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Farmers' Stir: Farmers' unions to meet on Feb 5 to form new strategy for protest

Tikait to attend mahapanchayat in Haryana's Jind today

Tikait to attend mahapanchayat in Haryana's Jind today

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Published : Feb 3, 2021, 7:56 AM IST

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Updated : Feb 4, 2021, 5:38 AM IST

05:36 February 04

Farmers' unions to meet on Feb 5 to form new strategy for protest

The farmers' unions protesting at the Singhu border against the three Central farm laws will hold a meeting on February 5 to decide the next course of action for the ongoing agitation, Satnam Singh Pannu, President (Punjab), Kisan Majdoor Sangharsh Committee, told IANS on Wednesday.

The meeting will be held under the banner of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha. "Leaders of all farmers' unions (approx 40-45) will take part in the meeting and discuss on various issues," said Pannu.

The meeting will be held a day before a nationwide a 'Chakka Jam' for three hours on February 6.

22:47 February 03

Haryana govt extends suspension of mobile internet services till tomorrow

The Haryana government extended the ban on internet bulk SMS services and all dongle services etc except the voice calls in Kaithal, Jind, Rohtak, Sonipat and Jhajjar till 5 pm tomorrow.

22:45 February 03

Police create multi-level barricading at Singhu border

Police create multi-level barricading at Singhu border

Delhi police beefed up security, strengthened barricades and studded nails on roads at the Singhu border.

21:03 February 03

No propaganda can deter India's unity, says Shah after foreign celebs' comments on farmers' protest

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today reacted to the Ministry of External Affairs' statement slamming international celebrities for commenting on the ongoing farmers' protest in India and said no propaganda can deter India's unity.

Taking on Twitter, Shah said that India stands united and together to achieve progress.

"No propaganda can deter India's unity! No propaganda can stop India to attain new heights! Propaganda cannot decide India's fate only 'Progress' can. India stands united and together to achieve progress," he tweeted along with the hashtags #IndiaAgainstPropaganda and #IndiaTogether.

20:57 February 03

Another protesting farmer dies at Singhu border

Yet another farmer protesting against the farm laws died at Singhu border today.

The deceased has been identified as Jasmel (47), who was a resident of Barnala in Punjab.

20:42 February 03

Delhi police gear up barricades for 'Chakka jam'

Delhi police gear up barricades for 'Chakka jam'

Delhi police have enhanced barricades at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders in the wake of 'Chakka jam' by protesting farmers on February 6.

20:38 February 03

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait speaking to media

Tikait condemns lathi-charge on farmers

Speaking to media in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district, Rakesh Tikait condemned the lathi-charged done on farmers.

20:31 February 03

Delhi Police file cases against social media accounts for spreading fake news

The Delhi Police have registered four cases against different social media accounts and sent requests for the removal of offensive and unlawful posts regarding the farm

19:09 February 03

'Unfortunate that some people are calling protesting farmers terrorists'

Taking a veiled dig at actor Kangana Ranaut, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) today said it is unfortunate that some people are calling 'peaceful farmers' protesting against the Centre's three farm laws 'terrorists' when 'international personalities' are supporting the agitation.

19:07 February 03

No extension of internet suspension at Delhi borders: Home Ministry

No extension of internet suspension at Delhi borders as of now, said Union Home Ministry.

18:21 February 03

Samyukta Kisan Morcha acknowledges support of international personalities

Dr Darshan Pal, Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader said, "We acknowledge the support of international personalities towards ongoing farmers' movement in India. On one hand, it's a matter of pride that eminent personalities are showing sensitivity towards the cause of farmers."

18:18 February 03

Farmers' protest is 'experiment', will be replicated if successful: MP minister

Senior Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra claimed that the farmers' protest against the new farm laws is an "experiment" which could be replicated to push against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and other measures of the Centre.

He further said that like the protest against the CAA, the present agitation on Delhi borders is based on only assumptions and not facts.

17:56 February 03

Mehbooba Mufti criticises barricading at farmers' protest sites

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti today criticised the multi-layered barricading by police at the farmers' protest sites on the borders of the national capital.

17:41 February 03

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij speaking to media

'Chakka Jaam' on Feb 6 should be postponed, says Anil Vij

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said that 'Chakka Jaam' on February 6 should be postponed.

