22:42 December 20
Centre invites unions for talks again, asks them to fix date according to their convenience
The Centre sent out an invite to the farmers' unions to join the discussion with the government again and asked them to fix the date of the meeting at Vigyan Bhavan according to their convenience.
22:31 December 20
Farmers ties himself in chain, urges govt to revoke laws
Showing his frustration, a farmer at the Singhu border tied himself with a chain and appealed the government to repeal the laws as soon as possible.
22:26 December 20
Doctors at Singhu border to help farmers
A team of doctors from Mohali has come forward to help farmers who are protesting against the farm laws at the Singhu border.
Speaking to ETV Bharat, a doctor said that as many as 350 farmers come to take medicines and they are happy to serve them.
While a Ph.D holder farmer explained the shortcomings in the farm laws and urged the government to rectify them.
22:19 December 20
Centre asking questions over foreign donations: Farmer union
Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan), one of Punjab’s largest farmer organisations protesting against the recent farm laws, said it has been asked by a central agency to submit its registration details which allow it to receive foreign funds.
The BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) president Joginder Ugrahan and its general secretary Sukhdev Singh revealed about the Union government’s demand alleging that the “Centre is using all tactics as their sole purpose is to defeat the ongoing agitation”.
The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) stipulates mandatory registration of any outfit receiving foreign fund.
“A department under the Centre has sent an email which we received through our bank’s branch in Punjab. In the e-mail, it was stated that we should give registration details in respect of these donations from abroad otherwise they will be sent back,” Sukhdev Singh said.
22:17 December 20
SP to campaign in UP against 'anti-farmer policies' of BJP govts on Dec 25
The Samajwadi Party will conduct a special drive on December 25 when its leaders will go to villages in Uttar Pradesh and aware people about the "anti-farmer policies" of the BJP-led governments.
In a press statement issued here on Sunday, the party's chief spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary said SP leaders will go to villages and hold 'chaupal' (meeting) with farmers. The party's MPs and MLAs will lead the 'Samajwadi Kisan Ghera' campaign, he said. The leaders will also apprise the farmers about the "achievements" of the erstwhile Samajwadi Party government in the state.
20:05 December 20
BKU urges people to skip one meal on Kisan Diwas
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said that Kisan Diwas is scheduled to be celebrated on 23 December. "I would urge people to skip a meal on that day in solidarity with farmers," he said.
19:54 December 20
Agriculture Minister Tomar will meet protesting farmers to end their stir: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Agriculture Minister Tomar will meet protesting farmers to end their stir
"Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will meet protesting farmers on Monday or Tuesday to end their stir," he said.
19:51 December 20
Rajasthan farmers block Delhi Jaipur Highway
Hundreds of farmers are staging a protest along the Haryana border near Shajapur in Alwar. Due to this, the Delhi Jaipur Highway was completely blocked today.
In view of the worsening situation, the administration diverted the vehicles from Alwar and other routes on behalf of the administration.
19:41 December 20
Farmers at Ghazipur border set up 'Neki ki divar' for protesters
It was an ordinary roadside wall of brick and mortar till a day ago, but now it is called the "Neki ki divar" (wall of goodness).
From clothes to toiletries to medicines, the protesters who are continuing their sit-in at Delhi's Ghazipur border against the Centre's new Agri laws can get these things by writing their needs on this wall.
"We have set up a 'Neki ki divar' today. The idea is to ensure all our farmer brothers and sisters are well equipped to be a part of the protest and keep themselves warm in Delhi's harsh weather," Survinder Kisan, one of the protesters at Ghazipur border, said. Two kiosks have been attached to the roadside wall at the protest site.
18:57 December 20
Farm leaders urge people to beat utensils during PM's 'Mann ki Baat'
Jagjit Singh Dalewala of Bharatiya Kisan Union said, "On December 27, during Prime Minister Modi's Mann Ki Baat We would appeal to everyone to beat 'thali' at their homes on Dec 27 during Prime Minister Modi's Mann Ki Baat.
"We have decided to make the toll plazas in Haryana free from December 25 to December 27," he added.
18:43 December 20
Farmers' delegation meets Agriculture Minister
A delegation of farmers met Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan.
18:35 December 20
Punjab farmer commits suicide after returning from Delhi protests
A 22-year-old farmer, who returned from the protest near the Delhi border, today allegedly committed suicide after consuming some poisonous substance in his village in Punjab's Bathinda district.
