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Published : Dec 13, 2020, 8:15 AM IST

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Updated : Dec 13, 2020, 9:45 PM IST

21:44 December 13

SC to hear on Dec 16 plea seeking removal of farmers protesting at Delhi borders

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on December 16 a plea seeking a direction to authorities to immediately remove the farmers who are protesting at several border points of Delhi against three new farm laws, saying commuters are facing hardships due to the road blockades and the gatherings might lead to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

According to the apex court website, a bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian will hear the plea filed by law student Rishabh Sharma.

20:42 December 13

Punjabi actor Gurpreet Ghuggi lends support to farmers

Punjabi actor Gurpreet Ghuggi came at Singhu border to meet protesting farmers.

He said, "This fight is of the 'zameerdar' (one with a conscience) The three farm laws have been rejected by the farmers, so you (Centre) should also reject it now."

19:57 December 13

'People with vested interest running this movement'

Speaking on the farmers' protest, BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh CM Shanta Kumar said, "Some middlemen, commission agents and 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."

19:51 December 13

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi speaking to media

Farmers' movement created by political syndicate is standing on false belief: Naqvi

In a veiled attack on Congress, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the farmers' movement is far from reality and is standing on false beliefs created by the "political syndicate".

"The whole movement is far away from reality and is standing on false beliefs. The people who have created the environment of fear and false beliefs, are those conspiring, political syndicate that has been completely rejected by the people," said Naqvi.

"When the movement was started by some farmers brothers, then their demands were that minimum support price (MSP), mandies and their fields should be secured. Now the question arises that when the government is listening to all the demands of the farmers and agreeing to all their demands, why they are protesting. What is the question of confusion here?" he asked.

19:03 December 13

Modi govt to deal sternly with 'Tukde Tukde Gang' trying to take advantage of farmers stir: Ravi Shankar

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that stern action will be taken against nation breakers "Tukde Tukde Gang" trying to take advantage of farmers movement against the new farm laws.

Prasad, who is a Union Minister for Law and Justice, made the assertion while launching Bihar BJPs state-wide "Kisan Chaupal Sammelan" (farmers conference) in support of the three agricultural Acts at Tekbigha village in Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency of Patna district.

"They (those protesting farm laws) are saying that they will not withdraw their movement unless and until these laws are withdrawn. We would like to say that Narendra Modi government respects farmers but would like to make it clear that stern action will be taken against 'tukde tukde gang' taking advantage of farmers movement," Prasad said.

18:53 December 13

MP Agriculture Minister Kamal Patel speaking to media

BJP to launch 'Jan Jagran campaign' in Madhya Pradesh

Amid ongoing farmers' protest, the BJP is going to run a 'Jan Jagran campaign' from December 14 to December 16 in Madhya Pradesh.

During the campaign, the party workers and leaders will explain the specifics of the agriculture bill to people.

18:33 December 13

Various elements try to enter an agitation which is this large: MoS Commerce

Som Parkash, MoS Commerce, said various elements try to enter an agitation which is this large.

"Farmer union leaders aren't called Naxalites but other elements who try to enter the movement. These elements spoil the atmosphere," he said.

18:25 December 13

MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhury speaking to media

'If farmers move two steps, govt will also move two steps forward'

MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhury said, "I hope that the farmers come with a positive outlook to the next round of talks. If the farmers move two steps, then the government will also move two steps forward, only then a solution can be reached."

18:24 December 13

Security personnel put barricades near Jaisinghpur-Khera border

Security personnel put barricades near Jaisinghpur-Khera border

Security personnel put barricades near Jaisinghpur-Khera border (Rajasthan-Haryana border), where farmers have gathered.

17:43 December 13

Farmers to be on one-day hunger strike tomorrow

Farmers to be on one-day hunger strike tomorrow

Farmer leader Gurnaam Singh Chidoni at Singhu border said that farmers will be on one-day hunger strike from 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow.

Dharnas will be held at all district headquarters, he said.

Meanwhile, the National Working Group of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee disassociated itself from a statement made to media by VM Singh.

The statement was neither authorised by AIKSCC nor did it follow protocols of decision making by Working Group, stated AIKSCC.

17:40 December 13

Farmers from Rajasthan move towards Haryana border

Farmers from Rajasthan move towards Haryana border

Thousands of farmers from Behror in Rajasthan's Alwar district moved towards the Haryana border today. They were accompanied by Swaraj India national president Yogendra Yadav and social activist Medha Patkar.

17:16 December 13

Farmers from Uttarakhand meet Union Agriculture Minister Tomar

Uttarakhand farmers meet Union Agriculture Minister Tomar

Farmers from Uttarakhand met Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to extend their support to three farm laws.

MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhury and Uttarakhand Education Minister Arvind Pandey were also present.

"Today farmers from Uttarakhand met me in support of the farm laws. I would like to thank the farmers who understood the laws, expressed their views and supported it," said Union Agriculture Minister Tomar.

