Farmers’ Protest sees second death in 3 weeks: Protester dies after consuming poison at Shambhu border
5 days, 19 hours ago

Farmers’ Protest sees second death in 3 weeks: Protester dies after consuming poison at Shambhu border

Live Mint  

Farmers' Protest: A 55-year-old farmer, Resham Singh, died by suicide after consuming poison at the Shambhu border amid ongoing protests against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, Times of India reported. This incident follows a similar suicide by Ranjodh Singh on December 18, driven by deteriorating health conditions of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. Farmers' Protest: Ranjodh Singh Death Last month in December, protesting farmer Ranjodh Singh also died by suicide at Shambhu border. He was distressed by the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death since November 26 at the Khanauri border.

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Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers
3 days, 20 hours 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 …

Farmer attempts to end life at Shambhu border, dies at Patiala hospital
5 days, 21 hours ago

Farmer attempts to end life at Shambhu border, dies at Patiala hospital

The Hindu  

A 55-year-old farmer protesting at the Shambhu border allegedly committed suicide on Thursday by consuming a poisonous substance, farmer leaders said, the second such incident at the agitation site within three weeks. Resham Singh, who was from Pahuwind in Tarn Taran district, took the extreme step at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana where farmers have been protesting …

55-year-old farmer attempts suicide at Shambhu border, dies at Patiala hospital
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6 days, 6 hours ago

55-year-old farmer attempts suicide at Shambhu border, dies at Patiala hospital

India TV News  

A 55-year-old farmer protesting at the Shambhu border allegedly committed suicide on Thursday by consuming a poisonous substance, farmer leaders said, the second such incident at the agitation site within three weeks. Resham Singh, who was from Pahuwind in Tarn Taran district, took the extreme step at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana where farmers have been protesting …

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmer leader Dallewal at risk of heart attack: Doctors as hunger strike drags on

India Today  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a fast-unto-death for the last 28 days at the Khanauri border protest site, remains in critical condition. The farmer leader’s hunger strike is part of an ongoing agitation demanding the legalisation of Minimum Support Price through new legislation. Farmers have dismissed a recent Supreme Court report saying Dallewal’s condition as “normal.” …

Farmer who attempted suicide at Shambhu border dies at Patiala hospital: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmer who attempted suicide at Shambhu border dies at Patiala hospital: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 57-year-old farmer, who allegedly attempted suicide at the Shambhu border during the farmers' protest on December 14, died at the Government Rajindra Hospital on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI. Ranjodh Singh reportedly took his own life as he was troubled by the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. Ranjodh Singh, who hails from Ratanheri village in Ludhiana …

Farmer who attempted suicide over Jagjit Dallewal's deteriorating health at Shambhu border dies
4 weeks ago

Farmer who attempted suicide over Jagjit Dallewal's deteriorating health at Shambhu border dies

India TV News  

Farmers protest: A 57-year-old man, who allegedly attempted suicide at the Shambhu border amid farmers' protest has died at the Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala district of Punjab on Wednesday, farmer leaders said. As per the reports, Singh took the extreme step as he was distressed by the deteriorating health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been sitting …

Lives of farmers committing suicide more valuable than mine: Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal
1 month ago

Lives of farmers committing suicide more valuable than mine: Farmer leader Jagjit Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Veteran farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 19th day on Saturday, said the lives of those farmers, who are committing suicide because of the “wrong policies of governments”, is more valuable than his. Veteran farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal being helped to the media interaction on Saturday. I appeal to the Supreme Court to pressure the government …

Farmers protest: 'Dilli Chalo' march resumes on Saturday; fasting farmer leader Dallewal 'unwell'
1 month ago

Farmers protest: 'Dilli Chalo' march resumes on Saturday; fasting farmer leader Dallewal 'unwell'

Hindustan Times  

A group of 101 farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha would make another attempt to march on foot on December 14 to Delhi from the Shambhu border. According to the farmer unions, they also had to postpone their protest owing to the deteriorating health condition of farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal, who has been …