Gurlabh Singh, a resident of Dayalpura Mirza village, had returned to his village late Saturday from the protest site, the police said.
He was taken to the nearby hospital where he was declared dead, the added.
18:14 December 20
'Farmers to begin day-long relay hunger strike on Monday'
Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav said farmers to begin day-long relay hunger strike on Monday at all protest sites against new Agri laws.
18:10 December 20
Farmers’ groups plan counter publicity campaign against Modi govt’s effort to convince farmers
All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee announced that it is preparing counter publicity campaign against Modi government’s efforts to convince farmers in favour of the farm laws.
AIKSCC yet again criticised the Modi Govt for chasing FDI and Corporate investment in agriculture.
“70 crore people survive on agriculture and their survival is at stake with these laws. The 3 Farm Laws will deregulate the agricultural markets, allow food stocking by companies and big business and all farmers to be bound in contracts with big business, burdening farmers with higher debts and eroding even the weak food security for poor” it said in a statement.
18:04 December 20
Nashik farmers to march for Delhi tomorrow
Thousands of farmers from Maharashtra under the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) banner will leave from Nashik for Delhi tomorrow.
These farmers, from over 20 districts of the state, will gather at Nashik and start a Vehicle March to Delhi, to strengthen the historic struggle of lakhs of farmers camping around Delhi for the last three weeks.
They will traverse a distance of 1266 Km to Delhi and join the struggle at the Rajasthan-Haryana border at Shahjahanpur around December 24.
18:03 December 20
AIKSCC slams Modi government
The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) said, "Modi government is fundamentally wrong in treating agriculture as a base for the growth of corporate and MNCs/FDI.
The government should help the 70 crore peasants who survive on farming, not foreign investors, it said.
18:00 December 20
Farmer groups take out rally in Ranchi paying homage to their counterparts
Farmer groups take out a rally in Ranchi paying homage to their counterparts in Delhi, who lost their lives during ongoing farmers' agitation.
"We've come to pay tribute to 18 farmers who died during the agitation in Delhi. We support the protest," said a farmer.
17:59 December 20
Farmers' protests more political in nature: VK Singh
Union Minister VK Singh said the ongoing protests by farmers against the three Central farm laws were "more political" in nature and underlined the NDA government's intent to ensure the welfare of the ryots.
Speaking to reporters in Thanjavur ahead of his interaction with farmers, the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways claimed that "actual farmers are very happy with what has been done in last six months."
14:50 December 20
Chilla border closed for traffic
Security forces deployed as farmers continue their protest at Chilla Border (Delhi-Noida Border) against Farm laws.
Chilla border carriageway from Noida to Delhi is closed for traffic, as per Delhi Traffic Police.
14:13 December 20
Burari: Farmers pay tribute to those who lost their lives during protest
Farmers protest at Nirankari Samagam ground in Burari and take out a procession to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during ongoing farmers' agitation.
14:06 December 20
Hind Mazdoor Kisan Samiti supports farm laws
Farmers and members of Hind Mazdoor Kisan Samiti began their tractor march towards Indirapuram, Ghaziabad in support of farm laws.
13:43 December 20
Agitating farmers pay tributes to the farmers who died during the ongoing protest against three farm laws, at Delhi-UP border in Ghazipur.
"We are paying homage to the farmers who lost their lives during the agitation," said a protester.
13:28 December 20
Farmer protests entered 25th day today. Security has been beefed up on Chilla Border and the vehicular movement from Noida to Delhi has been disrupted from the last 25 days.
Farmers are organising condolences meetings for the deceased farmers who lost their lives during the protests.
Farmers also presented a memorandum to the President demanding repealing of farm laws.
12:59 December 20
Volunteers serve tea and breakfast
Volunteers serve tea and breakfast to protesting farmers as their agitation against Centre's three farm laws enters Day-25 at Singhu border.
12:56 December 20
2 US-based Sikh NGOs donate toilets, geysers & tents to farmers at Tikri border.
"Due to lack of basic facilities at protest sites, we've decided to donate 200 portable toilets & geysers," says S P Singh Khalsa, Hoshiarpur Coordinator, Sikh Panchayat Fremont California
11:59 December 20
Delhi cold intensifies but protesting farmers undeterred
Thousands of farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the Centre's new agri laws remained firm in their demands of repealing the legislation, even as the city recorded its coldest morning this season, with the mercury dipping to 3.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
According to the India Meteorological Department, a cold wave swept Delhi on Sunday.
