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Farmer protest: Protestors whine about produce being exploited at Mandis, after forcing Modi govt to withdraw Farm Laws
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmer protest: Protestors whine about produce being exploited at Mandis, after forcing Modi govt to withdraw Farm Laws

Op India  

The three now-repealed agriculture reforms aimed to modernise the sector by reducing dependency on middlemen. The government of India enacted it to give farmers the freedom to sell farm produce anywhere in the country, within APMC mandis or outside them. While their statement reflected a broader apprehension that the global trade agreements affect the local agriculture trade, the GoI’s position …

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Most farmer bodies wanted 3 farm laws to stay: SC-appointed panel member
2 years, 9 months ago

Most farmer bodies wanted 3 farm laws to stay: SC-appointed panel member

India Today  

The Supreme Court-appointed committee on Farm laws had advised against the repealing of the three contentious farm laws that were rolled back by the Centre last year. Member of the panel, Anil Ghanwat, said: "Had the Supreme Court published the Committee’s Report upon receipt, it could have educated protesting farmers about the benefits of the farm laws and potentially prevented …

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PM Modi like 'ahankari raja' from old stories: Priyanka Gandhi in Muzaffarnagar mahapanchayat
3 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi like 'ahankari raja' from old stories: Priyanka Gandhi in Muzaffarnagar mahapanchayat

India TV News  

Likening Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the character of an arrogant king, ahankari raja, from stories of yore, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said he is unable to understand that the 'jawan' who has kept the country safe is also the son of a farmer. Addressing a "kisan mahapanchayat" attended by thousands of people in Muzaffarnagar, the …

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Farmers' Protest Updates: ML Khattar should tell Centre to repeal laws instead of holding outreach events, says Hooda
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' Protest Updates: ML Khattar should tell Centre to repeal laws instead of holding outreach events, says Hooda

Firstpost  

“We welcome the Supreme Court observation, but ending the protest is not an option. As per a report in The Indian Express, state BJP chief Ashwani Sharma blamed ‘Congress goons’ for attempting the party’s programme in the garb of farmers while BKU general secretary Kulwinder Singh Machhiana, Kashmir Singh and Amarjot Singh Jandiala said the farmers’ protest was peaceful and …

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Talks with farmers an opportunity to explain benefits of farm laws: Union minister Piyush Goyal
3 years, 11 months ago

Talks with farmers an opportunity to explain benefits of farm laws: Union minister Piyush Goyal

Hindustan Times  

Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday he sees the ongoing talks with the farmers protesting against the three farm laws as an opportunity to explain the benefits of the reforms to them. Goyal, along with Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Union minister of state for commerce and industry Som Parkash, has been representing the government over …

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'Fashionable' to Say Farm Laws Will Help Corporates. But How Many Have Come Forward, Shown Interest?
3 years, 11 months ago

'Fashionable' to Say Farm Laws Will Help Corporates. But How Many Have Come Forward, Shown Interest?

News 18  

India is growing as an economy and agriculture is still the single-largest sector contributing to the GDP. The three farm bills introduced by the government will strengthen the agriculture sector and benefit the farmers. Also, the new bill gives them the option that if they find a better price for their product, anywhere else in the country, they can go …

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Centre, farmers set to resume talks over agri laws, MSP today; protesters endure heavy rains, cold weather
3 years, 11 months ago

Centre, farmers set to resume talks over agri laws, MSP today; protesters endure heavy rains, cold weather

Firstpost  

Last week, farmers had said that they will start shutting all malls and petrol pumps in Haryana if the government fails to resolve their main demands in the 4 January meeting The Centre and farmer groups are set to resume talks today to break the deadlock over the the contentious agriculture laws being protested by thousands of farmers at Delhi’s …

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What if talks on farm laws fail? Farmer Unions warn of 'firm' steps
3 years, 11 months ago

What if talks on farm laws fail? Farmer Unions warn of 'firm' steps

India TV News  

Resolute in their demands for the repeal of three new farm laws and a legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops, protesting farmer unions on Friday said they will have to take firm steps if the government does not take a decision in their favour in the next meeting scheduled for January 4. Farmers protesting at Shahjahanpur on the …

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Govt to soon hold next round of talks with protesting farmers to end stalemate: Kailash Choudhary
4 years ago

Govt to soon hold next round of talks with protesting farmers to end stalemate: Kailash Choudhary

India TV News  

As farmers intensify their protest against the Centre's three farm laws, Union Minister Kailash Choudhary on Sunday said the government will soon decide a date and call union leaders for the next round of talks. The sixth round of talks did not take place after farmer leaders rejected the government's draft proposal to amend certain provisions of the farm laws …

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Two IPS officers deputed at Singhu border test corona positive, farmers booked under Epidemic Act
4 years ago

Two IPS officers deputed at Singhu border test corona positive, farmers booked under Epidemic Act

India TV News  

Two IPS officers deputed at the Singh border have tested positive for coronavirus. Thousands of farmers have been protesting at various border points of Delhi for almost two weeks seeking a repeal of the new farm laws. Meanwhile, farmers who have been agitating for the past two weeks against the farm laws have announced that they will block railway tracks …

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Why are Farmers Protesting? All You Need to Know about Bharat Bandh and the Meeting with Amit Shah
4 years ago

Why are Farmers Protesting? All You Need to Know about Bharat Bandh and the Meeting with Amit Shah

News 18  

As the Bharat bandh or nation-wide shutdown commenced on Tuesday, thousands of protesting farmers arrived at various locations in Delhi NCR. Union home minister Amit Shah reiterated the government’s position against repealing the new farm laws in a meeting with farmers on Tuesday. Thousands of protesting farmers from Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have been gathered at five different …

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On Eve of Talks, Farmers Demand Special Parliament Session to Repeal Agri Laws; Amarinder-Shah Meet Likely
4 years ago

On Eve of Talks, Farmers Demand Special Parliament Session to Repeal Agri Laws; Amarinder-Shah Meet Likely

News 18  

The leaders of protesting farmers wrote to Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday, demanding a special session of Parliament to repeal the new farm laws and asking the government to not “indulge in divisive agenda” to break farmers’ unity. Critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the …

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Farmers' Protest Day 6: Farmers-Govt Meet Inconclusive, Next Round Of Talks On Dec 3 | 10 Points
4 years ago

Farmers' Protest Day 6: Farmers-Govt Meet Inconclusive, Next Round Of Talks On Dec 3 | 10 Points

ABP News  

Bilkis Dadi Returned From Sindhu Border As Farmers' Deadlock With Govt Over Farm Bills Continues Farmers' Protest: Top 10 Update Of The Day After the Central government agreed to have discussion with the agitating farmers over the new farm bills, Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday held a second round of talks with the leaders of the Bhartiya Kisan …

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