22:42 January 26
Opposition using farmers to raise their negative agenda: Naqvi
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi while speaking about the violence that broke out in the national capital on Tuesday said that the opposition parties are using the innocent farmers to raise their negative agenda against the government.
He further added that the government would soon end the protest of the agitating farmer.
22:26 January 26
Delhi police on today's violence:
22:24 January 26
Delhi police register 4 cases against today's violence
After a violent clash broke out between the Delhi police and agitating farmers, as many as four cases have been registered. According to the statement released by the police, eight buses and 17 private vehicles were vandalized during the rally.
22:20 January 26
Collision between public, govt not good for democracy: Congress
Congress again hit out at the Modi government for the "collision" with the people over the contentious farm laws and demanded their immediate withdrawal.
In a statement, party General Secretary Randeep Surjewala said there is no place for violence in democracy and it is good that agitating farmers have separated themselves who have indulged in hooliganism.
"The farmers should make their target clear and non-violence and satyagraha is the root cause of the success of this agitation. We hope that this path will make way for the withdrawal of farm laws.
"The Congress believes that from the last 61 days, the collision between public and government is not good in democracy, and the government will be compelled come out from its arrogance and listen to the voice of people," it said.
22:20 January 26
Haryana suspends mobile internet, SMS services in 3 districts
Haryana on Tuesday suspended all telecom services in districts bordering Delhi till 5 pm on January 27. The government said the decision was taken on the basis of intelligence reports on the likelihood of violence and disturbance of public peace in the national capital region districts of Haryana
22:14 January 26
Centre dedicates themselves to Ambani and Adani: All India Kisan Sabha
Amra Ram, the national vice-president of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) said that the ruling government has totally dedicated themselves to two prominent businessmen of the country.
He said, "This government totally dedicate themselves to Mukesh Ambani and Adani. For the betterment, the government imposed this black law on the farmers. Though, I condemn today's violence in the national capital but would assure that a similar rally would march towards parliament on February 1."
21:15 January 26
83 Delhi Police personnel injured after clashes with farmers
A total of 83 police personnel were injured after intense clashes with farmers, who broke police barricades and stormed into the city on Republic Day to hold a tractor rally in protest of the new farm laws.
Delhi Police had released the names of the cops who had sustained injuries in the evening.
Several incidents of violence took place during the tractor rally. Protesters and police clashed near Delhi Police headquarters and inside the iconic Mughal-era Red Fort - from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation on Independence Day.
In a video of the incident, a group of protestors, some of them armed with sticks, were seen hitting the police personnel, forcing them to jump down from the walls of the monument
20:59 January 26
Delhi police did commendable job by showing patience during violence: BJP
Member of Rajya Sabha from the Jharkhand constituency, Mahesh Poddar, has condemned the violence that erupted during the tractor rally and slammed the opposition parties for instigating farmers to take the route of destruction.
He further appreciated the patience of the Delhi Police for not taking actions against the protestors as the step could turn a 'fatal' movement between the rage farmers and security forces.
20:55 January 26
Centre could end this bloody episode earlier: RJD
Bihar's main opposition party Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) reacted sharply to the violence that erupted in the national capital on Tuesday during the tractor rally. He said that the government could have been stopped this bloody episode by scrapping the newly inducted farm laws.
20:53 January 26
Government did not take peaceful protest seriously, should have maintained law and order: Pawar
Criticising the Centre over its handling of tractor march by farmers in the national capital on Republic Day in which several incidents of violence took place, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that the government should have maintained law and order.
He also said protesting farmers should go back to their villages and should not give any opportunity to the government to blame them. "I think this is time now you (protesting farmers) should go back to their respective villagers and should not give any opportunity to government to blame you (protesting farmers)," he said.
20:52 January 26
Today's a 'black day', farm laws will exploit farmers: Balasaheb Thorat
Maharashtra Congress President Balasaheb Thorat on Tuesday said that today is a "black day" and Centre's newly enacted farm laws are to exploit the farmers.
"It's been 61 days since farmers have been protesting. It's a historical protest. Farmers from Punjab and Haryana have been agitating for very long now. When the country was hungry, our farmers who grew crops and fed us, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn't speak to the farmers. This is a black day, these black laws are to exploit the farmers," said Thorat.