Punjab farmer, distressed over large debt and unsold paddy, dies by suicide
2 months, 1 week ago

Punjab farmer, distressed over large debt and unsold paddy, dies by suicide

India Today  

A Punjab farmer, Jaswinder Singh, died by suicide after financial distress from unsold paddy and a debt of approximately Rs 5 lakh. Punjab Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak claimed in a press conference on Wednesday that the procurement process is smooth, with 105 lakh MT of paddy procured and more than 22,000 crore rupees credited to farmers. Jakhar stated, "The news …

557 farmers died by suicide in first half of 2024 in Maharashtra's Amravati division: Govt report
6 months ago

557 farmers died by suicide in first half of 2024 in Maharashtra's Amravati division: Govt report

New Indian Express  

AMRAVATI: As many as 557 farmers have died by suicide in five districts under the Amravati administrative division of Maharashtra between January and June this year, an official report said. A report prepared by the Amravati divisional commissionerate said a total of 557 farmers died by suicide in the division from January to June in 2024. Reacting to the figures …

Farmer attempts suicide over land dispute with ex-RTI commissioner in Khammam, Telangana
6 months, 1 week ago

Farmer attempts suicide over land dispute with ex-RTI commissioner in Khammam, Telangana

New Indian Express  

KHAMMAM : Alleging that former RTI commissioner Gugulothu Shankar Naik encroached his 1.50 acres of land, Pacchipala Bhadraiah, a 60-year-old farmer attempted suicide by consuming pesticide in his field at Aliatanda village in Karepalli mandal of Khammam district on Thursday. According to Bhadraiah’s nephew P Venkat, the dispute revolved around a 1.50-acre patch of the 5 acres owned by the …

Day after his death, speculation abounds over suicide of farmer in Telangana
6 months, 1 week ago

Day after his death, speculation abounds over suicide of farmer in Telangana

New Indian Express  

KHAMMAM : There are several doubts circulating on social media regarding the suicide of farmer Bogedla Prabhakar. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vkramarka on Wednesday assured people that the government will not spare anyone responsible for the farmer’s suicide. Family members of the farmer on Wednesday staged a protest before Mandal Revenue Officer K Ramesh at the water tank …

31-year-old Indian Labourer's Death Stirs Protest In Italy, PM Giorgia Meloni Expresses Condolences
6 months, 2 weeks ago

31-year-old Indian Labourer's Death Stirs Protest In Italy, PM Giorgia Meloni Expresses Condolences

News 18  

The death of a 31-year-old farm labourer from Punjab sparked outrage and protests in Italy raising questions about the provision of labour rights and protections for migrant workers in the country. Satnam Singh died on June 19 after his employer allegedly abandoned him on the side of the road following a farm accident that resulted in Singh’s right arm being …

BJP leader booked for culpable homicide over farmer's death in Patiala
8 months, 1 week ago

BJP leader booked for culpable homicide over farmer's death in Patiala

The Hindu  

Police here have booked Bharatiya Janata Party leader Harwinder Singh Harpalpur for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in connection with the death of a farmer during a protest against a BJP candidate on May 4. Sixty-year-old Surinder Pal Singh died after he fell on the ground during the protest against Patiala Lok Sabha seat candidate Preneet Kaur. According to …

Elderly farmer sixth casualty of farm protest at Khanauri
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Elderly farmer sixth casualty of farm protest at Khanauri

Hindustan Times  

A 62-year-old farmer, Karnail Singh of Arno village in Patiala district, who was protesting at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border, died on Monday night. Karnail Singh of Patiala district with farmers protesting at the Khanauri border last week. Karnail Singh suffered from a lung infection and breathed his last at Government Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, officials said. While 21-year-old Shubh Karan …

Shubh Karan’s death: Farmers to keep 24x7 vigil at mortuary, say autopsy only after FIR
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Shubh Karan’s death: Farmers to keep 24x7 vigil at mortuary, say autopsy only after FIR

