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Government invites farmer unions for next round of talks

Government invites farmer unions for next round of talks

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Published : Dec 21, 2020, 7:01 AM IST

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Updated : Dec 21, 2020, 10:48 PM IST

22:38 December 21

Centre trying to defame farmers: Sukhbir Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the Centre of the bid to “defame” agitating farmers by raising the “bogey of talks” to create an impression that it is reasonable and farmers are wrong, according to a statement.

Badal said, “The Centre is trying to tire out farmers by starting talks from the very beginning again. This is a futile exercise when the farmer organisations have already rejected the three agriculture laws and want them repealed.”

22:36 December 21

Mamata writes to Tomar for funds for disbursement among farmers

A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah blamed Mamata Banerjee of not giving Rs 6000 to farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, the West Bengal chief minister shot off a letter to the union agriculture minister for transferring the requisite fund for disbursement among farmers.

19:52 December 21

Sukhminder Singh, president of Rehras Sewa Society, speaking to media

Farmers queue up at Singhu border to register for blood donation camp

Several protesting farmers queued up here at the Singhu border to register their names for a blood donation camp set up by a Ludhiana-based NGO.

More than 240 protesting farmers have so far donated blood at the camp, which began on Sunday and has been set up by Rehras Sewa Society.

Sukhminder Singh, president of Rehras Sewa Society, said, "On the first day of our camp, we got a very good response from people here. Around 190 people donated blood, which was overwhelming. So, we decided to extend our camp."

19:48 December 21

Youth Congress demonstrates at Krishi Bhawan

Congress' youth outfit IYC demonstrated against the Centre's agriculture laws at the Krishi Bhawan here and demanded justice for the farmers who have died during the over three-week long stir at Delhi borders.

19:43 December 21

Farmer leaders say Centre must offer 'concrete solution'

Farmer leaders on said they are always ready for dialogue as long as the government is offering a "concrete solution", but claimed that there is nothing new in the Centre's latest letter to them seeking a date for the next round of talks.

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said that the government, in its letter, mentioned that it wants to hold talks over its earlier proposal of amendments in the new Agri laws.

"On this issue (government's proposal), we did not talk to them earlier. We are currently discussing how to respond to the government letter," said Tikait.

19:40 December 21

'Won't stop till laws are repealed', say Maharashtra farmers

Members of farmer's organisation in Nashik move towards Delhi to support the farmers' protest against the Centre's farm laws.

"We are going to join and support the farmers' protest. We'll not stop till these three laws are repealed," said a farmer.

17:28 December 21

BJD backs farmers' MSP demand

Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal supported farmers demand for Minimum Support Price and resolved to fight for implementation of MS Swaminathan Committee report on the issue.

The party stated that inclusive development of the farmers has always been a key focus of the BJD government in the state.

"Our party is with the farmers on MSP issues and we will continue our fight for the same as per the Swaminathan Committee recommendations," the party said in one of the resolutions passed at its state executive commnittee meeting that ended last evening.

17:22 December 21

Pizza langar for farmers

Pizza langar for agitating farmers at Singhu border

A group of young people from Punjab's Mohali organised a pizza langar for agitating farmers at the Singhu border.

"Why can't farmers eat pizza who feed the ehole country? said a man from the group.

17:16 December 21

Agitating farmers block road at Ghazipur border

Agitating farmers at Ghazipur (Delhi-UP) border blocked the road after administration didn't come for a meeting over stopping the movement of tractors.

"No official has come here for the meeting. We won't move until our demands are met," said a farmer.

17:12 December 21

Centre tells farmers to choose date for next round of talks

The Centre has reportedly asked protesting farmers to choose a "convenient" date for the next round of talks to arrive at a consensus about the farmer protest.

In a letter to 40 union leaders, Union Agriculture Ministry Joint Secretary Vivek Aggarwal said the Centre is making all efforts with "an open heart" to find an appropriate solution to resolve all the concerns raised by farmers.

15:47 December 21

Farmer tries to commit suicide at Singhu border

A farmer from Punjab tries to commit suicide by eating poison at Singhu border.

The farmer, identified as Kishan Singh, has been rushed to PGI Rohtak where his condition is said to be stable.