19:39 January 26
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called off Kisan Republic Day Parade with immediate effect and appealed to all participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites. SKM announced the movement will continue peacefully& further steps will be discussed & decided soon.
19:31 January 26
AAP condemns violence during farmers' protest, also slams central government
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday condemned the violence during the farmers' protest in the national capital on Republic Day and also slammed the central government saying it is regrettable that the central government allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent.
In a statement, the party said that farmers leaders have stated that those who indulged in violence were "external elements" but "violence has weakened the movement which was going on peacefully. "We strongly condemn the violence seen in today's protest. It is regrettable that the Central government allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent. The movement has been peaceful for the last two months. Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner," the statement said.
18:58 January 26
Additional security forces to be deployed in Delhi to maintain peace: Sources
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will deploy additional paramilitary forces in the national capital amid a tense security situation following clashes between protesting farmers and Delhi Police.
Sources in the government said that the process of sending additional paramilitary forces has been initiated following the conclusion of a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which the decision was made.
The meeting was attended by top officials like Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava and the director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
"Yesterday, 15 companies of paramilitary forces were sent to Delhi. Ten were from CRPF and rest five were from other paramilitary forces. Similarly, five companies were on standby today," a senior government official told.
In the meeting that lasted for almost 90 minutes, the Home Minister also took stock of the law and order situation in the national capital.
18:57 January 26
High alert sounds in Haryana as protest turns violent in national capital
In view of the violent incidents in several areas during the ‘Farmers Tractor March’ in Delhi on Republic Day, Director General of Police of Haryana, Manoj Yadava issued a ‘high alert’ directing all district police chiefs to be extremely vigilant.
18:38 January 26
Is govt waiting for this violence?: Sanjay Raut on farmer protest rally
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has slammed the Central Government saying, the government didn't listen to the protesting farmers till the end.
"Was the government eagerly waiting for this day? The government did not listen to millions of farmers till the end. What type of democracy is flourishing in our country? This is not a democracy, brother...something else is going on," said Raut.
18:28 January 26
Metro updates from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
18:26 January 26
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Vacate Delhi, return to borders: Punjab CM tells farmers
Perturbed over the "shocking scenes" of violence in the national capital, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday appealed to the farmers to vacate Delhi and return to the borders.
"Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable," the Chief Minister said in a tweet.
"It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. The farmer leaders have disassociated themselves and suspended tractor rally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi and return to borders," he said.
Protesting farmers swarmed the Red Fort in Delhi during the tractor rally on the Republic Day even as the police tried to prevent them from driving towards central Delhi.
18:23 January 26
Madhaw Anand urges farmer to protest peacefully
RLSP leader Madhaw Anand on Tuesday urged the protesting farmers to stop the violence which took a life of a 45-year-old farmer in the national capital.
Further, he said the farmer to follow the guidelines and path which were earlier decided.
18:17 January 26
Several additional metro stations closed due to farmers' protest
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line are closed," tweeted DMRC. Meanwhile, entry and exit was also barred at Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park and Jama Masjid metro stations.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil and Mansarovar Park are closed," DMRC tweeted.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of Jama Masjid metro station are closed," it said in a subsequent tweet.
The gates of several other metro stations had been closed earlier today as the protests intensified. "Entry/exit gates of Samaypur Badli, Rohini Sector 18/19, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Jahangir Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines are closed," DMRC tweeted.
18:17 January 26
Traffic goes for a toss as farmers choke roads in Delhi
Traffic was thrown out of gear in Delhi as protesting farmers swarmed the Red Fort during a 'tractor rally' here on Republic Day amid police attempts to block them from marching towards central Delhi.
Heavy traffic was witnessed at NH-44, G.T. Karnal Road, Outer Ring Road, Signature Bridge, G.T. Road, ISBT Ring Road, Vikas Marg, NH-24, Nizamuddin Khatta, Noida link road, Peeragarhi and Outer Delhi, east and west Delhi border areas due to ongoing farmer protests.
There was heavy traffic on Outer Ring Road, Badli Road, K.N. Katzu Marg, Madhuban Chowk, Kanjhawala Road, Palla Road, Narela and DSIDC Narela Roads. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised people to avoid these roads.
17:13 January 26
Maintain peace, don't take law in your hands: Delhi Police to farmers
As the farmers' protest turned violent and thousands of agitators entered the national capital, the Delhi Police appealed to them to maintain peace.
