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Leaders of farmer unions who have been protesting against the Centre's new farm laws are on a one-day hunger strike today. The farmers will also be holding demonstrations across the country. The hunger strike between 8 am to 5 pm on Monday is part of the farmers' plan to intensify their agitation from December 14. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also holding a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest. He appealed to people to fast wherever they are in support of protesting farmers, and asserted that farmers will win in the end.
The chief minister also urged the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters, as well as the people of the country to join the farmers' agitation.
Addressing a press conference at Singhu border, where the farmers have been camping in agitation, farmer leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni said the leaders will observe the hunger strike at their respective places.
"Also dharnas will be staged at all district headquarters across the country. The protest will go on as usual," he told reporters.
Even as more farmers from Punjab and other states arrived near the Singhu and Tikri borders to join the sit-in which has been continuing for 19 days, Union Minister Kailash Choudhary said the government will soon decide a date for the next meeting and expressed confidence that the issues will be resolved this time.
Five rounds of talks have failed to end the stalemate and the sixth was cancelled on December 9.
Here are the Highlights on farmers' protests:
People in Jammu protest against the new agriculture laws
Jammu and Kashmir: People associated with several organisations and NGOs took out a procession in Jammu city yesterday in support of farmers protesting against the new agriculture laws at the borders of Delhi. pic.twitter.com/Ken0jPBW4t
- ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2020
Anna Hazare Warns Of Sitting On Fast If Demands Related To Agriculture Not Fulfilled
Social activist Anna Hazare on Monday wrote to Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and warned of resuming hunger strike if the Centre does not fulfil his demands including the implementation of the recommendations made by MS Swaminathan Commission.
In his letter, Mr Hazare said he will resume hunger strike if the Centre''s does not fulfil his demands including the implementation of the recommendations made by MS Swaminathan Commission.
He has also demanded granting autonomy to the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP).
We are not terrorists, but are fighting for our rights: Farmers
Farmers who were on a day-long hunger strike at the Singhu border as part of their protest against Centre's farm laws broke their fast on Monday evening and said they are not Aatankwadi (terrorists) but Hakwadi (fighting for rights).
"It was a day-long hunger strike against the allegation made by the central government that we are terrorists. Through this fast we want to say that we are not Aatankwadi but Hakwadi," said Punjab Kisan Union member Kuldeep Singh.
"Our message to the centre government is that due to its policies the ''annadatas'' had to observe fast today. The government should repeal the three farm laws." said Manjeet Singh, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) state president Doaba.
Farmers who were on a day-long hunger strike at the Singhu border as part of their protest against Centre's farm laws broke their fast on Monday evening and said they are not Aatankwadi (terrorists) but Hakwadi (fighting for rights).
"It was a day-long hunger strike against the allegation made by the central government that we are terrorists. Through this fast we want to say that we are not Aatankwadi but Hakwadi," said Punjab Kisan Union member Kuldeep Singh.
"Our message to the centre government is that due to its policies the ''annadatas'' had to observe fast today. The government should repeal the three farm laws." said Manjeet Singh, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) state president Doaba.
Protest held for scrapping of farm laws in Nashik
Besides demanding scrapping of the contentious laws, the protesters demanded that the government bring a new legislation guaranteeing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for
Local leaders of the CPI (M), CPI and the Congress took part in the protest.
A protest was held in Maharashtra on Monday in support of farmers who have been agitating at the borders of Delhi for a repeal of three agri laws.
The demonstration was held in front of the district collector's office under the aegis of the Kisan Sangharsh Samanvay Samiti (KSSS).
farm produce.
Farmers Apologise For Road Blockade, Inconvenience During ProtestsWith some key roads blocked for several days now due to their protest against the three new agriculture laws, an umbrella body of farmers Monday apologised with "folded hands" to people for the inconvenience caused to them, but said they were carrying out the demonstration "out of compulsion".
AAP, SP members allege Noida Police not allowing them to protest
However, police officials said the action was taken to ensure compliance of CrPC Section 144, which bars gathering of more than four people, and regulations imposed due to the pandemic.
Samajwadi Party local leader Raghvendra Dubey said some functionaries of the party's youth wing were not allowed by the police to go to the Noida city magistrate's office to submit a memorandum in support of the protesting farmers.
Some members of the Aam Aadmi Party and the Samajwadi Party on Monday alleged that they were prevented by police from carrying out demonstrations in support of farmers protesting the Centre's new farm laws.
The members belonged to Gautam Buddh Nagar units of AAP and SP.
AAP spokesperson Sanjeev Nigam alleged that his party's district unit president Bhupendra Jadaun was put under "house arrest" at his home in Noida.