17:06 December 13

किसानों ने आह्वान किया है कि कल एक दिन का उपवास रखना है। आम आदमी पार्टी इसका पूरा समर्थन करती है। मैं भी कल अपने किसान भाइयों के साथ उपवास रखूँगा। https://t.co/WPyVCf0Vef
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— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 13, 2020
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किसानों ने आह्वान किया है कि कल एक दिन का उपवास रखना है। आम आदमी पार्टी इसका पूरा समर्थन करती है। मैं भी कल अपने किसान भाइयों के साथ उपवास रखूँगा। https://t.co/WPyVCf0Vef
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 13, 2020

Arvind Kejriwal to observe one-day fast tomorrow

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "Farmers have decided to observe one-day fast tomorrow. 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."

He also slammed the central government over farmers' protest and said, "Some central government ministers and BJP leaders are saying that farmers are anti-national. Many ex-servicemen, national and international players, singers, celebrities, doctors, traders are supporting the farmers. I want to ask BJP are all these people also anti-nationals?"

17:05 December 13

शाहजानपुर से निकला किसानों का काफिला जों दिल्ली कूच करने के लिए निकला है उसे हरियाणा पुलिस ने बैरिकेड लगा कर रोक लिया हैं। इस काफ़िले में @_YogendraYadav व @medhanarmada सहित कई और लोग शामिल हैं।#DilliChalo #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/qrq7llq2Dj
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— Swaraj Abhiyan (@swaraj_abhiyan) December 13, 2020
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शाहजानपुर से निकला किसानों का काफिला जों दिल्ली कूच करने के लिए निकला है उसे हरियाणा पुलिस ने बैरिकेड लगा कर रोक लिया हैं। इस काफ़िले में @_YogendraYadav व @medhanarmada सहित कई और लोग शामिल हैं।#DilliChalo #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/qrq7llq2Dj
— Swaraj Abhiyan (@swaraj_abhiyan) December 13, 2020

'Haryana Police put up barricades to stop farmers from entering Delhi'

Swaraj India national president Yogendra Yadav said Haryana Police has put up barricades to stop protesting farmers from entering Delhi.

16:05 December 13

Punjab twins distribute warmers among protesting farmers

Punjab twins distribute warmers among protesting farmers at Ghazipur border

Two brothers, who hail from Punjab, have come forward to help the protesting farmers.

The twins, who now reside in the United States, are back home, supporting the farmers. They distributed warm clothes among the protesters at the Delhi-Ghazipur border protest site.

"Who likes to be on the streets? It is the time for struggle. So we are joining the struggle. We are trying to do whatever we can in a small way. These warmers don't make much of a difference but it is a small step," said Karanveer, one of the twins.

16:02 December 13

Punjab DIG bats for protesting farmers

Punjab DIG (Prisons) Lakhminder Singh Jakhar said farmers have been protesting peacefully for long but nobody heard their problems.

"I'm from a disciplined force and as per rules, I can't support a protest if am on duty. I have to decide about my job first then decide further course of action," he said.

15:54 December 13

Punjab barber gives free haircut to protesting farmers

Punjab barber gives free haircut to protesting farmers

As farmers have continued their protest against the farm laws, a barber from Punjab is giving a free haircut to protesting farmers.

"Farmers work hard day in, day out to provide us food. They serve us to a great extend so now, at this point of time, it's our duty to serve them back. I am doing my bit by giving a free haircut to them," the barber said.

15:30 December 13

BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait speaking to media

Centre working for corporate sector, alleges BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

Alleging that the Central government is working in favour of the corporate sector, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait reiterated that farmers will not end the agitation till the three recently passed agriculture sector laws are repealed.

"The farmers are here with full preparation to stay. The completion of the construction of godowns before the laws were passed shows that the plan is something else. The farmers' name is on the files and inside the files, the documents belong to traders. This will not go on in India," Tikait said.

15:09 December 13

Social activist distributes sanitary napkins to female protesters

As the cold wave grips the national capital amid the farmer protests against the new agricultural laws, a social activist distributed sanitary napkins to the female protesters.

Social activist and founder of People Against Rapes in Inda (PARI) Yogita Bhayana visited the Singhu border, which connects the national capital to the state of Haryana, and met the female protesters.

As menstrual hygiene remains a major concern in such a situation where the agitators are living on the roads for over 18 days, Bhayana distributed sanitary napkins to the female protesters.

15:09 December 13

Marrying couple supports farmers' protest

Marrying couple supports farmers' protest

A couple in Amritsar, have placards supporting the farmers' agitation, raised during their marriage procession.

"I went to Delhi to get married and also met with farmers. I want to reinforce my support for the withdrawal of the farm laws," said the groom.

14:58 December 13

Narendra Singh Tomar meets Amit Shah

Narendra Singh Tomar meets Amit Shah

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar meets Amit Shah

Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Som Parkash met Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence.