The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded a minimum of 3.4 degrees Celsius, five notches below the normal, on Sunday morning, an IMD official said.
The maximum temperature is likely to settled around 22 degrees Celsius, the official said.
The farmers' agitation, which has entered its fourth week, has also led to traffic diversions at various border points causing inconvenience to commuters.
According to the traffic police, Tikri and Dhansa borders are closed for any traffic movement. The Jhatikara Border is open only for two-wheelers and pedestrians.
However, for those travelling to Haryana, the Delhi Traffic Police said some borders are opened -- the Jharoda border (only for single carriageway), Daurala, Kapashera, Badusarai, Rajokri NH 8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera.
The Ghazipur border is closed for traffic coming from Noida and Ghaziabad due to the ongoing protest.
Those travelling to Delhi can take alternative routes via Anad Vihar, DND, Apsara and Bhopra borders, it said.
The Chilla border between Noida and Delhi is open for traffic but for just one carriageway. The other carriageway from Noida to Delhi is closed, according to the traffic police.
09:47 December 20
Medical staff of different hospitals in Punjab reach Singhu border
The medical staff of different hospitals in Punjab reach Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border).
"We're here to support agitating farmers but we all are ready to serve if anyone falls ill," says Harshdeep Kaur, who is working as a staff nurse at a hospital in Ludhiana.
09:46 December 20
Transgenders come in support of farmers.
07:11 December 20
A group of volunteers from Punjab started ‘pagdi langar’ at Singhu border, where farmers are protesting against Center's Farm laws.
"Turban is our pride, so we are promoting it & teaching people how to tie it. We are giving turbans for free," said a volunteer.
07:10 December 20
Punjab-based artists inking tattoos for free at Singhu border to support agitating farmers
A group of tattoo artists from Punjab have set up a stall at the Singhu border, where farmers are agitating for over 24 days against the new agriculture laws. The group is inking tattoos for free at the protest site.
Ravindra Singh, one of the tattoo artists said that the idea behind this initiative is to motivate farmers and give them a memory of the protest.
"I have come from Ludhiana. We are inking tattoos for farmers. The idea behind this is to motivate them for the protest. We have lions, tractors, crops, farmers, Punjab's map, and motivational quotes. These tattoos will remind them about this protest. We have made 30 tattoos so far," Singh said.
"Something is only possible when youth will join this protest. Through this, youth can join the agitation. We are getting messages on our social media platforms as well," he said.
Among the patterns of these tattoos were a map of Punjab, the head of a lion, pictures of farmers harvesting crops, holding farm equipment, tractor, among others. There are tattoos with slogans and motivational quotes too, such as 'kar har maidan Fateh' (win every battle), and 'nishchay kar apni jeet karo' (emerge victorious with firm resolve).
Singh said that the cost of tattoos is around Rs 3,500-Rs 5,000.
The group reached the Delhi-Haryana border on Friday morning carrying ink, tattoo machines, needles, and stencils. However, they are going back as they have exhausted their materials need for inking tattoos.
06:45 December 20
Farmers' stir LIVE Updates
New Delhi: Farmers who are protesting against the new farm laws on various state borders will observe December 20 as Shradhanjali Diwas to pay homage to those farmers who had lost their lives during the ongoing agitation.
The All India Kisan Sabha, a key member of the “Samyukta Kisan Morcha” that is spearheading the “Dilli Chalo” agitation against the three farm laws, on Saturday, announced that December 20 will be marked as Shradhanjali Diwas in the memory of farmers who have died during the protest since November 26.
The farmer organisation has claimed that 33 farmers participating in the ongoing protests have died since November 26 due to accidents, illness and cold weather conditions.
On December 20, farmers and all sections of the people will pay homage to them from 11 am to 1 pm by organising condolence meetings, human chain and garlanding the photos of the departed fighters in more than one lakh villages across the country,” said AIKS in a press statement, adding that that the “supreme sacrifices of these farmer fighters will not go in vain”.
Thousands of farmers have been staying put at several border points of Delhi for more than three weeks, demanding a repeal of the new agriculture laws.