16:46 January 26
Anti-social elements leading the farmer rally: Sonkar
Amid violence in the national capital, BJP Secretary and Lok Sabha MP from Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Sonkar has slammed the opposition parties and alleged instigating farmers to take the route of violence on Republic day.
Further, he said that some "anti-social" elements infiltrated the "peaceful" protest on Republic Day.
16:29 January 26
Former army personnel imparts training to farmers
He was associated with the Indian army for several years before taking a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) a few years nack. Now, Ramnath Singh Savarkar is imparting army training and discipline to the agitating farmers.
On Monday, Savarkar was seen giving the last rehearsal to the farmers before they unfurl the tricolour.
"I have taken VRS due to family reasons. Now I got the opportunity and giving army training to the farmers," said Savarkar to ETV Bharat.
Savarkar, in fact, was putting strong efforts so that the farmers can do parade on the occasion of Republic Day. "Earlier, the farmers were not able to do even the basic like sadhana (attention), bisram (rest) and others. Now they are trained," said Savarkar.
He said each and every citizen of the country should get army training.
Savarkar is associated with the farmer's agitation for the last several days. "I have also been imparting training to the farmers for last 15 days," added Savarkar.
He said that it's good to impart proper discipline even to the school's goers.
"If we start imparting training from day one, a heinous crime like rape and other will definitely be decreased," said the retired army official.
16:29 January 26
K'taka farmers hold tractor rally, situation peaceful
Expressing solidarity with the farmers protesting against the central farm laws in Delhi, farmers in Karnataka held a tractor rally in Bengaluru on Republic Day. Similar rallies were held in all the district headquarters across the state.
Except for the coastal region, all over the state, farmers held tractor rallies after unfurling the national flag and singing the national anthem.
The Karnataka farmers named their rally 'Jana Ganarajyotsava Parade' (People's Republic Parade).
Meanwhile, hundreds of farmers from across the state took to the streets in various districts in their own private vehicles instead of driving into the city in their tractors as part of the 'Jana Ganarajyotsava Parade'.
More than 50 farmers' organisations, including Dalit bodies, and labour associations took part in the rallies. But the police largely succeeded in preventing them from entering the city limits of Bengaluru.
16:04 January 26
Internet services temporarily suspended in some parts of Delhi
Internet services temporarily suspended in the areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and their adjoining areas till 23:59 hrs on January 26: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
16:04 January 26
Traffic updates:
Traffic movement is closed from Yudhistir Bridge to Seelam Pur(both carriageways). Traffic is diverted from Geeta Colony & Signature Bridge: Delhi Traffic Police
16:03 January 26
Be peaceful, country is with you: Punjab CM urges farmers to maintain peace during tractor rally
Asserting that his heart was with the farmers protesting against the central laws on the Republic Day, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday appealed to the farmers to ensure that their 'tractor rally' event remains peaceful.
As per the statement, Singh said that the Centre had deliberately kept Punjab out of the high-powered committee, knowing that the voices of protest would rise from the state.
The Chief Minister declared that farmers' voices will continue to rise till their interests are secured. Punjab was included in the high-powered committee only after he wrote to the Centre on the issue, neither he nor his government were ever asked or consulted about the new farm laws, the state government said.
16:01 January 26
It is saddening that people are defending the sacrilege that we witnessed at the Red Fort, dear apologists there is only one flag and that is the Indian Flag that should fly high from the ramparts of our historic monument however strong a cause for protest one might have.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) January 26, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">It is saddening that people are defending the sacrilege that we witnessed at the Red Fort, dear apologists there is only one flag and that is the Indian Flag that should fly high from the ramparts of our historic monument however strong a cause for protest one might have.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) January 26, 2021
It is saddening that people are defending the sacrilege that we witnessed at the Red Fort, dear apologists there is only one flag and that is the Indian Flag that should fly high from the ramparts of our historic monument however strong a cause for protest one might have.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) January 26, 2021
Violence in a democracy is not acceptable: Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha lawmaker Priyanka Chaturvedi also condemned the incident, said any violence in a democracy is not acceptable.
"Disturbing images of protest going out of control at the Red Fort. Tricolour disrespect is unacceptable. Any violence in a democracy is unacceptable. Law must be supreme. No side wins, the nation loses. Sad day for the Republic," she tweeted.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has slammed the Central Government saying, the government didn't listen to the protesting farmers till the end.
