Farmers protest: Karnataka Cong to launch letter drive against agri, labour laws
4 years ago

Farmers protest: Karnataka Cong to launch letter drive against agri, labour laws

Live Mint  

Ahead of the 'Bharat Bandh' announced by various farmers' association in light of the ongoing protests, the Congress unit in Karnataka said on Monday that it will launch a letter campaign against the contentious farm and labour laws. These letters, with the signature of farmers and labourers, will be sent to the President of the country, urging him to not approve the controversial laws, said Congress Karnataka Unit chief DK Shivakumar at a press conference. He said that Congress president Sonia Gandhi has directed the party workers to collect the signatures of the farmers and labourers to show their discontent. "On the directions of our party president Sonia Gandhi, we are going to provide 8.8 lakh letters to the farmers and labourers who will sign on it and send it to the President of India," Shivakumar said.

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

VHP seeks action against those involved in illegal beef trade
4 months, 4 weeks ago

VHP seeks action against those involved in illegal beef trade

The Hindu  

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Bajrang Dal, and the Hindu Jagarana Vedike have threatened of launching a district-wide protest if the Dakshina Kannada administration fails to take action against those involved in illegal beef trade. Talking to reporters here on Thursday, Puneetraj Attavar, Bajang Dal Mangaluru division convener, said that following a tip-off by the Bajrang Dal activists, the Mangaluru …

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' collective writes letter to PM Modi, urges action on broken promises and repressive measures

New Indian Express  

The collective in its letter expressed deep regret over the union government’s approach of not solving the problems promised by the government and has been hesitant to talk with SKM while more interested in dividing farmers groups. The SKM gave call for an Industrial / Sectoral Strike and Grameen Bharat Bandh on February 16, 2024 in support of the 21 …

No proposal to repeal anti-cow slaughter Act, says Karnataka Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

No proposal to repeal anti-cow slaughter Act, says Karnataka Minister

The Hindu  

Despite the Karnataka government stating that there is no proposal to repeal the anti-cow slaughter Act of 2020, since the pros and cons are still under discussion, the Opposition BJP, seeking a firm commitment from the State government, stalled the Legislative Council proceedings on July 5, accusing the government of allowing illegal cow slaughter in the State. Referring to Animal …

Congress not walking the talk on repealing Karnataka anti-cow slaughter law
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress not walking the talk on repealing Karnataka anti-cow slaughter law

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 29, 2023 11:00 IST - 9 MINS READ In a Cabinet meeting on June 15, the Congress government in Karnataka decided to repeal two contentious laws passed by the previous BJP government—the Karnataka APMC Act, 2020, and the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Act, 2022 —in the forthcoming session of the Legislative Assembly, slated …

Kurubur Shanthakumar-led farmers’ group opposes withdrawal of anti-cattle slaughter law
1 year, 6 months ago

Kurubur Shanthakumar-led farmers’ group opposes withdrawal of anti-cattle slaughter law

The Hindu  

The Federation of Farmers’ Associations of Karnataka, led by Kurubur Shanthakumar, has opposed any move to withdraw the anti-cattle slaughter law prevailing in the State. Briefing reporters after launching a campaign to save cows in Mysuru on Tuesday, Mr. Shanthakumar took serious exception to Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture K. Venkatesh’s statement raising questions over the absence of provision …

Amid anti-cow slaughter row in Karnataka, 4 arrested for transporting cattle to slaughter house
1 year, 6 months ago

Amid anti-cow slaughter row in Karnataka, 4 arrested for transporting cattle to slaughter house

India Today  

Amid a row over anti-cow slaughter law in Karnataka, four suspected cattle traffickers were arrested in Daskhina Kannada, police said. According to the police, the four accused had purchased four cows from a woman in Amblamogaru village, Dakshina Kannada district, on Sunday and were taking them in a mini goods vehicle to Alekala in Ullal Taluk of the district, allegedly …

BJP-Congress Slugfest Over Anti-Cow Slaughter Law in Karnataka: What's the Row? EXPLAINED
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP-Congress Slugfest Over Anti-Cow Slaughter Law in Karnataka: What's the Row? EXPLAINED

News 18  

The statement made by Animal Husbandry Minister K. Venkatesh suggesting the withdrawal of the anti-cow slaughter legislation has sparked a political battle in Karnataka. Amid the development, let’s take at the anti-cow slaughter legislation and its various aspects in the state: The Anti-Cow Slaughter Law in Karnataka The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, which was …