"Jadaun was not allowed to leave his house. The party had planned a peaceful programme today to lend support to the farmers who are protesting against the Centre," Mr Nigam said.
Demand of protesting farmers for repeal of three farm laws most reasonable: Sitaram Yechury
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Monday said that the demand of protesting farmers for the repeal of three farm laws was "most reasonable" and the government should accept it.
He supported the hunger strike by protesting farmers today and said they have decided to intensify the protest peacefully.
"What are farmers demanding? They are saying that first withdraw the farm laws and Electricity Amendment Bill and hold discussions them and with all stakeholders. The bill on the agriculture sector should be brought in Parliament after these discussions but first withdraw this," the CPI-M General Secretary told ANI.
"Nobody knows why the government is not accepting the most reasonable demands of the farmers," he said.
He also slammed Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar for his remarks in an interview about anti-government elements being part of protests.
He said farmers came to borders of Delhi on tractors and trolleys and the minister "should be able to recognise them".
He said the government should not find "excuses" and listen to the demands of protesting farmers.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury on Monday said that the demand of protesting farmers for the repeal of three farm laws was "most reasonable" and the government should accept it.
He supported the hunger strike by protesting farmers today and said they have decided to intensify the protest peacefully.
"What are farmers demanding? They are saying that first withdraw the farm laws and Electricity Amendment Bill and hold discussions them and with all stakeholders. The bill on the agriculture sector should be brought in Parliament after these discussions but first withdraw this," the CPI-M General Secretary told ANI.
"Nobody knows why the government is not accepting the most reasonable demands of the farmers," he said.
He also slammed Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar for his remarks in an interview about anti-government elements being part of protests.
He said farmers came to borders of Delhi on tractors and trolleys and the minister "should be able to recognise them".
He said the government should not find "excuses" and listen to the demands of protesting farmers.
Amarinder Singh vs Arvind Kejriwal, Farmers Protest: "Will Sell Your Soul If...": Amarinder Singh Lashes Out At Arvind KejriwalPunjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh - locked in a bitter feud with Delhi Chief MinisterArvind Kejriwalover the farmers' protest - lashed outMonday night, labelling the AAP leader a "coward".
Punjab Congress holds protest in support of farmers
They are demanding that these laws, which were enacted in September, be repealed.
Mr Jakhar also claimed that everybody in Punjab is supporting farmers in their fight against the farm legislations.
The Punjab Congress on Monday held a protest near the state's Shambhu border with Haryana in support of farmers who are protesting against the Centre''s new farm laws.
Several Congress MLAs from Punjab, including ministers, joined the agitation at the Shambhu border and slammed the BJP-led Centre for not acceding to the demand of farmers for repealing the laws.
The central government came out with these laws to "destroy" the farming sector, Congress leaders alleged.
Thousands of farmers are protesting at various border points of Delhi against the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020; the Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar, while addressing the gathering at the Shambhu border, hit out at the Narendra Modi-led government, saying that it is trying to "impose" the new agri laws on farmers.
Farmers have completely rejected the laws and they are staying put at Delhi's borders with their demand for repealing the legislations, he said.
Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee on farm laws: NDTV exclusive
- Government is not ready to make a commitment under PM kisan, that will work.
- All the concerns over macro econmics feed into people's fear.
- May be it is good time for the government to say we will hear you and withdraw the laws.
- More discussion in general will help.
- What the farmers are doing is action on their interests. I don't see a reason to throw accusations.
- They are saying repeal all the laws and give us status quo. The government should explain what are the wonderful things that come with the laws.
Ashok Gehlot urges Centre to resolve farmers' issues
"Their protest is for their most genuine concerns which the government is ignoring. The farm laws that are not in the interest of the farming community must be taken back," he demanded.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday urged the Centre to find an amicable solution to farmers'' protest against the three recent farm laws without accusing anti-national elements of being behind the stir.
"The statements issued by BJP leaders decrying farmers'' protest are most unfortunate and condemnable," Mr Gehlot said in a tweet.
He said the farmers have been protesting peacefully.
CPI-M, others stage protests against farm laws
Workers of different political parties on Monday staged protests expressing solidarity
Workers of different political parties on Monday staged protests expressing solidarity
with farmers agitating in Delhi against the contentious farm laws while an eighth standard girl student too hit the street in support of their cause.
Leaders and workers of different political parties, including the CPI-M, the Aam Aadmi Party, organised protests separately here and raised slogans, accusing the Centre of bringing in "anti-farmers legislations".
They also extended their support to the ongoing farmers stir across the country and sought repeal of the laws.