15:59 January 26
Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers’ protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on #RepublicDay no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort. https://t.co/C7CjrVeDw7
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers’ protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on #RepublicDay no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort. https://t.co/C7CjrVeDw7
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2021
Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers’ protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on #RepublicDay no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort. https://t.co/C7CjrVeDw7
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2021
'Can't condone lawlessness': Shashi Tharoor says farmers' flag atop Red Fort 'most unfortunate'
As protesters agitating against the new farm laws entered the premises of Red Fort here on Tuesday and hoisted from its ramparts flags they were carrying, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned the act and said although he supports the farmers' protest, he cannot condone lawlessness.
"Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers' protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on Republic Day no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort," Tharoor tweeted.
15:53 January 26
Samyukta Kisan Morcha appeals farmer to stop violence in Delhi
In the wake of ongoing violence during the tractor rally, Samyukta Kisan Morcha has appealed the farmers to take care of themselves and asked not to create violence which can hamper the credibility of the farm protest.
"Despite all our efforts, some organisations and individuals violated route & indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We've always held that peace is our biggest strength& any violation would hurt the movement", read the statement.
"We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today's Farmers Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts", added the farm union.
15:45 January 26
Traffic updates:
15:43 January 26
Internet services snapped in some parts of Delhi-NCR in view of the prevailing law and order situation.
15:43 January 26
Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
15:43 January 26
In the morning at Ghazipur border, two police officers - Additional DCP East Manjeet and a probationer IPS Officer — received injuries as they tried to stop the farmers from breaking the barricades: Delhi Police
15:32 January 26
Security beefed up amid violence in national capital
Tractor parade at Chilla border passed off peacefully amid tight security blanket even as reports of lathi charge, use of teargas cell by the security forces poured in from different locations along Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border.
At least 200 tractors went inside 2 kilometres in Delhi as agitating farmers kept shouting anti farms law slogan.
Farmers and their family members joined in the tractor parade voluntarily and enjoyed the procession.
"I have enjoyed the parade very much. We hope that the government will definitely listen to us," said a young farmer Sonu who study in college.
Taking to ETV Bharat, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rajesh S said that they have done proper security arrangements to avoid any untoward incidents.
"We had a talk with Delhi police as well so that nothing untoward happened. Accordingly, we have suggested the agitators maintain the instructions and do the parade," said Rajesh.
He said if necessary "string measures" would be taken to maintain law and order.
15:32 January 26
Various Delhi Metro stations shut as farmers turn rogue
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Tuesday closed the entry and exit gates of various metro stations on the yellow, green, violet and blue lines in wake of the farmers' tractor rally running amok in the heart of the national capital.
Thousands of tractors rolled into Delhi even as the 72nd Republic Day parade was underway. Vandalism was reported from ITO where the Police Headquarters are situated. Police was caught completely unaware.
The DMRC took the crucial step and tweeted: "Entry and exit gates of Samaypur Badli, Rohini Sector 18/19, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Jahangir Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines are closed." These stations are on the yellow line.
15:17 January 26
R-Day tractor rally: R-Day tractor rally: Additional security forces to be deployed in Delhi to maintain peace
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
">हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 26, 2021
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 26, 2021
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
New Delhi: Amid reports of violence during a protest by agitating farmers who deviated from the route meant for tractor parade, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that "violence is not a solution to any problem" and called upon the government to take back three new farm laws.
He said in a tweet that whoever suffers injuries it is the country which suffers. "Violence is not the solution to any problem. If anyone gets hurt, it will be a loss for the country. Take back anti-agriculture laws in national interest," he said.
Agitating farmers forced their way into central Delhi on the Republic Day using tractors to move away defences erected by the police. Protesting farmers reached ITO after breaking police barricades placed opposite old Delhi Police headquarters and were seen vandalising vehicles.
Several people including police personnel suffered injuries during the clash between protesting farmers and police. Protesters also entered the Red Fort premises in the national capital and waved flags they were carrying from its ramparts.
A protestor also went up the mast on the ramparts of the historic 17th-century monument and raised a flag he was carrying at the place where the Tricolour is hoisted. The protestors have been protesting on the borders of Delhi since November 26 last year against the three farm laws.