15:45 December 21

Group of farmers sit on relay fast against farm laws in UP

A group of 11 farmers here sat on an indefinite relay fast against the three Agri laws in Bindki area.

The farmers, led by District Panchayat member Bablu Kalia, sat on the relay fast from Sunday at Ambedkar party, Station House Officer Bindki Satyendra Singh said.

14:19 December 21

We'll go and meet those farmers' groups who're supporting the Centre on 3 Farm laws. We'll take information from them about how they're benefitting from Farm law and will learn the technology, which they're using to sell their crops: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bhartiya Kisan Union

12:41 December 21

Modi govt has worked tirelessly towards the welfare our farmers since 2014.

These measures by the govt are for the prosperity of our farmers and for the agriculture sector to flourish.

Here’s how the recent reforms will also help in doubling farmers’ income.
#ModiWithFarmers pic.twitter.com/7rbAMhIS6g
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 21, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Modi govt has worked tirelessly towards the welfare our farmers since 2014.

These measures by the govt are for the prosperity of our farmers and for the agriculture sector to flourish.

Here’s how the recent reforms will also help in doubling farmers’ income.
#ModiWithFarmers pic.twitter.com/7rbAMhIS6g
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 21, 2020
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Modi govt has worked tirelessly towards the welfare our farmers since 2014.

These measures by the govt are for the prosperity of our farmers and for the agriculture sector to flourish.

Here’s how the recent reforms will also help in doubling farmers’ income.
#ModiWithFarmers pic.twitter.com/7rbAMhIS6g
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 21, 2020

Welfare of farmers, agriculture industry at core of govt initiatives, says Prakash Javadekar

Amid the ongoing farmers' protests, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that the welfare of farmers and the agriculture industry is at the core of all Centre's initiatives and that the Narendra Modi government is doing its best to bring about emerging technologies in the field of agriculture.

Talking about the government's initiatives in the National e-Governance Project for Agriculture (NeGPA), Javadekar said the welfare of farmers and the agriculture industry is at the core of all Centre's initiatives.

"Modi Government is doing its best to bring about emerging technologies in agriculture by upgrading the National e-Governance Project for Agriculture (NeGPA). The welfare of farmers and the agriculture industry is at the core of all these initiatives by the govt," Prakash Javadekar tweeted.

11:35 December 21

Farmers start day-long 'relay' hunger strike

Farmers start day-long 'relay' hunger strike

Intensifying their agitation against the Centre's new agri laws, farmers began their day-long 'relay' hunger strike on a chilly Monday morning at all sites of protest on Delhi's borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Protesting farmers will participate in the hunger strike in batches and the first has 11 members, according to farmer leaders.

Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav had on Sunday said, "Farmers will begin a day-long relay hunger strike on Monday at all sites of protest against the new agri laws. It will be started by a team of 11 members at protests sites here, including the Singhu border."

He also urged "everyone at all protest sites across the nation to participate in the same".

10:56 December 21

Beat thalis during mann ki baat

Beat thalis during Mann ki Baat

While announcing the next move by protesting farmers after their hunger strike, farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dalewala said farmers will halt toll collection on highways in Haryana from December 25 to 27.

"From December 25 to 27 all toll booths in Haryana will not be allowed by us to collect toll, we will halt them from doing so.

On December 27, our prime minister will say his 'Mann ki baat' and we want to appeal to the people to beat 'thalis' during his address, the same way the PM had asked the country to bang utensils for coronavirus," the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader said at the press conference.

09:32 December 21

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As farmers' protest against Centre's three farm laws enters 26th day at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border), farmers say they'll sit on relay hunger strike from today

"Everyday 11 farmers will sit on hunger strike for 24 hours," said Balwant Singh, Secretary, BKU Punjab

09:27 December 21

Farmers to observe hunger strike today

Farmers will begin a day-long relay hunger strike on Monday at all sites of protest against the new agri laws. It will be started by a team of 11 members at protests sites here.

07:47 December 21

Biker groups reach Singhu border

Biker groups reach Singhu border

Three biker groups from Punjab and Haryana reached Singhu border today to express their solidarity with the protesting farmers.

