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Published : Oct 4, 2020, 10:53 AM IST

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20:00 October 04

After Punjab, Rahul Gandhi to hold tractor rallies in Haryana on October 6, 7

Chandigarh: After Punjab, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Haryana on October 6 and 7 to hold tractor rallies against the recently enacted agriculture laws, with the opposition party holding a meeting on Sunday in connection with the event.

Gandhi will hold the rallies in Kurukshetra and Karnal districts of the state, party leaders said.

The Congress leader, who arrived in Punjab on Sunday for a three-day visit to lead a series of tractor rallies against the Centre''s farm laws, will on October 6 lead a tractor rally which will enter Haryana, they said.

19:58 October 04

'Punjab BJP takes out tractor rally in Pathankot'

Pathankot: The Punjab BJP took out a tractor rally here on Sunday to make farmers aware of the benefits of the new farm laws, which have triggered protests in some parts of the country.

State BJP president Ashwani Sharma led the rally, which, the party said was joined by many farmers.

Asked to comment on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Punjab visit to protest against the contentious farm laws, the BJP leader said, "He and the Congress are misleading farmers. These laws are for the benefit of farmers, but they are spreading the falsehood that MSP, mandis and government procurement will end."

"The prime minister and other senior leaders of our party have already given an assurance that all these will continue and farmers need not worry," Sharma told reporters.

19:58 October 04

WB govt misleading farmers about merits of farm bills: Union minister

Siliguri: Union minister Debasree Chaudhuri on Sunday said the Bengal government has deprived 86 per cent of the state''s farmers of their legitimate dues, and is now making "efforts to mislead them about the merits of the new farm bills to hide its own failures".

The Union MoS for women and child development, during a press meet here, dared Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "to enlist all what she did for the farmers in the past 10 years".

18:06 October 04

We increased harvests during Green Revolution. But did the farmer's income increase? Did he become self reliant? It doesn't seem so. This duality has plagued farmers since pre-independence from Indigo laws. They've always been restricted: ML Khattar, Haryana CM, on new farm laws

18:06 October 04

People of Punjab provide food to the country, you are the backbone of our country. Why is Modi ji breaking this backbone to benefit few people? Congress will never let this happen: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Ludhiana, Punjab during party's 'Kisan Bachao Rally'.

17:49 October 04

Rahul Gandhi 'disconnected' with reality of farmers, says Muraleedharan

Kozhikode: Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Sunday slammed the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his protests against the Centre's new farm laws and accused him of being "disconnected" from reality and indulging in ''publicity stunts.''

Addressing the media here, the Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, alleged that the Congress, which championed reforms in the agriculture sector and included it in their manifesto has now gone back on its word.

"The party is resorting to violence and vandalism out of frustration of losing relevance in Indian politics," he claimed.

16:39 October 04

Members of Bharatiya Kisan Union block railway tracks near Shambhu in Patiala, during a protest against the farm bills.

16:22 October 04

Farmers hold protest in Punjab

Farmers hold protest in Punjab, block Amritsar-Delhi NH

Ambala: Farmers in Punjab blocked the Amritsar-Delhi national highway and held agitations at several places on Sunday against three farm ordinances promulgated by the Centre. While different farmers' outfits raised slogans against the Centre for bringing the "anti-farmer" ordinances and demanded their rollback, commuters faced inconvenience due to the road blockade as the authorities diverted traffic.

Speaking to reporters here, president, Siromani Akali Dal (youth wing), Virender Singh said, "All the three laws of agriculture passed by the Modi government are anti-farmer rather than farmer-friendly. Until Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdraws these three black laws of agriculture, his sit-in demonstration will continue continuously."

"If Prime Minister Modi will not withdraw these three laws of agriculture then the whole Punjab will do something like Delhi and will surround the Parliament,' he said.