Also Read: Protesters enter Red Fort, violence breaks out at Delhi's ITO
22:42 January 26
Opposition using farmers to raise their negative agenda: Naqvi
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi while speaking about the violence that broke out in the national capital on Tuesday said that the opposition parties are using the innocent farmers to raise their negative agenda against the government.
He further added that the government would soon end the protest of the agitating farmer.
22:26 January 26
Delhi police on today's violence:
22:24 January 26
Delhi police register 4 cases against today's violence
After a violent clash broke out between the Delhi police and agitating farmers, as many as four cases have been registered. According to the statement released by the police, eight buses and 17 private vehicles were vandalized during the rally.
22:20 January 26
Collision between public, govt not good for democracy: Congress
Congress again hit out at the Modi government for the "collision" with the people over the contentious farm laws and demanded their immediate withdrawal.
In a statement, party General Secretary Randeep Surjewala said there is no place for violence in democracy and it is good that agitating farmers have separated themselves who have indulged in hooliganism.
"The farmers should make their target clear and non-violence and satyagraha is the root cause of the success of this agitation. We hope that this path will make way for the withdrawal of farm laws.
"The Congress believes that from the last 61 days, the collision between public and government is not good in democracy, and the government will be compelled come out from its arrogance and listen to the voice of people," it said.
22:20 January 26
Haryana suspends mobile internet, SMS services in 3 districts
Haryana on Tuesday suspended all telecom services in districts bordering Delhi till 5 pm on January 27. The government said the decision was taken on the basis of intelligence reports on the likelihood of violence and disturbance of public peace in the national capital region districts of Haryana
22:14 January 26
Centre dedicates themselves to Ambani and Adani: All India Kisan Sabha
Amra Ram, the national vice-president of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) said that the ruling government has totally dedicated themselves to two prominent businessmen of the country.
He said, "This government totally dedicate themselves to Mukesh Ambani and Adani. For the betterment, the government imposed this black law on the farmers. Though, I condemn today's violence in the national capital but would assure that a similar rally would march towards parliament on February 1."
21:15 January 26
83 Delhi Police personnel injured after clashes with farmers
A total of 83 police personnel were injured after intense clashes with farmers, who broke police barricades and stormed into the city on Republic Day to hold a tractor rally in protest of the new farm laws.
Delhi Police had released the names of the cops who had sustained injuries in the evening.
Several incidents of violence took place during the tractor rally. Protesters and police clashed near Delhi Police headquarters and inside the iconic Mughal-era Red Fort - from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation on Independence Day.
In a video of the incident, a group of protestors, some of them armed with sticks, were seen hitting the police personnel, forcing them to jump down from the walls of the monument
20:59 January 26
Delhi police did commendable job by showing patience during violence: BJP
Member of Rajya Sabha from the Jharkhand constituency, Mahesh Poddar, has condemned the violence that erupted during the tractor rally and slammed the opposition parties for instigating farmers to take the route of destruction.
He further appreciated the patience of the Delhi Police for not taking actions against the protestors as the step could turn a 'fatal' movement between the rage farmers and security forces.
20:55 January 26
Centre could end this bloody episode earlier: RJD
Bihar's main opposition party Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) reacted sharply to the violence that erupted in the national capital on Tuesday during the tractor rally. He said that the government could have been stopped this bloody episode by scrapping the newly inducted farm laws.
20:53 January 26
Government did not take peaceful protest seriously, should have maintained law and order: Pawar
Criticising the Centre over its handling of tractor march by farmers in the national capital on Republic Day in which several incidents of violence took place, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said that the government should have maintained law and order.
He also said protesting farmers should go back to their villages and should not give any opportunity to the government to blame them. "I think this is time now you (protesting farmers) should go back to their respective villagers and should not give any opportunity to government to blame you (protesting farmers)," he said.
20:52 January 26
Today's a 'black day', farm laws will exploit farmers: Balasaheb Thorat
Maharashtra Congress President Balasaheb Thorat on Tuesday said that today is a "black day" and Centre's newly enacted farm laws are to exploit the farmers.
"It's been 61 days since farmers have been protesting. It's a historical protest. Farmers from Punjab and Haryana have been agitating for very long now. When the country was hungry, our farmers who grew crops and fed us, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi didn't speak to the farmers. This is a black day, these black laws are to exploit the farmers," said Thorat.
