Punjab-Haryana Shambu Border: Farmers Forcibly Removed by Punjab Police, Tents Bulldozed
1 week ago

Punjab-Haryana Shambu Border: Farmers Forcibly Removed by Punjab Police, Tents Bulldozed

ABP News  

At the Shambu border between Punjab and Haryana, Punjab Police forcibly removed protesting farmers who had been staging a sit-in for the past 13 months. To clear the protest site, authorities deployed JCB machines and bulldozers to dismantle tents and other structures. Several farmers were detained during the operation as officials aimed to restore traffic movement on the highway.The prolonged protest, led by farmer unions including Samyukta Kisan Morcha, had been causing disruptions, with farmers demanding a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price and other reforms. Haryana Police also confirmed that once the Punjab side is cleared, the highway will be fully reopened for public use.This police action marks a significant escalation in the ongoing agitation, as previous discussions between farmers and the government had failed to reach a resolution.

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Punjab government defends farmers’ eviction in high court, cites violence intel
2 days, 16 hours ago

Punjab government defends farmers’ eviction in high court, cites violence intel

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government on Monday said that farmers were cleared from the Khanauri and Shambhu borders on March 19 after intelligence inputs of apprehensions of a violent attempt to breach barricading and resuming march to Delhi. Patiala senior superintendent of police Nanak Singh, in response to a petition filed seeking the release of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, said, “ …

SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on March 28
3 days, 16 hours ago

SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on March 28

Hindustan Times  

Hitting out at Punjab Police’s crackdown on the protesting farmers, national coordination committee of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha has called upon farmers across India to hold demonstrations across the country on March 28. “The national coordination committee of SKM calls upon the farmers across India to hold protest demonstrations at districts across India on March 28 against the police repression …

SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28
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4 days, 7 hours ago

SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Hitting out at Punjab Police's crackdown on the protesting farmers, national coordination committee of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called upon farmers across India to hold demonstrations across the country on March 28. SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28 "The National Coordination Committee of SKM calls upon the farmers across India to hold …

BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) refuses to attend meeting called by Punjab govt today
6 days, 11 hours ago

BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) refuses to attend meeting called by Punjab govt today

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Kisan Union, which has a significant base in south Punjab, will not be participating in the meeting convened by the Punjab government in Chandigarh on Friday, citing the detention of hundreds of farmers and the alleged confiscation of their tractor-trolleys at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan on Friday rejected the Punjab …

Punjab farmers protest: Bulldozer, cranes at Khanauri, Shambhu; ‘chakka jam’ announced — Why are they protesting?
1 week ago

Punjab farmers protest: Bulldozer, cranes at Khanauri, Shambhu; ‘chakka jam’ announced — Why are they protesting?

Live Mint  

The Punjab Police removed farmers from their protest site near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border late Wednesday and demolished the tents erected by protesters near the border areas. "A few farmer leaders have announced a 'chakka jaam' across Punjab to register their protest against the arrest of farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Sarwan Singh Pandher and others," the Tribune reported. Punjab …

Security forces removing barricades to clear Shambhu, Khanauri borders
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1 week ago

Security forces removing barricades to clear Shambhu, Khanauri borders

Hindustan Times  

Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri inter-state borders, security personnel in Haryana on Thursday morning started removing cemented barricades, which were erected to prevent Punjab farm protesters from heading to Delhi in February 2023. Haryana Police removing the cement jersey barricades on the Ghaggar river at the Shambhu border with Punjab on Thursday. A day …

Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal moved to PWD guest house after police crackdown at Shambhu border
1 week ago

Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal moved to PWD guest house after police crackdown at Shambhu border

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was taken to PIMS Jalandhar late at night, was moved to a PWD guest house in the high-security Jalandhar Cantonment area on Thursday morning as Haryana and Punjab police began evicting protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points, which had remained blocked for over a year. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal was …

After Punjab, Haryana police remove barricades to clear Shambhu-Ambala road; farmers announce dharnas
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1 week ago

After Punjab, Haryana police remove barricades to clear Shambhu-Ambala road; farmers announce dharnas

The Hindu  

Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu border, Haryana security personnel on Thursday morning started removing cemented barricades, which were erected to prevent the Punjab farmers from heading to Delhi. Farmers Union announces dharna Meanwhile, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Thursday announced to hold dharnas outside the offices of deputy commissioners in protest …

