Delhi Farmers Protest: The protesters have threatened to block five entry points to Delhi.
The farmers' representatives have turned down the Centre's second pitch for a committee to discuss the contentious farm laws, protests against which are intensifying by the day. "Now is not the time for a committee," sources quoted farmers' representatives as saying at the meeting with three central ministers this evening.
A second meeting will be held on December 3. More farmers from Punjab and khaps from Haryana are making their way to the national capital, demanding that the laws be repealed. The farmers have said they will continue the protest if their demands are not accepted.
Over the last five days, thousands of farmers, braving water cannons, tear gas and barricades of the Haryana police, have reached the borders of Delhi. While some of them have managed to enter the city, the rest are sitting at the border areas, saying they are ready to do what it takes to see the end of the three farm laws passed by parliament earlier this year.
Here are the live updates of the farmers' protest:
"Come To Our Langar ForJalebi, Pakoda Tea": Farmer Leaders To Minister
Farmer union leaders on Tuesday invited Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to their protest site and offered to serve him ''jalebi'' and ''pakoda'', along with tea at their langar (community kitchen), after they were offered tea by the minister during a marathon meeting with the government over their ongoing agitation against three new farm laws.
"Tomar Saheb requested us to have tea during the break between the meeting, but we in return extended him an invitation to accompany us to our protest site where we are serving tea along with jalebi and pakodas in langar. This led to laughter all around," Jamhuri Kisan Sabha's Kulwant Singh Sandhu told PTI.
More Farmers Likely To Join Protests, Cops Told To Show Restraint
Numbers swelling at Delhi's borders amid huge protests against the controversial farm laws, security forces have been told by the government to show restraint, officials have told NDTV.
Many more farmers' bodies are likely to join the protesters, according to the inputs received by the Home Ministry. "We have information that farmers from Nanital and Amritsar would be joining protesting farmers," a senior officer revealed.
According to him, these group of farmers are arriving in large number in tractors and trucks. "Farmers from Amritsar and Nanital are reaching Gazipur border (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border), and since there are restrictions on entering the national capital, they have been camping on the outskirts," he adds.
"Should They Come With Oxen?": AAP On VK Singh's Comment On Farmer Pics
Shortly after Minister of State VK Singh said the thousands of men and women protesting the centre's new farm laws "do not appear to be farmers", Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit back and asked if they needed to "come with plough and oxen to appear like farmers".
"Many of the people in (the) pictures do not appear to be farmers," Mr Singh was quoted by news agency ANI on Tuesday evening, in comments that suggested a "farmer" must have a certain look.
"What is in the interest of farmers has been done. It is not the farmers who have a problem with this (the farm laws) but others. Besides (the) opposition, people who get a commission are behind it (the protests)," the union minister added.
BJP's Haryana ally urges Centre to find quick solution to farmers' issues
Amidst the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi-Haryana border and central government's meeting with farmer unions, Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) founder Ajay Chautala on Tuesday asked the central government to come up with a "quick and unanimous solution" to farmers' issues.
Ajay Chautala, the founder of JJP, BJP's ally in the Haryana government, told reporters, "The Centre should take note of the demands of protesting farmers. A unanimous solution should be implemented quickly to put an end to farmers'' troubles. The sooner the solution to the farmers'' problem, the better. We have urged for the same from those who are sitting in the government."
"Should They Come With Oxen?": AAP On VK Singh's Comment On Farmer Pics
Shortly after Minister of State VK Singh said the thousands of men and women protesting the centre's new farm laws "do not appear to be farmers", Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit back and asked if they needed to "come with plough and oxen to appear like farmers".
"Many of the people in (the) pictures do not appear to be farmers," Mr Singh was quoted by news agency ANI on Tuesday evening, in comments that suggested a "farmer" must have a certain look.
"What is in the interest of farmers has been done. It is not the farmers who have a problem with this (the farm laws) but others. Besides (the) opposition, people who get a commission are behind it (the protests)," the union minister added.
Bhim Army Chief Joins Farmers' ProtestBhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Tuesday joined the agitating farmers who have been camping outside Delhi to press for their demand of repealing the Centre's farm laws. In an interview with NDTV, he said the outfit will extend support from "outside" while the protest will be led by farmers. Mr Azad, an emerging Dalit leader in Uttar Pradesh politics, slammed the Centre for using watercannons and tear gas on farmers marching to the national capital from Punjab last week, and said the government is "afraid" of the farmers' movement.
"The Centre tried to defame and stop the farmers' agitation...Our mothers, children, elderly were stopped (from marching to Delhi) with watercannons, barbed wires, tear gas...they (farmers) are not terrorists, they are the backbone of our country. We get food because of them...Such treatment (to farmers) shows how afraid the government is of the farmers' movement," he said.