The ministers were accompanied by BJP leaders from Punjab.

Tomar and Parkash, along with their ministerial colleague Piyush Goyal, had led the government's negotiations with the protesting farmers.

14:13 December 13

Centre is talking about amendment in laws as farmers are right: Punjab Sports Minister

Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Sunday said that the Centre is considering amendments in the new farm laws after acknowledging that the farmers are right.

"The Central Government has accepted that the farmers are absolutely right, that's the reason Centre is talking about amendment now. But I feel if they want to do justice with the farmers, these acts should be taken back," Sodhi said.

"The farmers are peacefully protesting, cooking their food, suffering in cold weather. They want the Central Government to withdraw these laws and sort out the matter immediately. Punjab Government is with the farmers since day one. Even our folk singers and regional singers who are coming in their support because even they come from farmers' families," he added.

14:12 December 13

Breaking through checkpoint near Kundli border, another batch of Punjab farmers reaches Delhi

Thousands of farmers under the banner of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC), led by its Punjab President Satnam Singh Pannu and General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher, reached Delhi on Sunday, breaking through a checkpoint near Kundli border.

As per the KMSC, the convoy was so large that it could not be controlled even with eight loudspeaker vehicles of Delhi Police, which also had to remove a second checkpoint one kilometer behind the Kundli border.

"A convoy of labourers and farmers broke through the first check post at Kundli border. Police used heavy tippers, trucks and other means to strengthen the second checkpoint," the release stated.

The KMSC also alleged that police misled the convoy at several places. "Thousands of vehicles remained stuck in traffic jams throughout the night and reached Delhi today."

Later addressing the media, the leaders said that that the Prime Minister's intention is to bring corporate houses into the agricultural sector, which is already private. "If the morcha has to be held till 2024 to repeal the agriculture laws, so be it. The agitation against the "anti-agriculture" laws will be intensified," said Pandher, adding that the Rail Roko morcha at Jandiala Guru town in Punjab has entered its 81st day.

Another batch of farmers from Gurdaspur would leave for Delhi on December 25, as per the committee

14:09 December 13

Social activist distributes 200+ sanitary napkins to female protesters

As the cold wave grips the national capital amid the farmer protests against the new agricultural laws passed by the Centre, a social activist distributed sanitary napkins to the female protesters.

Social activist and founder of People Against Rapes in Inda (PARI) Yogita Bhayana visited the Singhu border, which connects the national capital to the state of Haryana, and met the female protesters here.

As menstrual hygiene remains a major concern in such a situation where the agitators are living on the roads for over 18 days, Bhayana distributed sanitary napkins to the female protesters.

One of the female protesters while speaking to IANS said, "Menstrual hygiene remains a poignant issue in such a condition where we are living on roads. But, such help makes our struggle a bit easy and motivates us to stick to our aim. We would not leave from here untill the three black laws are taken back by the government."

The PARI founder along with volunteer Sana Shrivastava distributed more than 200 sanitary napkins along with water bottles to the protesters.

Speaking about the initiative, Bhayana said, "I was seeing that farmers are protesting against the new laws for a number of days and I stand in solidarity with the food givers of our nation."

"Since the weather is adding to their difficulties, I decided to distribute these sanitary napkins and water bottles to ease their dissent and tackle the problems they are facing in these harsh conditions."

Meanwhile, the crowd at Delhi-Haryana's Singhu Border is swelling up with each passing day. The protest site expanding towards the Delhi end and in view of the same, the number of barricades have increased along with the number of security personnel in the area.

Unhappy over not getting a satisfactory response to their demands, the agitating farmers on Wednesday announced they will block the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Sunday.

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.

The move will disrupt Delhi's supply chain from another direction as the farmers have planned to block the National Highway 48 that starts from Delhi and connects with Rajasthan via Haryana.

Delhi's Commissioner is keeping a close watch on the law and order situation as protesting farmers have threatened to enter the capital.

12:04 December 13

Security increased at Singhu Border in Delhi

Security increased at Singhu Border in Delhi

11:57 December 13

Thousands of farmers march towards Delhi

Thousands of farmers march towards Delhi to take part in farmers' protest

11:42 December 13

Protesting farmers threaten to block Delhi-Jaipur highway today

Amid the prevailing deadlock between farmers and the central government over the new farm laws, the agitation in and around Delhi entered its 18th day on Sunday, with the protesters threatening to block Delhi-Jaipur highway.

Meanwhile, at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana) border, security has been beefed up in view of the farmers' call to intensify the agitation.

"Thousands of farmers will begin a tractor march at 11 am on December 13 from Shahjahanpur in Rajasthan and block the Jaipur-Delhi main road," Sanyukta Kisan Andolan leader Kamal Preet Singh Pannu had said on Saturday.