22:42 December 20
Centre invites unions for talks again, asks them to fix date according to their convenience
The Centre sent out an invite to the farmers' unions to join the discussion with the government again and asked them to fix the date of the meeting at Vigyan Bhavan according to their convenience.
22:31 December 20
Farmers ties himself in chain, urges govt to revoke laws
Showing his frustration, a farmer at the Singhu border tied himself with a chain and appealed the government to repeal the laws as soon as possible.
22:26 December 20
Doctors at Singhu border to help farmers
A team of doctors from Mohali has come forward to help farmers who are protesting against the farm laws at the Singhu border.
Speaking to ETV Bharat, a doctor said that as many as 350 farmers come to take medicines and they are happy to serve them.
While a Ph.D holder farmer explained the shortcomings in the farm laws and urged the government to rectify them.
22:19 December 20
Centre asking questions over foreign donations: Farmer union
Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan), one of Punjab’s largest farmer organisations protesting against the recent farm laws, said it has been asked by a central agency to submit its registration details which allow it to receive foreign funds.
The BKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) president Joginder Ugrahan and its general secretary Sukhdev Singh revealed about the Union government’s demand alleging that the “Centre is using all tactics as their sole purpose is to defeat the ongoing agitation”.
The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) stipulates mandatory registration of any outfit receiving foreign fund.
“A department under the Centre has sent an email which we received through our bank’s branch in Punjab. In the e-mail, it was stated that we should give registration details in respect of these donations from abroad otherwise they will be sent back,” Sukhdev Singh said.
22:17 December 20
SP to campaign in UP against 'anti-farmer policies' of BJP govts on Dec 25
The Samajwadi Party will conduct a special drive on December 25 when its leaders will go to villages in Uttar Pradesh and aware people about the "anti-farmer policies" of the BJP-led governments.
In a press statement issued here on Sunday, the party's chief spokesperson Rajendra Chaudhary said SP leaders will go to villages and hold 'chaupal' (meeting) with farmers. The party's MPs and MLAs will lead the 'Samajwadi Kisan Ghera' campaign, he said. The leaders will also apprise the farmers about the "achievements" of the erstwhile Samajwadi Party government in the state.
20:05 December 20
BKU urges people to skip one meal on Kisan Diwas
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said that Kisan Diwas is scheduled to be celebrated on 23 December. "I would urge people to skip a meal on that day in solidarity with farmers," he said.
19:54 December 20
Agriculture Minister Tomar will meet protesting farmers to end their stir: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Agriculture Minister Tomar will meet protesting farmers to end their stir
"Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will meet protesting farmers on Monday or Tuesday to end their stir," he said.
19:51 December 20
Rajasthan farmers block Delhi Jaipur Highway
Hundreds of farmers are staging a protest along the Haryana border near Shajapur in Alwar. Due to this, the Delhi Jaipur Highway was completely blocked today.
In view of the worsening situation, the administration diverted the vehicles from Alwar and other routes on behalf of the administration.
19:41 December 20
Farmers at Ghazipur border set up 'Neki ki divar' for protesters
It was an ordinary roadside wall of brick and mortar till a day ago, but now it is called the "Neki ki divar" (wall of goodness).
From clothes to toiletries to medicines, the protesters who are continuing their sit-in at Delhi's Ghazipur border against the Centre's new Agri laws can get these things by writing their needs on this wall.
"We have set up a 'Neki ki divar' today. The idea is to ensure all our farmer brothers and sisters are well equipped to be a part of the protest and keep themselves warm in Delhi's harsh weather," Survinder Kisan, one of the protesters at Ghazipur border, said. Two kiosks have been attached to the roadside wall at the protest site.
18:57 December 20
Farm leaders urge people to beat utensils during PM's 'Mann ki Baat'
Jagjit Singh Dalewala of Bharatiya Kisan Union said, "On December 27, during Prime Minister Modi's Mann Ki Baat We would appeal to everyone to beat 'thali' at their homes on Dec 27 during Prime Minister Modi's Mann Ki Baat.
"We have decided to make the toll plazas in Haryana free from December 25 to December 27," he added.
18:43 December 20
Farmers' delegation meets Agriculture Minister
A delegation of farmers met Narendra Singh Tomar at Krishi Bhawan.
18:35 December 20
Punjab farmer commits suicide after returning from Delhi protests
A 22-year-old farmer, who returned from the protest near the Delhi border, today allegedly committed suicide after consuming some poisonous substance in his village in Punjab's Bathinda district.