Read Farmers Reject Centre's Offer For Panel Discussion Farm LawsThe Centre has suggested the formation of a committee to sort out the differences over farm laws an idea that was turned down by the protesting farmers, sources said as the two sides met in Delhi this afternoon. Three ministers started talks with farmers' representatives as protests over the new farm laws intensified. More farmers from Punjab and khaps from Haryana are making their way to the national capital, demanding that the laws be repealed.
Though the government is firm that the laws will not be withdrawn, sources said it will try to dispel concerns about the minimum support price and mandis. The farmers said the protests will continue if their demands are not accepted.
Read Ministers Meet Farmers For Talks To Resolve Massive Protests: 10 PointsA three-member team of Central ministers started talks with farmers' representatives this afternoon as protests over the Centre's new farm laws intensified around Delhi. More farmers from Punjab and khaps from Haryana are making their way to the national capital to press in with their demand that the laws be repealed.
Though the government is firm that the three laws will not be withdrawn, sources say the Centre will try to dispel concerns about the minimum support price and the mandis. There is a possibility that there will not be any breakthrough immediately and talks may continue for some time. The farmers have said the protests will continue if the government does not accept their demands.
"Ill-Informed": India Reacts Sharply To Trudeau's Farmer Protest Remarks
Comments by Canadian leaders relating to farmers in India are "ill-informed" and "unwarranted", India said today after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau weighed in on the farmers' protest, saying the "situation is concerning".
"We have seen some ill-informed comments by Canadian leaders relating to farmers in India. Such comments are unwarranted, especially when pertaining to the internal affairs of a democratic country," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said in the government's rebuttal to Mr Trudeau's statements.
"It is also best that diplomatic conversations are not misrepresented for political purposes," India said in the terse message.
"I have withdrawn my support to this anti-farmer government. This government instead of sympathising with farmers' cause used all measures like water cannons, tear gas to stop them from marching to Delhi. I cannot continue my support to such a government," Sombir Sangwan, Haryana MLA, said.
"Don't fall prey to rumours": Centre tweets video amid farm protests
"Don't fall prey to any rumours on recent Agricultural Bills passed! Watch this video to know about how it will benefit the farmers across the nation in various aspects. #AatmaNirbharKrishi #MSPhaiAurRahega," MyGovIndia tweeted.
Maharashtra farmer organisations threaten to march towards Delhi
Representatives of Maharashtra farmer organizations have now threatened to march to Delhi in support of protesting farmers if Government does not accept the main demands of Kisan Unions by 3 December.
Meeting between farmers and union ministers starts
Senior Cabinet Ministers Piyush Goyal and Narendra Tomar are currently meeting with the farmers protesting in and around Delhi since last week.
Delhi Chalo March Farmers Protest: Conspiracy to Grab Land of Farmers, Says Akhilesh Yadav
Accusing the BJP government of giving false promises about doubling farmer incomes, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday charged it with a "conspiracy" to grab their land in the guise of farm laws. "People like us involved in farming clearly understand the conspiracy of grabbing lands of farmers under the guise of farm laws by giving
''jumla'' (false promise) of doubling the income. We are struggling as usual with our farmer brothers so that the structure protecting the MSP, market and agriculture remains intact. BJP is over now!" Akhilesh Yadav said in a tweet in Hindi.
Farmers Protest Updates: Haryana MLA Withdraws Support From BJP Government
Farmers Protest LIVE: More Farmers Likely To Join Protests, Cops Told To Show Restraint
Numbers swelling at Delhi's borders amid huge protests against the controversial farm laws, security forces have been told by the government to show restraint, officials have told NDTV. Many more farmers' bodies are likely to join the protesters, according to the inputs received by the Home Ministry. "We have information that farmers from Nanital and Amritsar would be joining protesting farmers," a senior officer revealed.
Read Here Farmers Protest LIVE: Narendra Singh Tomar Leaves JP Nadda Residence
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar leaves from the residence of BJP President JP Nadda. A meeting over farmers' protest was being held at the BJP President's residence.
Farmers tractors being lined up on the road which connects Delhi with Sonepat.
I will attend the meeting called by the government at 3 pm today: RS Mansa, State President, Punjab Kisan Union.
Farmers March in Delhi LIVE Updates: Farmers Say Will Attend Talks Today
After holding discussions this morning, farmers said they will attend the talks. "The government has invited us without preconditions and we're going for the talks. About 35 representatives will go, and we will demand the laws be repealed. We will also demand law on MSP. If the government doesn't agree, the protests will continue," Jagjit Singh Dallewal of the Bharatiya Kisan Union said after the meeting. Earlier, one of the 32 farmer unions invited for talks said they will not attend the talks if all 500 organisations that are part of protests are not called.
Farmers Protest LIVE: What To Expect At Talks Amid Protests
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead talks with farmers who have been called today by the government in an attempt to find a resolution to the massive protests near Delhi against new farm laws. Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar, though not chief negotiator, will be present during the discussions.