Earlier the farmers had planned to block the highways connecting the national capital with Jaipur and Agra on Saturday but deferred the Delhi-Jaipur highway blockade plan till Sunday.

The farmer union leader added they will sit on fast from 8 am to 5 pm on December 14 at Singhu border.

"On December 14, all farmer leaders will sit on fast sharing the stage at Singhu border. We want the government to take back the three farm laws; we're not in the favour of the proposed amendments. The Centre wants to thwart our movement but we'll continue it peacefully," he said.

Pannu alleged that the central government is trying to "fail" the farmers' movement, making attempts to divide the farmers.

"We'll foil any attempt by the Centre to fail our movement. The government made a few small attempts to divide us and instigate people. But, we will peacefully take this movement towards victory," he stated.

A delegation of farmers from Haryana, including those connected with Farmer Producer Organisation, had expressed their support, in a letter, for the three farm laws with the modifications proposed by the central government, on Saturday.

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar had said, "Progressive farmer leaders from Haryana met me and submitted a memorandum with their signatures supporting the three farm laws. They also shared their experiences on how these laws are benefitting them."

Meanwhile, Tomar has appealed to the protesters to stop their agitation as talks are still going on.

11:40 December 13

11:40 December 13

Modi govt brought in new farm laws to double income of farmers, says Anurag Thakur

With continued farmers protests regarding the Central farm laws, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Anurag Thakur has said that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought three laws to double the income of farmers and that the present government paid Minimum Support Price (MSP), double than what was paid by the previous UPA government.

"The three agriculture laws were brought so as to double the income of farmers. In the last six years, Modi government paid more than double MSP, then what was paid in the UPA time. During 2009-2014, the UPA government paid Rs 3,75,000 crore whereas the NDA government has paid over Rs 8,00,000 crore," the Minister said.

"The farmers have been given the freedom to sell their products to anybody in the country at any cost. They will own their farmlands, only their crops will be on contracts. The government has made this arrangement too. The Centre is working hard to double their income by 2022," he added.

"PM Modi, Agriculture Minister and other senior ministers have already stated that the MSP will be continued. The present government has increased the Rates of MSP after bringing new laws. Even during the pandemic, the Centre paid Rs 7,000 crore MSP to buy crops," he added.

"The government is spending Rs 1,00,000 crore on Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. This will help farmers have their own warehouses, cold storage and vehicles so that their crops are not only saved but can also be sold at a good price," he added.

11:01 December 13

Twin brothers from Punjab distribute warm clothes to protesters

Twin brothers from Punjab distributed warm clothes to protesters at Ghazipur as protest enters day 16 here.

One of them, Karanveer, says, "Who likes to be on the streets? It's time for struggle. I'm fan of Modi ji, I'm sure he'll understand country can't progress without farmers."

10:50 December 13

Protest enters 18th day

Farmers' protest at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana border) enters 18th day.

A protester says, "I reached here last night. More farmers are coming from Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. 500 more trolleys will arrive here on 16th December."

10:39 December 13

DSGMC sets up shelter homes for farmers at Singhu border

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has set up shelter homes for the farmers who are protesting against the farm laws at Singh border (Delhi-Haryana border) for the past 14 days.

DSGMC members are also providing quilts and blankets to the farmers in shelter homes.

"As long as this protest continues, the DSGMC is standing firmly with them. We will do our best to provide facilities in the shelter homes set up by us. People here are being given shoes and slippers," Majinder Singh Sirsa, president of DSGMC said.

"We are also fulfilling the needs of protesting farmers here. We will help protesting farmers," he added.

Sirsa said that more materials to help the farmers are coming in trucks.

"We are still filling our trucks with materials to help the farmers. We will continue to come forward, we try our best to support the people, they do not lack anything," he added.

08:05 December 13

Protesting farmers recite Ramayana Path at Chilla Border

Protesting farmers recite Ramayana Path at Chilla Border

06:06 December 13

Farmers' stir LIVE Updates

New Delhi: The Chilla border (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border, which was closed due to the demonstrations by farmers reopened late on Saturday night for traffic movement.

"Our leader met the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today, we have been assured that our demands will be fulfilled so we have opened the road," a protesting farmer said.

Meanwhile, traffic movement continued to flow as usual across toll plazas in Agra on Saturday despite the farmers' call to block Agra-Delhi Expressway today to protest against the farm laws.

"There are five major toll plazas here and we have no information of any one of them being blocked by farmers. We are monitoring the plazas as well," Satyajeet Gupta, Assistant Superintendent of Police (West) Agra said.

Farmers have been protesting in and around the national capital since November 26 against the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

(ANI)

21:44 December 13

SC to hear on Dec 16 plea seeking removal of farmers protesting at Delhi borders

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on December 16 a plea seeking a direction to authorities to immediately remove the farmers who are protesting at several border points of Delhi against three new farm laws, saying commuters are facing hardships due to the road blockades and the gatherings might lead to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

According to the apex court website, a bench of Chief Justice S A Bobde and justices A S Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian will hear the plea filed by law student Rishabh Sharma.