Breaking: Punjab Police Removes Farmers at Shambhu Border; Dallewal Shifted to PWD Guest House
1 week ago

Breaking: Punjab Police Removes Farmers at Shambhu Border; Dallewal Shifted to PWD Guest House

ABP News  

In Punjab, Kisan leader jagjit singh dallewal was shifted to a medical college from the PWD guest house. Meanwhile, farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border were forcibly removed by the Punjab Police. Angry farmers, dissatisfied with the actions, blamed Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann for meeting Amit Shah and strategizing against the farmers. Union …

Farmers protest highlights: Punjab witnesses statewide protests against detention of farmers
1 week ago

Farmers protest highlights: Punjab witnesses statewide protests against detention of farmers

The Hindu  

Several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation, as Punjab Police evicted farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites and began clearing the roads, which were blocked for more than a year. Police said they would soon open the two highways after dismantling the …

Breaking: Political Tensions Escalate as Punjab Government Removes Farmer Protest Platforms at Shambhu Border
1 week ago

Breaking: Political Tensions Escalate as Punjab Government Removes Farmer Protest Platforms at Shambhu Border

ABP News  

The Punjab government has recently taken significant action by dismantling the temporary platform set up by farmers at Shambhu border, along with removing tents constructed for their stay. Punjab government officials argue that the farmers' protests were disrupting business and harming the state's economy, especially the youth. In response, Congress leaders like Ravneet Singh Bittu have accused the Punjab Government …

Punjab Police Cracks Down on Year-Long Farmer Protest, Clears Shambu & Khanauri Borders
1 week ago

Punjab Police Cracks Down on Year-Long Farmer Protest, Clears Shambu & Khanauri Borders

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After nearly a year of continuous protests, Punjab Police forcibly ended the ongoing farmer agitation at the Shambu and Khanauri borders. Late at night, authorities launched an operation to clear the protest sites, using bulldozers to dismantle tents and remove temporary structures. Farmers who had been staging sit-ins were evicted from the area, and several were taken into custody.Similar action …

Haryana Begins Removing Barricades at Shambhu Border After Farmers' Eviction
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1 week ago

Haryana Begins Removing Barricades at Shambhu Border After Farmers' Eviction

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu border, Haryana security personnel on Thursday morning started removing cemented barricades, which were erected to prevent the Punjab farmers from heading to Delhi.JCB machines have been deployed to remove the concrete blocks to clear the Shambhu-Ambala road, which remained closed for over a year. Punjab Police on Wednesday detained several …

Farmers Arrest: Protesting Farmers Removed from Khanauri & Shambu Borders After 13-Month Sit-in
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1 week ago

Farmers Arrest: Protesting Farmers Removed from Khanauri & Shambu Borders After 13-Month Sit-in

ABP News  

Farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana border for the past 13 months faced a police crackdown on Wednesday. Punjab Police, using JCB machines, dismantled tents at the Shambu border and detained several protestors. The prolonged sit-in had caused significant disruptions, prompting authorities to take strict measures.Haryana Police also stepped in, announcing that once Punjab authorities clear the area, the highway will …

With farmers evicted, Haryana forces start removing barricades to clear Shambhu-Ambala road
1 week ago

With farmers evicted, Haryana forces start removing barricades to clear Shambhu-Ambala road

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu border, Haryana security personnel on Thursday morning started removing cemented barricades, which were erected to prevent the Punjab farmers from heading to Delhi. With farmers evicted, Haryana forces start removing barricades to clear Shambhu-Ambala road JCB machines have been deployed to remove the concrete blocks to clear the Shambhu-Ambala road, …

Security Tightened At Shambhu, Khanauri Borders; Concrete Barricades Razed After Farmers' Eviction — Updates
1 week ago

Security Tightened At Shambhu, Khanauri Borders; Concrete Barricades Razed After Farmers' Eviction — Updates

ABP News  

Security has been heightened at the Shambhu border and Khanauri border on Thursday morning after the Punjab Police evicted farmers from the protest sites on Wednesday evening. The authorities also began removing concrete barricades erected at Haryana - Punjab Shambhu Border to restrict farmers' movement further from where they were sitting on a protest over various demands. #WATCH | Punjab: …

Farmers protest: Security tightened as police remove barricades at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border | VIDEO
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1 week ago

Farmers protest: Security tightened as police remove barricades at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border | VIDEO