"Everyone has the right to protest but it should not affect the life of the common man. When the government is ready for talks over farmers' issue and the Prime Minister gave them an open invitation then matter should be resolved through talks," he added.

17:36 February 03

DMK MP seeks assurance from Prime Minister on repeal of farm laws

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva sought assurance from the government and the prime minister on the repeal of the three contentious farm laws against which several farmer unions have been protesting on various borders of Delhi.

15:48 February 03

Rahul Gandhi addressing a press conference

Why is Delhi being converted into fortress, asks Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the farmers' issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

"Farmers who work hard for us are protesting at Delhi borders. Why is Delhi being converted into a fortress?" he asked.

"Delhi is surrounded by farmers. They are the people who give us sustenance. Why are we threatening, beating & killing them? Why is the government not talking to them and not resolving this problem? This problem isn't good for the country," he added.

15:47 February 03

Holding no informal talks with farmers, barricading is local admin issue: Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the Centre is not holding any informal talk with protesting farmers and described putting up of more barricades and suspending internet in and around agitation sites as law and order issues related to local administrations.

15:44 February 03

Jind 'Mahapanchayat' passes resolution to revoke farm laws

The Kisan Mahapanchayat amid the presence of thousands of farmers in Jind district of Haryana unanimously adopted a resolution to revoke the three contentious farm laws where BKU leader Rakesh Tikait announced that "if their demands were not accepted, they will hold another 'Mahapanchayat' of India level".

15:19 February 03

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait speaking at Mahapanchayat

Need people's support: Tikait speaks at Mahapanchayat

Attending the Kisan Mahapanchayat at Jind, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait reiterated his stand to repeal the three contentious farm laws, besides asking the government to frame the MSP system into law, implement the Swaminathan Committee report, and take back cases against the farmers filed following the Republic Day violence

14:59 February 03

Repeal farm laws without making it prestige issue: Azad to government

Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad asked the government to withdraw the three contentious farm bills without making it a prestige issue.

14:46 February 03

Mahapanchayat stage collapses in Jind

Mahapanchayat stage collapses in Jind

The stage on which Bharatiya Kisan Union (Arajnaitik) leader Rakesh Tikait & other farmer leaders were standing, collapsed in Jind, Haryana.

14:08 February 03

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait reaches Jind

Bharatiya Kisan Union (Arajnaitik) leader Rakesh Tikait reached Jind where a 'Mahapanchayat' is underway.

13:36 February 03

Another farmer dies at Singhu border

Another farmer dies at Singhu border

One more protesting farmer had died reportedly of tear gas shells at Singhu border in Haryana. The police, however, claimed that the farmer died of heart attack.

09:17 February 03

Delegation of Framer leaders meet Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delegation of Framer leaders meet Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

A delegation of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Tuesday met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged him for a judicial inquiry into the alleged "conspiracy" against farmers protesting Centre's farm laws.

The Morcha leaders in a press conference said the Delhi government informed them that 115 farmers arrested by police were in Tihar jail, and they demanded formation of a medical board to examine them.

The leaders of Samyukt Kisan Morcha met CM Arvind Kejriwal today to discuss the issue of farmers lodged in jails of Delhi and missing persons in connection with farmers protest. The Delhi government has shared the detailed list of 115 farmers lodged in Delhi's jails. CM Kejriwal assured the farm leaders full support in their fight for justice, the city government said in a statement.

The Morcha leaders said the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) formed a legal team on Monday and started working to assist those who were missing or lodged in jail.

The legal team met Kejriwal and other leaders on Tuesday and demanded the release of farmers lodged in jails.

The delegation included Prem Singh Bhangu, Rajinder Singh Deep Singh Wala, Inderjit Singh and Harpal Singh Mundal.

The Morcha leaders also submitted a list of 29 missing youths to the chief minister and demanded all humanitarian facilities to the protestors lodged in jails, a statement by the Morcha said.

"The delegation demanded a medical board and said the investigation will expose the police brutality done on farmers. The leaders also demanded a judicial inquiry into the whole case so that the conspiracy of January 26 could be revealed," it said.

The farmer leaders also demanded that tractors and other vehicles seized by police should be given back to the farmers.

Kejriwal was accompanied by Delhi Home Minister Satyendra Jain and AAP MLA Raghav Chadha during the meeting with the SKM delegation.