20:42 December 13

Punjabi actor Gurpreet Ghuggi lends support to farmers

Punjabi actor Gurpreet Ghuggi came at Singhu border to meet protesting farmers.

He said, "This fight is of the 'zameerdar' (one with a conscience) The three farm laws have been rejected by the farmers, so you (Centre) should also reject it now."

19:57 December 13

'People with vested interest running this movement'

Speaking on the farmers' protest, BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh CM Shanta Kumar said, "Some middlemen, commission agents and 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."

19:51 December 13

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi speaking to media

Farmers' movement created by political syndicate is standing on false belief: Naqvi

In a veiled attack on Congress, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the farmers' movement is far from reality and is standing on false beliefs created by the "political syndicate".

"The whole movement is far away from reality and is standing on false beliefs. The people who have created the environment of fear and false beliefs, are those conspiring, political syndicate that has been completely rejected by the people," said Naqvi.

"When the movement was started by some farmers brothers, then their demands were that minimum support price (MSP), mandies and their fields should be secured. Now the question arises that when the government is listening to all the demands of the farmers and agreeing to all their demands, why they are protesting. What is the question of confusion here?" he asked.

19:03 December 13

Modi govt to deal sternly with 'Tukde Tukde Gang' trying to take advantage of farmers stir: Ravi Shankar

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that stern action will be taken against nation breakers "Tukde Tukde Gang" trying to take advantage of farmers movement against the new farm laws.

Prasad, who is a Union Minister for Law and Justice, made the assertion while launching Bihar BJPs state-wide "Kisan Chaupal Sammelan" (farmers conference) in support of the three agricultural Acts at Tekbigha village in Bakhtiarpur assembly constituency of Patna district.

"They (those protesting farm laws) are saying that they will not withdraw their movement unless and until these laws are withdrawn. We would like to say that Narendra Modi government respects farmers but would like to make it clear that stern action will be taken against 'tukde tukde gang' taking advantage of farmers movement," Prasad said.

18:53 December 13

MP Agriculture Minister Kamal Patel speaking to media

BJP to launch 'Jan Jagran campaign' in Madhya Pradesh

Amid ongoing farmers' protest, the BJP is going to run a 'Jan Jagran campaign' from December 14 to December 16 in Madhya Pradesh.

During the campaign, the party workers and leaders will explain the specifics of the agriculture bill to people.

18:33 December 13

Various elements try to enter an agitation which is this large: MoS Commerce

Som Parkash, MoS Commerce, said various elements try to enter an agitation which is this large.

"Farmer union leaders aren't called Naxalites but other elements who try to enter the movement. These elements spoil the atmosphere," he said.

18:25 December 13

MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhury speaking to media

'If farmers move two steps, govt will also move two steps forward'

MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhury said, "I hope that the farmers come with a positive outlook to the next round of talks. If the farmers move two steps, then the government will also move two steps forward, only then a solution can be reached."

18:24 December 13

Security personnel put barricades near Jaisinghpur-Khera border

Security personnel put barricades near Jaisinghpur-Khera border

Security personnel put barricades near Jaisinghpur-Khera border (Rajasthan-Haryana border), where farmers have gathered.

17:43 December 13

Farmers to be on one-day hunger strike tomorrow

Farmers to be on one-day hunger strike tomorrow

Farmer leader Gurnaam Singh Chidoni at Singhu border said that farmers will be on one-day hunger strike from 8 am to 5 pm tomorrow.

Dharnas will be held at all district headquarters, he said.

Meanwhile, the National Working Group of All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee disassociated itself from a statement made to media by VM Singh.

The statement was neither authorised by AIKSCC nor did it follow protocols of decision making by Working Group, stated AIKSCC.

17:40 December 13

Farmers from Rajasthan move towards Haryana border

Farmers from Rajasthan move towards Haryana border

Thousands of farmers from Behror in Rajasthan's Alwar district moved towards the Haryana border today. They were accompanied by Swaraj India national president Yogendra Yadav and social activist Medha Patkar.

17:16 December 13

Farmers from Uttarakhand meet Union Agriculture Minister Tomar

Uttarakhand farmers meet Union Agriculture Minister Tomar

Farmers from Uttarakhand met Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to extend their support to three farm laws.

MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhury and Uttarakhand Education Minister Arvind Pandey were also present.

"Today farmers from Uttarakhand met me in support of the farm laws. I would like to thank the farmers who understood the laws, expressed their views and supported it," said Union Agriculture Minister Tomar.

