Farmers' protest LIVE: P Chidambaram questions MEA, after Rihanna's viral tweet
3 years, 10 months ago

Farmers' protest LIVE: P Chidambaram questions MEA, after Rihanna's viral tweet

Hindustan Times  

As the agitation against the three contentious farm laws entered the 68th day on Wednesday, farmers continued to camp around the borders of Delhi. One of Haryana’s prominent khaps, Kandela khap, organised a ‘Kisan mahapanchayat’ in Kandela village of Jind district on Wednesday where BKU president Rakesh Tikait and several other leaders of various farmer unions were present. The protest also witnessed a tremendous outpouring of support on social media as international pop star Rihanna, climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, and lawmakers from the United States and the United Kingdom tweeted about the agitation forcing the external affairs ministry to respond. A statement issued by the external affairs ministry on Wednesday contended “vested interest groups” are trying to enforce their agenda on the protests to derail them and said these groups have tried to mobilise global support against India.

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Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests
1 week, 2 days ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Another attempt by protesting farmers to march to Delhi foiled by Haryana authorities
1 week, 3 days ago

Another attempt by protesting farmers to march to Delhi foiled by Haryana authorities

Hindustan Times  

Shambhu, Protesting farmers suspended their foot march to Delhi after some of them were injured on Saturday in teargas shelling and use of water cannons by Haryana security personnel, who foiled the agitators' third attempt in less than 10 days to cross the Punjab-Haryana border. Another attempt by protesting farmers to march to Delhi foiled by Haryana authorities Farmer leader …

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas
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1 week, 3 days ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Farmers' protest to gain momentum with Rakesh Tikait's support
1 week, 5 days ago

Farmers' protest to gain momentum with Rakesh Tikait's support

India Today  

The farmers’ protest at the Punjab-Haryana border is set to intensify, with the Bharatiya Kisan Union and other major farmer organisations stepping in to back the agitation. Rakesh Tikait, the BKU’s national spokesperson, has announced plans to visit the Khanauri border on Friday to meet Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a key farmer leader spearheading the protest. “When the central government passed …

Farmer Protest: Shambhu Border Meeting Today as Farmers Plan Delhi March Strategy
2 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

At Shambhu Border, farmers who have been protesting for over 300 days are set to hold a crucial meeting today. Farmers are closely watching the central government's stance on their demands, hoping for a positive response regarding talks. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar has expressed concerns that neither the ruling party nor the opposition is supporting the farmers in their ongoing …

Farmers' protest: Supreme Court rejects plea seeking clearance of blockades on Punjab highways
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Farmers Protest: ’Delhi Chalo’ march suspended for day after nine injured in tear gas shelling
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers Protest: ’Delhi Chalo’ march suspended for day after nine injured in tear gas shelling

Live Mint  

Protesting farmers temporarily suspended their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Sunday afternoon after several people were injured in a clash with security personnel. Ambala police had earlier said the farmers' outfits would only be allowed to march ahead after getting permission from the national capital administration. “The team has been deployed here since morning.We gave clear instructions that we will check …

Farmers Suspend Delhi March For Today After Tear Gas Shelling, Agitators At Haryana CM Event Detained — Top Points
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers Suspend Delhi March For Today After Tear Gas Shelling, Agitators At Haryana CM Event Detained — Top Points

ABP News  

Farmers pressing for their demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price, suspended the 'Delhi Chalo' march for the day after some of them suffered injuries due to tear gas shells at Shambhu along the Punjab-Haryana border on Sunday. #WATCH | Farmers' 'Dilli Chalo' march | At the Shambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "Today we have …

Farmers stopped shortly after resuming protest from Shambhu border, cops use tear gas again
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers stopped shortly after resuming protest from Shambhu border, cops use tear gas again

Hindustan Times  

Two days after halting the ‘Dilli Chalo’ agitation, protesting farmers on Sunday resumed their protest in an attempt to enter the national capital from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana to press for their demands, which include a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price and loan waivers. Visuals from farmers' protest at Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana) The …

With ‘Modi govt in no mood to talk’, farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march today: Top 10 updates
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Farmers protest: Police put barricades, install nails at Shambhu border as farmers set to march towards Delhi
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers protest: Police put barricades, install nails at Shambhu border as farmers set to march towards Delhi