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Farmers protest: Security tightened as police remove barricades at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border | VIDEO Punjab Police said that the protest sites have been cleared after dismantling temporary structures and stages, and removing trolleys and other vehicles stationed by the farmers. Farmers protest: Security measures have been ramped up at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu Border on Thursday morning after police removed concrete …

Punjab police detain farmer leaders in Mohali, clear Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites
1 week ago

Punjab police detain farmer leaders in Mohali, clear Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites

Live Mint  

Several farmer leaders, including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation. Farmer leader Guramneet Singh Mangat said the farmer leaders were detained in Mohali Wednesday evening as they were headed to the Shambhu protest site after the meeting the delegation led by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh …

Punjab Police clears Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites, detains farmers’ leaders
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1 week, 1 day ago

Punjab Police clears Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites, detains farmers’ leaders

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police cleared protest sites at Shambhu and Khanauri borders on Wednesday, removing barricades, vehicles, and temporary structures that had blocked the highways for over a year. Farmer leader Guramneet Singh Mangat told the media that several farmer leaders, including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, were detained in Mohali while they were on their way to the Shambhu …

Punjab Police detains Dallewal, Pandher in Mohali; evicts farmers from protest sites to clear roads
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1 week, 1 day ago

Punjab Police detains Dallewal, Pandher in Mohali; evicts farmers from protest sites to clear roads

The Hindu  

Several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation, as Punjab Police evicted farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites and began clearing the roads, which were blocked for more than a year. Farmer leader Guramneet Singh Mangat said the farmer leaders were detained in …

Punjab Police removes protesting farmers from Shambhu Border, several leaders detained
1 week, 1 day ago

Punjab Police removes protesting farmers from Shambhu Border, several leaders detained

Op India  

Punjab Police on Wednesday removed farmers from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border who were sitting on a protest over various demands. The demands of the farmers are against the central government and they should stage a protest in Delhi or somewhere else but should not block the roads of Punjab,” Harpal Cheema said. Reacting to this, Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja …

Farmers protest: Punjab Police clears Shambhu Border, many detained
1 week, 1 day ago

Farmers protest: Punjab Police clears Shambhu Border, many detained

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police on Wednesday removed farmers from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border who were sitting on a protest over various demands. The demands of the farmers are against the central government and they should stage a protest in Delhi or somewhere else but should not block the roads of Punjab," Harpal Cheema said. Reacting to this, Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja …

Farm Leaders Including Jagjit Dallewal Detained In Punjab, Police Demolishes Farmers' Tents At Shambhu Border
1 week, 1 day ago

Farm Leaders Including Jagjit Dallewal Detained In Punjab, Police Demolishes Farmers' Tents At Shambhu Border

ABP News  

Several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal were detained by the Punjab Police in Mohali on Wednesday while they were headed to Shambhu and Khanauri protest sites. #WATCH | Punjab Police demolished the tents erected by farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border, where they were sitting on a protest over various demands. #WATCH | Punjab Police …

Punjab Police crackdown at Shambhu Border: Farmer leaders detained, protest sites razed
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1 week, 1 day ago

Punjab Police crackdown at Shambhu Border: Farmer leaders detained, protest sites razed

India TV News  

Punjab Police crackdown at Shambhu Border: Farmer leaders detained, protest sites razed The Punjab Police on Wednesday cleared protesting farmers from the Shambhu border and dismantled temporary protest structures, detaining several farmer leaders including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarvan Singh Pandher. The Punjab Police on Wednesday removed protesting farmers from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border and dismantled temporary structures erected at …

Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s march to Punjab assembly on March 26
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1 week, 3 days ago

Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s march to Punjab assembly on March 26

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Sunday announced that it would take out a march to the Punjab assembly on March 26, days after the police thwarted its attempt to go to Chandigarh for a week-long ‘dharna’. On March 5, the Punjab Police had thwarted the farmers’ attempt to go to Chandigarh on the SKM’s call for a week-long ‘dharna’. Sharing …

Farmers under the banner of SKM stage sit-ins outside AAP MLAs’ residences, offices in Punjab
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Farmers under the banner of SKM stage sit-ins outside AAP MLAs’ residences, offices in Punjab

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 farmers' agitation, held protests across Punjab on Monday against the ruling AAP government. Farmers staged sit-ins outside the residences and offices of various AAP MLAs, protesting against the government's move to block their recent agitation in Chandigarh. Farmers staged sit-ins outside the residences and offices of several AAP MLAs, including Minister …

