandhian Way

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prodding the protesting farmers to adopt the Gandhian way, the Supreme Court on Friday observed that the protesters at the Shambhu border could temporarily shift the venue and clear the highways or perhaps even temporarily suspend the ongoing agitation with a view to enable the committee to make its recommendation after due consideration by the stakeholders. The apex …

Ambala, Jind DCs seek immediate medical assistance for Dallewal
1 month ago

Ambala, Jind DCs seek immediate medical assistance for Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

As the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who is on a hunger strike at Khanauri deteriorates, deputy commissioners of Jind and Ambala have written to their Sangrur counterpart, asking to provide immediate medical assistance to the veteran leader amid apprehension that any untoward incident may escalate protests. Deputy commissioners of Jind and Ambala have written to their Sangrur …

Shambhu Border Blockade : Supreme Court Raises Concerns About Health Of Fasting Protester; Committee To Persuade Farmers To Shift/Suspend Protest
1 month ago

Shambhu Border Blockade : Supreme Court Raises Concerns About Health Of Fasting Protester; Committee To Persuade Farmers To Shift/Suspend Protest

Live Law  

In the matter related to farmers' protest at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, the High Power Committee constituted by the Supreme Court agreed to persuade the farmers to temporarily shift the protest venue and clear the National Highway for smooth traffic or temporarily suspend their agitation.Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta and Punjab Advocate General Gurminder Singh. In …

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

With ‘Modi govt in no mood to talk’, farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march today: Top 10 updates
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Slams Centre, Calls Out Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
1 month, 1 week 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’
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Protest Peacefully, Don't Cause Inconvenience To Public: Supreme Court While Closing Habeas Petition Against Custody Of Farmers' Leader
1 month, 1 week ago

Protest Peacefully, Don't Cause Inconvenience To Public: Supreme Court While Closing Habeas Petition Against Custody Of Farmers' Leader

Live Law  

The Supreme Court yesterday disposed of a habeas corpus petition alleging illegal custody of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal by Punjab police, noting that he has been released and joined the farmers' protest.As per allegations, Dallewal was to begin a fast-unto-death on November 26 in support of farmers' demands. The Supreme Court yesterday disposed of a habeas corpus petition alleging …

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 …

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

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people

New Indian Express  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

No talks with farm unions but panel to submit action plan in SC
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Farmers to hold maha panchayat on September 15 and 22, ask center to open borders to Delhi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Will soon constitute committee to amicably resolve grievances of farmers for all times: Supreme Court
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Will soon constitute committee to amicably resolve grievances of farmers for all times: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would soon constitute a multi-member committee to amicably resolve the grievances of farmers "for all times". On August 12, the top court asked the Punjab government to persuade the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border since February 13 to remove tractors and trollies from the road, saying that "highways are not parking space". …

Farmers’ issue to be resolved with dialogue: Agri minister Chouhan
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Farmers protesting at Shambhu border: SC says govts have to find solution
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers protesting at Shambhu border: SC says govts have to find solution

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the states of Punjab and Haryana to find ways and means to solve the issue of farmers protesting at Shambhu border and suggested to form a committee of independent persons who can negotiate with the farmers, who are protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border. "The apex court observed that the governments have to …

Farmers Protest | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants 6 Weeks Time To Judicial Probe Committee To Submit Report On Protester's Death
9 months ago

Farmers Protest | Punjab & Haryana High Court Grants 6 Weeks Time To Judicial Probe Committee To Submit Report On Protester's Death

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today granted six weeks time to the judicial probe committee to submit its report on the death of a protesting farmer, Shubhkaran Singh.Acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia and Justice Lapita Banerji took note of the communication sent by the probe committee, wherein it informed the Court that six weeks would be required to probe …

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC
10 months ago

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a public interest litigation petition seeking the immediate removal of farmers from the borders of Delhi, amidst the ongoing farmers' protest demanding minimum price guarantees for their crops. It is submitted that such type of protest is direct assault to the rule of law which is the foundation of our democratic country.…The …

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of a plea on farmer protests
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court allows withdrawal of a plea on farmer protests

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the withdrawal of a petition seeking directions for the Centre to reasonably consider the demands of protesting farmers, even as it warned that petitions on such “serious” issues should not be filed for publicity. Noting that the petition was based on newspaper reports, the bench said, “Don’t come here only for publicity by filing …

Farmers Protest: PIL files in Supreme Court court to consider 'reasonable demands'
10 months, 3 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 …

DC Edit | Govt must act swiftly to resolve farmers’ issues
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Govt must act swiftly to resolve farmers’ issues

Deccan Chronicle  

The unfortunate death of a young farmer in clashes with police on Wednesday is another instance indicating how the ad hoc administrative measures taken by the Union government to silence him and his comrades who seek redress of their grievances are unlikely to succeed. The Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana witnessed tense situations where farmers in their thousands tried …

MHA, Punjab government at loggerheads over farm agitation, law & order
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Farmers’ Protest 2024: 21-year-old farmer killed as protesters move from Punjab into Haryana
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Need to show more sympathy to farmers: Punjab government to MHA
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

'Maintain law and order': Home Ministry sends advisory to Punjab govt on farmers protest
10 months, 3 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Fourth round of talks between Centre-farmers to take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Fourth round of talks between Centre-farmers to take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024

The Hindu  

The Bhartiya Kisan Union and the BKU took out a tractor march in Haryana and held dharnas outside the residences of senior BJP leaders in Punjab respectively in support of the protesting farmers. In Punjab, the BKU held dharnas outside the residences of former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh in Patiala, BJP’s Punjab unit chief Sunil Jakhar in Abohar and senior …

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow

India Today  

Farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, resumed their protest on the fifth day since they kicked off their 'Delhi Chalo' march on Tuesday over a legal guarantee for minimum support price. FOLLOW HERE FOR FARMERS' PROTEST LIVE BLOG FOR UPDATES FARMERS' PROTEST: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS SO FAR The government representatives will meet farmer leaders on Sunday for a fourth round of …

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