Farmers' Protest LIVE | Agitation Enters 19th Day, Farmer Leaders Observe 9-Hour Hunger Strike Today
Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Farmers' unions will be observing a 9 hour long hunger strike on Monday as their protest against contentious farm laws has entered nineteenth straight day, without any breakthrough despite several rounds of meeting. Keep refreshing this page to get all LIVE Updates of farmer's protest:
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14 Dec 2020 09:41 AM
Farmers Protest LIVE: Farmers ready to observe hunger strike
Delhi: Farmers' protest at Ghazipur (Delhi-UP border) enters day 17; protesters to observe fast today.
A protester from Lakhimpur Kheri says, "When we take our sugarcane trolleys to mills, it happens that we skip meals for 24 hours. We are prepared for fast."
Delhi: Farmers' protest at Ghazipur (Delhi-UP border) enters day 17; protesters to observe fast today.
A protester from Lakhimpur Kheri says, "When we take our sugarcane trolleys to mills, it happens that we skip meals for 24 hours. We are prepared for fast."
Farmers' Protest LIVE: Farmers to observe hunger strike today:
The heads of all farmer unions protesting against the Centre's new agri laws will observe a one-day hunger strike Monday, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni said here, as the agitating peasantry and the administration prepared for an escalation in the protest from December 14.
The heads of all farmer unions protesting against the Centre's new agri laws will observe a one-day hunger strike Monday, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni said here, as the agitating peasantry and the administration prepared for an escalation in the protest from December 14.
I appeal to protesting farmers in Delhi to not come under the trap of communists. Maoists have already entered among you & they will try to convert farmers into party cadres like they tried to do in my state: Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb
Anyone Calling Farmers Terrorists Is Not Worth Being Called Human: Uddhav Thackeray
Devendra Fadnavis alleged that there is an undeclared emergency in Maharashtra. So, what is happening in Delhi? You are calling 'annadata' as terrorists. Anyone who calls farmers as terrorists is not worth being called a human, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said.
Devendra Fadnavis alleged that there is an undeclared emergency in Maharashtra. So, what is happening in Delhi? You are calling 'annadata' as terrorists. Anyone who calls farmers as terrorists is not worth being called a human, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said.
Some middlemen, commission agents & political leaders are running this movement. Those with vested interests start such movements in the country. The farm laws are in favour of the farmers: BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh CM Shanta Kumar on farmers' protest
We need to keep an eye so that no wrong elements are among us. All our youngsters need to remain vigilant. If govt wants to talk then we will set a committee and take further decision: Rakesh Tikait
Farmers will be on one-day hunger strike from 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow. Dharnas will be held at all district headquarters: Farmer leader Gurnaam Singh Chidoni at Singhu border
CM Kejriwal To Observe One Day Fast In Support Of Farmers Protest
I appeal to AAP workers and supporters and the public to observe one-day fast tomorrow in support of farmers. I will also fast tomorrow: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
I appeal to AAP workers and supporters and the public to observe one-day fast tomorrow in support of farmers. I will also fast tomorrow: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed about the protest by the farmers demanding to repeal Farm Laws. Later in the evening, group of farmers who are in complete support of the new Farm Laws will submit a letter to Narendra Tomar requesting not to scrap the Agri laws. The group has also threatened to go on protest if the laws are withdrawn.
Prominent People are protesting just for the sake of opposing laws: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prominent people who're protesting farm laws today, are doing it just for the sake of opposing the laws. They themselves earlier recognised the need for these reforms. We will sensitize people on how the farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Law Min
Prominent people who're protesting farm laws today, are doing it just for the sake of opposing the laws. They themselves earlier recognised the need for these reforms. We will sensitize people on how the farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Law Min
Prominent People are protesting just for the sake of opposing laws: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prominent people who're protesting farm laws today, are doing it just for the sake of opposing the laws. They themselves earlier recognised the need for these reforms. We will sensitize people on how the farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Law Min
Prominent people who're protesting farm laws today, are doing it just for the sake of opposing the laws. They themselves earlier recognised the need for these reforms. We will sensitize people on how the farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Law Min
Prominent People are protesting just for the sake of opposing laws: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Prominent people who're protesting farm laws today, are doing it just for the sake of opposing the laws. They themselves earlier recognised the need for these reforms. We will sensitize people on how the farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Law Min
Prominent people who're protesting farm laws today, are doing it just for the sake of opposing the laws. They themselves earlier recognised the need for these reforms. We will sensitize people on how the farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Law Min
Shashi Tharoor Joins Protest
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor joins protest being held by party MPs from Punjab at Jantar Mantar. "My friends here are asking the Centre to settle the matter with the farmers' unions and also to have a winter session which should have been held by the 3rd week of November."
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor joins protest being held by party MPs from Punjab at Jantar Mantar. "My friends here are asking the Centre to settle the matter with the farmers' unions and also to have a winter session which should have been held by the 3rd week of November."
