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One farmer has died as protesting farmers clashed with police at ITO in the heart of national capital. Thousands of protesting farmers, who entered into Delhi with their tractors this morning, also poured into the Red Fort complex by afternoon, prompting security personnel to resort to lathicharge and tear gas.
The police have managed to remove them from inside the fort using batons. Outside the fort, tractors took over the Ramlila Maidan, the site where the farmers had originally planned their protest. The farmers have blamed "anti-social elements" for the violence.
A high level meeting is underway at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence where he is being briefed about today's situation. The Home Secretary and Delhi Police Commissioner are in attendance.
Internet services have been temporarily suspended in some parts of Delhi amid clashes between the police and thousands of agitating farmers, whose tractor rally veered off the permitted course, news agency ANI has reported.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed the entry and exit gates at several metro stations, mainly in north and central Delhi as the situation escalated.
"We came here to deliver a message to the Modi government, our job is done. We will go back now," one of the farmers told NDTV at the Red Fort. "We managed to reach the Fort even though they tried to stop us. We will not stop till we reach our goal -- the repeal of the three farm laws," a farmer said.
In earliers visuals from ITO, one of the main intersections in Delhi near media offices and the police headquarters, policemen in riot gear appeared to be outnumbered. The policemen were seen running or hiding behind cars as farmers armed with sticks chased them with sticks and ramming their tractors into the buses parked by police.
Here are the Latest News on farmers' tractor rally:
In Letter, Law Student Urges Chief Justice SA Bobde To Take Note Of Violence At Tractor RallyA Mumbai-based law student wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde Tuesday, urging him to take suo motu cognisance of the violence that took place at the Red Fort in Delhi during the farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day.
Mamata Banerjee Blames Centre's "Insensitive Attitude" For Delhi Violence
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today she was "deeply disturbed" by the violence on the streets of Delhi during farmer protests. She blamed what she called the centre's "insensitive attitude towards farmers" for the escalation and urged the government to repeal the laws that have triggered the protests.
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Children Among 200 Artists Rescued After Being Stranded Near Red FortAround 200 artists, including children, who were part of the Republic Day parade, were rescued after they got stranded near Red Fort on Tuesday as the farmers' tractor parade turned violent and protesters broke barriers and stormed the Mughal era monument.
Tractor Rally: Several Delhi Roads Blocked By Protesting Farmers Opened For TrafficThousands of protesting farmers who today blocked several arterial roads as they entered Delhi on their tractors to press for their demand for repealing the three central agriculture laws, have started to return to the protest sites at borders.
Police gypsy crushed by farmers' tractor: Pic
Farmers Protest, Republic Day 2021: In Shocking Video, Delhi Cops Forced To Jump Off Wall To Escape Farmers At Red FortDelhi witnessed unprecedented scenes of chaos and violence on Tuesday - on the nation's 72nd Republic Day - as groups of farmers protesting the centre's agriculture laws clashed with police.
Farmers Protest violence: Delhi Police keeping close watch on situation
Delhi Police are keeping a close watch on the situation and also registering cases of violation of lawful directions, rioting, damage to public property & assault on public servant with deadly weapons regarding several incidents reported from various locations: Delhi Police
(ANI)
Tractor parade: Farmers start returning to protest sites on Delhi's borders
After hours of chaos during their tractor parade in Delhi against the Centre's new agri laws on Tuesday, thousands of protesting farmers, including those at the Red Fort and Mukarba Chowk, started returning to their sit-in sites at the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders.
(Source: PTI)
Farmers Protests: US Advisory For Embassy Officials In Delhi After Violence By FarmersIn the wake of the violence in the national capital, the US Embassy in Delhi advised American government personnel to avoid areas where clashes have been reported between farmers and police, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large groups, protests or demonstrations.
Farmers Protest, Republic Day: "Regrettable... Centre Allowed Situation To Deteriorate": AAP On Delhi ClashesDelhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party has said it "strongly condemns" the violence that broke out in parts of the national capital on Tuesday - when sections of farmers protesting the centre's agriculture laws forced their way into the city.
Goa Chief Minister condemns violence during farmers' tractor rally
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday condemned the violence during a tractor parade
Mr Sawant tweeted: "I condemn the violence against police and rampage into the Red Fort in the name of Farmers Protest! This anti-national hooliganism must be dealt with strongly."
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday condemned the violence during a tractor parade
taken out by farmers in Delhi and the way some protesters forced their way into the Red Fort and hoisted a religious flag.
He termed the violence as an act of hooliganism and sought strong action in the matter.
Delhi Police registers four FIRs in connection with farmers' tractor parade
The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered four FIRs in connection with the protesting farmers'' tractor parade in the national capital, officials said.
"Three FIRs were registered in east district and one in Shahdara district on Tuesday," a police official said.
Earlier in the day, the tractor parade meant to highlight the demands of the farmer unions dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the city as tens of thousands of protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and hoisted a religious flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.
A protester died after his tractor overturned near ITO, one of the major flashpoints of the trouble.
In a statement, the city police said protesting farmers violated the pre-decided conditions agreed upon for their tractor parade.
The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered four FIRs in connection with the protesting farmers'' tractor parade in the national capital, officials said.
"Three FIRs were registered in east district and one in Shahdara district on Tuesday," a police official said.
Earlier in the day, the tractor parade meant to highlight the demands of the farmer unions dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the city as tens of thousands of protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and hoisted a religious flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.