17:06 December 13

किसानों ने आह्वान किया है कि कल एक दिन का उपवास रखना है। आम आदमी पार्टी इसका पूरा समर्थन करती है। मैं भी कल अपने किसान भाइयों के साथ उपवास रखूँगा। https://t.co/WPyVCf0Vef
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किसानों ने आह्वान किया है कि कल एक दिन का उपवास रखना है। आम आदमी पार्टी इसका पूरा समर्थन करती है। मैं भी कल अपने किसान भाइयों के साथ उपवास रखूँगा। https://t.co/WPyVCf0Vef
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 13, 2020
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किसानों ने आह्वान किया है कि कल एक दिन का उपवास रखना है। आम आदमी पार्टी इसका पूरा समर्थन करती है। मैं भी कल अपने किसान भाइयों के साथ उपवास रखूँगा। https://t.co/WPyVCf0Vef
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 13, 2020

Arvind Kejriwal to observe one-day fast tomorrow

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, "Farmers have decided to observe one-day fast tomorrow. 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."

He also slammed the central government over farmers' protest and said, "Some central government ministers and BJP leaders are saying that farmers are anti-national. Many ex-servicemen, national and international players, singers, celebrities, doctors, traders are supporting the farmers. I want to ask BJP are all these people also anti-nationals?"

17:05 December 13

शाहजानपुर से निकला किसानों का काफिला जों दिल्ली कूच करने के लिए निकला है उसे हरियाणा पुलिस ने बैरिकेड लगा कर रोक लिया हैं। इस काफ़िले में @_YogendraYadav व @medhanarmada सहित कई और लोग शामिल हैं।#DilliChalo #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/qrq7llq2Dj
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शाहजानपुर से निकला किसानों का काफिला जों दिल्ली कूच करने के लिए निकला है उसे हरियाणा पुलिस ने बैरिकेड लगा कर रोक लिया हैं। इस काफ़िले में @_YogendraYadav व @medhanarmada सहित कई और लोग शामिल हैं।#DilliChalo #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/qrq7llq2Dj
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शाहजानपुर से निकला किसानों का काफिला जों दिल्ली कूच करने के लिए निकला है उसे हरियाणा पुलिस ने बैरिकेड लगा कर रोक लिया हैं। इस काफ़िले में @_YogendraYadav व @medhanarmada सहित कई और लोग शामिल हैं।#DilliChalo #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/qrq7llq2Dj
— Swaraj Abhiyan (@swaraj_abhiyan) December 13, 2020

'Haryana Police put up barricades to stop farmers from entering Delhi'

Swaraj India national president Yogendra Yadav said Haryana Police has put up barricades to stop protesting farmers from entering Delhi.

16:05 December 13

Punjab twins distribute warmers among protesting farmers

Punjab twins distribute warmers among protesting farmers at Ghazipur border

Two brothers, who hail from Punjab, have come forward to help the protesting farmers.

The twins, who now reside in the United States, are back home, supporting the farmers. They distributed warm clothes among the protesters at the Delhi-Ghazipur border protest site.

"Who likes to be on the streets? It is the time for struggle. So we are joining the struggle. We are trying to do whatever we can in a small way. These warmers don't make much of a difference but it is a small step," said Karanveer, one of the twins.

16:02 December 13

Punjab DIG bats for protesting farmers

Punjab DIG (Prisons) Lakhminder Singh Jakhar said farmers have been protesting peacefully for long but nobody heard their problems.

"I'm from a disciplined force and as per rules, I can't support a protest if am on duty. I have to decide about my job first then decide further course of action," he said.

15:54 December 13

Punjab barber gives free haircut to protesting farmers

Punjab barber gives free haircut to protesting farmers

As farmers have continued their protest against the farm laws, a barber from Punjab is giving a free haircut to protesting farmers.

"Farmers work hard day in, day out to provide us food. They serve us to a great extend so now, at this point of time, it's our duty to serve them back. I am doing my bit by giving a free haircut to them," the barber said.

15:30 December 13

BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait speaking to media

Centre working for corporate sector, alleges BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

Alleging that the Central government is working in favour of the corporate sector, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait reiterated that farmers will not end the agitation till the three recently passed agriculture sector laws are repealed.

"The farmers are here with full preparation to stay. The completion of the construction of godowns before the laws were passed shows that the plan is something else. The farmers' name is on the files and inside the files, the documents belong to traders. This will not go on in India," Tikait said.

15:09 December 13

Social activist distributes sanitary napkins to female protesters

As the cold wave grips the national capital amid the farmer protests against the new agricultural laws, a social activist distributed sanitary napkins to the female protesters.

Social activist and founder of People Against Rapes in Inda (PARI) Yogita Bhayana visited the Singhu border, which connects the national capital to the state of Haryana, and met the female protesters.

As menstrual hygiene remains a major concern in such a situation where the agitators are living on the roads for over 18 days, Bhayana distributed sanitary napkins to the female protesters.

15:09 December 13

Marrying couple supports farmers' protest

Marrying couple supports farmers' protest

A couple in Amritsar, have placards supporting the farmers' agitation, raised during their marriage procession.