Farmers to protest outside AAP MLAs homes on March 10, dare Bhagwant Mann to debate
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers to protest outside AAP MLAs homes on March 10, dare Bhagwant Mann to debate

India Today  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha in Punjab has challenged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to an open debate on March 10 regarding their demands. The SKM, a coalition of over 30 farmer groups, had called for the sit-in to push for several demands, including the purchase of six crops at a minimum support price by the state government. SKM leader Buta …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold dharnas in front of residences of all AAP MLAs on March 10, 15
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold dharnas in front of residences of all AAP MLAs on March 10, 15

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Recalling all the ongoing dharnas across the state, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella organization of farmer unions that led the 2020-21 protests, has decided to hold demonstrations outside the residences of all Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on March 10 and on March 15. Furthermore, the SKM has invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for an open debate with …

SKM suspends Chandigarh march for now
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3 weeks ago

SKM suspends Chandigarh march for now

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha suspended their march to Chandigarh as the Punjab Police thwarted the farmers’ attempt to reach the state capital for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday. The police action came after talks between the Punjab government and SKM leaders broke down midway on March 3 after CM Bhagwant Mann “walked out of the meeting in a huff” and …

Ludhiana: Several farmers rounded up, tractor-trailers confiscated
3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Several farmers rounded up, tractor-trailers confiscated

Hindustan Times  

The police stopped hundreds of farmers from marching towards Chandigarh to participate in a protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Wednesday. As per government directives, no protester will be allowed to enter Mohali or Chandigarh.” The authorities have also set up additional checkpoints at multiple locations to intercept farmers heading towards Chandigarh. Similarly, the police stopped farmers in …

'Chandigarh Chalo': Farmers halted by police, security heightened at entry points
3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Chandigarh Chalo': Farmers halted by police, security heightened at entry points

New Indian Express  

CANDIGARH: Punjab Police blocked the farmers of the "Chandigarh Chalo" protest, called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha for a week-long dharna starting on Wednesday. In addition, several farmer leaders were detained, and security was increased at all entry points to the Union Territory of Chandigarh, causing long vehicle queues. Prem Singh Bhangu, President of the All India Kisan Federation and …

SKM protest: Punjab police stops farmers from going to Chandigarh
3 weeks, 1 day ago

SKM protest: Punjab police stops farmers from going to Chandigarh

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmers under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha were stopped from going to Chandigarh for their week-long dharna beginning Wednesday in support of their various demands, with multiple barricades and checkpoints set up across Punjab and security stepped up at all entry points of the Union Territory. Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General of Police H S Bhullar said …

Protesting farmers in Punjab put Feb. 25 ‘Delhi march’ on hold
1 month ago

Protesting farmers in Punjab put Feb. 25 ‘Delhi march’ on hold

The Hindu  

Farmers and farm-labourers groups protesting in Punjab over their long pending demands on Monday announced that they would put on hold their proposed ‘Delhi march’, slated for February 25 in the wake of the next meeting with the Centre. In Amritsar, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said “We have decided to postpone the foot march towards the national capital on …

Farmers organise tractor parades in Punjab and Haryana against NPFAM draft
2 months ago

Farmers organise tractor parades in Punjab and Haryana against NPFAM draft

The Hindu  

Tractor parades were staged by farmers in response to the call given by various organisations, including the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, Samyukt Kisan Morcha-Non-Political and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, across Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, expressing their anger against the draft National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing. Held at subdivision levels, tractor parades supported by the central trade unions also raised long-standing …

Farmers In Punjab Stage Tractor March On R-Day Demanding MSP Guarantee, Loan Waiver, NPFAM Withdrawal — WATCH
2 months ago

Farmers In Punjab Stage Tractor March On R-Day Demanding MSP Guarantee, Loan Waiver, NPFAM Withdrawal — WATCH

ABP News  

Farmers from various organisations under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha took part in a tractor parade across multiple locations in Punjab on Sunday to press for their demands. These include a legal guarantee on minimum support price based on the C2 plus 50 per cent formula proposed by the Swaminathan Committee, a comprehensive loan waiver scheme for farmers …

Revoke murder bid charges against protesters: Farm body
2 months ago

Revoke murder bid charges against protesters: Farm body

Hindustan Times  

The Kirti Kisan Union has staged a protest in front of Kulgari police station in Ferozepur demanding withdrawal of murder bid charges against 26 farmers in the 2022 Prime Minister security breach case. On January 5, 2022, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha had called for peaceful demonstrations at district headquarters to highlight farmers’ demands. “On January 5, 2022, the Samyukta Kisan …

