AAP MLAs stage overnight sit-in against Cong. govt. inside Punjab Assembly complex
4 years, 2 months ago

AAP MLAs stage overnight sit-in against Cong. govt. inside Punjab Assembly complex

The Hindu  

MLAs of Aam Aadmi Party, the principal Opposition, staged an overnight ‘sit-in’ inside the Punjab Assembly complex against the ruling Congress government, accusing it of maintaining ‘secrecy’ surrounding legislation that the State government intends to bring on Tuesday to negate the Centre’s three agriculture sector laws. AAP MLAs started their sit-in on Monday, demanding copies of the proposed laws and continued the protest till early Tuesday morning. The list of business released by the Punjab Assembly for Tuesday indicates against legislative business “special legislation on agriculture” will be brought in the House. The Punjab government has convened a special Assembly session to bring laws to nullify the Centre’s agriculture sector legislation.

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Eyeing poll dividends AAP government in Punjab goes soft on farmers
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Punjab farmers’ protests continue for second day
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab farmers’ protests continue for second day

The Hindu  

As farmers continued to stage demonstrations for the second day on Wednesday against the ruling Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab’s Jalandhar, demanding a rise in State-assured price for sugarcane crop, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that farmer unions were harassing the people by blocking the roads for the sake of their vested interests. Vehicular movement disrupted Scores of farmers, …

Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls
2 years, 11 months ago

Breakaway farmer unions say they will contest Punjab polls

Hindustan Times  

Twenty-two farmer unions, that protested against the Centre’s now repealed farm laws under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, on Saturday jumped into the poll fray and announced a political outfit, the Sanyukt Samaj Morcha. The announcement came even as the SKM, the umbrella body of farmer unions that spearheaded the yearlong agitation against the three agriculture laws, distanced …

Farmers Should End Protests and Go Home Now as Farm Laws Repealed: Agri Minister
3 years 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- …

President approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill, notification issued
3 years ago

President approves Farm Laws Repeal Bill, notification issued

India TV News  

Highlights First, Lok Sabha and then the Rajya Sabha passed The Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 by voice vote Farmers have been protesting against the 3 farm laws for a year Farmer Unions have still not called off their protest as several demands are still pending President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday signed a bill to cancel three farm laws …

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

Repeal of farm laws sans discussion shows govt is scared: Rahul Gandhi
3 years ago

Repeal of farm laws sans discussion shows govt is scared: Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the rollback of the contentious three farms laws without debate in Parliament shows that the government is “scared” of holding discussions and knows that it has done something wrong. He said the repeal of the contentious three farms laws without debate in Parliament shows that the government is ‘scared’ of holding discussions. …

Farm reforms laws dead. What protesting farmers want now?
3 years ago

Farm reforms laws dead. What protesting farmers want now?

India Today  

After protesting for a few months in Punjab resorting to “rail roko”, several farmers’ unions organised themselves under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha and gave a “Dilli Chalo” call in November 2020, demanding the repeal of the three farm reforms laws. The SKM is awaiting the fulfillment of the remaining legitimate demands of the protesting farmers.” In a press …

Farm laws repealed but MSP demand stands | How will the farmers' agitation impact Punjab polls?
3 years ago

Farm laws repealed but MSP demand stands | How will the farmers' agitation impact Punjab polls?

India Today  

The upcoming Assembly polls in five states may not be ordinary elections where voters just decide the fate of their state and leaders. Sardar Lakhwinder Singh from Paprali village said: “We sent jaggery, wheat, milk, etc to our brothers as they were fighting for our rights.” Every village has been sending resources to the protesting farmers. FARMERS DEMAND MSP LAW …

Small Debate, Agri Min to Explain: What Centre May Do Before Junking Farm Laws in Parl
3 years, 1 month ago

Small Debate, Agri Min to Explain: What Centre May Do Before Junking Farm Laws in Parl

News 18  

The Union Cabinet is likely to ratify​ the decision of the central government to withdraw the three farm laws on Wednesday, following which the repealing of the legislation will be done in both Houses of Parliament in the upcoming winter session, beginning next week. They said that Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar is likely to speak in both the …

Farmers to continue protest till 6 demands met, Cabinet nod to repeal laws on Nov 24
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers to continue protest till 6 demands met, Cabinet nod to repeal laws on Nov 24

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Farmers' unions, under Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of over 40 farmer unions, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi listing their six demands, including the resignation and arrest of Union minister of state for home affairs Ajay Mishra Teni, whose son has been accused of mowing down farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri. Terming the Union …