The unity and integrity of India is being challenged by placing a gun on the shoulders of farmers. The task of putting a gun on the shoulders of the farmer brothers is being made to dent the security of the country. This may not be acceptable: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The unity and integrity of India is being challenged by placing a gun on the shoulders of farmers. The task of putting a gun on the shoulders of the farmer brothers is being made to dent the security of the country. This may not be acceptable: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Punjab DIG (Prisons) resigns in support of protesters
Punjab Deputy Inspector General (Prisons) Lakhminder Singh Jakhar on Sunday said that he has resigned from service in support of the protesting farmers adding that he tendered his resignation to the Punjab government on Saturday.
Punjab Deputy Inspector General (Prisons) Lakhminder Singh Jakhar on Sunday said that he has resigned from service in support of the protesting farmers adding that he tendered his resignation to the Punjab government on Saturday.
Farmers protesting near Jaisinghpur Kheda area in Rewari at the Rajasthan-Haryana border are waiting for more farmers to arrive in order to begin their march towards the national capital. “Today more people and unions are coming from Rajasthan at the border area. After gathering the crowd we will move towards Delhi. Among other things, we want the three laws to be repealed,” Banwari Lal, a Convener of Rashtriya Kisan Mahasabha told news agency ANI.
Climate activist Licypriya Kangujam comes out in support of farmers’ agitation
Licypriya Kangujam, a nine-year-old climate activist came out in support of the farmers protesting against the agricultural reforms and said that millions of climate activists were with the farmers. “Our leaders must listen to the voice of the farmers. We want climate justice for our farmers and also should take out a permanent solution to solve the ongoing farmers’ crisis at the earliest,” she added.
Licypriya Kangujam, a nine-year-old climate activist came out in support of the farmers protesting against the agricultural reforms and said that millions of climate activists were with the farmers. “Our leaders must listen to the voice of the farmers. We want climate justice for our farmers and also should take out a permanent solution to solve the ongoing farmers’ crisis at the earliest,” she added.
Centre’s farm laws are suicide laws, says Cong leader Hanumantha Rao
Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Sunday said that the three agricultural reforms introduced by the Central government are suicide laws adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is just trying to mislead the farmers sitting on strike.
Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Sunday said that the three agricultural reforms introduced by the Central government are suicide laws adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is just trying to mislead the farmers sitting on strike.
Centre’s farm laws are suicide laws, says Cong leader Hanumantha Rao
Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Sunday said that the three agricultural reforms introduced by the Central government are suicide laws adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is just trying to mislead the farmers sitting on strike.
Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Sunday said that the three agricultural reforms introduced by the Central government are suicide laws adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is just trying to mislead the farmers sitting on strike.
'Protest Being Hijacked by Communist Forces', Claims Piyush Goyal
Union minister Piyush Goyal said today that protests by farmers were being hijacked by Maoist and communist forces and the control of the protest. "They will have to make sure that such forces do not get involve in their protests," he said.
Union minister Piyush Goyal said today that protests by farmers were being hijacked by Maoist and communist forces and the control of the protest. "They will have to make sure that such forces do not get involve in their protests," he said.
'Protest Being Hijacked by Communist Forces', Claims Piyush Goyal
Union minister Piyush Goyal said today that protests by farmers were being hijacked by Maoist and communist forces and the control of the protest. "They will have to make sure that such forces do not get involve in their protests," he said.
Union minister Piyush Goyal said today that protests by farmers were being hijacked by Maoist and communist forces and the control of the protest. "They will have to make sure that such forces do not get involve in their protests," he said.
Union minister Som Prakash, who is among the government representatives negotiating with the farmers protesting against three new farm laws, on Saturday said efforts are being made to call the next round of meeting with the leaders of the agitation soon to end the stalemate.
Sticking to their demands, farmer leaders Saturday said they are ready to hold talks with the government, but will first discuss repealing the three new farm laws, and announced that representatives of their unions would sit on a hunger strike during a nationwide protest on December 14.
Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers who are protesting against the recently enacted agri laws in India. Hundreds of Sikhs from in and around Greater Washington DC area, Maryland and Virginia, along with many from other states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina, on Saturday carried out a car rally to the Indian Embassy in downtown Washington DC, where they gathered to express solidarity with the protesting farmers. During the protest, many of the pro-Khalistan Sikh youths flashing Kirpans jumped on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and pasted a poster over it. The group was raising anti-India and pro-Khalistan slogans.
Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers who are protesting against the recently enacted agri laws in India. Hundreds of Sikhs from in and around Greater Washington DC area, Maryland and Virginia, along with many from other states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina, on Saturday carried out a car rally to the Indian Embassy in downtown Washington DC, where they gathered to express solidarity with the protesting farmers. During the protest, many of the pro-Khalistan Sikh youths flashing Kirpans jumped on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and pasted a poster over it. The group was raising anti-India and pro-Khalistan slogans.