08:19 February 03

Rakesh Tikait, BKU leader

We have given the govt time till October. If they do not listen to us, we will go on a pan-country tractor rally of 40 lakh tractors: Rakesh Tikait, BKU leader

08:01 February 03

Jharkhand Agriculture minister meets Tikait

Jharkhand Agriculture minister meets Tikait

New Delhi: Agriculture Minister of Jharkhand, Badal Patralekh, visits Ghazipur border and meets BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

"We support the farmers' movement from the beginning. I'm here to convey my moral support. Delhi police are puppets of the central govt," he(Badal Patralekh) says

07:23 February 03

Farmers' stir LIVE Updates

Chandigarh (Haryana): BKU leader Rakesh Tikait will attend a farmers' mahapanchayat in Haryana's Jind district on Wednesday to gather support for the agitation against the Centre's new farm laws.

Elaborate arrangements have been put in place at Jind's Kandela village for the event, Sarv Jatiya Kandela Khap head Tekram Kandela said on Tuesday.

Besides Tikait, several khap leaders will take part in it, he said.

It will be a big gathering to muster support for the farmers' agitation, Kandela said.

The Kandela khap, which had spearheaded a farmers' agitation in Haryana nearly two decades ago, has lent its support to farmers against the new farm laws.

Several other khaps too are backing the agitation.

Tekram Kandela said at the Wednesday's event, issues including the demand to repeal the farm laws and a legal guarantee of the minimum support price will be taken up.

The Centre should talk to farmers and immediately find a resolution as thousands of farmers have been holding the agitation for months now. The prime minister should himself talk to the farmers to find an early solution, Kandela said.

Meanwhile, Haryana BKU leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni reached Surewala Chowk in Hisar district's Uklana and addressed a group of farmers, where he sought their support for the countrywide chakka jam called by farmer unions on February 6.

Farmer unions on Monday announced to block national and state highways for three hours in protest against the Internet ban in areas near their agitation sites and the alleged harassment meted out to them by the authorities.

Chaduni also criticised the government's move of parking buses to seal the main entry points, putting up multi-layer barricades and checkpoints at the Delhi's Ghazipur border, the new focal point of the farmers' agitation.

He said the farmers' agitation will continue till the time the government does not withdraw the farm laws.

05:36 February 04

Farmers' unions to meet on Feb 5 to form new strategy for protest

The farmers' unions protesting at the Singhu border against the three Central farm laws will hold a meeting on February 5 to decide the next course of action for the ongoing agitation, Satnam Singh Pannu, President (Punjab), Kisan Majdoor Sangharsh Committee, told IANS on Wednesday.

The meeting will be held under the banner of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha. "Leaders of all farmers' unions (approx 40-45) will take part in the meeting and discuss on various issues," said Pannu.

The meeting will be held a day before a nationwide a 'Chakka Jam' for three hours on February 6.

22:47 February 03

Haryana govt extends suspension of mobile internet services till tomorrow

The Haryana government extended the ban on internet bulk SMS services and all dongle services etc except the voice calls in Kaithal, Jind, Rohtak, Sonipat and Jhajjar till 5 pm tomorrow.

22:45 February 03

Police create multi-level barricading at Singhu border

Police create multi-level barricading at Singhu border

Delhi police beefed up security, strengthened barricades and studded nails on roads at the Singhu border.

21:03 February 03

No propaganda can deter India's unity, says Shah after foreign celebs' comments on farmers' protest

Union Home Minister Amit Shah today reacted to the Ministry of External Affairs' statement slamming international celebrities for commenting on the ongoing farmers' protest in India and said no propaganda can deter India's unity.

Taking on Twitter, Shah said that India stands united and together to achieve progress.

"No propaganda can deter India's unity! No propaganda can stop India to attain new heights! Propaganda cannot decide India's fate only 'Progress' can. India stands united and together to achieve progress," he tweeted along with the hashtags #IndiaAgainstPropaganda and #IndiaTogether.

20:57 February 03

Another protesting farmer dies at Singhu border

Yet another farmer protesting against the farm laws died at Singhu border today.

The deceased has been identified as Jasmel (47), who was a resident of Barnala in Punjab.

20:42 February 03

Delhi police gear up barricades for 'Chakka jam'

Delhi police gear up barricades for 'Chakka jam'

Delhi police have enhanced barricades at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders in the wake of 'Chakka jam' by protesting farmers on February 6.