Farmers protest being used to defame India, says G Kishan Reddy
Asserting that the ongoing farmers' protest against the recently enacted farm laws is being used to defame India on international platforms, Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Monday advised farmers not to walk into the trap set by the opposition political parties.
Mr Reddy said other political parties have been trying to mislead the farmers regarding the three farm laws that have been recently passed in the Parliament. "I request the protesting farmers from Punjab not to walk into the trap set by the other political parties. They are trying to take advantage of this protest. I request the farmers to stay away from such political parties, which are misleading them."
He added the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is in favour of the farmers and works for their welfare. "The laws don''t state anything that is against the farmers of this country. The BJP government is also ready to talk further and make amendments to the Acts as per the demands of the farmers."
Mr Reddy also said that except for the farmers from Punjab, the rest are happily welcoming these new farm laws.
Asserting that the ongoing farmers' protest against the recently enacted farm laws is being used to defame India on international platforms, Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Monday advised farmers not to walk into the trap set by the opposition political parties.
Mr Reddy said other political parties have been trying to mislead the farmers regarding the three farm laws that have been recently passed in the Parliament. "I request the protesting farmers from Punjab not to walk into the trap set by the other political parties. They are trying to take advantage of this protest. I request the farmers to stay away from such political parties, which are misleading them."
He added the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is in favour of the farmers and works for their welfare. "The laws don''t state anything that is against the farmers of this country. The BJP government is also ready to talk further and make amendments to the Acts as per the demands of the farmers."
Mr Reddy also said that except for the farmers from Punjab, the rest are happily welcoming these new farm laws.
BJP seems to be branding supporters of farmers as Maoists: NCP
The ruling NCP in Maharashtra on Monday alleged the BJP "somewhere" wanted to brand those who raise their voice in support of the poor and farmers as "Naxals or terrorists."
In a video message, state minister and NCP's national spokesperson Nawab Malik alleged leaders of the BJP have been using terms like "Naxalites, urban naxals and Khalistanis" and are also claiming the hand of China and Pakistan in connection with the ongoing protests by farmers for a repeal of three agri laws.
SP, Congress, BSP misleading farmers on agri laws: Radha Mohan Singh
Mr Singh said the Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and Congress "never thought of farmers" when they were in power.
Former Union minister and in-charge of Uttar Pradesh BJP Radha Mohan Singh on Monday claimed the SP, Congress and BSP were creating "confusion" among farmers and misleading them on the new agri laws.
Mr Singh, who is the BJP national vice president, said the new laws would benefit farmers and help them double their income by removing brokers and middlemen.
"The SP, Congress and BSP are trying to create confusion among farmers on new farm laws but they will not succeed. The farmers will not come under their influence," Mr Singh said while addressing a ''kisan sammelan'' (farmers'' meeting) in Basti and Ayodhya.
Nitin Gadkari on farm laws: NDTV Exclusive
- Farmers should not be exploited, this is the aim of the laws.
- When farmers go to markets, middlemen or traders decide the prices. Is is justified?
- What is wrong if the farmers are getting a better price? When somebody thinks that he can't convince any body, then they try to confuse.
- If farmers take somebody's cooperation, will it be exploitation. If you sit in an Uber, does it become yours?
- We are ready to incorporate farmers' suggestions. That everyone is anti-national is not correct. But some elements are trying to take advantage of the protests... some pictures were shown in the protests that had nothing to do with the farmers and their issues.
- We are settling farmers by bringing the laws. If we talk among ourselves, if we engage in dialogue, solutions will emerge.
- We don't have vested interest. This is our attempt to improve the lives of farmers. Will make amendments if there are any shortcomings.
- Making amendments is not a mistake. We don't say the laws are perfect. If farmers come forward with good suggestions, we will incorporate them. We are flexible.
- Farmers' team and our expert teams must sit together and discuss the act point-wise. Remove the clauses that they prove are anti-farmer. But such discussions cannot take place in the form of a public debate.
- Issues related to the poor and farmers must not be politicised. I will appeal to all political parties not to politicise such issues. We should sit and discuss together. There are other issues to play politics, which is their right also.
- 15-20 people must sit with our Narendra Singh Tomar Ji and must understand and discuss the laws pointwise. My appeal to them is that the farmers should keep the dialogue open.
- This is the government's responsibility to keep the dialogue going and that's why we gave written assurance on MSP.
Telangana: Left leaders protest against new farm laws
CPI, CPI(M) and other Left party leaders in Telangana on Monday protested against
They held placards demanding abrogation of the three "pro-corporate" farm laws and boycott of certain big corporates.
CPI, CPI(M) and other Left party leaders in Telangana on Monday protested against
the NDA government's three new farm laws, while a Congress leader observed afast in support of the ongoing agitation by farmers in the national capital.