The Embassy strongly condemns this mischievous act by hooligans masquerading as protesters against the universally respected icon of peace & justice: Indian Embassy in Washington DC, US
The Embassy has lodged a strong protest with US law enforcement agencies and has also taken up the matter with the US Department of State for an early investigation and action against the culprits under the applicable law: Indian Embassy in Washington DC, US
Chilla & Ghazipur borders are closed for traffic from Noida & Ghaziabad to Delhi due to farmers protests. People are advised to take an alternate route for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Apsara & Bhopra borders: Delhi Traffic Police
Progressive farmer leaders from Haryana met me & submitted a memorandum with their signatures supporting the three farm laws. They also shared their experiences on how these laws are benefitting them: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Centre is ready 24 hours a day to hold discussions with the farmers. If protest is freed from maoists and naxals, then our farmers will definitely understand that laws are in their and country's interest: Even after that if they've any doubt, we're open for talks: Union Min Piyush Goyal
I wasn't present in the Lok Sabha when farm bills were passed. If I were there, I would have opposed it like Shiromani Akali Dal despite being a part of NDA and would have torn it into pieces: Hanuman Beniwal, Rashtriya Loktantrik Party
Thousands of farmers will begin a tractor march tomorrow at 11 am from Shahjahanpur in Rajasthan and will block Jaipur-Delhi main road. After our nationwide call, all toll plazas of Haryana are free today: Kamal Preet Singh Pannu, Leader, Sanyukta Kisan Andolan
On 14th Dec, all farmer leaders will sit on a fast sharing same stage at Singhu border. We want govt to take back 3 Farm bills, we're not in favour of amendments. Centre wants to thwart our movement but we'll continue it peacefully: Kamal Preet Singh Pannu
Speaking exclusively to ABP News, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the farmers' protest is not a battle between BJP or Congress but it is a fight for the farmers, for their basic rights. It is about farmers should get what they deserve.
We want assurance on the MSP. We want a guarantee of the purchase of our produce under it. Farmers will be benefited if you bring MSP Guarantee Bill: All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee's Sardar VM Singh
We want assurance on the MSP. We want a guarantee of the purchase of our produce under it. Farmers will be benefited if you bring MSP Guarantee Bill: All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee's Sardar VM Singh
We have deployed forces to check that no miscreant joins the protest. We are taking measures to see that public movement is not affected. We are ensuring that anti social elements, who are trying to create trouble, are being dealt with: Prashant Kumar, Uttar Prdaesh ADG (Law and Order).
Farmers take over some toll plazas in Haryana, stop authorities from collecting fees as they intensify protest against new agri laws. Farmers have not blocked any highways yet but are moving toward the Ghaziabad border.
Farmers take over some toll plazas in Haryana, stop authorities from collecting fees as they intensify protest against new agri laws. Farmers have not blocked any highways yet but are moving toward the Ghaziabad border.
Centre’s trying to defame agitation by calling it that of Khalistanis and political parties. Unfortunately that if one disagrees with them they call them anti-nationals. Ministers giving such statements must apologise publicly. We condemn Centre’s attitude & such statements: SAD chief
The Delhi Police has increased security arrangements at the city's border points following the announcement by agitating farmers to block the Jaipur-Delhi and the Delhi-Agra Expressways on Saturday to further intensify their protest against the Centre's new agri laws.
The Delhi Police has increased security arrangements at the city's border points following the announcement by agitating farmers to block the Jaipur-Delhi and the Delhi-Agra Expressways on Saturday to further intensify their protest against the Centre's new agri laws.
Put Anti-National Elements Behind Bars
Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union, when asked if 'anti-national elements' are a part of the protest, as stated by the govt on Friday, he said, "Central Intelligence should catch them. If people of a banned organisation are roaming amid us, put them behind bars. We haven't found any such person here, if we do we'll send them away."
Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union, when asked if 'anti-national elements' are a part of the protest, as stated by the govt on Friday, he said, "Central Intelligence should catch them. If people of a banned organisation are roaming amid us, put them behind bars. We haven't found any such person here, if we do we'll send them away."
PM Modi spoke on Agri Reforms on FICCI's 93rd AGM
We'd seen walls b/w agriculture sector & other areas associated with it - be it agriculture infrastructure, food processing, storage or cold chain. All walls & obstacles are being removed now. After reforms, farmers will get new markets, options & more benefits of technology: PM
We'd seen walls b/w agriculture sector & other areas associated with it - be it agriculture infrastructure, food processing, storage or cold chain. All walls & obstacles are being removed now. After reforms, farmers will get new markets, options & more benefits of technology: PM
PM Modi spoke on Agri Reforms on FICCI's 93rd AGM
We'd seen walls b/w agriculture sector & other areas associated with it - be it agriculture infrastructure, food processing, storage or cold chain. All walls & obstacles are being removed now. After reforms, farmers will get new markets, options & more benefits of technology: PM
We'd seen walls b/w agriculture sector & other areas associated with it - be it agriculture infrastructure, food processing, storage or cold chain. All walls & obstacles are being removed now. After reforms, farmers will get new markets, options & more benefits of technology: PM
Farmers have closed the Shambhu Toll Plaza and Karnal Toll Plaza as a part of their mega agitation. Commuters are not facing any problems at Delhi- Agra and Delhi Delhi-Jaipur Highway. Farmers of Punjab is heading towards the national capital in 700 tractors. As per reports, farmers are likely to block more toll plazas and highways.
Farmers have closed the Shambhu Toll Plaza and Karnal Toll Plaza as a part of their mega agitation. Commuters are not facing any problems at Delhi- Agra and Delhi Delhi-Jaipur Highway. Farmers of Punjab is heading towards the national capital in 700 tractors. As per reports, farmers are likely to block more toll plazas and highways.