“Our purpose of coming here is to extend support to farmers and do 'Sewa',” said Gurpreet Singh, member of Ludhiana based Punjab Enfield Generation

07:37 December 21

Farmers to observe hunger strike on Monday

Intensifying their agitation against the Centre's new agri laws, farmers on Sunday announced that they will observe a day-long relay hunger strike on Monday.

06:20 December 21

Farmers' Stir LIVE Updates

New Delhi: The government on Sunday asked protesting farmer unions to specify their concerns over its earlier proposal of amendments in the new agri laws and choose a convenient date for the next round of talks so that the ongoing agitation could end at the earliest.

In a letter to 40 union leaders, Union Agriculture Ministry Joint Secretary Vivek Aggarwal said the Centre is making all efforts with "an open heart" to find an appropriate solution to resolve all the concerns raised by farmers.

Previous five rounds of talks between the government and the unions have failed to break the deadlock with the farmers insisting on repeal of the three laws and camping at various border points of Delhi for over three weeks now.

Aggarwal said that in its draft proposal sent on December 9, the government had proposed to make necessary amendments on at least seven issues, including providing a "written assurance" to the farmers that the existing minimum support price (MSP) system would continue.

But the unions had rejected the proposal in an email sent by Krantikari Kisan Union state president Darshan Pal on December 16.

In the latest letter which was also sent to Pal, Aggarwal said the farmer unions' response to the government's draft proposal was "very brief".

It does not specify the reason for rejecting the draft proposal. "It is not clear if the views are yours (Pal) or of all unions," he said in the letter in Hindi.

Aggarwal requested that the union leaders who have been in talks with the government provide details of their remaining concerns and doubts over its draft proposal, and "suggest a date as per convenience for the next round of talks".

The government intends to convene the next meeting at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi for resolving the issue so that the ongoing protests end at the earliest, he added.

The letter also mentioned that the government held meetings with several other farmers' organisations and sought their suggestions on the matter.

Earlier in the day, Home Minister Amit Shah said it is likely that Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will in a day or two meet the union leaders.

Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, UP and some other states are protesting against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act.

Enacted in September, the three farm laws have been projected by the central government as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove the middlemen and allow farmers to sell anywhere in the country.

However, the protesting farmers have expressed apprehension that the new laws would pave the way for eliminating the safety cushion of Minimum Support Price and do away with the mandi system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates.

22:38 December 21

Centre trying to defame farmers: Sukhbir Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal accused the Centre of the bid to “defame” agitating farmers by raising the “bogey of talks” to create an impression that it is reasonable and farmers are wrong, according to a statement.

Badal said, “The Centre is trying to tire out farmers by starting talks from the very beginning again. This is a futile exercise when the farmer organisations have already rejected the three agriculture laws and want them repealed.”

22:36 December 21

Mamata writes to Tomar for funds for disbursement among farmers

A day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah blamed Mamata Banerjee of not giving Rs 6000 to farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme, the West Bengal chief minister shot off a letter to the union agriculture minister for transferring the requisite fund for disbursement among farmers.

19:52 December 21

Sukhminder Singh, president of Rehras Sewa Society, speaking to media

Farmers queue up at Singhu border to register for blood donation camp

Several protesting farmers queued up here at the Singhu border to register their names for a blood donation camp set up by a Ludhiana-based NGO.

More than 240 protesting farmers have so far donated blood at the camp, which began on Sunday and has been set up by Rehras Sewa Society.

Sukhminder Singh, president of Rehras Sewa Society, said, "On the first day of our camp, we got a very good response from people here. Around 190 people donated blood, which was overwhelming. So, we decided to extend our camp."

19:48 December 21

Youth Congress demonstrates at Krishi Bhawan

Congress' youth outfit IYC demonstrated against the Centre's agriculture laws at the Krishi Bhawan here and demanded justice for the farmers who have died during the over three-week long stir at Delhi borders.

19:43 December 21

Farmer leaders say Centre must offer 'concrete solution'

Farmer leaders on said they are always ready for dialogue as long as the government is offering a "concrete solution", but claimed that there is nothing new in the Centre's latest letter to them seeking a date for the next round of talks.

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said that the government, in its letter, mentioned that it wants to hold talks over its earlier proposal of amendments in the new Agri laws.

"On this issue (government's proposal), we did not talk to them earlier. We are currently discussing how to respond to the government letter," said Tikait.