16:22 October 04

Rahul Gandhi doesn't have anything to do, so he looks for such work & visits places...We've not received any info about his visit yet. In any case, we'll not let anyone disturb law & order situation: Haryana CM on reports that Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Haryana to meet farmers

16:05 October 04

Punjab MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu attends tractor rally led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Punjab's Moga to protest against Centre's new farm laws. Sidhu has stayed away from all Congress activities ever since he resigned as cabinet minister last year.

14:54 October 04

Kheti Bachao Yatra

CM Captain Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party's state chief Sunil Jakhar take part in tractor yatra from Badhni Kalan to Jattpura as part of party's 'Kheti Bachao Yatra'.

14:20 October 04

"If farmers are happy with these laws then why are they protesting across the nation? Why is every farmer in Punjab protesting," said Rahul Gandhi, in Moga at Congress' Kheti Bachao Yatra.

14:19 October 04

"What was the need to implement these laws amid COVID-19? What was the haste? If you had to implement you should've discussed in Lok Sabha-Rajya Sabha. PM says laws are being framed for farmers. If it's the case, why didn't you discuss openly in the House," said Rahul Gandhi.

14:07 October 04

Addressing a rally, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said: "I was in UP where a daughter was killed. No action was taken against those who killed her. A family whose daughter was killed is locked up in their house. DM and CM threatened them. Such is the situation in India. Nothing happens to criminal but action taken against the victim."

14:05 October 04

CM Captain Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party's state chief Sunil Jakhar, general secretary KC Venugopal and party leaders Harish Rawat and Navjot Singh Sidhu in Moga, at the party's 'Kheti Bachao Yatra'.

13:57 October 04

Home Minister Anil Vij said,"If Rahul Gandhi wants to come to Haryana, then he can come. But he should not bring scores of people."

13:44 October 04

Congress leader Harish Rawat reaches Moga to attend the tractor rally.
Speaking to media, Rawat said, "We are with farmers and are here to support them. The protest is all over the country and Congress and farmers are together in this fight."

12:26 October 04

Taking a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Haryana, BJP's state president OP Dhankar said that Congress is spreading lies on the farm bill.

Speaking to media, Dhankar said: "Rahul should also Robert Vadra and Bhupendra Singh Hooda with him. They should return the lands which they have grabbed from farmers."

12:18 October 04

Preparations going on for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Punjab's Moga.

11:42 October 04

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Haryana after Tractor rally in Punjab. A meeting has been called by state congress leaders in Delhi for discussing Baroda by-election.

Congress in-charge Vivek Bansal, state President Kumari Selja, leader of opposition Bhupendra Singh Hooda, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, Kiran Chaudhary, Deepender Hooda will be present in the meeting.

Rahul Gandhi will lead the Kisan Yatra in Haryana from 6-8 October, sources said.

09:44 October 04

Farmers hold protest in Punjab, block Amritsar-Delhi NH

Chandigarh: Former Congress chief and MP Rahul Gandhi will kick start "Kheti Bachao Yatra" in Punjab on Sunday to protest against recently enacted agriculture sector reform laws.

A series of mass programmes have been planned which will begin from Punjab and will reach Delhi later. Initially, a three-day programme through rallies and roadshows using tractors has been planned.

Rahul Gandhi will address a public meeting and launch a signature campaign at Badhni Kalan, District Moga along with Punjab Chief Minister Captain (Retired) Amarinder Singh and other senior leaders of the State. Rahul Gandhi will then lead a "Tractor Yatra" from Badhni Kalan to Jatpura and will conclude the day by addressing a public meeting at Jatpura, Ludhiana.

The Congress has termed these laws as anti-farmer and the party has planned a month-long agitation across the country to reach out to the farming community. While some programmes were launched on September 24 they are scheduled to be concluded on November 14. The conclusion of the protest is planned through handing over a memorandum and signatures of over two crore farmers from across the country to President Ram Nath Kovind.

The Parliament has recently passed Farmers' (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020, Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020. These have received the assent of President Ram Nath Kovind and have come into effect from September 27.