Hindustan Times  

The farmers have started a 24x7 vigil at the Government Rajindra Hospital mortuary where Shubh Karan Singh’s body has been kept following apprehension that the Punjab government might conduct the post-mortem without registering an FIR against those responsible for his death. Farmers hold a candle march in support of 22-year-old protesting farmer Shubh Karan Singh, who died in the clashes …

Book Haryana cops, Khattar, Vij for youth’s death: Farmer leaders
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Book Haryana cops, Khattar, Vij for youth’s death: Farmer leaders

Hindustan Times  

Patiala/Chandigarh : The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and SKM have demanded registration of a murder case against those responsible for the death of a protester, Shubh Karan Singh, 21, of Bathinda, due to Haryana Police action at Khanauri on the Sangrur-Jind border. Family members visit farmer Yugraj Singh, who was allegedly injured on the Shambhu border by the tear-gas shell of …

Farmers' protest: How did Shubhkaran Singh die at Khanauri border?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers' protest: How did Shubhkaran Singh die at Khanauri border?

Hindustan Times  

Shubhkaran Singh, a 21-year-old farmer from Bhatinda, was killed on Wednesday in clashes between security personnel and protesting farmers at the Khanauri border. "The death of Maur boy Shubhkaran Singh in Haryana police firing at Khanauri border has sent a pall of gloom in Punjab. Senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa claimed Shubhkaran Singh died due to a rubber bullet …

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers protest: 2-hour road blockade across Haryana; internet shutdown extended | Top 10

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leaders put on hold the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for two days after a 21-year-old protester was killed and 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri, one of the two Punjab-Haryana interstate border points which have become protest sites for the farmers attempting to reach New Delhi. The death of the protesting farmers has exacerbated the already tense …

Farmer's last words hours before he was killed in clash at Haryana border
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmer's last words hours before he was killed in clash at Haryana border

India Today  

A 22-year-old farmer died during a clash with police on the Punjab-Haryana border as protesters resumed their 'Delhi Chalo' agitation on Wednesday. According to farmers, Shubhkaran Singh, 22, from Punjab's Bathinda, died during a clash with Haryana Police. Shubhkaran Singh joined other protesters at the Khanauri border on February 13, the day farmers kickstarted their march to Delhi to pressure …

Congress slams Modi government over death of farmer in police firing
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress slams Modi government over death of farmer in police firing

The Hindu  

The Congress on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 slammed the Narendra Modi government and the BJP for the death of a farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border. The death of young farmer Shubhakaran Singh of Bathinda due to firing on Khanauri border is very painful,” said Mr. Kharge. “Modi ji himself had used abusive words like ‘andolanjeevis’ and ‘parasites’ for farmers in …

Farmers' protest turns violent with 1 death, Punjab CM says ‘Prez rule attempt’. 10 points
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers' protest turns violent with 1 death, Punjab CM says ‘Prez rule attempt’. 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday said there will be a thorough investigation into the death of the 24-year-old farmer Shubh Karan Singh by the Haryana Police during a clash at the Khanauri border. The Haryana Police dropped tear gas shells as the farmers on Wednesday announced that they would break the barricades put up by the Haryana Police …

Farmers protest: ‘Modi’s arrogance', says Rahul Gandhi after farmer dies in Khanauri
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmers protest: ‘Modi’s arrogance', says Rahul Gandhi after farmer dies in Khanauri

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party over the death of a 24-year-old farm protester on Khanauri border. Farmers' protest LIVE coverage Smoke rises from tear gas being fired upon the protesting farmers during their 'Delhi Chalo' march, near the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border, in Patiala district, Singh succumbed to his injuries at a government hospital in …

24-year-old farmer dies amid clash with Haryana police at Khanauri border
10 months, 3 weeks ago

24-year-old farmer dies amid clash with Haryana police at Khanauri border

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protest death: Farmers' protest 2.0 on Wednesday witnessed a casualty as a 24-year-old protester succumbed to his injuries after a clash with the Haryana Police on the Khanauri border. Haryana Police on Wednesday dropped tear gas on farmers protesting on the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana. Situation tense at Shambhu, Khanauri borders: Follow LIVE updates Before the confirmation …