India TV News  

As protesting farmers from Punjab are set to march towards Delhi, the Haryana Police has beefed up the security architecture at Shanbhu border on Sunday. Farmer leader Sarvan Singh Pandher said, "The protest of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha has entered the 300th day. Notably, as part of the farmer unions SKM and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha call, a …

Farmers clash with police near New Delhi as protests over crop prices escalate
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers clash with police near New Delhi as protests over crop prices escalate

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian police on Friday used …

Farmers protest: Farmers to march towards Delhi seeking implementation of 12 demand charter
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers protest: Farmers to march towards Delhi seeking implementation of 12 demand charter

Op India  

A large contingent of ‘farmers’ has gathered at the Shambhu border, from where they propose to march towards Delhi later on Friday. At the Shambhu border, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said there would be a group of 100 farmers marching towards Delhi peacefully and have no intention of breaking the barricades present. Speaking to ANI, Pandher said “The central …

Farmers gather at Shambu border to begin protest march to Delhi
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers gather at Shambu border to begin protest march to Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protest live update: Farmers walk amidst tear gas as they gather on the day they march towards New Delhi to press for better crop prices promised to them in 2021, at the Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana states, India, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Farmers protest live update: A ‘jatha’ of farmers from Punjab under …

Farmers start protest march from Sambhu border; Delhi police on alert, prohibitory order imposed in Ambala
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

New Indian Express  

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

Marching farmers tear-gassed as they try to break barricades at Haryana border
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

India Today  

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

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Protesting farmers claim police blocking them from exiting villages

The Hindu  

As farmers from western Uttar Pradesh go ahead with plans to enter the national capital with the Delhi Chalo protest, despite detentions and arrests at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida, farmers claim local police was deployed in villages neighbouring Greater Noida, to restrict their movement. CM is misusing the police force to trespass into houses and detain farmers in the …

Farmers protest: UP Police detains Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers protest: UP Police detains Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh

Live Mint  

UP Police on Wednesday detained farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in Aligarh. Farmers were marching with the demand of proper compensation for their land acquired by the government, but were stopped by the police near Dalit Prerna Sthal, after which they sat on dharna there Tikait said, “We don’t know where they are taking us. We will wait for the government’s …

Breaking News: Furious Over Arrests, Farmers Announce March to Delhi Again | ABP News
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

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

ABP News  

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

Jagdeep Dhankhar slams Modi govt amid farmers’ protest: ‘Not being practical, policy-making not on right track’
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Police detain protesting farmers at Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida
3 weeks ago

Police detain protesting farmers at Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida

Live Mint  

Members of various farm unions were detained by the police on Tuesday while leading a it-in protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border. “Ever since the BJP government has come to power, they have not taken a single decision that is in the interest of the farmers of India, especially the farmers of Punjab and Haryana. He insisted that demands …

‘Dilli humse dur nahi…’: Protesting farmers give Centre one week's time to accept demands
3 weeks ago

‘Dilli humse dur nahi…’: Protesting farmers give Centre one week's time to accept demands

Hindustan Times  

After a brief conversation with the police, the protesting farmers in Noida have decided to give the Central government one week to fulfil their demands. Protesting farmers from Punjab break the police barricades near Noida's Dalit Prerna Sthal to move towards Delhi. Earlier in the day, farmers from Punjab, who announced that they would march towards Delhi to demand a …

Delhi braces for another round of farmer protests. What are their demands?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Police are stopping the farmers whereas the farmers want …

Noida: Protesting Farmers Climb Over Barricades At Dalit Prerna Sthal — Watch
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Noida: Protesting Farmers Climb Over Barricades At Dalit Prerna Sthal — Watch

ABP News  

The protesting farmers breached barricading at Noida's Dalit Sthal on Monday as they sought to move forward to Delhi to put forth their demands. The farmers who are protesting under the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad have five demands including the allocation of 10 per cent plots and 64.7 per cent increased compensation under the old acquisition law, four times the market …

Protesting farmers leave site after breaking barricades in Noida, traffic resumes
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Protesting farmers leave site after breaking barricades in Noida, traffic resumes

