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Farmers not to march to Delhi for two days as govt urges another for round of talks | Updates

Farmers protest: The farm union leaders has already rejected the Centre's proposal of buying pulses, maize, and cotton at the MSP by the government agencies for five years. The government still says that it is ready for talks with the farmers reiterating that this is the only way for a solution.

Farmers Protest Image Source : PTIFarmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border during their Delhi Chalo protest, near Patiala district.

Farmers protest: Farmers on Wednesday announced to suspend the 'Delhi Chalo' march for two days, and will decide their next course of action on Friday evening. The decision was announced by farmers' leader Sarwan Singh Pandher. Farmers have been protesting at the Punjab-Haryana borders for the past few days to press the Centre into accepting their demands on minimum support price (MSP) for crops and other issues. Amid the huge build-up of farmers at the borders of Haryana, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda once again said the Centre was ready to discuss all issues. "After the fourth round, the government is ready to discuss all the issues like MSP demand, crop diversification, stubble issue, FIR in the fifth round," Arjun Munda wrote on X. "I again invite the farmer leaders for discussion. It is important for us to maintain peace," he added. In a setback, the farm union leaders on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of buying pulses, maize and cotton at the MSP by the government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest.

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  • 11:40 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Security arrangements tightened further at Punjab-Haryana border

    Full-proof arrangements have been made at Shambhu border to dealt with farmers even if their strength reaches upto 25,000.

    As per intel sources, there are about 10,000-12,000 farmers who are gathered at the Shambhu border. Tractors and other vehicles are between 1,000-1,200 hundred.

    Tight arrangements have been made to stop farmers crossing the Shambhu border.

  • 11:27 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    'Farmers are 'Annadatas', govt was and still ready for talks,' says Union Minister Anurag Thakur

    Union Minister Anurag Thakur has said that earlier also we (government) were ready for discussions, still we are ready and in the future also we will be ready. We don't have any problem, they are our 'Annadatas'.

  • 10:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    Will block roads in every district from 12 pm to 2 pm tomorrow: BKU chief Gurnam Singh Charuni

    "Today, we received the unfortunate news that a person has been shot at the Khanauri border and has died. Therefore, we have decided to postpone the plan to burn effigies and instead opt to block the roads for two hours in every district from 12 PM to 2 PM (tomorrow). We will convene a meeting with the core committee to decide on the next course of action."

  • 9:25 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Internet suspension in several Haryana districts extended till February 23

    Internet suspension in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa districts in Haryana has been extended till February 23.

  • 8:29 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's address on farmers protest shortly

    Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will address Punjabis shortly on the ongoing farmers protest.

     

  • 8:25 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Farmers postpone 'Delhi Chalo' march for two days

    "...We will have discussions over the incident that took place in Khanauri. There will be a two-day stay on our march towards Delhi. We will clarify the entire situation later as to what our further movement will be...," said farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher.

     

  • 8:23 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Delhi Eastern Range Additional CP on farmers protest

    Additional CP, Delhi Eastern Range Sagar Singh Kalso on farmers protest | "All three zones in the eastern range share their borders with Noida and Ghaziabad of UP. Our intelligence and coordination with these zones are proper. Our security arrangements are intact..."

  • 8:01 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma

    'Delhi Chalo' march by farmers postponed for two days

    Farmers decide not to march to Delhi for 2 days, tension on the Haryana-Punjab border continues due to teargas, and clashes. 

  • 7:15 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Hopeful of finding solution in coming days, says Agriculture Minister

    Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on farmers protest | "I have requested farmers to talk in an atmosphere of peace and find solutions through dialogue. I believe in this nation, we have always solved complex issues through dialogue, and we want to solve this problem also through a positive dialogue. It is true that in our past meetings, we failed to come to a conclusion, but I am hopeful that we will find a solution to the farmers' problem in the coming days."

  • 5:17 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Jhajjar Police takes out flag march in Haryana's Bahadurgarh

    Watch | Jhajjar Police takes out flag march in Haryana's Bahadurgarh as farmers protest continues.

  • 5:09 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Talks only if they are on MSP guarantee law, says farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

    SKM (Non-Political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on farmers protest | "So what if they fired tear gas shells on us? It is not possible that we watch the show while tear gas shells are fired on our kids here. Arjun Munda talks about holding another round of discussion, we told him that if any talks are to be held, it should be around MSP guarantee law."

  • 5:03 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Not possible to hold discussions in present environment, says farmer leader

    Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on protest | "We did not send any youth at the front, instead leaders themselves went peacefully. The way they attacked us (with tear gas shells), everyone saw that. We have never refused for talks, but it is not possible to hold discussions in such environment."