Karnataka BJP to Stage Protests Against Minister's 'Why Can't Cows be Slaughtered' Remark
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka BJP to Stage Protests Against Minister's 'Why Can't Cows be Slaughtered' Remark

News 18  

Karnataka BJP has called for a state-wide protest on Monday against Minister for Animal Husbandry K. Venkatesh’s statement asking “why can’t cows be slaughtered?” The protest will be staged at all party district headquarters. Besides, the party plans to organise a large-scale protest in Bengaluru on Tuesday in which all legislators, former ministers and prominent BJP leaders are expected to …

Karnataka: Bommai condemns Congress minister’s remark on anti-cow slaughter law
1 year, 6 months ago

Karnataka: Bommai condemns Congress minister’s remark on anti-cow slaughter law

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday took strong exception to animal husbandry and veterinary sciences minister K Venkatesh’s statement on the anti-cow slaughter law. Hinting at the possibility of reviewing the anti-cattle slaughter act enacted by the previous BJP government in the state, Venkatesh had said on Saturday, “if buffaloes can be slaughtered, then why not cows.” Former …

‘Main Election Issue’: Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Main Election Issue’: Karnataka Farmers To Protest Before Assembly Session

The Quint  

With elections due in two months, farmers' organisations in Karnataka are set to revive an agitation against the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state. The Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene have decided to relaunch a protest and have called a meeting of their state committee on Tuesday, 31 January, to chart out the agitation plan. The Karnataka …

Farmers to March to Raj Bhavans Across Country
2 years ago

Farmers to March to Raj Bhavans Across Country

News 18  

Farmer unions will take out marches to Raj Bhavans across the country on Saturday to mark two years since they launched their agitation against the now-repealed three farm laws. Farmer leaders claim that the government had given to them in writing that it would hold a discussion and bring a law for minimum support price of crops, but nothing has …

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 …

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 …

Bharat Bandh | Rahul Gandhi voices support for farmers, slams govt as 'exploitative'
3 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh | Rahul Gandhi voices support for farmers, slams govt as 'exploitative'

The Hindu  

Expressing support for protesting farmers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the farmers' non-violent 'satyagraha' is still resolute but the "exploitative" government does not like this and that is why a 'Bharat Bandh' has been called. The Congress has asked its workers, state unit chiefs and heads of frontal organisations to take part in the 'Bharat Bandh' called by …

Karnataka CM Bommai calls farmers' protest sponsored, creates furore in Assembly
3 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka CM Bommai calls farmers' protest sponsored, creates furore in Assembly

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday dubbed the farmers' protest as ' The issue came up after a heated exchange of words in the House with opposition leader Siddaramaiah raising the slogan 'BJP is loot', to which Bommai replied by saying 'Congress is loot'. To this, Bommai said that the farmers' protest is "It's a Siddaramaiah took serious objection …

Protesting farmers decide to campaign against BJP
3 years, 3 months ago

Protesting farmers decide to campaign against BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi/Lucknow: Thousands of farmers protesting against the Centre’s three controversial agricultural laws held a “mahapanchayat” at Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, where they reiterated their resolve to continue with their agitation and campaign against the BJP in the forthcoming state elections. Attacking the Central government for “selling the country to corporates”, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who …

Several groups demand repeal of anti-cow slaughter law
3 years, 4 months ago

Several groups demand repeal of anti-cow slaughter law

The Hindu  

Ahead of the legislature session, the first after Basavaraj Bommai took over as Chief Minister, a host of organisations have demanded repeal of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, passed in February 2021. “The Act has led to adverse physical, social, and psychological consequences for farmers, transporters, slaughterhouse workers, tannery workers, loaders/unloaders, cleaners, sanitation workers, …

Watch: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drives tractor to Parliament to protest against farm laws
3 years, 4 months ago

Watch: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi drives tractor to Parliament to protest against farm laws

Firstpost  

Rahul, along with party MPs Pratap Singh Bajwa, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Deepinder Singh Hooda, Gurjit Singh Aujla, Jasbir Singh Gill and other leaders like Randeep Surjewala, also carried banners and raised slogans New Delhi: Extending support to farmers protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday drove a tractor to Parliament along with other party …

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 …

'BJP must be taught a lesson': Protesting farmers to hold meetings across Bengal urging people to defeat saffron party
3 years, 9 months ago

'BJP must be taught a lesson': Protesting farmers to hold meetings across Bengal urging people to defeat saffron party