"I went to Delhi to get married and also met with farmers. I want to reinforce my support for the withdrawal of the farm laws," said the groom.

14:58 December 13

Narendra Singh Tomar meets Amit Shah

Narendra Singh Tomar meets Amit Shah

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar meets Amit Shah

Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Som Parkash met Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence.

The ministers were accompanied by BJP leaders from Punjab.

Tomar and Parkash, along with their ministerial colleague Piyush Goyal, had led the government's negotiations with the protesting farmers.

14:13 December 13

Centre is talking about amendment in laws as farmers are right: Punjab Sports Minister

Punjab Sports and Youth Services Minister Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi on Sunday said that the Centre is considering amendments in the new farm laws after acknowledging that the farmers are right.

"The Central Government has accepted that the farmers are absolutely right, that's the reason Centre is talking about amendment now. But I feel if they want to do justice with the farmers, these acts should be taken back," Sodhi said.

"The farmers are peacefully protesting, cooking their food, suffering in cold weather. They want the Central Government to withdraw these laws and sort out the matter immediately. Punjab Government is with the farmers since day one. Even our folk singers and regional singers who are coming in their support because even they come from farmers' families," he added.

14:12 December 13

Breaking through checkpoint near Kundli border, another batch of Punjab farmers reaches Delhi

Thousands of farmers under the banner of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC), led by its Punjab President Satnam Singh Pannu and General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher, reached Delhi on Sunday, breaking through a checkpoint near Kundli border.

As per the KMSC, the convoy was so large that it could not be controlled even with eight loudspeaker vehicles of Delhi Police, which also had to remove a second checkpoint one kilometer behind the Kundli border.

"A convoy of labourers and farmers broke through the first check post at Kundli border. Police used heavy tippers, trucks and other means to strengthen the second checkpoint," the release stated.

The KMSC also alleged that police misled the convoy at several places. "Thousands of vehicles remained stuck in traffic jams throughout the night and reached Delhi today."

Later addressing the media, the leaders said that that the Prime Minister's intention is to bring corporate houses into the agricultural sector, which is already private. "If the morcha has to be held till 2024 to repeal the agriculture laws, so be it. The agitation against the "anti-agriculture" laws will be intensified," said Pandher, adding that the Rail Roko morcha at Jandiala Guru town in Punjab has entered its 81st day.

Another batch of farmers from Gurdaspur would leave for Delhi on December 25, as per the committee

14:09 December 13

Social activist distributes 200+ sanitary napkins to female protesters

As the cold wave grips the national capital amid the farmer protests against the new agricultural laws passed by the Centre, a social activist distributed sanitary napkins to the female protesters.

Social activist and founder of People Against Rapes in Inda (PARI) Yogita Bhayana visited the Singhu border, which connects the national capital to the state of Haryana, and met the female protesters here.

As menstrual hygiene remains a major concern in such a situation where the agitators are living on the roads for over 18 days, Bhayana distributed sanitary napkins to the female protesters.

One of the female protesters while speaking to IANS said, "Menstrual hygiene remains a poignant issue in such a condition where we are living on roads. But, such help makes our struggle a bit easy and motivates us to stick to our aim. We would not leave from here untill the three black laws are taken back by the government."

The PARI founder along with volunteer Sana Shrivastava distributed more than 200 sanitary napkins along with water bottles to the protesters.

Speaking about the initiative, Bhayana said, "I was seeing that farmers are protesting against the new laws for a number of days and I stand in solidarity with the food givers of our nation."

"Since the weather is adding to their difficulties, I decided to distribute these sanitary napkins and water bottles to ease their dissent and tackle the problems they are facing in these harsh conditions."

Meanwhile, the crowd at Delhi-Haryana's Singhu Border is swelling up with each passing day. The protest site expanding towards the Delhi end and in view of the same, the number of barricades have increased along with the number of security personnel in the area.

Unhappy over not getting a satisfactory response to their demands, the agitating farmers on Wednesday announced they will block the Delhi-Jaipur highway on Sunday.

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.

The move will disrupt Delhi's supply chain from another direction as the farmers have planned to block the National Highway 48 that starts from Delhi and connects with Rajasthan via Haryana.

Delhi's Commissioner is keeping a close watch on the law and order situation as protesting farmers have threatened to enter the capital.

12:04 December 13

Security increased at Singhu Border in Delhi

Security increased at Singhu Border in Delhi

11:57 December 13

Thousands of farmers march towards Delhi

Thousands of farmers march towards Delhi to take part in farmers' protest

11:42 December 13

Protesting farmers threaten to block Delhi-Jaipur highway today

Amid the prevailing deadlock between farmers and the central government over the new farm laws, the agitation in and around Delhi entered its 18th day on Sunday, with the protesters threatening to block Delhi-Jaipur highway.

Meanwhile, at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana) border, security has been beefed up in view of the farmers' call to intensify the agitation.