(with inputs from agencies)

20:00 October 04

After Punjab, Rahul Gandhi to hold tractor rallies in Haryana on October 6, 7

Chandigarh: After Punjab, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Haryana on October 6 and 7 to hold tractor rallies against the recently enacted agriculture laws, with the opposition party holding a meeting on Sunday in connection with the event.

Gandhi will hold the rallies in Kurukshetra and Karnal districts of the state, party leaders said.

The Congress leader, who arrived in Punjab on Sunday for a three-day visit to lead a series of tractor rallies against the Centre''s farm laws, will on October 6 lead a tractor rally which will enter Haryana, they said.

19:58 October 04

'Punjab BJP takes out tractor rally in Pathankot'

Pathankot: The Punjab BJP took out a tractor rally here on Sunday to make farmers aware of the benefits of the new farm laws, which have triggered protests in some parts of the country.

State BJP president Ashwani Sharma led the rally, which, the party said was joined by many farmers.

Asked to comment on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Punjab visit to protest against the contentious farm laws, the BJP leader said, "He and the Congress are misleading farmers. These laws are for the benefit of farmers, but they are spreading the falsehood that MSP, mandis and government procurement will end."

"The prime minister and other senior leaders of our party have already given an assurance that all these will continue and farmers need not worry," Sharma told reporters.

19:58 October 04

WB govt misleading farmers about merits of farm bills: Union minister

Siliguri: Union minister Debasree Chaudhuri on Sunday said the Bengal government has deprived 86 per cent of the state''s farmers of their legitimate dues, and is now making "efforts to mislead them about the merits of the new farm bills to hide its own failures".

The Union MoS for women and child development, during a press meet here, dared Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "to enlist all what she did for the farmers in the past 10 years".

18:06 October 04

We increased harvests during Green Revolution. But did the farmer's income increase? Did he become self reliant? It doesn't seem so. This duality has plagued farmers since pre-independence from Indigo laws. They've always been restricted: ML Khattar, Haryana CM, on new farm laws

18:06 October 04

People of Punjab provide food to the country, you are the backbone of our country. Why is Modi ji breaking this backbone to benefit few people? Congress will never let this happen: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Ludhiana, Punjab during party's 'Kisan Bachao Rally'.

17:49 October 04

Rahul Gandhi 'disconnected' with reality of farmers, says Muraleedharan

Kozhikode: Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Sunday slammed the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his protests against the Centre's new farm laws and accused him of being "disconnected" from reality and indulging in ''publicity stunts.''

Addressing the media here, the Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, alleged that the Congress, which championed reforms in the agriculture sector and included it in their manifesto has now gone back on its word.

"The party is resorting to violence and vandalism out of frustration of losing relevance in Indian politics," he claimed.

16:39 October 04

Members of Bharatiya Kisan Union block railway tracks near Shambhu in Patiala, during a protest against the farm bills.

16:22 October 04

Farmers hold protest in Punjab

Farmers hold protest in Punjab, block Amritsar-Delhi NH

Ambala: Farmers in Punjab blocked the Amritsar-Delhi national highway and held agitations at several places on Sunday against three farm ordinances promulgated by the Centre. While different farmers' outfits raised slogans against the Centre for bringing the "anti-farmer" ordinances and demanded their rollback, commuters faced inconvenience due to the road blockade as the authorities diverted traffic.

Speaking to reporters here, president, Siromani Akali Dal (youth wing), Virender Singh said, "All the three laws of agriculture passed by the Modi government are anti-farmer rather than farmer-friendly. Until Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdraws these three black laws of agriculture, his sit-in demonstration will continue continuously."

"If Prime Minister Modi will not withdraw these three laws of agriculture then the whole Punjab will do something like Delhi and will surround the Parliament,' he said.

16:22 October 04

Rahul Gandhi doesn't have anything to do, so he looks for such work & visits places...We've not received any info about his visit yet. In any case, we'll not let anyone disturb law & order situation: Haryana CM on reports that Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Haryana to meet farmers

16:05 October 04

Punjab MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu attends tractor rally led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Punjab's Moga to protest against Centre's new farm laws. Sidhu has stayed away from all Congress activities ever since he resigned as cabinet minister last year.

