After PM Modi's appeal, farmer leaders say ready for talks; want govt to choose date
Feb 09, 2021, 09:45 AM ISTAfter PM Modi's invite, farmer leaders say ready for talks, ask govt to choose date
After PM Modi's invite, farmer leaders say ready for talks, ask govt to choose date
Addressing a meeting with a delegation of farmers, cattle-breeders, dairy union and representatives of tribal areas during a pre-budget dialogue through video conference, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that these communities are an important part of the state's economy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made a fervent appeal to protesters to end their agitation against the new farm laws. Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in Rajya Sabha, PM Modi also questioned the opposition parties for their sudden 'U-turn' on the reforms.
When did we say that MSP is ending? We said that a law be formed on MSP. If such a law is formed, all the farmers of the country will be benefitted. Right now, there is no law on MSP and the farmers are looted by traders: Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union
PM Modi on Monday replied to President's Motion of Thanks in Rajya Sabha. During his speech reitertes in Rajya Sabha 'MSP tha, MSP hai aur MSP rahega.
Heavy security deployment continues at the Delhi-Haryana border as farmers' protest against three agriculture laws enters the 74th day.
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar said that iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar should exercise caution while speaking on the issues related to any other field. Besides Tendulkar, several other cricketers, actors, and politicians took to Twitter to slam Rihanna for interfering in India's internal affairs.
The farmers’ protest at the Ghazipur border will continue 'till October or November', announced Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait.
NCP president Sharad Pawar on Saturday said cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar should be more careful while speaking on farmers’ issues. Many celebrities including Tendulkar and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar rallied around the government on social media using hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda following tweets by pop singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg backing farmers.
The Delhi Police have released pictures of alleged ‘rioters’ involved in the violence that took place at the Red Fort in the national capital during farmers’ tractor parade on Republic Day.
60 people have been detained near Shaheedi Park in central Delhi for allegedly holding a protest in support of the 'chakka jam' call given by the farmers.
About 144 UP-PAC company, 6 paramilitary company along with senior officers have been deployed at state and national highways. We have imposed sector/zonal schemes. There is foot patrolling, drones, and everything is being recorded: Prashant Kumar, UP ADG, Law & order
Farmers in Punjab and Haryana have put up road blockades at national and state highways at most of the places as part of a nationwide 'chakka jam' in protest against the three farm laws and demanded these be withdrawn, causing inconvenience to commuters. Emergency and essential services like ambulance and school buses will not be stopped, said the protesters. However, there was no report of violence from anywhere in both the state
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Saturday announced the closure the entry and exit gates at several metro stations in a wake of 'Chakka Jam' called by farmers'. The DMRC has shut entry and exit gates of metro stations mainly in north and central Delhi. The farmers', who have been protesting against the three farms have called for three-hour chakka jam (road block) across the country.
Security tightened in and around national capital, in the light of 'Chakka Jam' appealed by farmer unions protesting the farm laws. Minto road has been barbed with wires. Singhu border and Ghazipur border have also been blockaded as a peremptory counter-measure to thwart any disturbance. Protesting farmers announced three-hour long 'Chakka Jam' everywhere outside Delhi, Uttarakhand, UP.
Around 50,000 personnel of Delhi Police, Paramilitary & Reserve Forces deployed in Delhi-NCR region. At least 12 metro stations in the national capital have been put on alert for closing the entry & exit, in view of any disturbance: Delhi Police
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait, leading the stir here since November with his supporters, said that there will be no road blockade in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on February 6.
Farmer unions will hold a countrywide 'chakka jam' on February 6, protesting the internet ban in areas near the agitation sites, alleged harassment meted out to them by authorities and other issues. Thousands of farmers have been demanding the repeal of Centre's three new farm laws which they believe will dismantle the existing mandi system and end the MSP structure.
Members of Youth Congress in Kochi poured black oil on a cut-out of Sachin Tendulkar over his tweet over international public figures including singer Rihanna and teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg expressing support for farmers' protest near Delhi's border areas.
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait has announced that there will be no road blockade in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand on February 6. However, farmers will block roads in rest of the country excluding Delhi.
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