CPI state secretary Chada Venkat Reddy, his CPI(M) counterpart Tammineni Veerabhadram and other Left leaders took part in the protest at Indira Park.
Farmers' protest: Punjab BJP leaders meet Rajnath Singh
The Punjab leaders are believed to have discussed the ongoing agitation of farmers, mostly from Punjab, against the farm laws and also apprised Singh about the ground situation in the state.
Amid an ongoing protest by Punjab farmers against three central farm laws, a delegation of BJP leaders from the state on Monday called on senior party leader and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to deliberate upon the issue.
The delegation comprised of Puniab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma and Union Minister Som Prakash along with state party leaders including Surjit Jyani and Harjeet Grewal. They met Mr Singh at his residence.
Government should repeal farm laws, end protest: Former Minister
Congress MP and former Minister of State for Agriculture Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Monday said the government should repeal the three farm laws against which farmers have been protesting on Delhi borders.
Mr Singh, who was Minister of State for Agriculture, Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs in the first UPA government, said farmer unions should be called for talks again and the government should go by their opinion.
He said that farmers have serious apprehensions about the three laws and "protest was bound to happen".
The Rajya Sabha MP said the country has been witnessing farmer suicides due to the condition of agriculture sector and there is "sense of fear" among farmers due to the new laws.
"When the bills were passed, we repeatedly said do not pass them, it will harm farmers, they will be agitated. That situation is being witnessed today," Mr Singh said.
He also expressed reservation about some remarks concerning the protest by farmers on Delhi borders.
"It is a fight for the rights of farmers and the government should withdraw these laws," he said.
Congress MP and former Minister of State for Agriculture Akhilesh Prasad Singh on Monday said the government should repeal the three farm laws against which farmers have been protesting on Delhi borders.
Mr Singh, who was Minister of State for Agriculture, Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs in the first UPA government, said farmer unions should be called for talks again and the government should go by their opinion.
He said that farmers have serious apprehensions about the three laws and "protest was bound to happen".
The Rajya Sabha MP said the country has been witnessing farmer suicides due to the condition of agriculture sector and there is "sense of fear" among farmers due to the new laws.
"When the bills were passed, we repeatedly said do not pass them, it will harm farmers, they will be agitated. That situation is being witnessed today," Mr Singh said.
He also expressed reservation about some remarks concerning the protest by farmers on Delhi borders.
"It is a fight for the rights of farmers and the government should withdraw these laws," he said.
INLD to boycott municipal poll in support of farmers: Abhay Chautala
"The manner in which the BJP governments at the Centre and the state are ignoring the farmers is extremely painful and condemnable," he said.
Amid the ongoing farmers' agitation against the three new Central agri laws, the Indian National Lok Dal Monday announced it will "boycott" the upcoming municipal polls in Haryana in protest against the "atrocities" being allegedly committed on farmers by the Centre and the state's BJP-JJP governments.
Elections to the municipal bodies in Haryana are scheduled to be held on December 27.
Senior INLD leader and party MLA Abhay Singh Chautala in a statement issued alleged BJP ministers are "insulting" the protesting farmers by calling them "terrorists and traitors".
He said his party has taken the decision to boycott the municipal polls in protest "against the atrocities being carried out by the Centre and the state governments on the ''Annadata'' (the farmers)".
All India Kisan Coordination Committee members meet Agriculture Minister, extend support to farm laws
Ten organisations from various states such as Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Bihar and Haryana associated with All India Kisan Coordination Committee met Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday to extend their support on three farm laws enacted by the government recently.
The committee submitted a memorandum to Tomar which said that some elements in the farmers'' agitation in some parts of the country, especially in Delhi, were trying to create misunderstanding among farmers about the farm laws.
"The three laws that have been passed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to liberate India''s agriculture system, we have come forward to support them. We know that some elements in the farmers'' agitation in some parts of the country, specially in Delhi, are trying to create misunderstanding in farmers. The dawn of freedom that is visible after our untiring efforts and long struggle, some elements are trying to create misunderstanding among farmers to turn it into dark night. To fulfil our responsibility towards crores of farmers of the country, we have come from different parts of the country to meet you," the memorandum said.
Ten organisations from various states such as Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Bihar and Haryana associated with All India Kisan Coordination Committee met Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday to extend their support on three farm laws enacted by the government recently.
The committee submitted a memorandum to Tomar which said that some elements in the farmers'' agitation in some parts of the country, especially in Delhi, were trying to create misunderstanding among farmers about the farm laws.