Farm laws repealed: Roads to new alliances open ahead of Punjab polls; Oppn says 'decision delayed'
3 years, 1 month ago

Farm laws repealed: Roads to new alliances open ahead of Punjab polls; Oppn says 'decision delayed'

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi appealed to all farmers to return home and make a new beginning PM also spoke at length about the benefits the farm laws were expected to bring to farmers The prime minister also apologised to people of the country The decision to repeal three farm laws announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Gurpurab is likely to …

Punjab farmer unions to meet tomorrow, likely to decide on ending protest
3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab farmer unions to meet tomorrow, likely to decide on ending protest

India Today  

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the roll back of the three farm laws on Friday, at least 32 farmers' organisations from Punjab are set to meet on Saturday to take a call on their future course of actions. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, PM Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided …

Bye bye farm laws: A timeline of farmers' protest
3 years, 1 month ago

Bye bye farm laws: A timeline of farmers' protest

India Today  

More than a year after the Centre enacted the three agriculture laws that triggered a protracted protest by farmers at the Delhi borders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced withdrawal of the legislation in the coming Winter Session of Parliament. The period has seen farmers facing water cannons, nationwide road blockades, violence on Republic Day, several rounds of talks with the …

We stand vindicated, say farm unions as cops begin removing barricades from farmers' protest sites
3 years, 1 month ago

We stand vindicated, say farm unions as cops begin removing barricades from farmers' protest sites

Firstpost  

Farmer leaders said decision to entirely clear both carriageways at the protest sites will be taken by SKM, an umbrella body of over 40 farmer unions spearheading the agitation New Delhi: With the Delhi Police beginning to remove barricades at two farmer protest sites — Tikri and Ghazipur — farm union leaders on Friday said the move vindicates their stand …

Govt Always Open to Talks With Protesting Farmers Against Farm Laws: Tomar in Parliament
3 years, 4 months ago

Govt Always Open to Talks With Protesting Farmers Against Farm Laws: Tomar in Parliament

News 18  

Amid farmers protest against three contentious farm laws at Jantar Mantar here, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday informed Parliament again the government is always open for discussion to resolve the issue. "Government is always open to discussion with farmers unions and will remain open to discussion with agitating farmers to resolve the issue," Tomar said in a written …

If You're Concerned About Farmers, Allow LS to Function: Agri Min Tomar Tells Oppn
3 years, 4 months ago

If You're Concerned About Farmers, Allow LS to Function: Agri Min Tomar Tells Oppn

News 18  

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday took a swipe at the protesting Opposition members in Lok Sabha, saying if they are concerned about farmers, then they should allow the House to function. He made the remarks while replying to a supplementary query related to an insurance scheme for farmers during the Question Hour as the Opposition members continued …

Protests outside Parliament will start on July 22, say farm unions
3 years, 5 months ago

Protests outside Parliament will start on July 22, say farm unions

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protesting three agricultural laws say they would begin demonstrating outside Parliament on July 22, part of a new push to force the government to scrap a set of legislation enacted last year. Members of various farmers organisations protest against the Central Government over three farm reform laws, near BJP office in Amritsar on June 5. According to a plan …

Ready to talk to farmers anytime: Agri minister Narendra Singh Tomar as farm protest continue
3 years, 9 months ago

Ready to talk to farmers anytime: Agri minister Narendra Singh Tomar as farm protest continue

India TV News  

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday over the ongoing farmers protest said that they have held 12 rounds of talks with the farmers and are ready to talk to them anytime. Meanwhile, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said that the farmers would march to the Parliament if the three agricultural laws are not taken back. Speaking to …

The farm laws need political resolution
3 years, 10 months ago

The farm laws need political resolution

The Hindu  

The deadlock between protesting farmers and the government on the contentious farm laws have taken an ugly turn, with incidents of vandalism during the tractor parade by the protesting farmers on January 26. Data | Farmers, new agriculture laws and government procurement Even though thousands of farmers have been protesting peacefully for more than two months at different sites on …

Farmers’ protests | Unions reject government proposal to suspend laws for 18 months
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protests | Unions reject government proposal to suspend laws for 18 months

The Hindu  

Protesting farm unions have rejected the Centre’s proposal to suspend the three farm reform laws for one and a half years. Farmers’ protest | SC-appointed panel starts consultation on agri laws The decision was taken after a tumultuous five hour meeting of the full general body of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a joint front representing about 500 protesting groups, at …