24-year-old farmer dies amid clash with Haryana police at Khanauri border
10 months, 3 weeks ago

24-year-old farmer dies amid clash with Haryana police at Khanauri border

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protest death: Farmers' protest 2.0 on Wednesday witnessed a casualty as a 24-year-old protester succumbed to his injuries after a clash with the Haryana Police on the Khanauri border. Haryana Police on Wednesday dropped tear gas on farmers protesting on the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana. Situation tense at Shambhu, Khanauri borders: Follow LIVE updates Before the confirmation …

Farm protester dies in Haryana Police action at Khanauri; Punjab says 160 injured at borders
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Farm protester dies in Haryana Police action at Khanauri; Punjab says 160 injured at borders

Hindustan Times  

A 24-year-old protester, Shubh Karan Singh, succumbed to his injuries at Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala after a clash with the Haryana Police on the Khanauri border on Wednesday, becoming the first casualty in action in the farmers’ protest 2.0. Haryana Police fire tear-gas shells at Shambhu on the border with Punjab to prevent protesting farmers from marching to Delhi …

Elderly farmer dies of heart attack at Shambhu border near Haryana's Ambala
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Elderly farmer dies of heart attack at Shambhu border near Haryana's Ambala

New Indian Express  

AMBALA: A 63-year-old farmer, who was among the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border near Haryana's Ambala, died of a heart attack on Friday, officials said. Gian Singh complained of chest pain in the morning and was taken to the Civil Hospital in Punjab's Rajpura. Singh, who hailed from Punjab's Gurdaspur district had come to the Shambhu border two days …

Farmer's Suicide Note Leads to Controversy
1 year, 6 months ago

Farmer's Suicide Note Leads to Controversy

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: A farmer's suicide note blaming Chief Minister Y.S. The farmer, Subba Reddy, from Tudumulapalli in Khazipet mandal of Kadapa district consumed pesticide in his fields on outskirts of the village on Thursday night and died. With Subba Reddy leaving a suicide note holding CM responsible for his death, the area revenue divisional officer released a statement saying the farmer …

Migrant worker from Bihar ended his life, not murdered: Tiruppur District Police
1 year, 10 months ago

Migrant worker from Bihar ended his life, not murdered: Tiruppur District Police

The Hindu  

After a prominent daily in Bihar reported that a migrant worker from Madhubani district of the northern State was murdered in Tamil Nadu, Tiruppur District Police on Friday refuted the news and clarified that it was a case of suicide. According to the police, the worker, Shambhu Mukhiya, 25, ended his life on the premises of his house on March …

Farmer leaders come together at Lakhimpur Kheri, demand sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra
2 years, 3 months ago

Farmer leaders come together at Lakhimpur Kheri, demand sacking of Union Minister Ajay Mishra

The Hindu  

Farmer leaders assembled on Monday at Tikunia in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, to mark the first anniversary of the violence that resulted in the death of eight people, including four farmers. They renewed their demand for the sacking of Union Minister and Kheri’s Lok Sabha member Ajay Mishra Teni. It is alleged that vehicles belonging to Union Minister and Lok …

Depressed Over Low Wheat Yield, Punjab Farmer Dies by Suicide
2 years, 8 months ago

Depressed Over Low Wheat Yield, Punjab Farmer Dies by Suicide

News 18  

Depressed over low yield of wheat this season, a 40-year-old farmer allegedly died by suicide after consuming a poisonous substance in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district, police said on Saturday. Deputy Superintendent of Police Narinder Singh said a suicide note was recovered from Manjit Singh in which he stated that he was taking the extreme step due to low yield of wheat …

UP Farmer Dies by Suicide, Blames Nagar Panchayat Authorities in Note
2 years, 9 months ago

UP Farmer Dies by Suicide, Blames Nagar Panchayat Authorities in Note

News 18  

A suicide note, purportedly written by a farmer in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur Dehat district who committed suicide, has created a major controversy. His family created a ruckus following the recovery of the suicide note in which the farmer had written that he was taking the extreme step as his land had been forcibly occupied by the Nagar Panchayat authorities. Inderpal’s …