Firstpost  

Farmer leaders are likely to attend the mahapanchayats in Kolkata’s Bhowanipore, and in Nandigram on Saturday. Similar events will be held in Singur and Asansol on Sunday Farmers leading the sustained protests against the Centre’s farm laws at Delhi’s borders have shifted focus to the poll-bound state of West Bengal. While the saffron party is bolstered by the gains made …

40 lakh tractors will march to Parliament if farm laws not taken back, Rakesh Tikait warns
3 years, 10 months ago

40 lakh tractors will march to Parliament if farm laws not taken back, Rakesh Tikait warns

India TV News  

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait has said that the farmers would march to the Parliament if the three agricultural laws are not taken back. "Our next call will be for a march to Parliament, and not just 4 lakh tractors but 40 lakh tractors will go there if farm laws are not taken back," BKU leader Rakesh Tikat said …

First Case Under Anti-cow Slaughter Act Registered, Says Karnataka Minister
3 years, 11 months ago

First Case Under Anti-cow Slaughter Act Registered, Says Karnataka Minister

News 18  

Karnataka’s first case under the newly amended anti-Cow slaughter Act has been registered in Kudgi village in Vijayapura district, Animal Husbandry minister Prabhu Chauhan said on Friday. The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Ordinance, 2020 came into force from January 18 after Governor Vajubahi Rudabhai Vala’s approval. The Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, …

Farmers' protest: SC refuses to step in on Republic Day tractor rally
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' protest: SC refuses to step in on Republic Day tractor rally

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to “strengthen the hands” of the Centre in stopping a proposed Republic Day tractor rally in Delhi by farmers protesting against three contentious agricultural laws, and asked why the government was seeking its nod on a law-and-order issue. Why do you want us to tell what powers you have?” the bench asked Attorney General …

'State Will Have To Consider What Happens To Common Farmer' : Karnataka High Court On Cattle Slaughter Ordinance
3 years, 11 months ago

'State Will Have To Consider What Happens To Common Farmer' : Karnataka High Court On Cattle Slaughter Ordinance

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday observed that "State will have to consider what happens to a common farmer," while suggesting that either state will have to make a statement for time being no coercive action will be taken for violation of section 5 of the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Ordinance, 2020, or it will pass …

Farmers' Protest: Rajasthan protesters clash with Haryana Police near border; Kerala passes resolution against farm laws
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' Protest: Rajasthan protesters clash with Haryana Police near border; Kerala passes resolution against farm laws

Firstpost  

Hours after agreeing to Pinarayi Vijayan’s resolution against Centre’s farm laws, BJP’s lone member in Kerala Assembly, O Rajagopal, backtracked saying the reform laws are good for farmers Expressing solidarity with the agitating farmers in Delhi, the Kerala Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution demanding the immediate withdrawal of the three contentious central laws as the farmers’ protest at …

Farmers take hard line with Centre on MSP, repeal of laws day before talks; Tomar, Goyal meet Amit Shah
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers take hard line with Centre on MSP, repeal of laws day before talks; Tomar, Goyal meet Amit Shah

Firstpost  

Various organisations affiliated to the Left parties, meanwhile, marched to Raj Bhavan in Bihar’s Capital Patna on Tuesday, demanding the scrapping of the agriculture laws Farmers’ unions on Tuesday told the Centre that their sixth meeting on 30 December should focus on repealing the three agricultural laws. In its letter on Tuesday, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which represents 40 farmer …

Farmers bang utensils during PM’s radio programme
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers bang utensils during PM’s radio programme

Hindustan Times  

Farmers camping on the Delhi-Jaipur highway at Jaisinghpur Khera in protest of the new farm laws banged utensils to boycott Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, on Sunday. In a mark of opposition, farmers refused to listen to the radio address and raised slogans against the new farm laws while taking out a march at the protest …

Farmers' protests: Unions propose 29 Dec for talks but want MSP, repeal of laws on agenda; group from Maharashtra reaches Delhi
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' protests: Unions propose 29 Dec for talks but want MSP, repeal of laws on agenda; group from Maharashtra reaches Delhi

Firstpost  

RLP convenor Hanuman Beniwal also announced his exit from the BJP-led NDA, and ex-Lok Sabha MP and BJP leader Harinder Singh Khalsa resigned from the party over the farm laws As the protests against the Centre’s new farm laws surpassed a month, the farmers’ unions on Saturday decided to resume talks and proposed 29 December as the date for the …