Farmers’ protest | In a thaw, Centre offers to put off farm laws for 18 months
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | In a thaw, Centre offers to put off farm laws for 18 months

The Hindu  

Farm union leaders will consider a proposal from the Central government to suspend the implementation of three contentious farm laws for the next one and a half years while a committee is formed to look into their demands. The government was keen to reach a final decision in this meeting, which took place on the day of Gurpurab, and hence …

Sharing 'Langar' with Sikh Community on Train, Agri Minister's 'Open-Minded Talks' Offer for Farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

Sharing 'Langar' with Sikh Community on Train, Agri Minister's 'Open-Minded Talks' Offer for Farmers

News 18  

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Sunday that the Central government is ready to hold open-minded dialogue with farmers organisations on all issues, except for the repeal of the farm laws that the farmers have been protesting against. The government also agreed to discuss laws on stubble burning and electricity, but unions only want repeal of the laws.” …

Farm laws: No breakthrough in govt-farmers meet, next round of talks on 19 Jan
3 years, 11 months ago

Farm laws: No breakthrough in govt-farmers meet, next round of talks on 19 Jan

Live Mint  

The ninth round of talks between the protesting farmers' unions and the central government regarding the contentious agri laws ended on an inconclusive note on Friday. We will talk to the central government only," said Bhartiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait This was the first meeting after the apex court ruled the appointment of a four-member committee to resolve the …

Farmers refuse to yield as SC stays laws, forms panel
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers refuse to yield as SC stays laws, forms panel

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday halted until further orders the implementation of three farm laws that aimed to make agriculture more market-oriented, dealing a blow to the government. The court also constituted a four-member committee to listen to farmers’ grievances and the government’s views on the contentious laws but protesting farmers groups rejected the mediation. A three-judge bench, which heard …

India farmers protests: Supreme Court puts three contentious farm bills on hold
3 years, 11 months ago

India farmers protests: Supreme Court puts three contentious farm bills on hold

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — India’s Supreme Court has put three contentious farm laws on hold until further notice, after months of massive nationwide protests by farmers who say their livelihoods are at stake. The stalemate prompted the Supreme Court to suspend the laws on Tuesday and order the formation of a four-member mediation committee to help the parties negotiate in …

Farmers' Protest: Consensus reached over power tarrifs and stubble burning, but deadlock on MSP, repeal of laws remains
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' Protest: Consensus reached over power tarrifs and stubble burning, but deadlock on MSP, repeal of laws remains

Firstpost  

The Centre proposed forming a committee to deliberate on the farmers’ demands as it ruled out the possibility of repealing the legislations. Deadlock on MSP, repeal of farm laws After nearly five hours of the sixth round of negotiations between three union ministers and a 41-member representative group of thousands of farmers protesting on Delhi borders, agriculture minister Narendra Singh …

Farmers' Protest Updates: Consensus on 2 out of 4 issues reached between both sides, says Tomar; next meeting on 4 Jan
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' Protest Updates: Consensus on 2 out of 4 issues reached between both sides, says Tomar; next meeting on 4 Jan

Firstpost  

3:21 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Farmers’ Protest LATEST Updates Falling market rates forcing farmers to sell crops below MSP: Union leaders As farmers’ protest against three new farm laws continues, union leaders on Wednesday said peasants in some parts of the country are being forced to sell crops including paddy below the Minimum Support Price as market rates have fallen …

Farmers’ protest | Farmers, Centre reach agreement on two issues
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | Farmers, Centre reach agreement on two issues

The Hindu  

Protesting farmers and Central Ministers have reached an agreement on the decriminalisation of stubble burning and safeguarding power subsidies, two out of four issues on the negotiating table during their final round of talks for the year. However, deadlock continues on the two biggest demands — repeal of three farm market reform laws and a legal guarantee for minimum support …

MP Congress Junks Protest Atop Tractors, Holds Sit-in at State Assembly to Show Support for Farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

MP Congress Junks Protest Atop Tractors, Holds Sit-in at State Assembly to Show Support for Farmers

News 18  

The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Monday held a silent protest outside the state assembly in Bhopal in support of the farmers agitating against the new farm laws. Former Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee chief Arun Yadav was prepared for the protest, having arranged a number of tractors at his residence for the demonstration. However, former Chief Minister Kamal Nath reportedly decided …

Centre calls farmers for meeting over farm laws on December 30 in Delhi
3 years, 11 months ago

