New Delhi: The Kerala Legislative Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution seeking the withdrawal of all the three contentious agricultural laws enacted hurriedly by parliament in September. "At a time when the agricultural sector is facing a major crisis, the Central government has introduced and passed three new laws in Parliament that will have a major impact on the agricultural sector," said Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Meanwhile, Central ministers and farmer leaders have reached a consensus on stubble burning and safeguarding power subsidies during talks on Wednesday, a farmer leader said. "Issues related to stubble burning and electricity were sorted in today's meeting. Two of our main issues still need to be resolved. We will discuss topics related to MSP and repealing of three Farm laws in the next meeting on January 4," Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU), told media.
Farmers who attended the meet said the government has indicated that it would not repeal the laws, citing the long process required. The 41 farmers' groups attending the meet said they will respond after discussions.
Here are the live updates on farmer protests in India:
Jan 01, 2021 18:47 (IST)
If January 4 meeting with govt fails to end deadlock, we will announce dates for shutting all malls, petrol pumps in Haryana: Farmer unions.
Jan 01, 2021 18:39 (IST)
If talks with govt do not progress in right direction, farmers protesting on Haryana-Rajasthan border to move towards Delhi: Unions.
Jan 01, 2021 18:37 (IST)
Only five per cent of issues raised by farmers have been discussed in meetings with govt so far, say agitating farmer unions.
Jan 01, 2021 18:37 (IST)
Agitating farmer unions will have to take firm steps if govt does not take a decision in our favour by January 4: Farmer leaders.
Jan 01, 2021 18:32 (IST)
We will hold tractor march on January 6 if no concrete decision is taken at Jan 4 meeting between govt, unions: Farmer leader Yudhveer Singh.
Jan 01, 2021 16:54 (IST)
Nagar kirtan, turban langar organised at Singhu border
Nagar kirtan (religious procession) was organised in the New Year morning on Friday at Singhu border where farmers have been protesting against the Centre''s new farm laws for over a month now.
Following the nagar kirtan, turban langar has been organised by Khalsa Youth Group. People were actively participating in the turban tying ceremony.
A volunteer of Khalsa Youth Group told ANI, "The objective of the ceremony is to make aware the youth about the spirits and principles of Sikhism. It is also a message of brotherhood and solidarity."
Dec 31, 2020 18:12 (IST)
Farmers Protest: Haryana Police Use Water Cannon, Tear Gas As Farmers Break Through Barricades
The Haryana Police today used water cannon and tear gas as farmers on tractor-trailers broke through barricades at the Shahjahanpur border with Rajasthan, trying to push towards the national capital, reported news agency PTI. While farmers on around 25 tractor-trailers pushed past the Haryana Police barriers, others stayed behind on the Rajasthan side of the Shahjahanpur-Rewari border, police said. Farmers have been on a dharna at the site, blocking the road for several days in protest over the three new farm laws enacted at the Centre. Farmer leaders at the site made clear that the protesters who forced their way into Haryana did not have their consent.