Cong, AAP to Hold Protests in Punjab on Dec 14 in Solidarity with Farmers
To express solidarity with farmers agitating against the newly enacted farm laws, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab will hold separate state level protests on December 14. Both the parties said they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the protesting farmers and will leave no stone unturned in getting their voices heard.
To express solidarity with farmers agitating against the newly enacted farm laws, the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab will hold separate state level protests on December 14. Both the parties said they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the protesting farmers and will leave no stone unturned in getting their voices heard.
Amid the ongoing agitation by farmers against the Centre's new farm laws, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said all doubts can be solved through constructive dialogue. He also expressed concern over the increasing influence of cast, criminality, community, and cash' in politics and asked people to give preference to calibre, conduct, capacity and character' while electing their representatives.
Meanwhile, farmers have decided to block highways and toll plazas on their 17th day of protest.
Meanwhile, farmers have decided to block highways and toll plazas on their 17th day of protest.
Will Quit If No Minimum Price For Farmers: Haryana Dy CM Chautala
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, an ally of BJP has said that he will resign from his post if he is unable to secure the minimum support price (MSP) guarantee for farmers, news agency ANI reported.
"Our party's national president already made it clear that MSP must be ensured to farmers. The written proposals given by the Central government to the protesting farmers include a provision for MSPs. I will work to secure MSP for farmers as long as I am in power. I will resign from my post the day I am unable to fulfil the promise," he said.
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala, an ally of BJP has said that he will resign from his post if he is unable to secure the minimum support price (MSP) guarantee for farmers, news agency ANI reported.
"Our party's national president already made it clear that MSP must be ensured to farmers. The written proposals given by the Central government to the protesting farmers include a provision for MSPs. I will work to secure MSP for farmers as long as I am in power. I will resign from my post the day I am unable to fulfil the promise," he said.
I agree some issued surfaced during the rounds of discussion with farmers which needs reconsideration. Govt's motive was to start the market but if there is a need for amendment for farmers & trade, doors of the govt are always open: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
On 12th Dec, we'll block Delhi-Jaipur road. On 14th, we'll stage sit-in protest in front of DC offices, houses of BJP leaders & block Reliance/Adani toll plazas. No program to stop trains. Number of farmers coming here is increasing: Balbir S Rajewal, Bharatiya Kisan Union chief
Farmers stir at Noida-Delhi border enters eleventh day
The farmers demonstration against the new farm laws continued at the Noida-Delhi border for the eleventh day, even as a key road linking Uttar Pradesh and the national capital was partially closed for vehicular movement on Friday.
Farmers at the Chilla border are staging a sit-in on one carriageway of the Noida-Delhi Link Road which has been closed, while the other side (Delhi to Noida) remains open for movement, officials said.
The farmers demonstration against the new farm laws continued at the Noida-Delhi border for the eleventh day, even as a key road linking Uttar Pradesh and the national capital was partially closed for vehicular movement on Friday.
Farmers at the Chilla border are staging a sit-in on one carriageway of the Noida-Delhi Link Road which has been closed, while the other side (Delhi to Noida) remains open for movement, officials said.
"Listen to two of my colleagues Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal from my cabinet on the new Farm Laws and the demands of the farmers," PM Modi tweeted.
A day after Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged the agitating farmers to continue the dialogue and find an amicable solution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asked the farmers to listen to these two ministers who spoke at length about the three Farm Laws.
Delhi Border Traffic Update | Singhu, Auchandi, Piau Maniyari & Mangesh Pur borders are closed. NH 44 is closed. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba & GTK road: Delhi Traffic Police.
Rahul Gandhi attacks govt over farm incomes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the government, alleging that it wants the income of farmers in the country to be as low as that earned by those in Bihar.
The former party chief cited a media report that claimed that an agricultural household in Punjab earns the highest in a year, while it was lowest in Bihar.
"The farmer wants his income to be as much as that of farmers of Punjab. The Modi government wants the income of all farmers of the country to be as much as that of Bihar farmers," Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked the government, alleging that it wants the income of farmers in the country to be as low as that earned by those in Bihar.
The former party chief cited a media report that claimed that an agricultural household in Punjab earns the highest in a year, while it was lowest in Bihar.
"The farmer wants his income to be as much as that of farmers of Punjab. The Modi government wants the income of all farmers of the country to be as much as that of Bihar farmers," Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
Farmers' Protest LIVE : ‘Government is ready for resolving the issue by talks,’ says Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar
Farmers plan protests at toll plazas, memorandums to DCs
As part of their plan to intensify their agitation, farmers rallying on the Ghazipur entry point on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border said on Friday that they would hold dharnas at toll plazas and also submit memorandums to district authorities across the country.
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who along with his supporters are rallying at Ghazipur border, told IANS: "On December 12, we will protest at the toll plazas across the country."
The protest would be against the central government and the corporates.
As part of their plan to intensify their agitation, farmers rallying on the Ghazipur entry point on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border said on Friday that they would hold dharnas at toll plazas and also submit memorandums to district authorities across the country.
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who along with his supporters are rallying at Ghazipur border, told IANS: "On December 12, we will protest at the toll plazas across the country."
The protest would be against the central government and the corporates.
Bharatiya Janata Party to hold 700 PCs & 700 chaupals over farm laws
Bharatiya Janata Party has planned to organise press conferences and 'chaupals' in all the districts of the country on the new farm bills from today. 700 press conferences and 700 'chaupals' to be organised in the coming days.
