Farmers, khaps throw weight behind wrestlers, mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar
1 year, 6 months ago

Farmers, khaps throw weight behind wrestlers, mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar

Hindustan Times  

Farmer outfits held a ‘khap mahapanchayat’ in Uttar Pradesh and a series of protests in Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, showing solidarity with wrestlers who have accused Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. At the congregation in Soram village in UP’s Muzaffarnagar, Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana’s Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation. “The representatives of the khaps will meet the President and the government in support of the agitating wrestlers and this fight will continue till the protesting wrestlers get justice,” BKU’s Rakesh Tikait said. Panchayat held at Vinesh’s native village A panchayat was held at wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s native village Balali in Charkhi Dadri district and people from every section extended support to women wrestlers.

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Stir will go on, say west U.P. farmers at mahapanchayat
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Stir will go on, say west U.P. farmers at mahapanchayat

The Hindu  

Farmer leaders, mainly from western Uttar Pradesh, who have been leading a protest since Monday over several demands, including higher compensation for the land acquired by the State government, on Wednesday decided to continue their stir. The police said all the arrested farmers, including Bhartiya Kisan Parishad chief Sukhbir Khalifa and west U.P. Meanwhile, Aligarh SP Amrit Jain said the …

Farm protest to gain momentum in west UP
10 months ago

Farm protest to gain momentum in west UP

Hindustan Times  

MEERUT: The farmers’ movement is expected to intensify in western UP in the coming days after both factions of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha rejected the proposal of the union government to provide time-bound MSP on a few crops. A mahapanchayat convened at BKU’s headquarters in Sisauli town of Muzaffarnagar on February 17 discussed ways and means to extend support to …

Farmer leaders, Centre hold 4th round of talks as 'Delhi Chalo' protest continues
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmer leaders, Centre hold 4th round of talks as 'Delhi Chalo' protest continues

India Today  

Union Ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and Nityanand Rai met with farmer leaders on Sunday in Chandigarh for the fourth round of discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing farmers' protest. During the meeting, the Centre sought to establish a consensus on three key issues: ensuring the Minimum Support Price guarantee, implementing recommendations from the Swaminathan Commission, and providing loan waivers …

SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal
10 months, 1 week ago

SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal

India TV News  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha disclosed that approximately 100 farmers from Karnataka, en route to the national capital to partake in the scheduled protest on February 13, were halted by state police authorities at Bhopal. Criticism of government actions Expressing disappointment, Shanthakumar criticised the government's stance, highlighting the contradiction between peace talks held with SKM and other farmer bodies and the …

'Centre is talking to wrestlers to find resolution': CM Khattar as Khap leaders call for 'Haryana bandh'
1 year, 6 months ago

'Centre is talking to wrestlers to find resolution': CM Khattar as Khap leaders call for 'Haryana bandh'

India TV News  

In a major development, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday asserted that the Centre is talking to the wrestlers who called for a state-wide strike on June 14 amid sexual allegations charges against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Earlier today while addressing the Mahapanchayat, Bajrang Punia said the wrestlers have postponed their agitation till June 15 …

Wrestlers protest:
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers protest:

India TV News  

Sakshi Malik on Asian Games 2023: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, who has been part of the protest against former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment allegations, today said that protesting wrestlers will participate in the Asian Games only after their issues get resolved. You can't understand what we're going through mentally each day," Sakshi …

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request
1 year, 6 months ago

Top wrestlers agree to suspend protest till June 15 on government's request

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The protesting wrestlers on Wednesday agreed to suspend their agitation after the Central government’s assurance that the Delhi police will complete its probe into alleged sexual harassment and molestation against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by June 15. Asked about the wrestlers’ demand for Singh’s arrest, Thakur said the investigation into the case …

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution
1 year, 6 months ago

Government willing to hold talks with protesting wrestlers to find a solution

Op India  

The Government of India has agreed to hold talks with the protesting wrestlers after they resumed their government duties. In a midnight tweet, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur said, “The government is willing to discuss with the wrestlers on their issues. — Anurag Thakur June 6, 2023 June 9 protest cancelled by Khap and Kisan leaders …

Interview | What Connects Wrestlers’ Protest to the 2021 Farmers’ Struggle?
1 year, 6 months ago

Interview | What Connects Wrestlers’ Protest to the 2021 Farmers’ Struggle?

