Heavy police deployment at all Delhi border points ahead of farmers' Chakka Jam
Feb 05, 2021, 11:09 AM ISTFarmers Unions announced on Thursday that no protester will enter Delhi during a three-hour nationwide highway blockade on February 6
Farmers Unions announced on Thursday that no protester will enter Delhi during a three-hour nationwide highway blockade on February 6
"MPs from 10 parties visited Ghazipur border today. The things we saw there were worrying. The atmosphere there is not in the interest of the nation," said NCP MP Supriya Sule.
Farmer unions Monday announced a countrywide 'chakka jam' on February 6 when they would block national and state highways for three hours in protest against the internet ban in areas near their agitation sites, harassment allegedly meted out to them by authorities, and other issues.
Activists of United Hindu Front burnt effigies of American pop singer Rihanna, left-wing eco-activist Greta Thunberg and Mia Khalifa on February 05. This came after they tweeted in support of the ongoing farmers' protest in and around Delhi. Delhi Police cyber cell has also registered a FIR against the creators of a 'protest toolkit' that the teenage activist Greta Thunberg had tweeted on February 03 and a few hours later deleted it.
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg has once again tweeted in support of farmers protest that has been continuing in India for over 2 months now. In her latest tweet, Greta says that she still stands with farmers and support their peaceful protest. "I still #StandWithFarmers and support their peaceful protest. No amount of hate, threats or violations of human rights will ever change that. #FarmersProtest."
In an exclusive interview to IndiaTV, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava said that our investigation is going in a right direction and the investigating officers will decide when to call the farmers leader for questioning. He also assured that they will soon find those involved in the 'Toolkit' agenda to defame the government.
India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said that the ongoing farmers' protest against new agriculture laws has come up for discussion in his team meeting where everyone has "expressed their views".
Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on Wednesday joined former players Sachin Tendulkar and Ravi Shastri to support Centre's call on standing against “propaganda” against the policies of the Indian government after international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg tweeted in support of farmers' protest.
Recognising the importance of the farm reforms initiated by India, the United States on Wednesday voiced its support for the three farm laws passed by the Modi government.
Recognising the importance of the farm reforms initiated by India, the United States on Wednesday voiced its support for the three farm laws passed by the Modi government.
Delhi police on Thursday lodged an FIR against Greta Thunberg over tweets on the ongoing farmers' protests. Greta Thunberg has been accused of creating disharmony in India.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today met the family members of the farmer who lost his life during the tractor rally on 26th January in Delhi.
The Arvind Kejriwal government has ordered the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to seek the return of 576 buses that were provided to the Delhi Police as 'special hire'. The government has also asked the DTC to seek approval before allowing any of its buses to be taken on ‘special hire’ by the Delhi Police or any other entity.
Senior Janata Dal (United) leader KC Tyagi has termed as positive the government's proposal to farmer unions to pause the new farm laws for 18 months. He, however, suggested that the government should not make this time-bound and offer to pause the laws indefinitely.
The Opposition leaders have reached at Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP Border) to meet the protesting farmers on February 04.
Speaking to ANI in the national capital, the president of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC), Ajay Kumar Lallu spoke on Priyanka Gandhi Rampur visit on February 04.
We are here so that we can discuss this issue (farmers' protest) in Parliament, Speaker is not letting us raise the issue. Now all the parties will give details of what is happening here: SAD MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal
While many Bollywood celebs have also come forward to join #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda on Twitter to shut India's critics, Home Minister Amit Shah also took to the micro-blogging site saying, "No propaganda can deter India's unity! No propaganda can stop India to attain new heights! Propaganda can not decide India’s fate only ‘Progress’ can. India stands united and together to achieve progress. #IndiaAgainstPropaganda #IndiaTogether."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday took to Twitter and gave out a message to all who are trying to play false propaganda against India amid the ongoing farmers protest and trying to mislead through misinformation.
Congress lesder Priyanka Gandhi is likely to visit Rampur on thursday to meet the family members of Navreet Singh, the farmer who was killed when a tractor overturned on him during the R-Day violence.
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