"The three laws that have been passed under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to liberate India''s agriculture system, we have come forward to support them. We know that some elements in the farmers'' agitation in some parts of the country, specially in Delhi, are trying to create misunderstanding in farmers. The dawn of freedom that is visible after our untiring efforts and long struggle, some elements are trying to create misunderstanding among farmers to turn it into dark night. To fulfil our responsibility towards crores of farmers of the country, we have come from different parts of the country to meet you," the memorandum said.
AAP stages hunger strike in Jammu in support of agitating farmers
The hunger strike by dozens of AAP members near Jewel Chowk in the heart of Jammu was meant to convey the support of the party to the agitating farmers, an AAP spokesperson said.
A group of people affiliated to social organisations, such as the Desh Bhagat Yadgar Committee and the Lok Manch, took out a rally from the Gandhi Nagar Gurdwara here in support of the agitating farmers and briefly blocked the Jammu airport road before dispersing. Some Sikh organisations and NGOs were also part of the march.
Members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday staged a day-long hunger strike here in solidarity with farmers who are protesting against the Centre's new agri laws.
Some social groups also took out a joint rally, demanding repealing of the laws.
He alleged that the Centre has "introduced these black laws to benefit a section of corporate houses".
"If farmers are not ready to accept these laws, the government should shun its rigidity and accept their demand by revoking these laws immediately," the spokesperson said.
Thousands of farmers are protesting against the legislations at various border points of Delhi since November end, demanding that the central government withdraw the laws.
Arvind Kejriwal on farmers' protest
- We have also been protesters. We know how they use stadiums, we didn't give in to the pressure, we didn't sign the file for the stadium.
- I told all my partymen not to take our party's flag to the protest site. Many of you went there to serve the farmer. I also went there.
- These people got very furious that we were serving farmer. I wanted to go there, but they stopped me. But we are not bothered. All of us are fasting from here.
- It is sad that these people are calling famers terrorist, agents of China and Pakistan, "tukde tukde gang".
- The same farmers' familymen are actually guarding our borders and you are calling them terrorist. The feel sad when they listen that there brother and sisters are being called terrorist.
- Jamakhori (horading) was illegal till now, there was a limit for everything, but now there will be no limit. So, the people that have money, will hoard.
- There will be no raids. The law says that raids can only be carried out when the costs will double. Imagine how much price rise will be there. We will find it difficult to feed our children.
- Farmers are doing a favour to you by sitting there.
"Assure you that Government of India is with farmers", says Minister Kailash Choudhary
As farmer protests continue along the borders of Delhi, Union Minister of State Kailash Choudhary has assured that the Government of India is with the farmers.
Speaking to ANI, the minister said, "The farmers should be ready for mediation instead of not listening to anyone. I wish to assure that the Government of India is with the farmers. These bills will favour the interests of the farmers. Recently, many farmers came and greeted Narendra Tomar ji."
The minister requested protestors to stop agitating in such cold weather conditions coupled up with the Covid-19 pandemic can prove to be harmful to the health of the people.
He raised questions over the stand of the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress Party saying that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Congress Party supported the bills in the house and not in front of the public.
As farmer protests continue along the borders of Delhi, Union Minister of State Kailash Choudhary has assured that the Government of India is with the farmers.
Speaking to ANI, the minister said, "The farmers should be ready for mediation instead of not listening to anyone. I wish to assure that the Government of India is with the farmers. These bills will favour the interests of the farmers. Recently, many farmers came and greeted Narendra Tomar ji."
The minister requested protestors to stop agitating in such cold weather conditions coupled up with the Covid-19 pandemic can prove to be harmful to the health of the people.
He raised questions over the stand of the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress Party saying that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Congress Party supported the bills in the house and not in front of the public.
Farmers Protest Latest News: Farmers hold protests at district headquarters in Punjab, Haryana
The ruling Congress also held protests in Punjab, with the state unit chief Sunil Jakhar participating in one near the Shambhu border. Shiromani Akali Dal workers protested in Amritsar.
Farmers raised slogans outside the offices of district commissioners and took out protest marches in Punjab and Haryana on Monday, following a nationwide call given by their unions against the new central laws.
The Haryana Police closed the Ambala-Patiala highway after protesters gathered at the Shambhu border point with adjoining Punjab.
Farmers Protest Live: Farmers Detained As They Try To Move Towards Delhi, Tractor Keys Snatched
Dramatic visuals showed protesters on tractors blocking a part of the highway when cops tried to stop them. Policemen were seen climbing on tractors, snatching the vehicles' keys and negotiating with them as the security personnel made all possible efforts to clear the highway.
Around 1 pm, a huge gathering of farmer leaders - Mahapanchayat - took place in Haryana's Bawal to chalk out a plan after protesters from the state were stopped from blocking Delhi-Jaipur highway on Sunday. After deliberating for an hour, they decided to continue their journey to the national capital.