Lakhimpur violence: SC to hear plea for cancellation of bail of Ashish Mishra
2 years, 10 months ago

Lakhimpur violence: SC to hear plea for cancellation of bail of Ashish Mishra

Live Mint  

Lakhimpur violence: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on March 11 a plea challenging grant of bail by the Allahabad High Court to Ashish Mishra, son of Union minister Ajay Mishra, in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, as per PTI report. The high court, while granting the bail, did not follow the law laid down and did …

No farmer died due to police action during farmers' protests: Centre in Rajya Sabha
3 years, 1 month ago

No farmer died due to police action during farmers' protests: Centre in Rajya Sabha

India TV News  

Highlights No farmer died due to police action during the year-long protests by farmers: Centre Centre accepted farmers demands, including MSP and withdrawal of cases against the protesters The year-long protest at Delhi borders was suspended by SK on Thursday The Union government on Friday said that no farmer died due to police action during the year-long protests by farmers. …

The human cost of India’s yearlong farmers’ protest
3 years, 1 month ago

The human cost of India’s yearlong farmers’ protest

Al Jazeera  

Farmers’ unions say at least nine farmers died by suicide among a total of nearly 700 deaths, leaving families distraught and in debt. Fatehgarh Sahib, India – On the morning of November 10, the tall body of Gurpreet Singh was found hanging from a tree at Singhu outside Indian capital New Delhi, where thousands of farmers have been camping for …

Singhu lynching: Nihang group admits to killing man, BJP slams farmer leaders | 10 points
3 years, 3 months ago

Singhu lynching: Nihang group admits to killing man, BJP slams farmer leaders | 10 points

India Today  

At around 5 am on Friday, farmers protesting at Delhi's Singhu border woke up to the gory sight of a body with a severed wrist and legs chopped off tied to a metal barricade near their protest site. Meanwhile, the umbrella body of over forty farmers' unions, Samyukta Kisan Morcha, distanced itself from the incident and the BJP slammed farmer …

Farmer leaders asked Nihangs to leave protest site many times, says Yogendra Yadav after Singhu border killing
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmer leaders asked Nihangs to leave protest site many times, says Yogendra Yadav after Singhu border killing

India Today  

Reacting to the Singhu border killing on Friday, Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav said that farmer leaders had asked the Nihangs to leave their protest site several times in the past. In his video, Yogendra Yadav also said, "Samyukta Kisan Morcha has already said they are not associated with the Nihang group involved in the killing. Before Nihang group Nirvair …

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur | Rahul, Priyanka, Amid Cong Delegation To Meet Prez Kovind: Report

The Quint  

A seven-member Congress delegation, including former party president Rahul Gandhi, is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday, 13 October, in order to present a memorandum of facts on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, news agency PTI quoted party sources as saying. Party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, senior party …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: BJP's Ajay Mishra's son Ashish mowed down farmers, opened fire at them, says FIR
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: BJP's Ajay Mishra's son Ashish mowed down farmers, opened fire at them, says FIR

Firstpost  

According to the FIR lodged on a complaint of Jagjit Singh, a native of Bahraich district, the episode was ‘premeditated’ for which the ‘conspiracy was hatched’ by the minister and his son Lakhimpur Kheri: Union minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra alias Monu was sitting in the car that mowed down protesting farmers and he also opened fire at them, …

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Farmer's family refuses to cremate body
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Farmer's family refuses to cremate body

India TV News  

The family of a 19-year-old farmer, who died in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri during a protest on Sunday, has refused to cremate the body until they are provided the autopsy report. Lovepreet Singh and three other farmers were among the nine killed in Sunday's violence during a protest against Union Minister Ajay Mishra's visit. The administration is trying to cover …

Lakhimpur Kheri: Autopsy report reveals death of farmers due to shock, haemorrhage, no bullet injury found
3 years, 3 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri: Autopsy report reveals death of farmers due to shock, haemorrhage, no bullet injury found