19:39 January 26
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called off Kisan Republic Day Parade with immediate effect and appealed to all participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites. SKM announced the movement will continue peacefully& further steps will be discussed & decided soon.
19:31 January 26
AAP condemns violence during farmers' protest, also slams central government
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday condemned the violence during the farmers' protest in the national capital on Republic Day and also slammed the central government saying it is regrettable that the central government allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent.
In a statement, the party said that farmers leaders have stated that those who indulged in violence were "external elements" but "violence has weakened the movement which was going on peacefully. "We strongly condemn the violence seen in today's protest. It is regrettable that the Central government allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent. The movement has been peaceful for the last two months. Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner," the statement said.
18:58 January 26
Additional security forces to be deployed in Delhi to maintain peace: Sources
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will deploy additional paramilitary forces in the national capital amid a tense security situation following clashes between protesting farmers and Delhi Police.
Sources in the government said that the process of sending additional paramilitary forces has been initiated following the conclusion of a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which the decision was made.
The meeting was attended by top officials like Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava and the director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
"Yesterday, 15 companies of paramilitary forces were sent to Delhi. Ten were from CRPF and rest five were from other paramilitary forces. Similarly, five companies were on standby today," a senior government official told.
In the meeting that lasted for almost 90 minutes, the Home Minister also took stock of the law and order situation in the national capital.
18:57 January 26
High alert sounds in Haryana as protest turns violent in national capital
In view of the violent incidents in several areas during the ‘Farmers Tractor March’ in Delhi on Republic Day, Director General of Police of Haryana, Manoj Yadava issued a ‘high alert’ directing all district police chiefs to be extremely vigilant.
18:38 January 26
Is govt waiting for this violence?: Sanjay Raut on farmer protest rally
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has slammed the Central Government saying, the government didn't listen to the protesting farmers till the end.
"Was the government eagerly waiting for this day? The government did not listen to millions of farmers till the end. What type of democracy is flourishing in our country? This is not a democracy, brother...something else is going on," said Raut.
18:28 January 26
Metro updates from Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
18:26 January 26
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Vacate Delhi, return to borders: Punjab CM tells farmers
Perturbed over the "shocking scenes" of violence in the national capital, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday appealed to the farmers to vacate Delhi and return to the borders.
"Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable," the Chief Minister said in a tweet.
"It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. The farmer leaders have disassociated themselves and suspended tractor rally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi and return to borders," he said.
Protesting farmers swarmed the Red Fort in Delhi during the tractor rally on the Republic Day even as the police tried to prevent them from driving towards central Delhi.
18:23 January 26
Madhaw Anand urges farmer to protest peacefully
RLSP leader Madhaw Anand on Tuesday urged the protesting farmers to stop the violence which took a life of a 45-year-old farmer in the national capital.
Further, he said the farmer to follow the guidelines and path which were earlier decided.
18:17 January 26
Several additional metro stations closed due to farmers' protest
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line are closed," tweeted DMRC. Meanwhile, entry and exit was also barred at Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park and Jama Masjid metro stations.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil and Mansarovar Park are closed," DMRC tweeted.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of Jama Masjid metro station are closed," it said in a subsequent tweet.
The gates of several other metro stations had been closed earlier today as the protests intensified. "Entry/exit gates of Samaypur Badli, Rohini Sector 18/19, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Jahangir Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines are closed," DMRC tweeted.
18:17 January 26
Traffic goes for a toss as farmers choke roads in Delhi
Traffic was thrown out of gear in Delhi as protesting farmers swarmed the Red Fort during a 'tractor rally' here on Republic Day amid police attempts to block them from marching towards central Delhi.
Heavy traffic was witnessed at NH-44, G.T. Karnal Road, Outer Ring Road, Signature Bridge, G.T. Road, ISBT Ring Road, Vikas Marg, NH-24, Nizamuddin Khatta, Noida link road, Peeragarhi and Outer Delhi, east and west Delhi border areas due to ongoing farmer protests.
There was heavy traffic on Outer Ring Road, Badli Road, K.N. Katzu Marg, Madhuban Chowk, Kanjhawala Road, Palla Road, Narela and DSIDC Narela Roads. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised people to avoid these roads.
17:13 January 26
Maintain peace, don't take law in your hands: Delhi Police to farmers
As the farmers' protest turned violent and thousands of agitators entered the national capital, the Delhi Police appealed to them to maintain peace.