Bharatiya Janata Party has planned to organise press conferences and 'chaupals' in all the districts of the country on the new farm bills from today. 700 press conferences and 700 'chaupals' to be organised in the coming days.
Farmers' Protest LIVE : 'Both the government and the farmer must retreat, the government withdraws the law and the farmer will go home,' Rakesh Tikait, National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union
Farmers' Protest LIVE | Delhi: Charity service from Amritsar provides meals to agitating farmers who're protesting new farm laws, at Ghazipur border
"There's no count of people who're fed. From 5am-9pm we serve food. We'll continue until govt listens to farmers," says senior member of the establishment
"There's no count of people who're fed. From 5am-9pm we serve food. We'll continue until govt listens to farmers," says senior member of the establishment
Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: The ongoing protest of farmers at Delhi’s border has entered sixteenth continuous day but the deadlock between the Centre and farmers remains unaffected. Even as the Centre has time and again said it is ready for talks, the farmer unions are adamant on complete rollback of the three contentious farm laws of the Centre. They have threatened to take the agitation to the next level by blocking the tracks, sealing Delhi entry points and nationwide protest.
PM tweets the press conference of Narendra Tomar and Piyush Goyal
Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Protesting farmers threaten to block railway tracks if demands not met by govt
Farmers agitating for the past two weeks against the new agri laws on Thursday announced that they will block railway tracks if their demands are not met by the government.
Farmer unions, which held a meeting on Thursday, said they will soon announce a date for blocking tracks across the country.
Addressing reporters at the Singhu border where they have been protesting for almost two weeks to demand a rollback of the laws, the farmer unions also reiterated that they will intensify their agitation and start blocking all highways leading to the national capital.
Farmers agitating for the past two weeks against the new agri laws on Thursday announced that they will block railway tracks if their demands are not met by the government.
Farmer unions, which held a meeting on Thursday, said they will soon announce a date for blocking tracks across the country.
Addressing reporters at the Singhu border where they have been protesting for almost two weeks to demand a rollback of the laws, the farmer unions also reiterated that they will intensify their agitation and start blocking all highways leading to the national capital.
Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Tomar urges protesting farmers to continue talks
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged the leaders of the farmers' unions continue dialogue and find an amicable solution to the issues related to the new farm legislations.
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday urged the leaders of the farmers' unions continue dialogue and find an amicable solution to the issues related to the new farm legislations.
Farmers' Protest LIVE: 2 cops leading force at Singhu border test Covid-19 positive
Farmer unions, which held a meeting on Thursday, said they will soon announce a date for blocking tracks across the country.
Addressing reporters at the Singhu border where they have been protesting for almost two weeks to demand a rollback of the laws, the farmer unions also reiterated that they will intensify their agitation and start blocking all highways leading to the national capital.
Farmer unions, which held a meeting on Thursday, said they will soon announce a date for blocking tracks across the country.
Addressing reporters at the Singhu border where they have been protesting for almost two weeks to demand a rollback of the laws, the farmer unions also reiterated that they will intensify their agitation and start blocking all highways leading to the national capital.
If Centre was agreeing to 12 of our demands out of 15, that means the bills are not right, then why not destroy them. We had demanded one law on MSP but they brought 3 bills through the ordinance...Our protests will continue peacefully: Rakesh Tikait, Spox, Bharatiya Kisan Union
Haryana Dy CM Breaks Silence On Farmers' Protest
Breaking his silence on the farmers' protest on Delhi's borders, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Thursday hoped that they will call off their stir now that the Centre has offered to give written assurances on MSP and their other demands.
The Jannayak Janta Party leader said he is quite hopeful that the farmers protesting over the new agri-marketing laws will understand that when the Centre is giving written assurances, it a victory for their struggle.
Breaking his silence on the farmers' protest on Delhi's borders, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Thursday hoped that they will call off their stir now that the Centre has offered to give written assurances on MSP and their other demands.
The Jannayak Janta Party leader said he is quite hopeful that the farmers protesting over the new agri-marketing laws will understand that when the Centre is giving written assurances, it a victory for their struggle.
We have given an ultimatum till Dec 10 that if PM doesn't listen to us and doesn't repeal laws, we will block railway tracks. It was decided in today's meeting that all the people of India will take to the tracks. Sanyukt Kisan Manch will fix a date and announce: Farmer leader Boota Singh
There were some concerns that farmers will be forced to sell their produce in private market. This is completely erroneous, there is absolutely no provision in the law which brings an element of compulsion on any farmer: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
The entire country has witnessed that Swaminathan Commission report came in 2006, the recommendation about MSP at 1.5 times cost of production remained pending till Modi government implemented it: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Still, we have already made provision in the Act that agreement under these laws will only be between processors and farmers' produce. There is no provision for any lease or agreement over farmers' land: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar addresses media on farmers' protest
During the talks, many said that farm laws are invalid as agriculture is State subject and Centre can't frame these laws. We clarified, we have the right to make laws on trade and explained it to them. APMC & MSP are not affected by it: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Still, we have already made provision in the Act that agreement under these laws will only be between processors and farmers' produce. There is no provision for any lease or agreement over farmers' land: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
During the talks, many said that farm laws are invalid as agriculture is State subject and Centre can't frame these laws. We clarified, we have the right to make laws on trade and explained it to them. APMC & MSP are not affected by it: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Still, we have already made provision in the Act that agreement under these laws will only be between processors and farmers' produce. There is no provision for any lease or agreement over farmers' land: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Farmers' Protest BREAKING | Agriculture Minister Narendra Sigh Tomar reaches PMO to meet PM Modi
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar is likely to hold a press conference in the evening over the farm laws. He has arrived at the Prime Minister's Office to meet PM Modi. Tomar is likely to appeal farmers to end their agitation.