Read Here Farmers Protest Updates: Government Should Listen To Farmers' Demands, Says Kamal Haasan
Farmers March In Delhi LIVE Updates: Justin Trudeau Backs Farmers' Protest
"Canada will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protest," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, backing Indian farmers who have intensified their agitation against the new farm laws, noting that the situation is "concerning".
Read Here Farmers have their own ambulance and a medical setup with various medicines.
Farmers Protest Updates: Amit Shah, Other Ministers Reach JP Nadda's Residence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar arrive at the residence of BJP President JP Nadda, to hold a meeting over farmers protest.
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Farmers March In Delhi LIVE Updates: Protesting Farmers Remove Police Barricading
Delhi Chalo March Farmers Protest: Pinarayi Vijayan Urges Centre To Listen To Protesting Farmers
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged the government to listen to the protesting farmers and resolve the issue in an amicable manner.
Farmers March in Delhi LIVE Updates: Tikri Border Closed For All Traffic Movement
Delhi Traffic Police has said Tikri Border is closed for any traffic movement. Available open borders to Haryana are Jharoda, Dhansa, Daurala Jhatikera, Badusari, Kapashera, Rajokri NH8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera borders.
Farmers Protest Updates: Will Not Attend Talks Till All 500 Plus Organisations Are Invited
This morning, the farmers said they will not attend the talks till all 500 plus organisations are invited for talks. "There are more than 500 groups of farmers in the country, but the government has invited only 32 groups for talks today. The rest have not been called by the government. We will not be going for talks till all groups are called," Sukhvinder S Sabhran, Joint Secretary, Punjab Kisan Sangarsh Committee was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Rajnath Singh To Lead Meeting With Farmers Today
Union minister Rajnath Singh will be leading the talks with farmers today at 3 pm.
Farmers Protest Updates: Farmers In Ambala Showed Black Flags To Haryana Minister
Farmers in Ambala raised slogans of 'Kisan Ekta Zindabad' and showed black flags to Haryana minister Anil Vij outside Panjokhra Sahib Gurudwara yesterday.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted saying, "We all owe our lives to the hard work of these farmers. This debt can be repaid only we fight and get them the justice they demand, not by beating them up or by using tear gas on them."
Delhi Chalo March Farmers Protest: Singhu, Tikri Borders Closed
In view of the ongoing farmers' agitation in the national capital, the Delhi Traffic Police on Tuesday appealed to citizens to take alternative routes as the Singhu (Delhi-Haryana) and the Tikri Borders remained closed due to the protests. "Traffic Alert: Singhu Border is still closed from both sides. Please take an alternate route. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba Chowk and GTK road. Traffic is very very heavy. Please avoid outer ring road from Signature Bridge to Rohini and vice versa, GTK Road, NH 44 and Singhu border," the Delhi Traffic Police tweeted.
Rahul Gandhi took to Twitter to express his solidarity with the farmers. "The Modi government has persecuted the farmer - first it brought black laws and then used lathis against them, but it forgot that when the farmer raises his voice, it resonates throughout the country. You also raise your voice against the exploitation of farmers and join the Speak Up For Farmers campaign," Rahul Gandhi tweeted in Hindi.
The centre has called farmers for talks today, two days ahead of the scheduled date of December 3.
Farmers Protest: HD Kumaraswamy Asks Centre To Hold Talks With Agitating Farmers
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Monday asked the Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers at the borders of Delhi to remove misgivings they have on the new agri-marketing laws. "The Farmers protest in Delhi against the Centre''s new
agricultural legislation has entered the fifth day. The Centre, which has stated that such laws have been brought in to help farmers, should immediately hold talks with protesters and make efforts to remove their suspicions," the JD(S) leader tweeted.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Delhi Police File Case After Friday's Clashes With Farmers At Haryana Border
Delhi Police has filed a case against unknown persons after violence at Singhu on the Delhi-Haryana border on Friday saw a group of farmers - among thousands who have marched to the city to protest the farm laws - try to force their way past barricades and into the national capital.The police have listed rioting and damage to government property among the charges, as well as injuries sustained by at least three policemen, one of whom was allegedly attacked by a sword
Farmers Protest Updates: Khaps Of Haryana Support Farmers' Protest, Will Come To Delhi
The khaps -- community organisations -- of Haryana have unanimously decided to support the farmers' protest. The decision was taken at a meeting of the chiefs of 30 khaps in Rohtak. Their representatives, under the banner of "sarv khap", said they would gather tomorrow and proceed towards Delhi to join the protesters. Delhi's Palam khap had also taken part in the meeting.
Read Here Farmers Protest LIVE: Security Personnel At Singhu Border
Security personnel continue to guard Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) as farmers' protest against Central Government's Farm laws continues. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has invited the leaders of farmer unions, for talks, at 3 pm on December 1 at Vigyan Bhavan.