Centre calls farmers for meeting over farm laws on December 30 in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Monday called protesting farmers for a meeting on Wednesday, December 30, in Delhi to discuss the three contentious farm laws, after the farmers’ unions agreed to restart negotiations with the government in a bid to resolve the stalemate. As the protests enter their second month with tens of thousands of farmers hunkering down at the Capital’s borders, …

Let farm laws be implemented for year or two: Rajnath urges farmers
3 years, 11 months ago

Let farm laws be implemented for year or two: Rajnath urges farmers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Appealing to protesting farmers to come forward for discussions on farm laws, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the government will amend the legislations if they are not found beneficial. Requesting the farmers to try the new Agri laws as an experiment, the former BJP president said if these are not found beneficial, …

Parliament session should be called to withdraw farm laws: Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 11 months ago

Parliament session should be called to withdraw farm laws: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Senior leaders of the Congress led by former party chief Rahul Gandhi met President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday and urged him that a joint sitting of Parliament must be called soon to withdraw the three farm bills. The day saw high drama after senior party leaders including general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were stopped by police and taken to …

"Farm Laws Could Cause Irreparable Damage To Farm Sector": Delhi HC Woman Lawyers Forum To Observe Fast In Solidarity With Farmers Protests
4 years ago

"Farm Laws Could Cause Irreparable Damage To Farm Sector": Delhi HC Woman Lawyers Forum To Observe Fast In Solidarity With Farmers Protests

Live Law  

Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum has decided to observed a one-day fast on National Farmer's Day/ Kisan Diwas, in support of the ongoing protests against the three farm laws. They wrote, "It is our belief that while the issue of the Constitutionality of the Farm Laws being enacted by the Center when agriculture is a state subject is subjudice …

Promising same farm reforms to tearing off laws: Saga of AAP’s U-turns
4 years ago

Promising same farm reforms to tearing off laws: Saga of AAP’s U-turns

Op India  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his fellow AAP ministers on Thursday resorted to theatrics and sensationalism when he tore off the newly introduced Farm laws, in a bid to extend their support to the protesters demonstrating along the Delhi borders. This Assembly rejects the three laws and appeals to the Central Government to meet the demands of the farmers.” …

Will not interfere in farmers' protest, says SC; NCP demands special Parliament session, Tomar writes letter
4 years ago

Will not interfere in farmers' protest, says SC; NCP demands special Parliament session, Tomar writes letter

Firstpost  

A farmer from Punjab was found dead near the Tikri border on Thursday morning while the key routes on Delhi borders remained closed on the 22nd day of the farmers agitation The Supreme Court on Thursday acknowledged the farmers’ right to protest, saying it will not interfere in the agitation against the Centre’s three contentious farm laws at the borders …

A million reasons to march
4 years ago

A million reasons to march

The Hindu  

“The people of Punjab not only know how to farm, they also know how to protect their fields,” said farm leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan from the Tikri border, Delhi, where farmers are camping in protest against the Centre’s new farm laws. Surjit Patar, the celebrated Punjabi poet who returned his Padma Shri in support of the agitating farmers, in his …

Farmers' protest | Government-farmers committee will be fruitful only after repeal of agriculture laws, say farmer groups on Supreme Court proposal
4 years ago

Farmers' protest | Government-farmers committee will be fruitful only after repeal of agriculture laws, say farmer groups on Supreme Court proposal

The Hindu  

Farmer leaders welcomed the Supreme Court’s observations on Wednesday as a “moral victory” but added that setting up a new committee would not resolve their concerns. “The Supreme Court advice to the government is a moral victory for farmers,” said a statement from the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee, one of the protesting farmers groups. However, it said: “Committee …

Govt ready to hold dialogue with farmers: Rajnath Singh
4 years 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 …

Amit Shah, Narendra Tomar Discuss Farmers' Issues With Punjab BJP Leaders
4 years ago

Amit Shah, Narendra Tomar Discuss Farmers' Issues With Punjab BJP Leaders

News 18  

As the Centre’s talks with protesting farmers continue to be stalled, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held discussions on the farmers’ issues with Punjab BJP leaders on Sunday in the presence of Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar. At the nearly 40-minute meeting at Shah’s residence in Delhi, the situation in Punjab and steps to tackle the protest that farmers plan …

Govt may renew appeal to farmers to end protest, Narendra Singh Tomar to hold press conference
4 years ago

Govt may renew appeal to farmers to end protest, Narendra Singh Tomar to hold press conference