16:46 January 26
Anti-social elements leading the farmer rally: Sonkar
Amid violence in the national capital, BJP Secretary and Lok Sabha MP from Kaushambi in Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Sonkar has slammed the opposition parties and alleged instigating farmers to take the route of violence on Republic day.
Further, he said that some "anti-social" elements infiltrated the "peaceful" protest on Republic Day.
16:29 January 26
Former army personnel imparts training to farmers
He was associated with the Indian army for several years before taking a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) a few years nack. Now, Ramnath Singh Savarkar is imparting army training and discipline to the agitating farmers.
On Monday, Savarkar was seen giving the last rehearsal to the farmers before they unfurl the tricolour.
"I have taken VRS due to family reasons. Now I got the opportunity and giving army training to the farmers," said Savarkar to ETV Bharat.
Savarkar, in fact, was putting strong efforts so that the farmers can do parade on the occasion of Republic Day. "Earlier, the farmers were not able to do even the basic like sadhana (attention), bisram (rest) and others. Now they are trained," said Savarkar.
He said each and every citizen of the country should get army training.
Savarkar is associated with the farmer's agitation for the last several days. "I have also been imparting training to the farmers for last 15 days," added Savarkar.
He said that it's good to impart proper discipline even to the school's goers.
"If we start imparting training from day one, a heinous crime like rape and other will definitely be decreased," said the retired army official.
16:29 January 26
K'taka farmers hold tractor rally, situation peaceful
Expressing solidarity with the farmers protesting against the central farm laws in Delhi, farmers in Karnataka held a tractor rally in Bengaluru on Republic Day. Similar rallies were held in all the district headquarters across the state.
Except for the coastal region, all over the state, farmers held tractor rallies after unfurling the national flag and singing the national anthem.
The Karnataka farmers named their rally 'Jana Ganarajyotsava Parade' (People's Republic Parade).
Meanwhile, hundreds of farmers from across the state took to the streets in various districts in their own private vehicles instead of driving into the city in their tractors as part of the 'Jana Ganarajyotsava Parade'.
More than 50 farmers' organisations, including Dalit bodies, and labour associations took part in the rallies. But the police largely succeeded in preventing them from entering the city limits of Bengaluru.
16:04 January 26
Internet services temporarily suspended in some parts of Delhi
Internet services temporarily suspended in the areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and their adjoining areas till 23:59 hrs on January 26: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
16:04 January 26
Traffic updates:
Traffic movement is closed from Yudhistir Bridge to Seelam Pur(both carriageways). Traffic is diverted from Geeta Colony & Signature Bridge: Delhi Traffic Police
16:03 January 26
Be peaceful, country is with you: Punjab CM urges farmers to maintain peace during tractor rally
Asserting that his heart was with the farmers protesting against the central laws on the Republic Day, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday appealed to the farmers to ensure that their 'tractor rally' event remains peaceful.
As per the statement, Singh said that the Centre had deliberately kept Punjab out of the high-powered committee, knowing that the voices of protest would rise from the state.
The Chief Minister declared that farmers' voices will continue to rise till their interests are secured. Punjab was included in the high-powered committee only after he wrote to the Centre on the issue, neither he nor his government were ever asked or consulted about the new farm laws, the state government said.
16:01 January 26
It is saddening that people are defending the sacrilege that we witnessed at the Red Fort, dear apologists there is only one flag and that is the Indian Flag that should fly high from the ramparts of our historic monument however strong a cause for protest one might have.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) January 26, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">It is saddening that people are defending the sacrilege that we witnessed at the Red Fort, dear apologists there is only one flag and that is the Indian Flag that should fly high from the ramparts of our historic monument however strong a cause for protest one might have.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) January 26, 2021
It is saddening that people are defending the sacrilege that we witnessed at the Red Fort, dear apologists there is only one flag and that is the Indian Flag that should fly high from the ramparts of our historic monument however strong a cause for protest one might have.
— Priyanka Chaturvedi (@priyankac19) January 26, 2021
Violence in a democracy is not acceptable: Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha lawmaker Priyanka Chaturvedi also condemned the incident, said any violence in a democracy is not acceptable.
"Disturbing images of protest going out of control at the Red Fort. Tricolour disrespect is unacceptable. Any violence in a democracy is unacceptable. Law must be supreme. No side wins, the nation loses. Sad day for the Republic," she tweeted.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has slammed the Central Government saying, the government didn't listen to the protesting farmers till the end.