Farmers protesting against new agricultural laws clashed with policemen this afternoon at Delhi-Jaipur highway when they were stopped from heading to the national capital to join thousands others camping on the outskirts of the city. About 20 of them were detained and over 200 farmers are now holding a sit-in, demanding their release.
Around 1 pm, a huge gathering of farmer leaders - Mahapanchayat - took place in Haryana's Bawal to chalk out a plan after protesters from the state were stopped from blocking Delhi-Jaipur highway on Sunday. After deliberating for an hour, they decided to continue their journey to the national capital.
Farmers' Protest: Delhi ministers, AAP MLAs hold ''hunger strike'' in support of farmers' protest
Senior Delhi government ministers and AAP MLAs, including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, are sitting on a ''hunger strike'' in support of farmers who are protesting against the Centre''s farm laws. Ministers Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, and party leader Aatishi Marlena are also present at the strike organised at the party headquarters.
This comes after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest on Sunday.
Supporting the call given by the agitating farmers, he had urged AAP volunteers to join the farmers' agitation. "Centre should immediately accept all demands of farmers protesting the laws and bring a bill to guarantee MSP (minimum support price)," Mr Kejriwal had said.
Senior Delhi government ministers and AAP MLAs, including Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, are sitting on a ''hunger strike'' in support of farmers who are protesting against the Centre''s farm laws. Ministers Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai, and party leader Aatishi Marlena are also present at the strike organised at the party headquarters.
This comes after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest on Sunday.
Supporting the call given by the agitating farmers, he had urged AAP volunteers to join the farmers' agitation. "Centre should immediately accept all demands of farmers protesting the laws and bring a bill to guarantee MSP (minimum support price)," Mr Kejriwal had said.
Farmers Protest: No question of taking retrograde steps against agri sector ever, says Rajnath Singh
"There is no question of taking retrograde steps against our agricultural sector ever. The recent reforms have been undertaken with the best interests of India's farmers in mind," he said
As farmers intensified their protests against the newly enacted farm laws, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asserted that agriculture was a "mother sector" and there was no question of taking any "retrograde steps" against it ever.
In an address at the annual general meeting of industry chamber FICCI, Singh also said the recent reforms in the sector have been undertaken with the best interests of farmers in mind and that the government is always "open to discussion and dialogue".
Farmers' Protest: Samajwadi Party workers stage protest in UP in support of protesting farmers
Farmer leaders are holding a day-long hunger strike against the farm laws at Delhi border points.
The SP workers were stopped from going towards the District Collectorate Lucknow. A number of SP workers including women party workers were also taken into custody by the police.
Extending support to the one-day fast called by farmers protesting against new farm laws, Samajwadi Party workers staged protests in different districts of the state, and were taken into custody by the police.
In state capital Lucknow, television footage showed a delegation of Samajwadi Party workers clashing with police in Kaisarbagh area.
Farmers Protest Latest News: AAP Ministers and MLAs hold hunger strike in support of farmers
Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Ministers and MLAs hold 'hunger strike' in support of farmers who are protesting against Centre's #FarmLaws.
- ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2020
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, ministers Satyendar Jain, Gopal Rai and party leader Aatishi Marlena are present. pic.twitter.com/oEBoEof0MI
Farmers' Protest: Several Delhi border points closed, police ask motorists to take alternative routes
In a series of tweets, the Delhi Traffic Police said, "Singhu, Auchandi, Piau Maniyari, Sabholi & Mangesh borders are closed. Please take alternate routes via Lampur, Safiabad and Singhu school toll tax borders. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba and GTK road. Pl avoid Outer Ring Rd, GTK road, NH-44."
Several borders of the national capital remained closed on Monday due to the ongoing protest by farmers against the Centre's new agri laws.
The Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to inform people about road closures and advised them to take alternative routes to avoid inconvenience.
Farmers from different states have been camping at Delhi's Singhu, Tikri, Ghazipur and Chilla (Delhi-Noida) border points for over two weeks to demand repeal of the farm laws enacted in September.
Farmers Protest Live: No question of taking retrograde steps against agricultural sector ever, says Rajnath Singh
"There is no question of taking retrograde steps against our agricultural sector ever. The recent reforms have been undertaken with the best interests of India's farmers in mind," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
"There is no question of taking retrograde steps against our agricultural sector ever. The recent reforms have been undertaken with the best interests of India's farmers in mind," said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Farmers Protest Latest News: Fast In Support Of Protesting Farmers, Appeals Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal is holding a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest on Monday.
Farmer leaders are observing a day-long hunger strike as part of their protest against the three new farm laws.