"Thousands of farmers will begin a tractor march at 11 am on December 13 from Shahjahanpur in Rajasthan and block the Jaipur-Delhi main road," Sanyukta Kisan Andolan leader Kamal Preet Singh Pannu had said on Saturday.

Earlier the farmers had planned to block the highways connecting the national capital with Jaipur and Agra on Saturday but deferred the Delhi-Jaipur highway blockade plan till Sunday.

The farmer union leader added they will sit on fast from 8 am to 5 pm on December 14 at Singhu border.

"On December 14, all farmer leaders will sit on fast sharing the stage at Singhu border. We want the government to take back the three farm laws; we're not in the favour of the proposed amendments. The Centre wants to thwart our movement but we'll continue it peacefully," he said.

Pannu alleged that the central government is trying to "fail" the farmers' movement, making attempts to divide the farmers.

"We'll foil any attempt by the Centre to fail our movement. The government made a few small attempts to divide us and instigate people. But, we will peacefully take this movement towards victory," he stated.

A delegation of farmers from Haryana, including those connected with Farmer Producer Organisation, had expressed their support, in a letter, for the three farm laws with the modifications proposed by the central government, on Saturday.

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar had said, "Progressive farmer leaders from Haryana met me and submitted a memorandum with their signatures supporting the three farm laws. They also shared their experiences on how these laws are benefitting them."

Meanwhile, Tomar has appealed to the protesters to stop their agitation as talks are still going on.

11:40 December 13

11:40 December 13

Modi govt brought in new farm laws to double income of farmers, says Anurag Thakur

With continued farmers protests regarding the Central farm laws, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance Anurag Thakur has said that the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought three laws to double the income of farmers and that the present government paid Minimum Support Price (MSP), double than what was paid by the previous UPA government.

"The three agriculture laws were brought so as to double the income of farmers. In the last six years, Modi government paid more than double MSP, then what was paid in the UPA time. During 2009-2014, the UPA government paid Rs 3,75,000 crore whereas the NDA government has paid over Rs 8,00,000 crore," the Minister said.

"The farmers have been given the freedom to sell their products to anybody in the country at any cost. They will own their farmlands, only their crops will be on contracts. The government has made this arrangement too. The Centre is working hard to double their income by 2022," he added.

"PM Modi, Agriculture Minister and other senior ministers have already stated that the MSP will be continued. The present government has increased the Rates of MSP after bringing new laws. Even during the pandemic, the Centre paid Rs 7,000 crore MSP to buy crops," he added.

"The government is spending Rs 1,00,000 crore on Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. This will help farmers have their own warehouses, cold storage and vehicles so that their crops are not only saved but can also be sold at a good price," he added.

11:01 December 13

Twin brothers from Punjab distribute warm clothes to protesters

Twin brothers from Punjab distributed warm clothes to protesters at Ghazipur as protest enters day 16 here.

One of them, Karanveer, says, "Who likes to be on the streets? It's time for struggle. I'm fan of Modi ji, I'm sure he'll understand country can't progress without farmers."

10:50 December 13

Protest enters 18th day

Farmers' protest at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana border) enters 18th day.

A protester says, "I reached here last night. More farmers are coming from Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. 500 more trolleys will arrive here on 16th December."

10:39 December 13

DSGMC sets up shelter homes for farmers at Singhu border

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has set up shelter homes for the farmers who are protesting against the farm laws at Singh border (Delhi-Haryana border) for the past 14 days.

DSGMC members are also providing quilts and blankets to the farmers in shelter homes.

"As long as this protest continues, the DSGMC is standing firmly with them. We will do our best to provide facilities in the shelter homes set up by us. People here are being given shoes and slippers," Majinder Singh Sirsa, president of DSGMC said.

"We are also fulfilling the needs of protesting farmers here. We will help protesting farmers," he added.

Sirsa said that more materials to help the farmers are coming in trucks.

"We are still filling our trucks with materials to help the farmers. We will continue to come forward, we try our best to support the people, they do not lack anything," he added.

08:05 December 13

Protesting farmers recite Ramayana Path at Chilla Border

Protesting farmers recite Ramayana Path at Chilla Border

06:06 December 13

Farmers' stir LIVE Updates

New Delhi: The Chilla border (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) border, which was closed due to the demonstrations by farmers reopened late on Saturday night for traffic movement.

"Our leader met the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today, we have been assured that our demands will be fulfilled so we have opened the road," a protesting farmer said.

Meanwhile, traffic movement continued to flow as usual across toll plazas in Agra on Saturday despite the farmers' call to block Agra-Delhi Expressway today to protest against the farm laws.

"There are five major toll plazas here and we have no information of any one of them being blocked by farmers. We are monitoring the plazas as well," Satyajeet Gupta, Assistant Superintendent of Police (West) Agra said.

Farmers have been protesting in and around the national capital since November 26 against the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

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