15:59 January 26
Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers’ protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on #RepublicDay no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort. https://t.co/C7CjrVeDw7
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers’ protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on #RepublicDay no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort. https://t.co/C7CjrVeDw7
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2021
Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers’ protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on #RepublicDay no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort. https://t.co/C7CjrVeDw7
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2021
'Can't condone lawlessness': Shashi Tharoor says farmers' flag atop Red Fort 'most unfortunate'
As protesters agitating against the new farm laws entered the premises of Red Fort here on Tuesday and hoisted from its ramparts flags they were carrying, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned the act and said although he supports the farmers' protest, he cannot condone lawlessness.
"Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers' protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on Republic Day no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort," Tharoor tweeted.
15:53 January 26
Samyukta Kisan Morcha appeals farmer to stop violence in Delhi
In the wake of ongoing violence during the tractor rally, Samyukta Kisan Morcha has appealed the farmers to take care of themselves and asked not to create violence which can hamper the credibility of the farm protest.
"Despite all our efforts, some organisations and individuals violated route & indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We've always held that peace is our biggest strength& any violation would hurt the movement", read the statement.
"We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today's Farmers Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts", added the farm union.
15:45 January 26
Traffic updates:
15:43 January 26
Internet services snapped in some parts of Delhi-NCR in view of the prevailing law and order situation.
15:43 January 26
Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
15:43 January 26
In the morning at Ghazipur border, two police officers - Additional DCP East Manjeet and a probationer IPS Officer — received injuries as they tried to stop the farmers from breaking the barricades: Delhi Police
15:32 January 26
Security beefed up amid violence in national capital
Tractor parade at Chilla border passed off peacefully amid tight security blanket even as reports of lathi charge, use of teargas cell by the security forces poured in from different locations along Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border.
At least 200 tractors went inside 2 kilometres in Delhi as agitating farmers kept shouting anti farms law slogan.
Farmers and their family members joined in the tractor parade voluntarily and enjoyed the procession.
"I have enjoyed the parade very much. We hope that the government will definitely listen to us," said a young farmer Sonu who study in college.
Taking to ETV Bharat, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rajesh S said that they have done proper security arrangements to avoid any untoward incidents.
"We had a talk with Delhi police as well so that nothing untoward happened. Accordingly, we have suggested the agitators maintain the instructions and do the parade," said Rajesh.
He said if necessary "string measures" would be taken to maintain law and order.
15:32 January 26
Various Delhi Metro stations shut as farmers turn rogue
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Tuesday closed the entry and exit gates of various metro stations on the yellow, green, violet and blue lines in wake of the farmers' tractor rally running amok in the heart of the national capital.
Thousands of tractors rolled into Delhi even as the 72nd Republic Day parade was underway. Vandalism was reported from ITO where the Police Headquarters are situated. Police was caught completely unaware.
The DMRC took the crucial step and tweeted: "Entry and exit gates of Samaypur Badli, Rohini Sector 18/19, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Jahangir Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines are closed." These stations are on the yellow line.
15:17 January 26
R-Day tractor rally: R-Day tractor rally: Additional security forces to be deployed in Delhi to maintain peace
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
">हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 26, 2021
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 26, 2021
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
New Delhi: Amid reports of violence during a protest by agitating farmers who deviated from the route meant for tractor parade, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that "violence is not a solution to any problem" and called upon the government to take back three new farm laws.
He said in a tweet that whoever suffers injuries it is the country which suffers. "Violence is not the solution to any problem. If anyone gets hurt, it will be a loss for the country. Take back anti-agriculture laws in national interest," he said.
Agitating farmers forced their way into central Delhi on the Republic Day using tractors to move away defences erected by the police. Protesting farmers reached ITO after breaking police barricades placed opposite old Delhi Police headquarters and were seen vandalising vehicles.
Several people including police personnel suffered injuries during the clash between protesting farmers and police. Protesters also entered the Red Fort premises in the national capital and waved flags they were carrying from its ramparts.
A protestor also went up the mast on the ramparts of the historic 17th-century monument and raised a flag he was carrying at the place where the Tricolour is hoisted. The protestors have been protesting on the borders of Delhi since November 26 last year against the three farm laws.
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