Punjab farmers postpone ‘Delhi march’ after Centre calls for meeting
2 months, 1 week ago

Punjab farmers postpone ‘Delhi march’ after Centre calls for meeting

The Hindu  

Farmer and farm labourer groups protesting in against the Centre in Punjab announced on Monday that their Delhi march, initially slated for January 21, would be postponed in the wake of the Centre inviting them to meet. However, farmers under the banner of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha — the two umbrella bodies spearheading the agitation in …

Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday urged the Centre to hold the proposed February 14 meeting with protesting farmers early and also appealed to fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his indefinite fast. Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi The KMM, which along with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha is …

Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of farmers that spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers’ agitation, on Monday, held a meeting with Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the farmer outfits that have been protesting for farmers demands on the inter-state boundaries between Haryana and Punjab. KMM coordinator Sarwan Singh Pandher said the SKM has extended its support for the …

Punjab: Farmers burn copies of new farm policy draft, Dallewal's condition deteriorates
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Farmers burn copies of new farm policy draft, Dallewal's condition deteriorates

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The farmers on Monday burnt copies of the new draft agriculture marketing policy across the state. Meeting inconclusive Meanwhile, the meeting held on Monday between the leaders of Samyukta Kisan Morcha, Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to forge unity among themselves proved inconclusive. The farmers want to forge unity among themselves to help them collectively take …

Citing Dallewal’s health, SKM calls for tractor march on Republic Day
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Citing Dallewal’s health, SKM calls for tractor march on Republic Day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday called for tractor marches across the country on January 26 and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold discussions with farmers over their pending demands. The SKM’s call comes amid growing concerns over the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast for 48 days. In a …

Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft

India TV News  

Farmers in Punjab are gearing up to hold a protest on the occasion of Lohri on Monday by burning copies of the draft of the new farm market policy. His prolonged fast shows the deep dissatisfaction and determination among the farmers to resist the implementation of the draft policy, as per farmer leaders. 70-year-old Dallewal has also written to several …

SKM moves up meeting with protesting farmers after 80-year-old farmer dies at Khanauri border
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

SKM moves up meeting with protesting farmers after 80-year-old farmer dies at Khanauri border

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Sunday moved up its proposed meeting to January 13, from January 15, to discuss a joint strategy, following a request from Punjab farmers protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu border points. The decision came after SKM and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha urged the SKM to hold the meeting on January 12 or 13 due to …

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

SKM calls for unity among farmers considering enormity of demands, passes ‘unity resolution’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SKM calls for unity among farmers considering enormity of demands, passes ‘unity resolution’

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of farmers that spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers’ agitation, on Thursday passed a ‘unity resolution’ considering the enormity of the farmers’ demands in Punjab’s Moga. At its ‘Mahapanchayat’, the SKM resolved to reject the National Policy Framework on Agriculture Marketing and demanded formulation of a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price based on the …

Jagjit Singh Dallewal says entire country needs MSP, Punjab is not lone fighter
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jagjit Singh Dallewal says entire country needs MSP, Punjab is not lone fighter

The Hindu  

Fasting Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Saturday asserted that farmers “will win their struggle” for minimum support price in spite of the pressure exerted by the government. Addressing a Kisan Mahapanchayat held at Khanauri on the inter-State boundary of Punjab and Haryana, Mr. Dallewal said farmers from all States must come forward to strengthen the ongoing agitation, and …

Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

SKM to skip meeting with Supreme Court committee formed to look into farmers' issues on January 3
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SKM to skip meeting with Supreme Court committee formed to look into farmers' issues on January 3

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of the farmers unions which spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers protest, has decided not to attend the meeting to be held on January 3 at Panchkula with the Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to look into farmers’ issues. Farmer leaders and senior SKM members Balbir Singh Rajewal, President of BKU and Prem Singh Bhangu, President …

SC defers hearing on Dallewal's hospital shift; Punjab says negotiations ongoing
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

SC defers hearing on Dallewal's hospital shift; Punjab says negotiations ongoing

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred its hearing till January 2 on compliance of its order by the Punjab government on shifting of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for past 35 days over various demands, to hospital. A vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia listed the matter for further hearing on …

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