Gurlabh Singh, a resident of Dayalpura Mirza village, had returned to his village late Saturday from the protest site, the police said.
He was taken to the nearby hospital where he was declared dead, the added.
18:14 December 20
'Farmers to begin day-long relay hunger strike on Monday'
Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav said farmers to begin day-long relay hunger strike on Monday at all protest sites against new Agri laws.
18:10 December 20
Farmers’ groups plan counter publicity campaign against Modi govt’s effort to convince farmers
All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee announced that it is preparing counter publicity campaign against Modi government’s efforts to convince farmers in favour of the farm laws.
AIKSCC yet again criticised the Modi Govt for chasing FDI and Corporate investment in agriculture.
“70 crore people survive on agriculture and their survival is at stake with these laws. The 3 Farm Laws will deregulate the agricultural markets, allow food stocking by companies and big business and all farmers to be bound in contracts with big business, burdening farmers with higher debts and eroding even the weak food security for poor” it said in a statement.
18:04 December 20
Nashik farmers to march for Delhi tomorrow
Thousands of farmers from Maharashtra under the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) banner will leave from Nashik for Delhi tomorrow.
These farmers, from over 20 districts of the state, will gather at Nashik and start a Vehicle March to Delhi, to strengthen the historic struggle of lakhs of farmers camping around Delhi for the last three weeks.
They will traverse a distance of 1266 Km to Delhi and join the struggle at the Rajasthan-Haryana border at Shahjahanpur around December 24.
18:03 December 20
AIKSCC slams Modi government
The All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee (AIKSCC) said, "Modi government is fundamentally wrong in treating agriculture as a base for the growth of corporate and MNCs/FDI.
The government should help the 70 crore peasants who survive on farming, not foreign investors, it said.
18:00 December 20
Farmer groups take out rally in Ranchi paying homage to their counterparts
Farmer groups take out a rally in Ranchi paying homage to their counterparts in Delhi, who lost their lives during ongoing farmers' agitation.
"We've come to pay tribute to 18 farmers who died during the agitation in Delhi. We support the protest," said a farmer.
17:59 December 20
Farmers' protests more political in nature: VK Singh
Union Minister VK Singh said the ongoing protests by farmers against the three Central farm laws were "more political" in nature and underlined the NDA government's intent to ensure the welfare of the ryots.
Speaking to reporters in Thanjavur ahead of his interaction with farmers, the Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways claimed that "actual farmers are very happy with what has been done in last six months."
14:50 December 20
Chilla border closed for traffic
Security forces deployed as farmers continue their protest at Chilla Border (Delhi-Noida Border) against Farm laws.
Chilla border carriageway from Noida to Delhi is closed for traffic, as per Delhi Traffic Police.
14:13 December 20
Burari: Farmers pay tribute to those who lost their lives during protest
Farmers protest at Nirankari Samagam ground in Burari and take out a procession to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during ongoing farmers' agitation.
14:06 December 20
Hind Mazdoor Kisan Samiti supports farm laws
Farmers and members of Hind Mazdoor Kisan Samiti began their tractor march towards Indirapuram, Ghaziabad in support of farm laws.
13:43 December 20
Agitating farmers pay tributes to the farmers who died during the ongoing protest against three farm laws, at Delhi-UP border in Ghazipur.
"We are paying homage to the farmers who lost their lives during the agitation," said a protester.
13:28 December 20
Farmer protests entered 25th day today. Security has been beefed up on Chilla Border and the vehicular movement from Noida to Delhi has been disrupted from the last 25 days.
Farmers are organising condolences meetings for the deceased farmers who lost their lives during the protests.
Farmers also presented a memorandum to the President demanding repealing of farm laws.
12:59 December 20
Volunteers serve tea and breakfast
Volunteers serve tea and breakfast to protesting farmers as their agitation against Centre's three farm laws enters Day-25 at Singhu border.
12:56 December 20
2 US-based Sikh NGOs donate toilets, geysers & tents to farmers at Tikri border.
"Due to lack of basic facilities at protest sites, we've decided to donate 200 portable toilets & geysers," says S P Singh Khalsa, Hoshiarpur Coordinator, Sikh Panchayat Fremont California
11:59 December 20
Delhi cold intensifies but protesting farmers undeterred
Thousands of farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the Centre's new agri laws remained firm in their demands of repealing the legislation, even as the city recorded its coldest morning this season, with the mercury dipping to 3.4 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
According to the India Meteorological Department, a cold wave swept Delhi on Sunday.