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

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 …

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 …

JDS 'Completely' Opposes the Anti-cow Slaughter Bill, Deve Gowda Reiterates Party' Stance
4 years ago

JDS 'Completely' Opposes the Anti-cow Slaughter Bill, Deve Gowda Reiterates Party' Stance

News 18  

Former Prime Minister and JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday reiterated his party’s opposition to the anti-cow slaughter bill passed in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. “The BJP has gone ahead to pass the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill-2020 in the Karnataka Legislature, which will cause unrest in the society and disturb the growth of …

Those Calling Protesting Farmers Anti-nationals Should Go to Pakistan, AAP's Raghav Chadha
4 years ago

Those Calling Protesting Farmers Anti-nationals Should Go to Pakistan, AAP's Raghav Chadha

News 18  

AAP leader and spokesperson Raghav Chadha Monday said whoever is calling the farmers protesting against the new agriculture-marketing laws as "anti-nationals" are themselves against the country, and they should go to Pakistan. The AAP MLA said there are some people referring to the agitating farmers, who are the country's food-providers, as "anti-nationals". Reacting to Chadha's comments, Delhi BJP spokesperson Virender …

Farmers stage sit-in on Delhi-Jaipur highway; Narendra Tomar accuses Oppn of 'propaganda' against new laws
4 years ago

Farmers stage sit-in on Delhi-Jaipur highway; Narendra Tomar accuses Oppn of 'propaganda' against new laws

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that he will observe a day-long fast on Monday in solidarity with the protesting farmers Farmers from Rajasthan and some other places gathered in large numbers on the Haryana-Rajasthan border near Rewari for their march towards Delhi and sat in protest on the Delhi-Jaipur national highway as the Haryana police put up barricades …

Rajasthan farmers to begin Delhi Chalo march tomorrow; groups intensify protests, to observe fast on 14 Dec
4 years ago

Rajasthan farmers to begin Delhi Chalo march tomorrow; groups intensify protests, to observe fast on 14 Dec

Firstpost  

Under fire from Opposition parties in Haryana and the state’s farmers to hold the BJP accountable for its approach to the farmers’ protest, Haryana deputy CM Dushyant Chautala expressed hope that the issue will get resolved through talks soon Farmers protesting near the border entry points of Delhi Saturday announced that they will hold fast on 14 December in order …

'Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Impact Milk Production': Kumaraswamy Takes U-turn After Backing BJP on Land Reforms
4 years ago

'Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Impact Milk Production': Kumaraswamy Takes U-turn After Backing BJP on Land Reforms

News 18  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal party’s second in command, HD Kumaraswamy has warned that the new anti-cow slaughter Bill if implemented will impact milk production across the state. Kumaraswamy tweeted that the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill – 2020, also known as anti-cow slaughter Bill which was introduced and adopted in the Karnataka Assembly …

How K’taka Beef Ban Law Violates Privacy & Abets Cow Vigilantism
4 years ago

How K’taka Beef Ban Law Violates Privacy & Abets Cow Vigilantism

The Quint  

Widening the ambit of an already existing anti-cattle slaughter bill, the BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka government on 10 December passed a controversial legislation to enforce a blanket ban on cattle slaughter in the state. Among other things, the contentious Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill, 2020 widens the definition of cattle to include “cow, calf of a cow …

Anti-cow Slaughter Bill Passed in Karnataka Assembly Amid Din, Congress Members Walk Out
4 years ago

Anti-cow Slaughter Bill Passed in Karnataka Assembly Amid Din, Congress Members Walk Out

News 18  

Bengaluru: Amid bedlam, the controversial anti-cow slaughter bill was passed in the Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday, with the Congress members staging a walkout in protest. The bill known as the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill-2020 seeks a total ban on the slaughter of cows in the state and stringent punishment to those who indulge in smuggling, …

Anti-cow Slaughter Bill Tabled in Karnataka Assembly Amid Din
4 years ago

Anti-cow Slaughter Bill Tabled in Karnataka Assembly Amid Din

News 18  

Amid bedlam, the BJP government in Karnataka tabled the anti-cow slaughter bill in the state Assembly on Wednesday. The bill known as the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill-2020 seeks a total ban on the slaughter of cows in the state and stringent punishment to those who indulge in smuggling, illegal transportation, atrocities on cows and slaughtering …

How Did India Respond to Agitating Farmers’ ‘Bharat Bandh’ Call?
4 years ago

How Did India Respond to Agitating Farmers’ ‘Bharat Bandh’ Call?