19:40 December 21

'Won't stop till laws are repealed', say Maharashtra farmers

Members of farmer's organisation in Nashik move towards Delhi to support the farmers' protest against the Centre's farm laws.

"We are going to join and support the farmers' protest. We'll not stop till these three laws are repealed," said a farmer.

17:28 December 21

BJD backs farmers' MSP demand

Odisha's ruling Biju Janata Dal supported farmers demand for Minimum Support Price and resolved to fight for implementation of MS Swaminathan Committee report on the issue.

The party stated that inclusive development of the farmers has always been a key focus of the BJD government in the state.

"Our party is with the farmers on MSP issues and we will continue our fight for the same as per the Swaminathan Committee recommendations," the party said in one of the resolutions passed at its state executive commnittee meeting that ended last evening.

17:22 December 21

Pizza langar for farmers

Pizza langar for agitating farmers at Singhu border

A group of young people from Punjab's Mohali organised a pizza langar for agitating farmers at the Singhu border.

"Why can't farmers eat pizza who feed the ehole country? said a man from the group.

17:16 December 21

Agitating farmers block road at Ghazipur border

Agitating farmers at Ghazipur (Delhi-UP) border blocked the road after administration didn't come for a meeting over stopping the movement of tractors.

"No official has come here for the meeting. We won't move until our demands are met," said a farmer.

17:12 December 21

Centre tells farmers to choose date for next round of talks

The Centre has reportedly asked protesting farmers to choose a "convenient" date for the next round of talks to arrive at a consensus about the farmer protest.

In a letter to 40 union leaders, Union Agriculture Ministry Joint Secretary Vivek Aggarwal said the Centre is making all efforts with "an open heart" to find an appropriate solution to resolve all the concerns raised by farmers.

15:47 December 21

Farmer tries to commit suicide at Singhu border

A farmer from Punjab tries to commit suicide by eating poison at Singhu border.

The farmer, identified as Kishan Singh, has been rushed to PGI Rohtak where his condition is said to be stable.

15:45 December 21

Group of farmers sit on relay fast against farm laws in UP

A group of 11 farmers here sat on an indefinite relay fast against the three Agri laws in Bindki area.

The farmers, led by District Panchayat member Bablu Kalia, sat on the relay fast from Sunday at Ambedkar party, Station House Officer Bindki Satyendra Singh said.

14:19 December 21

We'll go and meet those farmers' groups who're supporting the Centre on 3 Farm laws. We'll take information from them about how they're benefitting from Farm law and will learn the technology, which they're using to sell their crops: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bhartiya Kisan Union

12:41 December 21

Modi govt has worked tirelessly towards the welfare our farmers since 2014.

These measures by the govt are for the prosperity of our farmers and for the agriculture sector to flourish.

Here’s how the recent reforms will also help in doubling farmers’ income.
#ModiWithFarmers pic.twitter.com/7rbAMhIS6g
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 21, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
Modi govt has worked tirelessly towards the welfare our farmers since 2014.

These measures by the govt are for the prosperity of our farmers and for the agriculture sector to flourish.

Here’s how the recent reforms will also help in doubling farmers’ income.
#ModiWithFarmers pic.twitter.com/7rbAMhIS6g
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 21, 2020
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Modi govt has worked tirelessly towards the welfare our farmers since 2014.

These measures by the govt are for the prosperity of our farmers and for the agriculture sector to flourish.

Here’s how the recent reforms will also help in doubling farmers’ income.
#ModiWithFarmers pic.twitter.com/7rbAMhIS6g
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 21, 2020

Welfare of farmers, agriculture industry at core of govt initiatives, says Prakash Javadekar

Amid the ongoing farmers' protests, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that the welfare of farmers and the agriculture industry is at the core of all Centre's initiatives and that the Narendra Modi government is doing its best to bring about emerging technologies in the field of agriculture.

Talking about the government's initiatives in the National e-Governance Project for Agriculture (NeGPA), Javadekar said the welfare of farmers and the agriculture industry is at the core of all Centre's initiatives.

"Modi Government is doing its best to bring about emerging technologies in agriculture by upgrading the National e-Governance Project for Agriculture (NeGPA). The welfare of farmers and the agriculture industry is at the core of all these initiatives by the govt," Prakash Javadekar tweeted.