The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides representative data for the city, recorded a minimum of 3.4 degrees Celsius, five notches below the normal, on Sunday morning, an IMD official said.
The maximum temperature is likely to settled around 22 degrees Celsius, the official said.
The farmers' agitation, which has entered its fourth week, has also led to traffic diversions at various border points causing inconvenience to commuters.
According to the traffic police, Tikri and Dhansa borders are closed for any traffic movement. The Jhatikara Border is open only for two-wheelers and pedestrians.
However, for those travelling to Haryana, the Delhi Traffic Police said some borders are opened -- the Jharoda border (only for single carriageway), Daurala, Kapashera, Badusarai, Rajokri NH 8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera.
The Ghazipur border is closed for traffic coming from Noida and Ghaziabad due to the ongoing protest.
Those travelling to Delhi can take alternative routes via Anad Vihar, DND, Apsara and Bhopra borders, it said.
The Chilla border between Noida and Delhi is open for traffic but for just one carriageway. The other carriageway from Noida to Delhi is closed, according to the traffic police.
09:47 December 20
Medical staff of different hospitals in Punjab reach Singhu border
The medical staff of different hospitals in Punjab reach Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border).
"We're here to support agitating farmers but we all are ready to serve if anyone falls ill," says Harshdeep Kaur, who is working as a staff nurse at a hospital in Ludhiana.
09:46 December 20
Transgenders come in support of farmers.
07:11 December 20
A group of volunteers from Punjab started ‘pagdi langar’ at Singhu border, where farmers are protesting against Center's Farm laws.
"Turban is our pride, so we are promoting it & teaching people how to tie it. We are giving turbans for free," said a volunteer.
07:10 December 20
Punjab-based artists inking tattoos for free at Singhu border to support agitating farmers
A group of tattoo artists from Punjab have set up a stall at the Singhu border, where farmers are agitating for over 24 days against the new agriculture laws. The group is inking tattoos for free at the protest site.
Ravindra Singh, one of the tattoo artists said that the idea behind this initiative is to motivate farmers and give them a memory of the protest.
"I have come from Ludhiana. We are inking tattoos for farmers. The idea behind this is to motivate them for the protest. We have lions, tractors, crops, farmers, Punjab's map, and motivational quotes. These tattoos will remind them about this protest. We have made 30 tattoos so far," Singh said.
"Something is only possible when youth will join this protest. Through this, youth can join the agitation. We are getting messages on our social media platforms as well," he said.
Among the patterns of these tattoos were a map of Punjab, the head of a lion, pictures of farmers harvesting crops, holding farm equipment, tractor, among others. There are tattoos with slogans and motivational quotes too, such as 'kar har maidan Fateh' (win every battle), and 'nishchay kar apni jeet karo' (emerge victorious with firm resolve).
Singh said that the cost of tattoos is around Rs 3,500-Rs 5,000.
The group reached the Delhi-Haryana border on Friday morning carrying ink, tattoo machines, needles, and stencils. However, they are going back as they have exhausted their materials need for inking tattoos.
06:45 December 20
Farmers' stir LIVE Updates
New Delhi: Farmers who are protesting against the new farm laws on various state borders will observe December 20 as Shradhanjali Diwas to pay homage to those farmers who had lost their lives during the ongoing agitation.
The All India Kisan Sabha, a key member of the “Samyukta Kisan Morcha” that is spearheading the “Dilli Chalo” agitation against the three farm laws, on Saturday, announced that December 20 will be marked as Shradhanjali Diwas in the memory of farmers who have died during the protest since November 26.
The farmer organisation has claimed that 33 farmers participating in the ongoing protests have died since November 26 due to accidents, illness and cold weather conditions.
On December 20, farmers and all sections of the people will pay homage to them from 11 am to 1 pm by organising condolence meetings, human chain and garlanding the photos of the departed fighters in more than one lakh villages across the country,” said AIKS in a press statement, adding that that the “supreme sacrifices of these farmer fighters will not go in vain”.
Thousands of farmers have been staying put at several border points of Delhi for more than three weeks, demanding a repeal of the new agriculture laws.
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