The Quint  

India's farmers, who have vowed to carry on with their agitation for as long as it takes the Centre to scrap all the three farm laws, gave a nationwide shutdown call on 8 December, Tuesday, a day before the sixth round of talks between the farmer leaders and the ruling party. While the whole protest has been spearheaded by farm …

Why are Farmers Protesting? All You Need to Know about Bharat Bandh and the Meeting with Amit Shah
4 years ago

Why are Farmers Protesting? All You Need to Know about Bharat Bandh and the Meeting with Amit Shah

News 18  

As the Bharat bandh or nation-wide shutdown commenced on Tuesday, thousands of protesting farmers arrived at various locations in Delhi NCR. Union home minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s position against repealing the new farm laws in a meeting with farmers on Tuesday. Thousands of protesting farmers from Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have been gathered at five different …

BJP's Karnataka Executive Adopts Resolutions for Laws against Interfaith Marriages, Cow Slaughter
4 years ago

BJP's Karnataka Executive Adopts Resolutions for Laws against Interfaith Marriages, Cow Slaughter

News 18  

Bengaluru: The BJP's Karnataka state executive on Saturday adopted resolutions for the passage and implementation of legislations against inter-faith marriages and cow slaughter in the state. State BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel said the government would take necessary decisions in this regard, a release said. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, BJP national general secretary incharge of Karnataka Arun Singh, Union …

Ready for Written Assurance on MSP, Says Govt Ahead of Fifth Round Talks; Farmers Call Bharat Bandh on Dec 8
4 years ago

Ready for Written Assurance on MSP, Says Govt Ahead of Fifth Round Talks; Farmers Call Bharat Bandh on Dec 8

News 18  

The Centre on Friday said it was considering the demands made by farmer unions on protest for nine days and expressed confidence of a breakthrough in fifth round of talks scheduled for Saturday. Addressing a press conference earlier in the day, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chadoni said if the Centre does not accept their demands during Saturday’s talks, they will …

No breakthrough in India’s talks with protesting farmers
4 years ago

No breakthrough in India’s talks with protesting farmers

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The Indian government and protesting farmers were unable to reach common ground in talks held Tuesday, with the farmers saying their demonstrations against new agriculture laws will continue as will their blockades of key highways. The farmers have since camped along at least five major highways on the outskirts of New Delhi and have said they won’t …

Farmers in Karnataka protest in solidarity with Delhi counterparts
4 years ago

Farmers in Karnataka protest in solidarity with Delhi counterparts

The Hindu  

Multiple farmers’ organisations in the State, outraged by the “shabby treatment” meted out to protesting farmers in Delhi, have now threatened to go on a series of strikes in the State from Tuesday. “In my 40 years of public life, I have never seen any government that has ill-treated farmers like enemies of the State, deploying paramilitary forces and not …

Farmers' Protest March: Agitating Farmers Allowed Entry To Delhi, Shall Protest At Burari Ground| Top Developments
4 years ago

Farmers' Protest March: Agitating Farmers Allowed Entry To Delhi, Shall Protest At Burari Ground| Top Developments

ABP News  

Delhi Police allowed entry of farmers after discussion with farmer leaders. Earlier, Delhi Police had sought permission from the AAP government to use the city's nine stadiums as temporary jails due to the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march Earlier today the Delhi Metro announced the closure of exit and entry gates at six metro stations on the Green Line in view …

Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Be Introduced in Winter Session: Karnataka Minister Prabhu Chavan
4 years, 1 month ago

Anti-cow Slaughter Bill to Be Introduced in Winter Session: Karnataka Minister Prabhu Chavan

News 18  

Karnataka Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chavan on Tuesday said that the anti-cow slaughter bill will be introduced during the winter session of the state legislature starting from December 7. "It has been a desire to implement anti-cow slaughter law in Karnataka since I took over the responsibility of this ministry and the time for it has come now," Chavan said …

Despite the Central government's strong-arm tactics, farmers stand their ground against new farm laws
4 years, 1 month ago

Despite the Central government's strong-arm tactics, farmers stand their ground against new farm laws

The Hindu  

“The government is trying to tire us out thinking that we shall surrender. That would be nothing short of collective death,” one member of a group of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh told mediapersons in New Delhi in the second week of November. He said: “November 26 and 27 are the dates identified for farmers’ organisations and …

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