The Hindu Morning Digest, January 6, 2024
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 6, 2024

The Hindu  

With PM Modi expected to visit Paris in February, deals to buy Rafale fighter jets, Scorpene subs for Navy reach final stage Two large defence deals in the pipeline between India and France are being finalised, amid expectations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Paris in February for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit to be hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Hezbollah leader Nasrallah was killed last year inside war operations room, aide says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli airstrike last year while inside the militant group’s war operations room, according to new details Sunday disclosed by a senior Hezbollah official. Chinese annexation of Indian territory occurred during Nehru’s term: BJP hits back at Congress The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday flayed the Congress for alleging Chinese occupation of the Indian territory during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s term and said the grand old party cannot get away with “such lies” as all of it occurred during Jawaharlal Nehru’s tenure. ‘Disaster’ of AAP will be removed from Delhi, says PM Modi at Parivartan rally; Kejriwal hits back Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made the “We will not tolerate disaster, will bring change” pitch against the Aam Aadmi Party as he addressed a gathering of thousands at Japanese Park in Sector - 10, Rohini, ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections due this year.

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SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on March 28
2 hours, 47 minutes 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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17 hours, 27 minutes 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 …

AAP, BJP stand for corporate interests, say farmers’ groups, deciding to intensify protests
3 days, 13 hours ago

AAP, BJP stand for corporate interests, say farmers’ groups, deciding to intensify protests

The Hindu  

After all 28 leaders of the protesting farmers who attended a discussion with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on various issues, including the demand for statutory Minimum Support Price, were arrested on Wednesday, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha-Non Political blamed both the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Union government and Aam Aadmi Party -led Punjab government …

Kerala ASHA workers step up protest, begin indefinite hunger strike in front of Secretariat
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3 days, 21 hours ago

Kerala ASHA workers step up protest, begin indefinite hunger strike in front of Secretariat

The Hindu  

Accredited Social Health Activists in Kerala, whose 38-day-old agitation for fair remuneration has been making headlines at the national level, launched an intense phase of their agitation on Thursday when they began an indefinite hunger strike in front of the government Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. ASHAs, under the banner of Kerala ASHA Health Workers’ Association, resorted to the hunger strike after …

JACTTO GEO to go on hunger strike on March 23
5 days, 18 hours ago

JACTTO GEO to go on hunger strike on March 23

The Hindu  

JACTTO GEO has resolved to mobilise a massive crowd of protestors for the hunger strike to be organised near Government Siddha Medical College in Palaymkottai on March 23. In a preparatory meeting held at Tirunelveli District Revenue Officials’ Association Building here on Monday, speakers said the hunger strike was part of their ongoing agitations to get their demands, including revival …

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

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold dharnas in front of residences of all AAP MLAs on March 10, 15
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2 weeks, 3 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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2 weeks, 4 days 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
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Punjab CM Mann walks out of meeting with farmer leaders, 'Chandigarh Chalo' call by SKM on March 5 stands
3 weeks ago

Punjab CM Mann walks out of meeting with farmer leaders, 'Chandigarh Chalo' call by SKM on March 5 stands

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Talks between the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 farmers' protest, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ended inconclusively. Farmers claim CM Mann walked out in "anger," and the 'Chandigarh Chalo' march on March 5 will proceed as planned. The two-hour meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the leadership of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha held at Punjab …

Meeting between protesting farmers, central team in Chandigarh
1 month ago

Meeting between protesting farmers, central team in Chandigarh

Deccan Chronicle  

A fresh round of talks between protesting farmers and the Centre will be held here on Saturday evening centred around the legal guarantee of minimum support price on crops, among other demands.The meeting between the central team and farmer leaders will take place at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Public Administration in Chandigarh at 6 pm.In the last meeting held …

Union minister Pralhad Joshi reaches Chandigarh for meeting with farmer leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Union minister Pralhad Joshi reaches Chandigarh for meeting with farmer leaders

The Hindu  

Union minister Pralhad Joshi reached here on Friday for a meeting with farmers’ representatives to discuss their various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops. The Union minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution will lead a central team to the meeting that will be attended by a 28-member delegation from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the …