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar is likely to hold a press conference in the evening over the farm laws. He has arrived at the Prime Minister's Office to meet PM Modi. Tomar is likely to appeal farmers to end their agitation.
Farmers' Protest LIVE | People emotionally connected to farmers' stir to save democracy: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said the farmers' stir was also a movement to restore democratic values and that people are "emotionally connected" with it to "save" democracy.
Yadav's party has been backing the farmers' stir against three new agri laws.
"The farmers' agitation is also a movement to restore the democratic values of India. There should be participation of general public in all decisions of the government...To save democracy, every citizen of the country is also becoming emotionally connected with the farmers' agitation," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said the farmers' stir was also a movement to restore democratic values and that people are "emotionally connected" with it to "save" democracy.
Yadav's party has been backing the farmers' stir against three new agri laws.
"The farmers' agitation is also a movement to restore the democratic values of India. There should be participation of general public in all decisions of the government...To save democracy, every citizen of the country is also becoming emotionally connected with the farmers' agitation," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: All India Kisan Sabha on Union minister Raosaheb Danve's statement 'China, Pak behind farmer's protest'
This is an insult to the Indian farmers. The farmers are led by their own interests and do not bother about any other forces: Hannan Mollah, General Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha on Union minister Raosaheb Danve's statement 'China, Pak behind farmer's protest'
This is an insult to the Indian farmers. The farmers are led by their own interests and do not bother about any other forces: Hannan Mollah, General Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha on Union minister Raosaheb Danve's statement 'China, Pak behind farmer's protest'
Farmers Protest LIVE Updates :Farmers' protest against Farm Laws enters 15th day at Singhu border
"The govt intends to weaken the farmers' movement but many more farmers are coming to Delhi to join the movement. We appeal to the people of Delhi to support us," says Bharatiya Kisan Union's Manjeet Singh
"The govt intends to weaken the farmers' movement but many more farmers are coming to Delhi to join the movement. We appeal to the people of Delhi to support us," says Bharatiya Kisan Union's Manjeet Singh
Tomar meets Shah after protesting farmers reject govt's draft proposal
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the next course of action after farmer leaders rejected the Centre's draft proposal to amend the new agri laws, sources said.
The government, in its proposal circulated among the leaders on Wednesday, offered to amend 7-8 issues, including providing a written assurance of minimum support price. It also appealed to protesting farmers to end the agitation that's been going on nearly two weeks now at various border points of the national capital.
The sources said the agriculture minister is believed to have discussed with the home minister a possible way to end the stalemate after the farm unions rejected the government's draft proposal.
Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal was also present in the meeting.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the next course of action after farmer leaders rejected the Centre's draft proposal to amend the new agri laws, sources said.
The government, in its proposal circulated among the leaders on Wednesday, offered to amend 7-8 issues, including providing a written assurance of minimum support price. It also appealed to protesting farmers to end the agitation that's been going on nearly two weeks now at various border points of the national capital.
The sources said the agriculture minister is believed to have discussed with the home minister a possible way to end the stalemate after the farm unions rejected the government's draft proposal.
Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal was also present in the meeting.
Speaking to PTI, general secretary of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Dakaunda) Jagmohan Singh said, "We have rejected the government's proposal. We are planning to send a rejoinder to the central government."
Singh, however, said farmer leaders are open for dialogue. "We will come for the meeting if the government invites, but our demand should be met. It has become a mass movement. We cannot return to our villages with empty hands," he added.
Singh, however, said farmer leaders are open for dialogue. "We will come for the meeting if the government invites, but our demand should be met. It has become a mass movement. We cannot return to our villages with empty hands," he added.
Tomar meets Shah after protesting farmers reject govt's draft proposal
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the next course of action after farmer leaders rejected the Centre's draft proposal to amend the new agri laws, sources close to news agency PTI said.
The sources said the agriculture minister is believed to have discussed with the home minister a possible way to end the stalemate after the farm unions rejected the government's draft proposal.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday met Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the next course of action after farmer leaders rejected the Centre's draft proposal to amend the new agri laws, sources close to news agency PTI said.
The sources said the agriculture minister is believed to have discussed with the home minister a possible way to end the stalemate after the farm unions rejected the government's draft proposal.
Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday took a jibe at Centre in his tweet referring to the farmers' protest. "The farmers of the country have understood that the Modi government has betrayed them and now they are not going to back down because they know that if they compromise today, their future will not survive," he tweeted.
