Delhi Chalo
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'Delhi Chalo' protest: Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse farmers at Haryana border
Haryana | Dec 14, 2024, 01:56 PM ISTFarmers from Haryana mobilised for a march to Delhi, demanding Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantees and other reforms. Internet services in Ambala have been suspended to prevent misinformation and maintain order. Security forces are on high alert as the protest intensifies.
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Farmers, demanding MSP guarantee and loan waivers, to resume Delhi march on THIS day
India | Dec 10, 2024, 05:37 PM ISTDespite the government's efforts to prevent the march, including restricting media coverage, the farmers remain determined to continue their agitation.
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Farmers protest: Delhi Police starts removing barricades at Ghazipur border as agitators halt march
Delhi | Mar 19, 2024, 09:21 PM ISTEarlier, the Delhi Police had removed cement barriers for the commuters at the Tikri and Singhu borders for the commuters on February 25.
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Farmers protests: Punjab Police registers murder case in agitator's death
India | Feb 29, 2024, 07:02 AM ISTThe registration of the FIR brings to an end the stalemate between the farmers and the Punjab government and paves the way for post-mortem of the body.
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Farmers' Protest Update: Police remove barricades for commuters at Singhu Border
News | Feb 26, 2024, 09:57 AM ISTAs the farmers halted their proposed march towards the the national capital, the Delhi police on Sunday arranged a pathway for the commuters by removing a portion of blocks and barricades at the Singhu border. As of now, the march has been paused temporarily till Feb 29.
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'Govt will be responsible for...', says Farmers leader Pandher as protesters to resume march
India | Feb 20, 2024, 09:50 AM ISTProtesting farmers said they would resume their 'Dilli Chalo' march to the national capital from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border starting February 21.
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Centre unveils 5-year plan in fourth round of talks with farmers: What is it? Explained
Explainers | Feb 19, 2024, 10:56 AM ISTFarmers' protest: During the fourth round of talks between the government and farmer representatives, a proposal for a five-year commitment to procure pulses, maize, and cotton crops at minimum support prices (MSPs) was presented.
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Farmers Protest: Union Ministers propose five-year plan at fourth round of talks
India | Feb 19, 2024, 07:32 AM ISTThe SKM will not accept anything less than the C-2 plus 50 per cent formula for MSP as recommended in the Swaminathan Commission report, Balbir Singh Rajewal said after the meeting which was also attended by farmer leaders Balkaran Singh Brar and Boota Singh, among others.
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FACT CHECK: AI-generated tractor photo misrepresented in 'Delhi Chalo’ farmers' protest narrative
Fact Check | Feb 15, 2024, 02:55 PM ISTThe circulation of a photo allegedly depicting modified tractors falsely linked to the 'Delhi Chalo' farmers' protest is causing misinformation on social media. The misleading narrative suggests the tractors are intended to breach police barricades for the protest's entry into Delhi.
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Protesting farmer unions remain adamant on their demands, meeting still underway in Chandigarh
India | Feb 15, 2024, 11:59 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has been roped in to assist in finding a resolution to the issues of farmers, particularly from Punjab, who have given a call to march towards the national capital, which has been turned into a fortress with police and other security personnel blocking roads.
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Why are farmers flying kites at Shambhu Border? Read here to know the reason
India | Feb 14, 2024, 02:54 PM ISTProhibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) are enforced, restricting assemblies and rallies. The history of farmer protests, notably the 2020 sit-ins at Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri borders, underscores the ongoing tensions.
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Farmers protest: Government to hold third round of talks with farmers' organisation today
India | Feb 15, 2024, 12:01 AM ISTFarmers protest Day 2: The Haryana government extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in 7 districts by two days till Feb 15 in view of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation. These districts are Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa.
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Delhi: Section 144 imposed till March 12, large gatherings banned ahead of farmers' protest
Delhi | Feb 12, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTGiven the scale of the planned protest and the history of farmer protests in the region, security concerns are paramount. Authorities are keen to avoid any potential clashes or disruptions to public order, hence the proactive measures to restrict large gatherings.
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Delhi: Security tightened in three border districts over farmers' protest
Delhi | Feb 12, 2024, 10:46 AM ISTDeputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey emphasised the need for caution, citing the farmers' past behavior and their determined stance during previous protests.
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'Delhi Chalo' call: 3 Union ministers to hold talks with protesting farmer leaders today
India | Feb 12, 2024, 09:51 AM ISTThe Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had announced the 'Delhi Chalo' march by more than 200 farmers' unions on February 13 to press the Centre to accept their demands.
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Delhi Chalo call: Three Union ministers to hold second-round talks with protesting farmers on Feb 12
India | Feb 11, 2024, 07:23 AM ISTSeveral farmers' unions planned the 'Delhi Chalo' march to press for their demands, including a law to guarantee a minimum support price for crops.
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Rakesh Tikait warns of pan-country tractor rally if Centre doesn't repeal farm laws till October
News | Feb 03, 2021, 12:00 PM ISTBhartiya Kisan Union Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said that if Centre doesn't revoke the farm laws the farmers will go on a pan-country tractor rally in which 40 lakh tractors will participate.
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Rihanna tweets on farmers protests' in India, Kangana calls her 'fool'
News | Feb 03, 2021, 10:58 AM ISTInternational pop star Rihanna extended her support to farmers protesting on the borders of India's capital against the three agriculture laws introduced by the Central government last year and asked why people were not talking about it.
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BJP directly responsible for deaths of farmers during protest: Congress
News | Jan 09, 2021, 11:08 PM ISTGeneral Secretary of Indian National Congress Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed BJP-led Central government over farm bills.
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Will sensitize people on how farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: RS Prasad
News | Dec 13, 2020, 06:54 PM ISTUnion Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on December 13 lambasted at Opposition parties over farm laws. He said that the Opposition parties themselves recognised the need for these reforms and the Centre and BJP will sensitize people on how