This Article is From Dec 10, 2020

Farmers Protest Highlights: Farmers "Reject Government's Proposals" Even As Centre Assures MSP

Farmers Protest in Delhi: This comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's talks with farmers ended in failure as farmer leaders rejected the government's offer to amend new farm laws

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Farmers' Protest in Delhi: No meeting was held between farmers and the government today.

New Delhi:

The farmers rejected the government's proposals for changes in laws, even as the Centre in a written proposal assured the minimum support price for crops. The farmers' groups received the proposal with amendments that the government intends to carry out.

The farmers also said they will block the Delhi-Jaipur highway on December 12 and nationwide dharnas will be called on December 14.

This comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's talks with farmers ended in failure as farmer leaders rejected the government's offer to amend new farm laws, saying they would settle for nothing less than the scrapping of the statutes.

Meanwhile, the Opposition parties led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met President Ram Nath Kovind and sought repeal of the three farm laws.

The opposition leaders submitted a memorandum to the President that said, "We urge upon you, as the custodian of the Indian Constitution, to persuade your government not to be obdurate and accept the demands raised by India's annadatas."

Here are the Highlights on farmers' protests:

Dec 09, 2020 20:47 (IST)
Haryana Congress Chief Kumari Selja, Indian National Lok Dal Leader Abhay Singh Chautala, Separately Meet Farmers At Tikri Border

Haryana Congress President Kumari Selja and Indian National Lok Dal leader Abhay Singh Chautala on Wednesday separately met protesting farmers at Tikri border and said the entire country stands with them against the Centre's new farm laws.

Ms Selja, who had on Monday met the farmers near Singhu border, extended full support to their ongoing agitation.

Interacting with farmers, she said, "It is extremely unfortunate that the ''annadata'' (farmers) of our country are compelled to agitate on the roads in this cold weather, but the central government is adamant on its stand."

"The government should immediately repeal these black laws," she added.
Dec 09, 2020 20:38 (IST)
Stop Playing Games With Farmers: Shiromani Akali Dal To Centre

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) asked the BJP-led Centre to "stop playing games" with farmers and withdraw the three farm laws "immediately and unconditionally".

"These proposals were nothing but delaying and diversionary tactics and tricks which have rightly been rejected by the farmers," it said.

"We are with the farmers in everything and in every way," it added.
Dec 09, 2020 18:53 (IST)
Farmers' Protest Live: Farmers Gathered At Nirankari Samagam Ground In Delhi, Refuse To Utilise Government Amenities
Dec 09, 2020 17:50 (IST)
Farmers' Protest Updates: Rahul Gandhi-Led Opposition Delegation Meet President, Seek Repeal Of Farm Laws

Five opposition leaders, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar met President Ram Nath Kovind seeking repeal of the farm laws today.

"We sought repeal of farm laws during meeting with President. They were passed without any discussion," Rahul Gandhi said, adding that the farm bills are an "insult" to farmers.

"We told the President that the three farm laws were passed undemocratically in the Parliament and have sought repeal of laws," Opposition leader Sitaram Yechury said.
Dec 09, 2020 17:36 (IST)
"The Proposal Is An Insult To Farmers": Farmers Reject Govertment’s Proposal
    
Farmer leaders rejected the government's offer to amend the new farm laws, saying they would settle for nothing less than the scrapping of the legislations.

Addressing the media, farmer leaders, said nationwide dharnas will take place on December 14, adding farmers will be called from across the country to reach Delhi.

The farmers alleged that the government is helping the corporates. "We will boycott Jio products. There cannot be any more discussions," they said.

"The proposal is an insult to farmers. The proposal is also an insult to the Indian citizens. There is nothing new in the proposal," the farmers said.
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Dec 09, 2020 17:09 (IST)
We Reject The Government's Proposals: President Of Krantikari Kisan Union



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