Tag: Farmers protest in Delhi
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Backing India farm laws, US says ‘peaceful protests, internet access hallmark of democracy’
A US Embassy spokesperson said, “We recognize that peaceful protests are a hallmark of any thriving democracy, and note that the Indian Supreme Court has stated the same. We encourage that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialogue.”
February 4, 2021 -
Opposition MPs visiting protesting farmers stopped by police, to raise issue with LS speaker
The police have strengthened security at the Ghazipur border protest site by setting up barbed wire fences, barricades and spikes on the road and have dug up trenches to stop the farmers from entering the national capital. The measures have been put in place after the tractor rally violence that took place on the Republic Day.
February 4, 2021 -
Government issues notice to Twitter, warns of action on ‘farmers genocide’ hashtag
The government has said that the hashtag is a ‘motivated campaign to abuse, inflame and create tension in society on unsubstantiated grounds. Incitement to genocide is not freedom of speech; It is threat to law and order.’
February 3, 2021 -
Government, Opposition to hold discussions on farmers’ protest
The discussion will take place in the Rajya Sabha where the Question Hour has been suspended for two days after the Opposition party leaders staged a walkout over farm laws.
February 3, 2021 -
Punjab CM slams AAP over walkout from all-party meet
AAP members at the meeting had walked out in protest against the CMs refusal to accept their senseless and patently illegal demand for deployment of Punjab Police personnel to provide security to the states farmers agitating at Delhi borders.
February 3, 2021 -
Ninth round of govt-farmers talks end, deadlock continues
The ninth round of talks was held days after the Supreme Court stayed the implementation of the three farm laws ‘until further notice’. The next round of talks scheduled for January 19 which is the day when the court appointed committee was also likely to start the negotiations to end the deadlock.
January 15, 2021 -
Govt writes to farmer unions; says ready for ‘logical’ solution
The government addressed a letter to the 40 representatives of farmers union, a day after farmer unions said they are open to talks if a more concrete proposal is made. Vivek Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has urged the farmers to decide a date and time and to ‘give details of other issues on which you want to negotiate.’
December 25, 2020 -
Kejriwal supporting farmers’ stir for political gains: Capt
Amid their continuing war of words, Punjab CM again alleges that his Delhi counterpart has backed farmers' stir against the Centre's agri laws to draw political mileage in Punjab ahead of Assembly polls
December 23, 2020 -
Farmers sit on hunger strike; centre asks protesters to choose date for talks
The relay hinger strike is the third major national event by the farmers after the nationwide strike earlier this month which was supported by opposition parties and trade unions, and last week's hunger strike by farmer leaders.
December 21, 2020 -
Protest is a fundamental right but roads can’t be blocked: Supreme Court
Chief justice SA Bobde said, “We make it clear that we recognise the fundamental right to protest against a law. There is no question of balancing or curtailing it. But it should not damage anyone's life or property,”
December 17, 2020 -
Haryana CM ‘saddened’ on Sikh’s priest suicide amidst farmers protests
Haryana CM ML Khattar said, “I am saddened by Baba Ram Singh's death. He spent his entire life serving people and lived only for others.”
December 17, 2020 -
Farmers protest: Will ‘make’ government repeal the farm laws, says farmers
Farm leader Jagjeet Dallewal, on Tuesday, while talking to journalists at Singhu border, said, “The government is saying 'we won't repeal these laws'. We are saying we will make you do it. The fight has reached a stage where we are determined to win no matter what.”
December 16, 2020 -
Farmers’ protest amid pandemic
The farmers’ first contingents came from Punjab and Haryana, travelling in their colourful tractors and trolleys, with equal determination to stay in Delhi, and if denied entry, around it, till their demands are met.
December 7, 2020 -
Farmers protest: Centre offers to amend farm laws, farmers say no
The seven hour long meeting between the centre and the farmers representatives failed to end the on going farmers protest. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar, led the negotiations, said that the government ‘has no ego’. The next meeting will be held on Saturday.
December 4, 2020 -
‘Impact not only on economy but also on national security’: Punjab CM urges Amit Shah to resolve farmers’ issue
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence and said he appealed to ‘both sides’ to resolve the issue.
December 3, 2020 -
Farmer unions arrive for talks, claim no conditions from centre
The farmers unions have emphasised that the demand to repeal the new farm laws was ‘non-negotiable.’
December 1, 2020 -
New farm laws open ‘doors of opportunity’ for farmers: PM Modi amid protests
PM Modi in his monthly radio broadcast said, “The new farm laws have opened the doors of opportunity for the Indian farmers,” He said that the demands that the framers ‘made over the years’ which every government had promised to meet has ‘finally been met.’
November 29, 2020