The chief minister also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters, as well as the people of the country to join the farmers' agitation.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to people to fast wherever they are in support of protesting farmers, and asserted that farmers will win in the end.
Farmer leaders are observing a day-long hunger strike as part of their protest against the three new farm laws.
The chief minister also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters, as well as the people of the country to join the farmers' agitation.
Farmers Protest Latest News: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister observes fast in support of farmers
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is observing a day-long fast today in support of farmers' protest.
"Annadata, the farmer of the country is on hunger strike demanding the withdrawal of the three laws of the introduced by the Central Government for the sake of saving their pleasant livelihood. In support of the demand of farmers, today I am also observing a fast with all my colleagues in the Aam Aadmi Party office," said Mr Sisodia.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also set to hold a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest today.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is observing a day-long fast today in support of farmers' protest.
"Annadata, the farmer of the country is on hunger strike demanding the withdrawal of the three laws of the introduced by the Central Government for the sake of saving their pleasant livelihood. In support of the demand of farmers, today I am also observing a fast with all my colleagues in the Aam Aadmi Party office," said Mr Sisodia.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is also set to hold a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest today.
Farmers Protest: Daughter Back Home, Farmer Celebrates Her Birthday At Delhi Protest Site
The farmers decorated the protest site with colourful balloons and posters, wishing the little girl ''Sidak'' a very happy birthday. The poster also displays a picture of Sidak with her family.
While the farmer Jagat Singh's family celebrated his daughter's birthday back home, the protesting farmers extended their birthday greetings to the infant by celebrating her special day in a unique way as they gathered together at the demonstration site with three huge cakes and sang ''happy birthday'' song for Sidak.
As several farmers from Punjab are staying away from their families to protest against the Central farm laws at Delhi-Haryana borders, a farmer celebrated the first birthday of his daughter by cutting cakes with fellow demonstrators at the national capital's Tikri border on Sunday.
While the farmer Jagat Singh's family celebrated his daughter's birthday back home, the protesting farmers extended their birthday greetings to the infant by celebrating her special day in a unique way as they gathered together at the demonstration site with three huge cakes and sang ''happy birthday'' song for Sidak.
Farmers Protest: Fast in support of protesting farmers, appeals Arvind Kejriwal
"Fasting is sacred. Wherever you are, fast for our farmer brothers. Pray to God for the success of their struggle. In the end, farmers will definitely win," Mr Kejriwal tweeted.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to people to fast wherever they are in support of protesting farmers, and asserted that farmers will win in the end.
Mr Kejriwal is holding a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest on Monday.
Farmer leaders are observing a day-long hunger strike as part of their protest against the three new farm laws.
The chief minister also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters, as well as the people of the country to join the farmers' agitation.
Farmers Protest Latest News: Delhi Police close several borders over farmers' hunger strike
In view of the day-long hunger strike organised by the farmers' union, the Delhi Police on Monday closed several border points near the national capital.
Police announced that the Gazipur border has been closed for traffic coming from Ghaziabad to Delhi due to farmers' protests which entered the 19th day. Moreover, people are advised to take an alternate route for coming to Delhi.
"Traffic Alert: Gazipur border is closed for traffic coming from Ghaziabad to Delhi due to farmers' protests. People are advised to take an alternate route for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Chilla, Apsara and Bhopra borders," the Delhi Police wrote on Twitter.
In view of the day-long hunger strike organised by the farmers' union, the Delhi Police on Monday closed several border points near the national capital.
Police announced that the Gazipur border has been closed for traffic coming from Ghaziabad to Delhi due to farmers' protests which entered the 19th day. Moreover, people are advised to take an alternate route for coming to Delhi.
"Traffic Alert: Gazipur border is closed for traffic coming from Ghaziabad to Delhi due to farmers' protests. People are advised to take an alternate route for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Chilla, Apsara and Bhopra borders," the Delhi Police wrote on Twitter.
Farmers Protest: Centre To Hold Next Round Of Talks With Protesting Farmers Soon, Says Union Minister
Previous five rounds of talks between the central government and representatives of 40 farmer unions remained inconclusive.
The sixth round of talks did not take place after farmer leaders rejected the government's draft proposal to amend certain provisions of the farm laws and declined to participate in the meeting.
The government has made it clear that it is ready for discussion anytime. But the farmer unions have said they would come for talks only if the laws are repealed.
As farmers intensify their protest against the Centre's three farm laws, Union Minister Kailash Choudhary on Sunday said the government will soon decide a date and call union leaders for the next round of talks.
The sixth round of talks did not take place after farmer leaders rejected the government's draft proposal to amend certain provisions of the farm laws and declined to participate in the meeting.