India TV News  

A day after farmer leaders rejected a government offer of amendments in the new agri laws, the protestors have called a meeting today at the Singh border to discuss future strategy. Meanwhile, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will make an appeal to the farmers to end their agitation and work with the government, today. Farmers to block Jaipur-Delhi and …

Farmers' protest: Groups reject Centre's proposals, announce plans to gherao Delhi, hold sit-in protests outside BJP offices
4 years ago

Farmers' protest: Groups reject Centre's proposals, announce plans to gherao Delhi, hold sit-in protests outside BJP offices

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, a delegation of Opposition parties including Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, and Left leaders on Wednesday met President Ram Nath Kovind seeking repeal of the three farm law The farmers’ groups rejected a government proposal promising a written assurance on Minimum Support Price and amending certain portions of two of the three contentious farm laws, saying there’s “nothing new” in …

Will consider govt’s ‘written’ proposal only on repeal of farm laws, not amendment: Farmers’ leader
4 years ago

Will consider govt’s ‘written’ proposal only on repeal of farm laws, not amendment: Farmers’ leader

Hindustan Times  

The farmers agitating against three agriculture laws enacted in September will consider a proposal from the government if it’s in a written form and on the repeal of the contentious laws, not amendments, farm union leader Hannan Mollah said on Wednesday. Follow latest updates on farmers’ protest here The farm union leader made the agricultural community’s stance clear on any …

Government sends proposal to farmers amid protests, offers assurance on MSP, APMCs say sources
4 years ago

Government sends proposal to farmers amid protests, offers assurance on MSP, APMCs say sources

India Today  

The government's negotiations with farm unions to end the protests have reached a critical point with the Centre submitting in writing the amendments it proposes to the contentious three bills in along with an assurance on MSP. The Centre’s proposals follow a four-hour meeting between 13 farm unions and the Government side led by Home Minister Amit Shah last night. …

Farmers’ stir: Talks between Amit Shah, farmer leaders fail to make breakthrough
4 years ago

Farmers’ stir: Talks between Amit Shah, farmer leaders fail to make breakthrough

Hindustan Times  

Talks between Home Minister Amit Shah and a select group of farmers’ representatives failed to make any breakthrough on Tuesday night with the union leaders insisting on their demand for repeal of three new laws and rejecting the government’s proposal for amendments. After the meeting which ended around midnight, All India Kisan Sabha general secretary and CPI leader Hannan Mollah …

Centre plans fact-check campaign on farm laws as protests enter 12th day
4 years ago

Centre plans fact-check campaign on farm laws as protests enter 12th day

India TV News  

Under fire from farmer organisations and the opposition parties, the Centre has decided to craft a fact-check campaign to dispel the myths over the three farm laws that are at the heart of the stir. Instead, the laws prohibit sale, lease and mortgage of farmers' land and ensure sponsors are prohibited from acquiring ownership rights or making a permanent modification …

Farmers in no mood to relent. What's the solution now?
4 years ago

Farmers in no mood to relent. What's the solution now?

India TV News  

Farmers are in no mood to compromise even as the government has softened its stance on some demands to include in the new farm laws. Farmers from other states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and others have not extended support to the agitation because they see no reason to oppose the three new laws. Punjab …

Farmers' protest LIVE: Unions call for 'All-India Bandh' on Tuesday
4 years ago

Farmers' protest LIVE: Unions call for 'All-India Bandh' on Tuesday

Business Standard  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the farm reform legislations were brought in after elaborate stakeholder consultations and a lot of homework, and will benefit farmers. Asserting that the reforms were not done in a jiffy, she said the agriculture minister is meeting farmers with an open mind and hoped that a solution will be found soon. She also …

Amit Shah, Amarinder Singh meeting today ahead of crucial farmers-Centre talks over farm laws
4 years ago

Amit Shah, Amarinder Singh meeting today ahead of crucial farmers-Centre talks over farm laws

India TV News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will be holding talks ahead of the crucial Centre-farmers' meeting over farm laws. On Thursday, it will be the second round of talks between the government and farmers who are concerned about the Minimum Support Price among other issues in the newly passed farm laws. Meanwhile, earlier in the …

On Eve of Talks, Farmers Demand Special Parliament Session to Repeal Agri Laws; Amarinder-Shah Meet Likely
4 years ago

On Eve of Talks, Farmers Demand Special Parliament Session to Repeal Agri Laws; Amarinder-Shah Meet Likely

News 18  

The leaders of protesting farmers wrote to Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday, demanding a special session of Parliament to repeal the new farm laws and asking the government to not “indulge in divisive agenda” to break farmers’ unity. Critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the …

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