Political Gup-Shup | UP BJP unease over Yogi’s Kumbh role… Will Kejriwal ploy on Yamuna water work? | Anita Katyal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Political Gup-Shup | UP BJP unease over Yogi’s Kumbh role… Will Kejriwal ploy on Yamuna water work? | Anita Katyal

Deccan Chronicle  

There is growing unease in the BJP’s Uttar Pradesh unit over chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s unrelenting campaign at self-promotion, particularly how he was using the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela to build a personality cult. In fact, Yogi Adityanath’s supporters were hoping that last week’s meeting of the Dharma Sansad would endorse the chief minister as the BJP’s future prime ministerial …

Ahead of meet with Centre, farmers to hold mahapanchayats at Khanauri, Shambhu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ahead of meet with Centre, farmers to hold mahapanchayats at Khanauri, Shambhu

Hindustan Times  

The agitating farmers’ unions, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Union, have announced Kisan Mahapanchayats at the Khanauri and Shambhu protesting sites on February 12 and 13, respectively. Farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13 last year. The protesting farmers’ unions said that these mahapanchayats were being organised to mark one year of …

Farmers In Punjab Stage Tractor March On R-Day Demanding MSP Guarantee, Loan Waiver, NPFAM Withdrawal — WATCH
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Jagjit Dallewal given medical aid, Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14
2 months ago

Jagjit Dallewal given medical aid, Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14

India TV News  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 54th day on Saturday, agreed to take medical aid, after the Centre announced to meet with protesting farmers. Dallewal takes medical aid Dallewal agreed to take medical aid after a delegation of officials from the Union agriculture ministry, led by Joint Secretary Priya Ranjan, met Dallewal and held a meeting with …

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since Nov 26, agrees to take medical aid
2 months ago

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since Nov 26, agrees to take medical aid

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, agreed to accept medical aid on Sunday, PTI reported quoting farmer leader Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024. Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande, a fellow farmer leader, confirmed the decision to allow medical aid, explaining …

Govt Proposes Talks With Farmers On Feb 14, Farmer Leaders Urge Dallewal To Take Medical Aid On 54th Day Of Fast
2 months ago

Govt Proposes Talks With Farmers On Feb 14, Farmer Leaders Urge Dallewal To Take Medical Aid On 54th Day Of Fast

ABP News  

The Union government has proposed a meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, according to a senior Union government official on Saturday. In response, farmer leaders appealed to Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a fasting farmer leader whose fast-unto-death entered its 54th day on Saturday, to take medical aid so he could participate in the proposed …

Centre has given us a proposal, we are examining it, say protesting farmers
2 months ago

Centre has given us a proposal, we are examining it, say protesting farmers

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmer leaders protesting at the Khanauri border said that a team from the Union government had given them a proposal on Saturday which they are examining. It is learnt that a high-level Union government team headed by Indian Forest Service officer Priya Ranjan, who is Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, visited the Khanauri border …

Farmers’ outfit announces tractor rally and hunger strike demanding MSP law
2 months ago

Farmers’ outfit announces tractor rally and hunger strike demanding MSP law

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu chapter of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has announced a State-wide tractor rally on January 26 and a hunger strike in Chennai on January 22 to express solidarity with the fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal in Punjab and to press for the legalisation on Minimum Support Price for crops. Pandian, Co-ordinator of SKM Tamil Nadu chapter, along …

Dallewal's Fast Completes 50 Days: Why Hasn't Modi Govt Responded? 3 Reasons
2 months, 1 week ago

Dallewal's Fast Completes 50 Days: Why Hasn't Modi Govt Responded? 3 Reasons

The Quint  

Farm union leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's hunger strike entered its 50th day on Tuesday, 14 January. Hailing from Punjab's Faridkot district, Dallewal is the convenor of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and has been on hunger strike since 26 November 2024 demanding a legal guarantee to minimum support prices for crops. This is unlike its approach during the 2020-21 farmers' protest during …

Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18
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2 months, 1 week 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 …

Protesting BPSC candidates meet Bihar Governor, gets ‘positive assurances’
2 months, 1 week ago

Protesting BPSC candidates meet Bihar Governor, gets ‘positive assurances’

The Hindu  

A 12-member delegation of the 70th Bihar Public Services Commission -Combined Competitive Examination candidates met Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday over their continuing protests for a retest and said that Mr. Khan had promised to take up the issue with authorities concerned while staying “within constitutional boundary”. The Governor also asked the delegation, which included Jan Suraaj Party president …

Citing Dallewal’s health, SKM calls for tractor march on Republic Day
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Dallewal hunger strike: Meet Modi instead of Akal Takht Jathedar if you want me to end fast says Dallewal to Punjab BJP
2 months, 1 week ago

Dallewal hunger strike: Meet Modi instead of Akal Takht Jathedar if you want me to end fast says Dallewal to Punjab BJP

The Hindu  

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal targeted the BJP for seeking the Akal Takht's intervention for ending his fast-unto-death, and said they should instead approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi and press him to accept farmers' demands if they want him to call off the strike, which entered day 46 on Friday. A BJP delegation, comprising Sukhminder Pal Singh Grewal and …

Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal on BJP seeking Akal Takht's help to end his fast: ‘Approach Modi’
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal on BJP seeking Akal Takht's help to end his fast: ‘Approach Modi’

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Sigh Dallewal on Friday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party for seeking the Akal Takht's intervention to end his fast-unto-death, which entered the 46th day. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal rests during his hunger strike, at the Khanauri Border in Sangrur district. A BJP delegation, comprising Sukhminder Pal Singh Grewal and Sarchand Singh, appealed to Akal …

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 …

Dallewal, Pandher unions welcome SKM’s call for unity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallewal, Pandher unions welcome SKM’s call for unity

Hindustan Times  

Samyukta Kisan Union and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders spearheading the stir at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders between Punjab and Haryana welcomed SKM’s call for unity and said they have been advocating for the same since the beginning of their protest. Reacting to SKM’s resolution passed during mahapanchayat at Moga, KMM convener Sarwan Singh Pandher said: “We have already been …

BJP delegation seeks Akal Takht jathedar’s intervention to end Dallewal’s fast
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP delegation seeks Akal Takht jathedar’s intervention to end Dallewal’s fast

Hindustan Times  

A delegation of Sikh leaders of the BJP on Thursday appealed to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh to intervene to end farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-unto-death. The delegation comprising Sarchand Singh, Sukhminder Singh Grewal and other local leaders, visited Akal Takht secretariat and handed over a memorandum addressed to the jathedar. In the memo, they expressed concern over …

AIPF appeals to people to stand by Dallewal who is on a hunger protest
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AIPF appeals to people to stand by Dallewal who is on a hunger protest

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the deteriorating health of farmers leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been on a fast for the last 42 days, All India Peoples Front has appealed to people to stand by the agitating leader and save his life. AIPF has also expressed deep anguish over President Draupadi Murmu’s rejection to meet a Samyukta Kisan Morcha delegation which …

Clash Erupts Between Jan Suraaj Party Supporters & Police Over Prashant Kishor's Detention — WATCH
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clash Erupts Between Jan Suraaj Party Supporters & Police Over Prashant Kishor's Detention — WATCH

ABP News  

A clash broke out between Jan Suraaj Party supporters and the police after party founder Prashant Kishor, who is on an indefinite hunger strike at Gandhi Maidan was detained on Monday. #WATCH | Bihar | A clash broke out between Patna Police and supporters of Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor Prashant Kishor who was sitting on an indefinite hunger strike …

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

‘My life is not important’: Farmer leader Dallewal at ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘My life is not important’: Farmer leader Dallewal at ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose indefinite hunger strike entered its 40th day on Saturday, said he is more worried about the lives of Indian farmers than his own life. Already over 7 lakh farmers have committed suicide owing to the distress in the farming sector,” said Dallewal while addressing a mahapanchayat at the Khanauri border site. Besides a legally …