While addressing a press conference after the farmers meeting at Singhu, Singh also appealed the farmers to 'Gherao' (encircle) the residences of Bharatiya Janata Party ministers. Punjab's Krantikari Kisan Union leader Darshan Pal Singh said that the farmers unanimously rejected the government's proposal. "We have now decided to block another border connecting Delhi and Rajasthan."
Farmers to block Delhi-Jaipur highway on or before Dec 12
Unhappy over not getting a satisfactory solution to their demands, the agitating farmers on Wednesday announced they will block the Delhi-Jaipur highway on or before December 12.
After blocking the Singhu, Tikri, Chilla and Ghazipur borders connecting Delhi to Chandigarh, Haryana, Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) respectively, the farmers will now block the Delhi-Jaipur highway that connects the national capital to Rajasthan.
Unhappy over not getting a satisfactory solution to their demands, the agitating farmers on Wednesday announced they will block the Delhi-Jaipur highway on or before December 12.
After blocking the Singhu, Tikri, Chilla and Ghazipur borders connecting Delhi to Chandigarh, Haryana, Noida (Uttar Pradesh) and Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) respectively, the farmers will now block the Delhi-Jaipur highway that connects the national capital to Rajasthan.
Meanwhile, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday targeted the Centre, alleging that it passed various laws keeping aside all constitutional procedures. He said those in power at the Centre are doing politics of polarisation and are promoting religious bigotry.
Earlier in the day, a delegation of opposition leaders comprising Sharad Pawar, Rahul Gandhi, D. Raja, Sitaram Yechury and T.K.S. Elangovan called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan and presented a memorandum: Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Image: ANI)
Earlier in the day, a delegation of opposition leaders comprising Sharad Pawar, Rahul Gandhi, D. Raja, Sitaram Yechury and T.K.S. Elangovan called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan and presented a memorandum: Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Image: ANI)
Farmers gathered at Nirankari Samagam ground in New Delhi's Burari area where they refuse to utilise government amenities. "A struggle is always done by ones' own abilities. We accept help from sympathisers to the cause but not from governments. They only act to garner votes," says a farmer leader.
Farmers after rejecting govt's draft proposal
Agra-Delhi Expressway will be blocked on Dec 12; no tax to be paid on that day at any toll plaza in country: Farmer leader Darshan Pal.
We will block all roads in Delhi one by one if the three farm laws are not scrapped: Farmer leaders at press conference
Nothing new in govt proposal; we will continue our protest against three agri-marketing laws, says farmer leader Prahalad Singh Bharukheda
No decisions yet on next round of talks with central govt on three contentious agriculture-related laws: Farmer leader Shiv Kumar Kakka
Agra-Delhi Expressway will be blocked on Dec 12; no tax to be paid on that day at any toll plaza in country: Farmer leader Darshan Pal.
We will block all roads in Delhi one by one if the three farm laws are not scrapped: Farmer leaders at press conference
Nothing new in govt proposal; we will continue our protest against three agri-marketing laws, says farmer leader Prahalad Singh Bharukheda
No decisions yet on next round of talks with central govt on three contentious agriculture-related laws: Farmer leader Shiv Kumar Kakka
More than 25 opposition parties have extended their support towards the demand of withdrawing the three laws. These laws are not in India's interests & also threatens our food security: Sitaram Yechury, CPI-M ahead of meeting with the President regarding farm laws
Farmers Protest LIVE: 'It is work in progress,' says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
When asked about talks between government and farmers over the farm laws, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that it was work in progress.
Meanwhile, the government has sent a proposal to the group of farmers over which discussions are going on. Punjab Kisan Sangharsh Committee has said "all three farm laws should be repealed. This is our demand. If the proposal talks of only amendments then we will reject it."
When asked about talks between government and farmers over the farm laws, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said that it was work in progress.
Meanwhile, the government has sent a proposal to the group of farmers over which discussions are going on. Punjab Kisan Sangharsh Committee has said "all three farm laws should be repealed. This is our demand. If the proposal talks of only amendments then we will reject it."
All Three Farm Laws Must Be Taken Back: Farm Leader
Kanwalpreet Singh Pannu, Kisan Sangharsh Committee, Punjab at Singhu border, said while talking to media that their demand is the complete rollback of all the three laws. "All three farm laws should be repealed. This is our demand.
If the proposal talks of only amendments then we will reject it," he said.
Kanwalpreet Singh Pannu, Kisan Sangharsh Committee, Punjab at Singhu border, said while talking to media that their demand is the complete rollback of all the three laws. "All three farm laws should be repealed. This is our demand.
If the proposal talks of only amendments then we will reject it," he said.
Farmer leaders at Singhu Border receive a draft proposal from the Government of India
Awaiting govt proposal, farmer leaders hold informal discussions at Singhu
Farmer leaders held their informal discussions at the Singhu border on the Delhi-Ambala route while awaiting the arrival of representatives of other farmer unions for the formal meeting fixed for noon.
Farmer leaders held their informal discussions at the Singhu border on the Delhi-Ambala route while awaiting the arrival of representatives of other farmer unions for the formal meeting fixed for noon.