  • 4:45 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Solution only through talks, says Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda

    "A solution can be found only through continued dialogue. I appeal to the farmers' organisation to move forward by the way of dialogue to find a resolution to all issues," says Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda.

  • 4:01 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Movement will continue, solution can be found only through dialogue, says Rakesh Tikait

    On farmers' protest, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait in UP's Meerut says, "This movement will continue, a solution can be found only through dialogue... SKM (Samyukt Kisan Morcha) will meet tomorrow and decide what to do."

  • 3:58 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    No farmer has died, says Haryana police as protest continues

    "According to the information received so far, no farmer has died today. This is just a rumour. There is information about two policemen and one protestor being injured at Data Singh-Khanori border," said Haryana Police on farmers' protest.

  • 3:45 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Farmers to move towards Delhi

    Farmers have decided to move towards Delhi even as government has invited them for fifth round of talks. 

  • 3:33 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Farmers to confirm soon on holding talks with govt again

    On asking if they have received any invitation for a meeting with the government representatives, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "We will confirm soon... We will think of the talks after a discussion..."

  • 1:54 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    No specific input regarding farmers coming to Ghazipur: Delhi Police

    Delhi Eastern Range's Additional CP Sagar Singh Kalsi said there is no specific input as such regarding farmers coming to the Ghazipur side. 

    "We are at the Ghazipur border. We are coordinating with the Police in the adjacent districts of UP - Ghaziabad and Noida. There is no specific input as such regarding farmers coming to the Ghazipur side. But our more important priority is to maintain peace in the area. You can see that the traffic movement is going on smoothly...Our patrolling in the area is also going on so that crime and the situation in the area are under control...At present the traffic is smooth at all the major eastern borders in Delhi - Chilla Border, Ghazipur Border, NH9, Bhopra Border, Apsara Border and Meet Nagar. There is no diversion," he added.

  • 1:06 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Sarwan Singh Pandher addresses agitating farmers

    Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher addressed agitating farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu Border as they attempted to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' march.

  • 12:30 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    MHA sends advisory to Punjab govt asking it to maintain law and order

    Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent an advisory to the Punjab government asking it to maintain law and order in the wake of the farmers agitation, said the sources. 

  • 12:23 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad appeals to protesting farmers to join talks

    BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, during a press conference in Delhi, appealed to protesting farmers to join talks with the government.

    "Agriculture minister Arjun Munda has offered talks today also. The solution will emerge from talks and discussions. We would appeal to them (farmers) that the issue should be resolved peacefully. We have already discussed how much work our government has done for the farmers. Development of farmers is our one of the biggest priorities," he said.

  • 12:01 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Arjun Munda invites protesting farmer leaders for fifth round of talks

    Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda invited protesting farmer leaders for the fifth round of talks.

    Munda in a X post said, "After the fourth round, the government is ready to discuss all the issues like MSP, crop diversification, stubble issue, FIR in the fifth round. I again invite the farmer leaders for discussion. It is important for us to maintain peace."

  • 11:39 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Security forces fire tear gas shells at agitating farmers

    The security forces fired tear gas shells as agitating farmers attempted to proceed to Delhi from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border.

  • 11:31 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Security heightened at Tikri border

    Delhi Police heightened security arrangements at the Tikri border in the wake of farmer protest. According to the Delhi Police sources, the police are prepared with 10,000 tear gas, tire killing Machine - 10, and cutter machine - 10 at the Tikri border. 2 drones are being used at the Tikri Border. 

  • 11:12 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Tear gas fired at Shambhu border

    The police personnel fired tear gas at protesting farmers after they tried to resume the 'Delhi Chalo' march at the Shambhu border.

  • 11:06 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Massive traffic jams on Delhi Meerut Expressway

    The commuters in Ghaziabad faced massive traffic jams on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway on Wednesday in view of a protest march called by farmer unions. There was a huge jam on all the lanes going towards the national capital on the Delhi-Ghazipur border. The vehicles were moving slowly. Delhi Police installed barricades on each lane on the Ghazipur border due to the possibility of farmers reaching the national capital. 

  • 10:50 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Haryana Police welcomes the announcement by farmers not to use heavy machinery

    Haryana Police welcomed the announcement by farmers not to use heavy machinery like JCB, Poklane etc. during the protest. The police appealed that protestors should not use tractor trolleys. Cooperate in maintaining law and order. @anilvijminister @cmohry

  • 10:47 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Delhi Police officials consult Haryana counterpart

    According to the sources, Delhi Police has taken stock of the security arrangements at Shambhu Border in Haryana as they planned to arrange the security in the national capital on the same lines.