Dallewal calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallewal calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: As farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-upto-death entered the 39th day, he appealed to farmers to reach the Khanauri border in large numbers on Saturday to attend the Kisan Mahapanchayat to strengthen the fight seeking a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price for crops. In a 70-second video message, Dallewal said he is appealing to the people of …

Depends on Centre how long our dharna will continue, says farmer leader
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Depends on Centre how long our dharna will continue, says farmer leader

The Hindu  

Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar Thursday said it is in the hands of the Centre on how long their protest will continue as he asserted that there should be no hitch in accepting their demands as a parliamentary panel has recommended legal guarantee to MSP. With farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewa's indefinite hunger strike entering its 38th day, Mr. Kohar said …

Farmers protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers protest: SC clarifies its order for Dallewal's hospitalisation was not to break his fast

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday clarified that its earlier orders directing the Punjab government for hospitalising the farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, who is on a fast-unto-death since November 26, was not at all to break his fast but to ensure his well being. Slamming the Punjab government and its officials, a two-judge bench of the apex …

​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands
2 months, 3 weeks ago

​Farm fire: On the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands

The Hindu  

The sit-in protest that began almost a year ago by a group of farmers owing allegiance to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha at the Punjab-Haryana border has taken a new turn with their leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal refusing to end his indefinite fast, that started on November 26. The farmers’ outfits have told the Court that their leader would accept medical …

Dallewal hunger strike: Will accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Centre
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dallewal hunger strike: Will accept Supreme Court’s decision, says Centre

The Hindu  

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said In New Delhi on Wednesday that the Centre will abide by the Supreme Court’s directions on the indefinite hunger strike observed by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. However, farmer and farm labourer groups that have been camping on the inter-State boundary of Punjab and Haryana since February 13, 2024 declared they would not …

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 …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends

Hindustan Times  

A day before the Supreme Court’s deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death. I urge everyone who participated in the Punjab Bandh, along with the people of Haryana, to come …

Haryana: Khaps decide not to support farmers’ agitation till all unions unite
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haryana: Khaps decide not to support farmers’ agitation till all unions unite

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing farmers’ agitation at the Haryana-Punjab border, a khap ‘mahapanchayat’ on Sunday decided not to support the protests till all unions unite on a single platform. Members of various khaps, including Omprakash Kandela, Jaipal Dahiya, Jaiveer Kundu, Suresh Phogat, Ramfal Rathi, Satish Chairman, Balwan Malik and others, attended the panchayat. Similarly, the gathering also issued an ultimatum to …

Farmers call for ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Jan 4; no pressure to be on fast, says Dallewal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers call for ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Jan 4; no pressure to be on fast, says Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Farmers on Saturday called for a “Kisan Mahapanchayat” at the Khanauri protest site on January 4 where farmers from all over the country will participate. In the backdrop of the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to a hospital, Dallewal said that the …

Protesting farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4 amid Jagjit Dallewal's health concern
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4 amid Jagjit Dallewal's health concern

Hindustan Times  

In a show of defiance against the Centre, protesting farmers have called a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" on January 4. The mega meet will take place at the Khanauri protest site given farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's deteriorating health. READ | Farmers increase vigil at Khanauri protest site This announcement comes amidst heightened tensions due to ongoing farmers' protests and the critical …

SKM writes to President Murmu seeking immediate attention to farmers' demands
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SKM writes to President Murmu seeking immediate attention to farmers' demands

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella organization of all the farmers' unions that spearheaded the 2021 farmers' protest, has written to President Droupadi Murmu seeking an appointment with her to discuss the farmers demands. This development has taken place amid ongoing farmers’ protests 2.0 and an indefinite hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal which entered the 31st day. …

SKM to meet Prez over their demands, Dallewal’s health
2 months, 3 weeks ago

SKM to meet Prez over their demands, Dallewal’s health

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh Farmers, under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and the Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. To build pressure on the Centre to accept the demands and address concerns regarding Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health, farmer …

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