14:54 October 04

Kheti Bachao Yatra

CM Captain Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party's state chief Sunil Jakhar take part in tractor yatra from Badhni Kalan to Jattpura as part of party's 'Kheti Bachao Yatra'.

14:20 October 04

"If farmers are happy with these laws then why are they protesting across the nation? Why is every farmer in Punjab protesting," said Rahul Gandhi, in Moga at Congress' Kheti Bachao Yatra.

14:19 October 04

"What was the need to implement these laws amid COVID-19? What was the haste? If you had to implement you should've discussed in Lok Sabha-Rajya Sabha. PM says laws are being framed for farmers. If it's the case, why didn't you discuss openly in the House," said Rahul Gandhi.

14:07 October 04

Addressing a rally, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said: "I was in UP where a daughter was killed. No action was taken against those who killed her. A family whose daughter was killed is locked up in their house. DM and CM threatened them. Such is the situation in India. Nothing happens to criminal but action taken against the victim."

14:05 October 04

CM Captain Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, party's state chief Sunil Jakhar, general secretary KC Venugopal and party leaders Harish Rawat and Navjot Singh Sidhu in Moga, at the party's 'Kheti Bachao Yatra'.

13:57 October 04

Home Minister Anil Vij said,"If Rahul Gandhi wants to come to Haryana, then he can come. But he should not bring scores of people."

13:44 October 04

Congress leader Harish Rawat reaches Moga to attend the tractor rally.
Speaking to media, Rawat said, "We are with farmers and are here to support them. The protest is all over the country and Congress and farmers are together in this fight."

12:26 October 04

Taking a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Haryana, BJP's state president OP Dhankar said that Congress is spreading lies on the farm bill.

Speaking to media, Dhankar said: "Rahul should also Robert Vadra and Bhupendra Singh Hooda with him. They should return the lands which they have grabbed from farmers."

12:18 October 04

Preparations going on for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's rally in Punjab's Moga.

11:42 October 04

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit Haryana after Tractor rally in Punjab. A meeting has been called by state congress leaders in Delhi for discussing Baroda by-election.

Congress in-charge Vivek Bansal, state President Kumari Selja, leader of opposition Bhupendra Singh Hooda, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala, Kiran Chaudhary, Deepender Hooda will be present in the meeting.

Rahul Gandhi will lead the Kisan Yatra in Haryana from 6-8 October, sources said.

09:44 October 04

Farmers hold protest in Punjab, block Amritsar-Delhi NH

Chandigarh: Former Congress chief and MP Rahul Gandhi will kick start "Kheti Bachao Yatra" in Punjab on Sunday to protest against recently enacted agriculture sector reform laws.

A series of mass programmes have been planned which will begin from Punjab and will reach Delhi later. Initially, a three-day programme through rallies and roadshows using tractors has been planned.

Rahul Gandhi will address a public meeting and launch a signature campaign at Badhni Kalan, District Moga along with Punjab Chief Minister Captain (Retired) Amarinder Singh and other senior leaders of the State. Rahul Gandhi will then lead a "Tractor Yatra" from Badhni Kalan to Jatpura and will conclude the day by addressing a public meeting at Jatpura, Ludhiana.

The Congress has termed these laws as anti-farmer and the party has planned a month-long agitation across the country to reach out to the farming community. While some programmes were launched on September 24 they are scheduled to be concluded on November 14. The conclusion of the protest is planned through handing over a memorandum and signatures of over two crore farmers from across the country to President Ram Nath Kovind.

The Parliament has recently passed Farmers' (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020, Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Bill 2020. These have received the assent of President Ram Nath Kovind and have come into effect from September 27.

(with inputs from agencies)

Last Updated : Oct 4, 2020, 10:15 PM IST

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