  • 10:13 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Farmer leaders to lead from front

    Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said they have decided the leaders will led the march from front and youth and other farmers will not come forward.

    "We've decided that no farmer, youth will march forward. Leaders will march ahead. We will go peacefully with empty hands. All this can be ended if they (Central govt) announce to make a law on MSP," he said.

  • 9:50 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Through conversation, a solution will surely come out: Arjun Munda

    Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said through conversation, a solution will surely come out. He was speaking on farmer leaders rejecting the government's proposal over MSP.

  • 9:16 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Haryana Police requests to remove JCBs from protesting site

    Haryana Police requested owners and operators of Poclains and JCBs to remove their machines from the protesting site.

    "Owners and operators of Poclains,JCBs: Pls do not provide the services of ur equipment to the protestors. Pl withdraw these machines from the protest site. These machines may be used to cause harm to security forces, it's a non-bailable offence and you may be held criminally liable," the Haryana Police X handle posted.

  • 8:56 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    I appeal to the youngsters to not lose control: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

    Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said their (protesters) intention is not to create any chaos and they had made a programme to reach Delhi since November 7.

    "Our intention is not to create any chaos. If the government says that they didn't get enough time this means the government is trying to neglect us... This is not right that such huge barricades are placed to stop us. We want to go to Delhi peacefully. The government should remove the barricades and let us come in... Otherwise, they should fulfil our demands... We are peaceful... If they extend one hand, we will also cooperate... We have to handle the situation with patience... I appeal to the youngsters to not lose control," he added.

  • 8:25 AM (IST) Posted by Nitin Kumar

    Farmer leader urges PM Modi to intervene amid ongoing protests

    In a recent statement, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher appealed to Prime Minister Modi to address the ongoing farmer protests and ensure an end to the oppression faced by farmers. Pandher emphasised the farmers' plea for a law guaranteeing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and urged the Prime Minister to intervene and resolve the matter. He condemned the deployment of paramilitary forces in Haryana villages and questioned the treatment of farmers who have peacefully exercised their rights. Pandher underscored the importance of upholding the Constitution and allowing farmers to peacefully march towards Delhi. He urged the government to fulfill its responsibility towards the welfare of farmers and address their concerns without further delay.

     

  • 8:15 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    14,000 people, 1,200 tractors at Shambhu border, MHA tells Punjab govt

    The Centre has estimated that nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border with 1,200 tractor-trolleys, 300 cars, 10 mini-buses as well as small vehicles and conveyed its strong objections to the Punjab government for it, sources said on Tuesday. In a communication to the Punjab government, the Union Home Ministry also said that the deteriorating law-and-order situation in the state has been a matter of concern over the last few days and asked it to take stringent action against lawbreakers. The home ministry said many miscreants in the guise of farmers were indulging in stone-pelting, mobilising heavy machinery along the Shambhu on Punjab's border with Haryana.

  • 7:50 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    DGP Punjab orders stopping the movement of JCBs

    DGP Punjab ordered stopping the movement of JCBs, Poclaines, Tippers, Hydras and other heavy earthmoving equipments towards the Punjab-Haryana Border at Khanauri and Shambu.

  • 6:47 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Farmer leaders reject Centre's proposal on MSP

    Farmer leaders taking part in the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation rejected the Centre's proposal for procuring three pulses, maize and cotton at the minimum support price (MSP) by government agencies for five years and announced that they would resume their march on Wednesday. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the 'Delhi Chalo' march to press the government to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops and a farm loan waiver.

  • 6:46 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Seize earthmoving equipment: Haryana DGP to Punjab Police

    Haryana Police urged its Punjab counterparts to seize bulldozers and other earthmoving equipment from the interstate border which they say protesters will use to break barricades. These could pose a threat to the security forces deployed at the border, Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapoor said in an urgent communication to his Punjab counterpart Gaurav Yadav. Later, in a communication to senior police officers, the Punjab DGP said that no JCBs and other heavy earthmoving equipment should be allowed to reach Khanauri and Shambu border points as inputs indicate that the protesters plan to break barricades and enter Haryana.

  • 6:45 AM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar

    Haryana asks Punjab cops to seize their bulldozers

    Haryana Police on Tuesday asked its Punjab counterparts to seize bulldozers which they say protesting farmers from Punjab have brought with them as they plan to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' from the interstate border. The farmers were set to begin their march again on Wednesday from two points on the Punjab-Haryana border after the failure of four rounds of talks with the Centre over a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) for crops.