Hindustan Times  

Farmers from Punjab, who announced that they will march towards Delhi to demand a discussion on Minimum Support Price, on Monday broke police barriers near the Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida and began moving towards Delhi. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Joint CP Law and Order Noida, Shivhari Meena, told ANI, "The farmers had announced the 'Delhi Challo' march today and …

Farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march today: Why are they protesting again?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Farmers' protest: Why are farmers marching to Delhi and what are their key demands? | Explained
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers' protest: Why are farmers marching to Delhi and what are their key demands? | Explained

India TV News  

Various farmer organisations have called for a protest march to Delhi starting Monday and giv ing details about their march, the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad leader Sukhbir Khalifa said that the farmers are protesting to demand fair compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. Notably, the protest march by the farmers is part of broader demonstrations by various farmer organisations, …

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Farmer leaders to lead first group of protesters marching towards Delhi on December 6: Pandher
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Farmers reach Yeida office, say will march to Delhi if demands are not met by Dec 2
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers reach Yeida office, say will march to Delhi if demands are not met by Dec 2

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of farmers, under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, Samyukt Kisan Morcha and other farmer groups, shifted their ongoing protest from outside the office of the Greater Noida authority to outside the office of the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority in Omega 1 on Thursday, demanding the allocation of 10% developed plots for farmers displaced by land acquisition, …

Ludhiana: Industries moving out of state due to farmers’ protests, says Bitta
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ludhiana: Industries moving out of state due to farmers’ protests, says Bitta

Hindustan Times  

Maninderjit Singh Bitta, chairman of the All-India Anti-Terrorist Front, expressed concerns on Thursday over the activities of certain farmer unions in Punjab, accusing them of jeopardising the future of the state’s youth. Ludhiana: Industries moving out of state due to farmers’ protests, says Bitta Addressing mediapersons at the circuit house here, Bitta criticised the prolonged protests and road blockades organised …

Bargarh farmers extend support to nationwide protest of Samyukta Kisan Morcha
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bargarh farmers extend support to nationwide protest of Samyukta Kisan Morcha

New Indian Express  

BARGARH: Extending their support to the nationwide protest called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha, farmers of Bargarh organised protest meetings in different blocks of the district on Tuesday. Representatives of farmer outfits from Jharbandh, Bijepur, Barpali, Ghens, Bheden, Attabira, Bhatli, Barahpahad and Ambabhona met tehsildars and sub-collectors of different blocks and submitted memorandums over their long-standing demands. Farmer leader Lingaraj said …

Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6
1 month ago

Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops. Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6 The decision was taken at a meeting of farmer leaders here. …

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

BJP Disagrees With Kangana Ranaut's Remarks On Farmers' Protest: 'Not Authorised To Speak On...'
3 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP Disagrees With Kangana Ranaut's Remarks On Farmers' Protest: 'Not Authorised To Speak On...'

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has officially distanced itself from recent remarks made by its Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut concerning the farmers' protest. In an official statement, the BJP stated, "The statement made by BJP MP Ms. Kangana Ranaut in the context of the farmers' protest does not reflect the party's stance. Congress Tears Into Kangana Ranaut's Remarks, Demands PM …

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers
4 months, 1 week ago

PM’s I-Day speech out of touch with ground, say protesting farmers

The Hindu  

Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need to transform the agricultural sector on Thursday at the flag-hoisting event at Red Fort, protesting farmers at the Shambhu border said their demands have remained unheard. ‘False assurances’ Farmers from Punjab and Haryana, who have stayed put at Shambhu border over six months after they began blocking roads as part of …

Farmers’ protests triggered urban-rural divide: Jakhar
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers’ protests triggered urban-rural divide: Jakhar

Hindustan Times  

BJP state president Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday slammed the state government for its “failure to control farmers’ protests”. Addressing a press conference in Jalandhar, Jakhar said the ongoing protests by farmer unions had created a division between urban and rural societies, and also between farmers and traders, who are facing huge financial losses due to the stir at the Shambhu …

Stopped from reaching PM’s rally, farmers stage dharna on roads
7 months ago

Stopped from reaching PM’s rally, farmers stage dharna on roads

Hindustan Times  

Hundreds of farmers, who have been protesting at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, were not allowed to march towards the Polo Ground where PM Modi addressed his party’s election rally on Thursday. Farmers were out to show black flags and question PM Modi over various pending demands, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price and the recent death …