The Quint  

There are several parallels that can be drawn between the nature of the farmers' and wrestlers' protests and the impact they have had on the citizens, says Dhawale. Firstly, both protests began as "peaceful, non-violent demonstrations" for "eminently sensible and justifiable demands." Secondly, both received mass support from a big cross-section of society, namely trade unions, women's organisations, and student …

Centre trying to resolve wrestlers issue, internal probe underway: Union minister
1 year, 6 months ago

Centre trying to resolve wrestlers issue, internal probe underway: Union minister

India Today  

The Union government is trying its best to resolve the issues of wrestlers and to end their protests in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje said on Saturday. The protests by Indian wrestlers against the alleged sexual harassment of female wrestlers by BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh must be investigated and the …

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre

The Hindu  

A mahapanchayat in Haryana’s Kurukshetra on Friday gave the Centre a week’s time to initiate a dialogue on the wrestlers’ demand for the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Mr. Singh has denied these charges Announcing the decision after an hour-long meeting, Bharatiya Kisan Union chief Rakesh Tikait said, “The government has …

Rakesh Tikait's 'message' on wrestlers' protest: ‘Arrest Brij Bhushan or else…’
1 year, 6 months ago

Rakesh Tikait's 'message' on wrestlers' protest: ‘Arrest Brij Bhushan or else…’

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday said the government should be given seven to 10 days to take action against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait at a Khap panchayat members meeting in support of the wrestlers' protest, in Kurukshetra on Friday. The meeting came a day after …

Farmers plan to meet President Murmu on wrestlers’ protest
1 year, 6 months ago

Farmers plan to meet President Murmu on wrestlers’ protest

The Hindu  

In Muzaffarnagar, 130 km away from Delhi, khaps from across Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh on Thursday gathered together for a mahapanchayat organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Union and said they would approach President Droupadi Murmu for her intervention in connection with the ongoing wrestlers’ protest, going on for a month, while no action has been taken against Wrestling Federation …

Wrestlers' protest: Khap panchayat underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra to reach final decision for grapplers
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: Khap panchayat underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra to reach final decision for grapplers

India TV News  

Wrestlers protest: Another Khap Panchayat is underway in Haryana's Kurukshetra a day after Soram Sarv Khap panchayat reserved its decision following the meeting in Muzaffarnagar on the wrestlers' protest. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait speaks on the ongoing Khap Panchayat called in support of the wrestlers' protest in Kurukshetra, Haryana. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, in a statement, said it has given …

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1
1 year, 6 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest | Naresh Tikait announces mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar on June 1

The Hindu  

BKU leader Naresh Tikait said a 'mahapanchayat' will be held in Muzaffarnagar's Soram village on Thursday to discuss the ongoing protest by wrestlers against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over sexual harassment charges. On a drama-filled Tuesday, some of India's best wrestlers accompanied by hundreds of supporters gathered on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, threatening to immerse …

Sakshi, Vinesh and protesting wrestlers give government ultimatum to respond to protests
1 year, 6 months ago

Sakshi, Vinesh and protesting wrestlers give government ultimatum to respond to protests

The Hindu  

7:28 pm The wrestlers have said that they will give five days to the government to respond to the protests. Sakshi Malik, the 2016 Olympic Games bronze medallist, has reached Haridwar where she has said she would throw her medal in river Ganga as the wrestlers’ protest intensified against the former chief of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan …

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat
1 year, 6 months ago

Protesting wrestlers on Haryana, Punjab tour to garner support for May 28 Mahapanchayat

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, on Thursday stepped up efforts to gather support in their fight against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by touring different parts of North India as they sought backing for the planned women’s Mahapanchayat on May 28. While Bajrang and Vinesh visited Jind in Haryana, Rio Games bronze medallist Sakshi Malik …

Wrestlers’ protest: ‘Mahila mahapanchayat’ outside new parliament on 28 May
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: ‘Mahila mahapanchayat’ outside new parliament on 28 May

Live Mint  

The day the new parliament building is due to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 28 May, protesting wrestlers will attend a ‘mahila mahapanchayat’ outside the building, reported Hindustan Times on 21 May. Earlier a fortnight ago, the wrestlers had warned the government that if former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was not arrested …

Decisions that khaps will take for us could hurt nation, say protesting wrestlers
1 year, 7 months ago