11:35 December 21

Farmers start day-long 'relay' hunger strike

Farmers start day-long 'relay' hunger strike

Intensifying their agitation against the Centre's new agri laws, farmers began their day-long 'relay' hunger strike on a chilly Monday morning at all sites of protest on Delhi's borders with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Protesting farmers will participate in the hunger strike in batches and the first has 11 members, according to farmer leaders.

Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav had on Sunday said, "Farmers will begin a day-long relay hunger strike on Monday at all sites of protest against the new agri laws. It will be started by a team of 11 members at protests sites here, including the Singhu border."

He also urged "everyone at all protest sites across the nation to participate in the same".

10:56 December 21

Beat thalis during mann ki baat

Beat thalis during Mann ki Baat

While announcing the next move by protesting farmers after their hunger strike, farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dalewala said farmers will halt toll collection on highways in Haryana from December 25 to 27.

"From December 25 to 27 all toll booths in Haryana will not be allowed by us to collect toll, we will halt them from doing so.

On December 27, our prime minister will say his 'Mann ki baat' and we want to appeal to the people to beat 'thalis' during his address, the same way the PM had asked the country to bang utensils for coronavirus," the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader said at the press conference.

09:32 December 21

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As farmers' protest against Centre's three farm laws enters 26th day at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border), farmers say they'll sit on relay hunger strike from today

"Everyday 11 farmers will sit on hunger strike for 24 hours," said Balwant Singh, Secretary, BKU Punjab

09:27 December 21

Farmers to observe hunger strike today

Farmers will begin a day-long relay hunger strike on Monday at all sites of protest against the new agri laws. It will be started by a team of 11 members at protests sites here.

07:47 December 21

Biker groups reach Singhu border

Biker groups reach Singhu border

Three biker groups from Punjab and Haryana reached Singhu border today to express their solidarity with the protesting farmers.

“Our purpose of coming here is to extend support to farmers and do 'Sewa',” said Gurpreet Singh, member of Ludhiana based Punjab Enfield Generation

07:37 December 21

Farmers to observe hunger strike on Monday

Intensifying their agitation against the Centre's new agri laws, farmers on Sunday announced that they will observe a day-long relay hunger strike on Monday.

06:20 December 21

Farmers' Stir LIVE Updates

New Delhi: The government on Sunday asked protesting farmer unions to specify their concerns over its earlier proposal of amendments in the new agri laws and choose a convenient date for the next round of talks so that the ongoing agitation could end at the earliest.

In a letter to 40 union leaders, Union Agriculture Ministry Joint Secretary Vivek Aggarwal said the Centre is making all efforts with "an open heart" to find an appropriate solution to resolve all the concerns raised by farmers.

Previous five rounds of talks between the government and the unions have failed to break the deadlock with the farmers insisting on repeal of the three laws and camping at various border points of Delhi for over three weeks now.

Aggarwal said that in its draft proposal sent on December 9, the government had proposed to make necessary amendments on at least seven issues, including providing a "written assurance" to the farmers that the existing minimum support price (MSP) system would continue.

But the unions had rejected the proposal in an email sent by Krantikari Kisan Union state president Darshan Pal on December 16.

In the latest letter which was also sent to Pal, Aggarwal said the farmer unions' response to the government's draft proposal was "very brief".

It does not specify the reason for rejecting the draft proposal. "It is not clear if the views are yours (Pal) or of all unions," he said in the letter in Hindi.

Aggarwal requested that the union leaders who have been in talks with the government provide details of their remaining concerns and doubts over its draft proposal, and "suggest a date as per convenience for the next round of talks".

The government intends to convene the next meeting at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi for resolving the issue so that the ongoing protests end at the earliest, he added.

The letter also mentioned that the government held meetings with several other farmers' organisations and sought their suggestions on the matter.

Earlier in the day, Home Minister Amit Shah said it is likely that Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will in a day or two meet the union leaders.

Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, UP and some other states are protesting against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act.

Enacted in September, the three farm laws have been projected by the central government as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove the middlemen and allow farmers to sell anywhere in the country.

However, the protesting farmers have expressed apprehension that the new laws would pave the way for eliminating the safety cushion of Minimum Support Price and do away with the mandi system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates.

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