We'll strategise in our meeting & discuss their (Centre) proposal. Farmers won't go back, it's a matter of their respect. Will Govt not withdraw laws? Will there be tyranny? If Govt is stubborn, so are farmers. Law has to be withdrawn: Rakesh Tikait, Spox, Bharatiya Kisan Union
Govt Likely to give written assurance to farmers over MSP
The government seems to be finally softening its stance in front of the farmers' movement. According to information received from the sources, the government has agreed to give written assurance on MSP in the proposal to be sent to the farmers. In addition to this, the provision of approaching courts for dispute settlemen other than the SDM, may also be given in writing.
The government seems to be finally softening its stance in front of the farmers' movement. According to information received from the sources, the government has agreed to give written assurance on MSP in the proposal to be sent to the farmers. In addition to this, the provision of approaching courts for dispute settlemen other than the SDM, may also be given in writing.
Modi ji should leave his stubbornness. It is a matter of farmers, such stubbornness is not right for anyone. All three laws should be repealed. Joint Parliamentary Committee should be formed, that will find a solution after talking to farmers: Digvijaya Singh, Congress
They (Government) said they will send something in writing today. We have told them that if it's in writing, we'll look into it. We have our meeting at 12 pm today. A broader committee will discuss it: Hannan Mollah, General Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha.
If the writing is on amendment, our position is very clear. If it's on repeal of the Bill, only then can we take note of it & consider. That meeting (today's meeting with Centre) is cancelled. If letter comes & we consider it positive, meeting can be held tomorrow: Hannan Mollah
If the writing is on amendment, our position is very clear. If it's on repeal of the Bill, only then can we take note of it & consider. That meeting (today's meeting with Centre) is cancelled. If letter comes & we consider it positive, meeting can be held tomorrow: Hannan Mollah
Farmers' Protest LIVE: Workers of Shiromani Akali Dal are providing free diesel at a petrol pump at Delhi-Amritsar national highway today, to farmers heading to Delhi to join the agitation.
Farmers Protest LIVE : Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Kisan Unions yesterday about amendments. Govt will today give a written proposal to Kisan Unions & they'll think over it. Whatever will be in the interest of country & farmers, is being considered by all: Som Parkash, MoS, Commerce & Industry
Farmers Protest LIVE: We hope things to be clear by today evening, says Rakesh Tikait
We'll hold a meeting over the draft that will be sent by Centre. That meeting (6th round of talks with Govt) is cancelled. Draft will be discussed & further course of action will be decided. We hope things will be clear by 4-5 pm today: Rakesh Tikait, Spox, Bharatiya Kisan Union
We'll hold a meeting over the draft that will be sent by Centre. That meeting (6th round of talks with Govt) is cancelled. Draft will be discussed & further course of action will be decided. We hope things will be clear by 4-5 pm today: Rakesh Tikait, Spox, Bharatiya Kisan Union
Farmers' Protest LIVE: 5 borders have been closed for traffic now.
CT Ravi slams Congress, Left parties over farmers' issues
Launching a blistering attack on the opposition Congress, Communist parties and farmers' unions in Karnataka, BJP national general secretary in-charge of Maharashtra and Tami Nadu, C.T. Ravi, on Tuesday dared both the parties to answer publicly why they were insisting that farmers should sell their products in markets run by Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMC) alone?
(IANS)
Launching a blistering attack on the opposition Congress, Communist parties and farmers' unions in Karnataka, BJP national general secretary in-charge of Maharashtra and Tami Nadu, C.T. Ravi, on Tuesday dared both the parties to answer publicly why they were insisting that farmers should sell their products in markets run by Agricultural Produce Marketing Committees (APMC) alone?
(IANS)
The meeting was positive. The govt will give a proposal to farmer leaders which will be discussed. We want withdrawal of the three farm bills but govt wants amendments in the bills: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bhartiya Kisan Union after meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Delhi: Farmers continue to camp at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) to protest against the farm laws. Farmers' protest at Singhu border, against Farm Laws, entered 14th day today.
"Shah-ji said the government will give tomorrow in writing the amendments which the government is keen to (make). We will decide about attending the meeting after discussing the written amendments with all 40 farmer unions," All India Kisan Sabha general secretary Hannan Mollah said after the meeting with the home minister.
While there was no official words from the government on the status of Wednesday's scheduled meeting, many union leaders said there is no question of attending it and that they will take a call on their next course of action after studying the government's written proposal.
The government's sixth round of talks with farmer unions scheduled for Wednesday hangs in balance after a meeting between Home Minister Amit Shah and a select group of peasant leaders failed to end the deadlock on Tuesday night, with the farmer representatives saying the government has refused to meet their demand for repeal of three new agri laws.
Background
New Delhi: The ongoing farmers' protest against the three contentious farm laws passed by the Centre has now entered its sixteenth straight day and Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said that the government wanted to liberate the farmers from the shackles of the mandi system which will help them to sell their produce to anyone, anywhere, and at any price. Farmers staged a nationwide Bharat Bandh on December 8. However, the farmers' unions rejected the proposal and said they would intensify their agitation until the government accepts their demand for a complete repeal of the three laws.
After the fifth round of talks with the Centre failed, farmers had called a Bharat Bandh on December 8, 2020.
After the Bandh was successful in most part of the countries with opposition trying to hold some ground on the pretext of the protests, the scheduled talks for sixth round were called off. Government sent a proposal with certain amendments which was rejected by the farmers' unions who were however adamant on the repeal of the laws and rejected the proposal.
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