20:38 February 03

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait speaking to media

Tikait condemns lathi-charge on farmers

Speaking to media in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat district, Rakesh Tikait condemned the lathi-charged done on farmers.

20:31 February 03

Delhi Police file cases against social media accounts for spreading fake news

The Delhi Police have registered four cases against different social media accounts and sent requests for the removal of offensive and unlawful posts regarding the farm

19:09 February 03

'Unfortunate that some people are calling protesting farmers terrorists'

Taking a veiled dig at actor Kangana Ranaut, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) today said it is unfortunate that some people are calling 'peaceful farmers' protesting against the Centre's three farm laws 'terrorists' when 'international personalities' are supporting the agitation.

19:07 February 03

No extension of internet suspension at Delhi borders: Home Ministry

No extension of internet suspension at Delhi borders as of now, said Union Home Ministry.

18:21 February 03

Samyukta Kisan Morcha acknowledges support of international personalities

Dr Darshan Pal, Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader said, "We acknowledge the support of international personalities towards ongoing farmers' movement in India. On one hand, it's a matter of pride that eminent personalities are showing sensitivity towards the cause of farmers."

18:18 February 03

Farmers' protest is 'experiment', will be replicated if successful: MP minister

Senior Madhya Pradesh Minister Narottam Mishra claimed that the farmers' protest against the new farm laws is an "experiment" which could be replicated to push against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and other measures of the Centre.

He further said that like the protest against the CAA, the present agitation on Delhi borders is based on only assumptions and not facts.

17:56 February 03

Mehbooba Mufti criticises barricading at farmers' protest sites

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti today criticised the multi-layered barricading by police at the farmers' protest sites on the borders of the national capital.

17:41 February 03

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij speaking to media

'Chakka Jaam' on Feb 6 should be postponed, says Anil Vij

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said that 'Chakka Jaam' on February 6 should be postponed.

"Everyone has the right to protest but it should not affect the life of the common man. When the government is ready for talks over farmers' issue and the Prime Minister gave them an open invitation then matter should be resolved through talks," he added.

17:36 February 03

DMK MP seeks assurance from Prime Minister on repeal of farm laws

DMK MP Tiruchi Siva sought assurance from the government and the prime minister on the repeal of the three contentious farm laws against which several farmer unions have been protesting on various borders of Delhi.

15:48 February 03

Rahul Gandhi addressing a press conference

Why is Delhi being converted into fortress, asks Rahul Gandhi

Addressing a press conference, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the farmers' issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

"Farmers who work hard for us are protesting at Delhi borders. Why is Delhi being converted into a fortress?" he asked.

"Delhi is surrounded by farmers. They are the people who give us sustenance. Why are we threatening, beating & killing them? Why is the government not talking to them and not resolving this problem? This problem isn't good for the country," he added.

15:47 February 03

Holding no informal talks with farmers, barricading is local admin issue: Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the Centre is not holding any informal talk with protesting farmers and described putting up of more barricades and suspending internet in and around agitation sites as law and order issues related to local administrations.

15:44 February 03

Jind 'Mahapanchayat' passes resolution to revoke farm laws

The Kisan Mahapanchayat amid the presence of thousands of farmers in Jind district of Haryana unanimously adopted a resolution to revoke the three contentious farm laws where BKU leader Rakesh Tikait announced that "if their demands were not accepted, they will hold another 'Mahapanchayat' of India level".

15:19 February 03

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait speaking at Mahapanchayat

Need people's support: Tikait speaks at Mahapanchayat

Attending the Kisan Mahapanchayat at Jind, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait reiterated his stand to repeal the three contentious farm laws, besides asking the government to frame the MSP system into law, implement the Swaminathan Committee report, and take back cases against the farmers filed following the Republic Day violence

14:59 February 03

Repeal farm laws without making it prestige issue: Azad to government

Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad asked the government to withdraw the three contentious farm bills without making it a prestige issue.

14:46 February 03

Mahapanchayat stage collapses in Jind

Mahapanchayat stage collapses in Jind

The stage on which Bharatiya Kisan Union (Arajnaitik) leader Rakesh Tikait & other farmer leaders were standing, collapsed in Jind, Haryana.