Decisions that khaps will take for us could hurt nation, say protesting wrestlers

The Hindu  

The protesting wrestlers on May 20 warned that a "big decision", which might "not be in the interest of the country", could be taken on Sunday to protest the "inaction" against Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for his alleged sexual harassment of women grapplers. A protesting wrestler said the decision of the khaps could hurt the …

Farmer leaders, wrestlers give 15-day ultimatum to govt. to arrest WFI chief
1 year, 7 months ago

Farmer leaders, wrestlers give 15-day ultimatum to govt. to arrest WFI chief

The Hindu  

Various farmer leaders joined the wrestlers protesting against the Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Sunday and gave a 15-day ultimatum to the government to arrest him and said that the future course of action would be decided after that. Mr. Tikait said that the wrestlers would take …

Wrestlers' protest: Khap mahapanchayat in Delhi today; security tightened. Top points
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers' protest: Khap mahapanchayat in Delhi today; security tightened. Top points

Hindustan Times  

As khap panchayat leaders from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana are marching to Jantar Mantar on Sunday to extend support to the protesting wrestlers, the Delhi Police has beefed up the security at the protest venue and at borders. India's top wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, are protesting for the last two weeks, demanding the sacking …

Wrestlers hope to amplify protest with mahapanchayat today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers hope to amplify protest with mahapanchayat today

The Hindu  

Protesting wrestlers are hoping that the khap mahapanchayat scheduled at Jantar Mantar on Sunday will help get more support for them in their fight against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Top wrestlers of the country, including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat, have been protesting for the last two weeks demanding the …

Wrestlers’ protest: Two committees formed to discuss way ahead
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Two committees formed to discuss way ahead

The Hindu  

A day after the Supreme Court closed their case against the Delhi Police, the protesting wrestlers seem to have come to terms with the initial setback and decided to move ahead in a more organised way. “We have formed two committees to discuss the way forward. Reiterating that the protest was for justice and not about any caste or political …

Wrestlers’ protest: Renowned coach Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ protest: Renowned coach Mahavir Phogat threatens to return medals

Firstpost  

Chandigarh: Standing in support of the protesting wrestlers, Dronacharya award-winning coach Mahavir Singh Phogat on Friday threatened to return his medals if justice is not delivered, demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The wrestlers, including Olympic medallist duo of Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia and World Championship medallist Vinesh Phogat, have been sitting on a protest …

Village representatives join protest by wrestlers, to hold mahapanchayat
1 year, 7 months ago

Village representatives join protest by wrestlers, to hold mahapanchayat

The Hindu  

Representatives from 360 villages of Delhi, accompanied by Ministers Gopal Rai and Saurabh Bharadwaj, on Wednesday reached Jantar Mantar to support the wrestlers protesting against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. These panchayats will culminate in a mahapanchayat, to seek justice for the wrestlers and their supporters.” The protesters have been demanding the resignation and arrest of …

Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers’ stir gets political heft as more Opposition leaders extend support

The Hindu  

Political support for the ongoing protest by wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh widened on April 28, with several Opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal, expressing solidarity with their cause. Among them were Trinamool MPs Dola Sen and Aparupa Poddar, who visited the …

Wrestlers protest: Khaps from Haryana to hold protest march in Delhi today
1 year, 7 months ago

Wrestlers protest: Khaps from Haryana to hold protest march in Delhi today

India TV News  

Wrestlers Protest : Various Khaps of Haryana will hold a protest march in Delhi to support the country's top wrestlers who called for a sit-in protest against the WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. "Grapplers lacked discipline" PT Usha Coming down heavily on the aggrieved wrestlers, Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Thursday said the grapplers lacked discipline as …

Khaps, women activists from Haryana to join wrestlers’ protest in Delhi today
1 year, 7 months ago

Khaps, women activists from Haryana to join wrestlers’ protest in Delhi today

Hindustan Times  

Several khaps of Haryana, women organisations and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha leaders on Thursday announced to join the wrestlers’ protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The wrestlers have levelled allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and sought support from khap leaders. Om Prakash Kandela, who heads Jind’s famous Kandela Khap, said the …

SKM stir in Lakhimpur enters second day, Rakesh Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation
2 years, 4 months ago

SKM stir in Lakhimpur enters second day, Rakesh Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation

Firstpost  

The agitation has gained strength since its start on Thursday with prominent leaders, including SKM core committee member Dharshan Singh Pal, Swaraj India national convener Yogendra Yadav and social activist Medha Patekar, addressing the dharna Lakhimpur Kheri: Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait exhorted farmers to be ready for a massive nationwide agitation over their demands as a 75-hour sit-in …

Will go to voters of UP with 'defeat BJP' slogans, hope govt resolves MSP issue: Rakesh Tikait
3 years, 1 month ago

Will go to voters of UP with 'defeat BJP' slogans, hope govt resolves MSP issue: Rakesh Tikait

India Today  

Minimum Support Price for crops was always our issue, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said on Thursday. He further appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that MSP was always the issue of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the union of nearly 40 farmers' outfits spearheading the agitation against the Centre's three farm laws. BKU's Rakesh Tikait, other SKM leaders at …

SKM postpones Lucknow Kisan Mahapanchayat to November 22
3 years, 2 months ago

SKM postpones Lucknow Kisan Mahapanchayat to November 22

India TV News  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has decided to postpone its October 26 Kisan Mahapanchayat in Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions and the ongoing harvest season. After the Lakhimpur Kheri incident in which eight people, including four farmers, were killed, the SKM had announced a Kisan Mahapanchayat to be organised in Lucknow on October 26. On Thursday, the SKM, which has …

Will discuss strategies to continue stir: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in UP
3 years, 3 months ago

Will discuss strategies to continue stir: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in UP

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday said the farmers' groups would discuss strategies on continuing the agitation against the three contentious farm laws at the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Muzaffarnagar. Thousands of farmers and union leaders gather at Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh for the Kisan Mahapanchayat in protest against Centre's controversial farm laws on Sunday. SKM leaders said Sunday's …

Rakesh Tikait urges farmers to force 'king of looters' out of Delhi; says protest could go on for long
3 years, 10 months ago

Rakesh Tikait urges farmers to force 'king of looters' out of Delhi; says protest could go on for long

India TV News  

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said on Monday that the protest against the Centre's agri-marketing laws could go on for a long time and urged farmers to force "the king of looters" out of Delhi. He has to be forced out of Delhi," Tikait said without naming anyone at a "kisan mahapanchayat" in Nohar of Hanumangarh. A beggar will move wherever …

Rakesh Tikait to Join Seven 'Mahapanchayats' in Three States Starting February 14
3 years, 10 months ago

Rakesh Tikait to Join Seven 'Mahapanchayats' in Three States Starting February 14

News 18  

Beginning Sunday, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait would be attending seven farmers' meetings planned across Haryana, Maharashtra and Rajasthan to garner support for the ongoing stir against the new farm laws. These farmers' meetings, which will culminate on February 23, are part of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's outreach programme, BKU's media in-charge Dharmendra Malik said. Thousands of farmers are …

3-hour-long 'chakka jaam' on Feb 6: Rakesh Tikait vows to intensify farmers protest
3 years, 10 months ago

3-hour-long 'chakka jaam' on Feb 6: Rakesh Tikait vows to intensify farmers protest

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Thursday once again reiterated that they will block roads on Saturday February 6 in order to make their voice heard with respect to their demand of repealing the 3 farm laws. On Wednesday, the Kisan Mahapanchayat amid the presence of thousands of farmers in Jind district of Haryana unanimously adopted a resolution …

Delhi Police main culprit: Rakesh Tikait alleges conspiracy in R-Day tractor rally violence
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi Police main culprit: Rakesh Tikait alleges conspiracy in R-Day tractor rally violence

India TV News  

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday accused the Delhi Police of conspiracy behind the Republic Day violence. It barricaded the route allotted to us for the tractor rally and opened Delhi giving way to the farmers to enter the national capital," he stated. On Republic Day, protestors did not follow the prearranged route and broke barricades to enter …

Rakesh Tikait to attend farmers' mahapanchayat in Haryana's Jind today; to gather support for agitation
3 years, 10 months ago

Rakesh Tikait to attend farmers' mahapanchayat in Haryana's Jind today; to gather support for agitation

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing farmers' protest, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait is set to attend a farmers’ “mahapanchayat” in Haryana’s Jind district today. The Kandela khap, which had spearheaded a farmers' agitation in Haryana nearly two decades ago, has lent its support to farmers against the new farm laws. Meanwhile, Haryana BKU leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni reached Surewala Chowk in the Hisar …

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