The government has made it clear that it is ready for discussion anytime. But the farmer unions have said they would come for talks only if the laws are repealed.
Farmers' Protest: Sit-in protest near Rajasthan-Haryana continues for the 2nd day
Rajasthan: Sit-in protest at Shahjahanpur near Jaisinghpur-Khera border (Rajasthan-Haryana) continues for the second day today; security personnel remain deployed#FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/aU4WixG4FD
- ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2020
Farmers Protest Live: "Won't even drink water," says farmer union leader
While 33 farm union leaders are on hunger strike at Delhi's Singhu border. On Delhi-Jaipur highway, another farm leader will be on hunger strike from 8 AM to 5 PM today. "Won't even drink water," said Rampal Jatt, President of Kisan Mahapanchayat.
Mr Jatt is from Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.
Farmers Protest Latest News: Union Minister slams Arvind Kejriwal's hunger strike call, terms it hypocrisy
Slamming Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the call for a day-long fast in support of the framers' protest, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that this is nothing but hypocrisy.
Slamming Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the call for a day-long fast in support of the framers' protest, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday said that this is nothing but hypocrisy.
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Javadekar said "@ArvindKejriwal this is your hypocrisy. You promised amendment to APMC Act in Punjab assembly elections. You notified one farm law in Delhi in November 2020 and you are on fast today. Nothing but hypocrisy."
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to hold a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest today.
Farmers Protest Latest News: 33 farmer union leaders who were part of the talks with Centre are also on hunger strike
The 33 farmer union leaders who were part of the talks with the government are also on hunger strike today.
The farmer leaders on Monday started their day-long hunger strike against the Centre's new farm laws and said protests will be held at all district headquarters later in the day, even as more people are expected to join ongoing agitation at Delhi border points.
On Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he would also observe a day-long fast on Monday and appealed to the central government to shun ego and scrap the legislations.
Farmers Protest Live Updates: Farmer leaders sit on a hunger strike at Delhi-UP border
Delhi: Farmers' leaders including Rakesh Tikait of Bharatiya Kisan Union sit on a hunger strike from 8 am-5 pm at Ghazipur (Delhi-UP border), where the protest entered day 17 today. pic.twitter.com/I2Zkdhxvav
- ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2020
Farmers Protest Latest News: Agitating farmers begin day-long fast, to intensify protest against farm laws
On Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he would also observe a day-long fast on Monday and appealed to the central government to shun ego and scrap the legislations.
Farmer leaders on Monday started their day-long hunger strike against the Centre's new farm laws and said protests will be held at all district headquarters later in the day, even as more people are expected to join ongoing agitation at Delhi border points.
Farmer leader Baldev Singh said, "Representatives of farmer unions have started their hunger strike at Singhu Border."
"Those Who Give Dough Can Also Have Pizza": Organisers At Protest LangarA group of five friends set out from Amritsar on a cold Saturday morning. They didn't have much time to organise a regular langar, so they collected "regular-sized" pizzas from a Haryana mall and set up a stall at the Singhu border." itemprop="description
Farmers Protest Live: Farmer leaders sit on a hunger strike
Delhi: Farmer leaders sit on a hunger strike; visuals from Singhu (Delhi-Haryana border) where farmers' protest enters 19th day.#FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/v69XIZCzdi
- ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2020
Farmers Protest Live Updates: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to observe fast in support of farmers today
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to hold a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest on Monday.
In response to a call given by the agitating farmers, he also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters as well as the people of the country to join the farmers' agitation.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday he will fast along with farmers. "I will hold a one-day fast tomorrow in support of farmers' protests. I appeal to AAP volunteers to join in. Centre should immediately accept all demands of farmers protesting the laws and bring a bill to guarantee MSP (minimum support price)," Mr Kejriwal said.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to hold a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest on Monday.
In response to a call given by the agitating farmers, he also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters as well as the people of the country to join the farmers' agitation.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday he will fast along with farmers. "I will hold a one-day fast tomorrow in support of farmers' protests. I appeal to AAP volunteers to join in. Centre should immediately accept all demands of farmers protesting the laws and bring a bill to guarantee MSP (minimum support price)," Mr Kejriwal said.
Farmers' Protest Live: Farmers To Go On Hunger Strike Today As Protests Escalate
As protests against the government's new agricultural laws escalate, all leaders of farmers' bodies - backing thousands of protesters camping near Delhi borders since late November - will hold a day-long hunger strike today and hold demonstrations across the country.
This is the second nationwide protest in less than a week after highways were blocked last Tuesday as a part of countrywide shutdown call backed by opposition parties and trade unions.
Despite several round of talks with the government, farmers have said the protests will continue till the new farm laws are scrapped.