India Today  

The autopsy report of four farmers who died in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri revealed that the farmers died due to shock, excessive bleeding and haemorrhage and that no bullet injury was found. Read:Lakhimpur Kheri: A brief history of eight deaths The farmers’ bodies claimed that four farmers identified as Nakshatra Singh, Daljeet Singh, Lavepreet Singh and Gurvinder Singh died as …

Response to Lakhimpur Kheri reflects BJP’s dilemma
3 years, 3 months ago

Response to Lakhimpur Kheri reflects BJP’s dilemma

The Hindu  

BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Monday called for restraint and patience in dealing with protesting farmers a day after eight people died in violence in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh. In a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Mr. Gandhi said a murder case under IPC section 302 should be lodged against those involved in the death of …

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait leaves for Lakhimpur Kheri where farmers protest turned violent
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait leaves for Lakhimpur Kheri where farmers protest turned violent

India TV News  

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday left for Lakhimpur Kheri along with his several supporters amid reports of violence there during a farmers’ protest in which several people have been injured. While leaving Ghazipur on the Delhi-Ghaziabad border for Lakhimpur Kheri, Tikait, the BKU’s national spokesperson, claimed that “several farmers” are feared dead during the violence in which …

One who is silent, is already dead: Rahul Gandhi on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
3 years, 3 months ago

One who is silent, is already dead: Rahul Gandhi on Lakhimpur Kheri incident

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the BJP and reacted sharply to the trampling incident that occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri on Sunday. — Ashok Gehlot October 3, 2021 Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel said, “After unsuccessful attempts to suppress the voice of the farmers, now the farmers have been crushed by the car.” — Bhupesh Baghel October 3, 2021 Randeep …

Bharat Bandh: Protesting Farmer dies of cardiac arrest at Singhu border
3 years, 3 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Protesting Farmer dies of cardiac arrest at Singhu border

India TV News  

A farmer, who was protesting at the Singhu border against the three contentious farm laws, died due to cardiac arrest on Monday, the police said here. The police said as soon as they received information about Baghel's death, they rushed to the spot and took him to a nearby hospital where the farmer was declared brought dead. The Samyukt Kisan …

Farmer dies during protest at Singhu border in Haryana, police suspect heart attack
3 years, 3 months ago

Farmer dies during protest at Singhu border in Haryana, police suspect heart attack

India Today  

A farmer has died during protests at the Singhu border in Haryana. The Delhi Police beefed up security in border areas of Delhi in view of the Bharat Bandh called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Monday to protest the Centre's three contentious farm laws. Commuters have also been facing difficulty as farmers at the Singhu border blocked 14 entry …

Chhattisgarh: Farmer commits suicide outside govt office in Raigarh
3 years, 5 months ago

Chhattisgarh: Farmer commits suicide outside govt office in Raigarh

India TV News  

A 38-year-old farmer allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in front of a government office in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, police said on Tuesday. While police said the exact reason behind the extreme step taken by the farmer on Monday would be known after an inquiry into the matter, some local media reported that he was apparently disturbed over a land …

Postpone agitation, Farmer Union asks farmers after 2 die due to Covid
3 years, 7 months ago

Postpone agitation, Farmer Union asks farmers after 2 die due to Covid

India TV News  

At a time when the nation is fighting the second wave of coronavirus, Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Bhopal Singh on Thursday appealed to protesting farmers to postpone their agitation for the time being saying we must be the nation in these difficult times. So I'd like to request farmers that looking at the crisis in the country, we must postpone …

Farmers would have died even while staying back home: Haryana minister
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers would have died even while staying back home: Haryana minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: In a controversial remark over farmers' death at various protest sites, Haryana Agriculture Minister J P Dalal on Saturday said they would have died even if they had stayed back home. Several Punjab and Haryana farmers, participating in farmers' agitation against the Centre's three farm laws at various Delhi border points, have died of different reasons including cardiac arrest. …

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