14:08 February 03

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait reaches Jind

Bharatiya Kisan Union (Arajnaitik) leader Rakesh Tikait reached Jind where a 'Mahapanchayat' is underway.

13:36 February 03

Another farmer dies at Singhu border

Another farmer dies at Singhu border

One more protesting farmer had died reportedly of tear gas shells at Singhu border in Haryana. The police, however, claimed that the farmer died of heart attack.

09:17 February 03

Delegation of Framer leaders meet Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delegation of Framer leaders meet Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

A delegation of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Tuesday met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged him for a judicial inquiry into the alleged "conspiracy" against farmers protesting Centre's farm laws.

The Morcha leaders in a press conference said the Delhi government informed them that 115 farmers arrested by police were in Tihar jail, and they demanded formation of a medical board to examine them.

The leaders of Samyukt Kisan Morcha met CM Arvind Kejriwal today to discuss the issue of farmers lodged in jails of Delhi and missing persons in connection with farmers protest. The Delhi government has shared the detailed list of 115 farmers lodged in Delhi's jails. CM Kejriwal assured the farm leaders full support in their fight for justice, the city government said in a statement.

The Morcha leaders said the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) formed a legal team on Monday and started working to assist those who were missing or lodged in jail.

The legal team met Kejriwal and other leaders on Tuesday and demanded the release of farmers lodged in jails.

The delegation included Prem Singh Bhangu, Rajinder Singh Deep Singh Wala, Inderjit Singh and Harpal Singh Mundal.

The Morcha leaders also submitted a list of 29 missing youths to the chief minister and demanded all humanitarian facilities to the protestors lodged in jails, a statement by the Morcha said.

"The delegation demanded a medical board and said the investigation will expose the police brutality done on farmers. The leaders also demanded a judicial inquiry into the whole case so that the conspiracy of January 26 could be revealed," it said.

The farmer leaders also demanded that tractors and other vehicles seized by police should be given back to the farmers.

Kejriwal was accompanied by Delhi Home Minister Satyendra Jain and AAP MLA Raghav Chadha during the meeting with the SKM delegation.

08:19 February 03

Rakesh Tikait, BKU leader

We have given the govt time till October. If they do not listen to us, we will go on a pan-country tractor rally of 40 lakh tractors: Rakesh Tikait, BKU leader

08:01 February 03

Jharkhand Agriculture minister meets Tikait

Jharkhand Agriculture minister meets Tikait

New Delhi: Agriculture Minister of Jharkhand, Badal Patralekh, visits Ghazipur border and meets BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

"We support the farmers' movement from the beginning. I'm here to convey my moral support. Delhi police are puppets of the central govt," he(Badal Patralekh) says

07:23 February 03

Farmers' stir LIVE Updates

Chandigarh (Haryana): BKU leader Rakesh Tikait will attend a farmers' mahapanchayat in Haryana's Jind district on Wednesday to gather support for the agitation against the Centre's new farm laws.

Elaborate arrangements have been put in place at Jind's Kandela village for the event, Sarv Jatiya Kandela Khap head Tekram Kandela said on Tuesday.

Besides Tikait, several khap leaders will take part in it, he said.

It will be a big gathering to muster support for the farmers' agitation, Kandela said.

The Kandela khap, which had spearheaded a farmers' agitation in Haryana nearly two decades ago, has lent its support to farmers against the new farm laws.

Several other khaps too are backing the agitation.

Tekram Kandela said at the Wednesday's event, issues including the demand to repeal the farm laws and a legal guarantee of the minimum support price will be taken up.

The Centre should talk to farmers and immediately find a resolution as thousands of farmers have been holding the agitation for months now. The prime minister should himself talk to the farmers to find an early solution, Kandela said.

Meanwhile, Haryana BKU leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni reached Surewala Chowk in Hisar district's Uklana and addressed a group of farmers, where he sought their support for the countrywide chakka jam called by farmer unions on February 6.

Farmer unions on Monday announced to block national and state highways for three hours in protest against the Internet ban in areas near their agitation sites and the alleged harassment meted out to them by the authorities.

Chaduni also criticised the government's move of parking buses to seal the main entry points, putting up multi-layer barricades and checkpoints at the Delhi's Ghazipur border, the new focal point of the farmers' agitation.

He said the farmers' agitation will continue till the time the government does not withdraw the farm laws.

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