Farmer unions to protest during PM’s visit
7 months ago

Farmer unions to protest during PM’s visit

Hindustan Times  

Farmer unions have announced to hold protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will kick off his Punjab campaign with a mega rally in Patiala on May 23, followed by mass meetings in Jalandhar and Gurdaspur on May 24. We want to peacefully and democratically protest against his visit to Patiala as the BJP government has failed to fulfil the …

Video: Tamil Nadu farmers take protest to new heights, climb mobile tower in Delhi
8 months ago

Video: Tamil Nadu farmers take protest to new heights, climb mobile tower in Delhi

India Today  

Farmers from Tamil who have been protesting at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, climbed atop a mobile tower on Wednesday. About 200 farmers have gathered in the national capital with their ploughs and flags to protest against the central government on the issues of linking rivers and the low prices of crops. The National South Indian River Interlinking Farmers Association, …

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal
8 months ago

‘In this new nation…’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over farm laws, Article 370 repeal

Hindustan Times  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday lashed out at the Narendra Modi government over several issues including the farmers protest and Article 370 abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir. The enactment of farm laws triggered an year-long protest with a section of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh who camped at borders surrounding Delhi. In 2021, Prime …

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions
8 months, 1 week ago

CSDS-Lokniti 2024 pre-poll survey | Understanding perspectives: farmers’ protests raise divisive opinions

The Hindu  

India’s demographic heavily tilts towards rural areas, and agriculture remains the primary occupation. Additionally, the survey also reveals that one in every ten respondents either lack awareness of the protests or are unfamiliar with the farmers’ demands, and this lack of awareness is marginally higher among farmers’ households. However, the majority supports the farmers’ protests; support for this is comparatively …

Farmers' Protest | Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-BJP MLA's Plea To Remove Protesters From Delhi Borders; Asks Him To Approach HC
9 months, 1 week 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 …

Farmers to resume march to Delhi from today, police ups vigil at borders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers to resume march to Delhi from today, police ups vigil at borders

India Today  

Farmers' organisations will renew their bid to enter Delhi on Wednesday to stage protests in support of their various demands. In view of the proposed protests, the Delhi Police has upped security at the Tikri, Singhu and the Ghazipur borders, and railway and metro stations and bus stands. On March 3, the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha …

Farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march from today, police step up vigil at borders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers to resume Delhi Chalo march from today, police step up vigil at borders

India TV News  

Delhi Chalo march: Protesting farmers will resume their 'Dilli Chalo' march from today after spending days at the Punjab-Haryana border following clashes that injured several farmers and policemen. Delhi Police security arrangements In view of the 'Delhi Chalo' march call given by different farmer outfits, the Delhi Police has increased security measures at the Tikri, Singhu, and Ghazipur borders, as …

Ambala-Chandigarh Highway re-opens after 22 days even as farmers' protest continues
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ambala-Chandigarh Highway re-opens after 22 days even as farmers' protest continues

India TV News  

Farmers' protest: Even as protesting farmers continued their demonstrations at Punjab-Haryana borders, the Haryana administration removed barricades put up between Ambala and Chandigarh National Highway. Haryana border sealed The Haryana authorities had sealed the state's border with Punjab at Shambhu near Ambala district on February 11, placing concrete blocks, sandbags, barbed wire and anti-riot vehicles on the road ahead of …

How farmers’ protests in Europe and India share common ground
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How farmers’ protests in Europe and India share common ground

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 26, 2024 19:38 IST - 5 MINS READ The current farmers’ protest in Europe and the Indian farmers’ protest in 2020-21 and now again in 2024 have several specific features that reveal their differences, but they have a major commonality—they represent the revolt by farmers against the urban bias in agricultural governance in the industrialised West and …

Farmers Protest: PIL files in Supreme Court court to consider 'reasonable demands'
9 months, 4 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 …

As more farm factions back stir, team set up to aid coordination
10 months ago

As more farm factions back stir, team set up to aid coordination

Hindustan Times  

A tense farmers’ uprising that has gripped the Punjab-Haryana border could get bigger with more factions sealing talks to join the protests, leaders associated with the movement said on Friday. Refusing to back down on a host of agricultural demands, even as the farmers extended their halt on their march to Delhi till February 29 and turned their focus on …

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