A protester died after his tractor overturned near ITO, one of the major flashpoints of the trouble.
In a statement, the city police said protesting farmers violated the pre-decided conditions agreed upon for their tractor parade.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister condemns violence during tractor parade in Delhi on Republic Day
"There can be no logic in destroying public property like this," he said.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tuesday condemned the vandalism on the streets of Delhi on Republic Day terming them as the doing of "anarchic elements in the name of farmers".
A tractor march meant to highlight farmers' demands dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the national capital as hordes of rampaging protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and hoisted a religious flag from the rampart of Red Fort.
"What was done by some anarchic elements in the name of farmers today in Delhi should not have happened. Anyone who indulges in an act like this on the occasion of a national festival cannot be a farmer," Mr Rawat said, addressing a programme held by the India Development Council here on collective singing of Vande Mataram on Republic Day.
He also said he salutes farmers who did not take part in the aggressive demonstrations in Delhi on Republic Day.
30 police personnel seriously injured in Delhi violence today
30 police personnel including SHO of Mohan Garden Police Station sustained serious injuries in the violence in Dwarka district during today's tractor rally. Three FIRs are being registered in this regard: Delhi Police
(ANI)
Traffic movement is now normal from Dhaula Kuan to Naraina: Delhi Traffic Police
Watch: Karnataka tractor rally under Samyukta Kisan Morcha
#WATCH | Karnataka: Under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha, various farmer organisations took out a tractor rally in Kalaburagi earlier today in support of farmers protesting against three farm laws in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/whEoeGkYiL
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Delhi farmers protests: Protestors attacked Police at Red Fort
#WATCH | Delhi: Protestors attacked Police at Red Fort, earlier today. #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/LRut8z5KSC
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
"Many police personnel injured": Delhi Police PRO
Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal says, "Protesters turned violent at some places. Many police personnel were injured & public properties also damaged. I appeal to protesters to return through the designated routes & maintain peace".
#WATCH | Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal says, "Protesters turned violent at some places. Many police personnel were injured & public properties also damaged. I appeal to protesters to return through the designated routes & maintain peace". pic.twitter.com/mWbepAH7uq
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Photos: Protestors gather at Red Fort in Delhi
Protestors gather at Red Fort in Delhi.
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Earlier today, a group of protestors climbed to the ramparts of the fort and unfurled flags. pic.twitter.com/2XWrARw4b2
4 vandalism cases filed in connection to Delhi violence
Four cases have been registered in connection with the vandalism in East Delhi during the farmers' tractor rally today. Eight buses and 17 private vehicles were vandalized: Delhi Police (Eastern Range)
Four cases have been registered in connection with the vandalism in East Delhi during the farmers' tractor rally today. Eight buses and 17 private vehicles were vandalized: Delhi Police (Eastern Range)
MK Stalin blames AIADMK for the passage of farm laws
DMK president MK Stalin on Tuesday squarely blamed the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu for
He condemned the alleged lathicharge on farmers while taking out their tractor rally in Delhi.
DMK president MK Stalin on Tuesday squarely blamed the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu for
the passage of the three farm laws in Parliament, leading to the 60-day old agitation by farmers near Delhi.
If the AIADMK had opposed the draconian laws, it would not have been passed in Parliament and would not have led to the present situation, Mr Stalin told party workers.
CPI(M) organises "Farmers parades" in Kerala
The parades were held at places, including panchayatsand municipalities, in support of the farmers' tractor rally in the national capital on Tuesday.
The ruling CPI(M) in Kerala on Tuesday organised ''farmers parades'' in several places in the state, expressing solidarity with royts agitating in Delhi demanding repeal of the contentious central agriculture laws.
Haryana On High Alert After Delhi Violence During Farmers' Tractor RallyAuthorities in Haryana sounded a high alert in the state and said anyone taking law into one's hands will be dealt with strictly, after a tractor march meant to highlight farmers' demands dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the national capital on Tuesday.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha Calls Off Tractor Rally, Asks Protestors To Return To BorderThe Samyukt Kisan Morcha called off the tractor parade by farmers on Tuesday and appealed to participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites.
Left parties condemn violence during farmers' rally, blame Centre for letting things go out of hand
"The situation has been brought to this pass by the Modi government. Farmers have been protesting peacefully in the cold for more than 60 days, not allowed to come into Delhi and more than 100 kisans are dead," CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said in a tweet.
Left leaders on Tuesday condemned the violence that broke out on the streets of the capital during the tractor rally of farmers, but squarely blamed the government for letting the situation deteriorate.
The Delhi Police had given permission to farmers protesting the agri reforms to hold their tractor parade on selected routes only after the official Republic Day parade on the Rajpath concluded.
Deviating from the designated route for the tractor parade, the protesting farmers reached the Red Fort and hoisted flags from some domes of the iconic monument in the national capital.
They earlier clashed with the police at ITO while trying to enter Lutyen's Delhi. The police used tear gas shells and lathi-charge to dispel the violent farmers.
Mobile internet suspended in 3 Haryana districts for 24 hours as Delhi witnesses violent protests
"This order is being passed ex-parte in view of the emergent situation...Any person found guilty of violation of this order will be liable for legal action under relevant provisions," as per the order.
Mobile internet services were suspended in three Haryana districts of Sonipat, Jhajjar and Palwal until 5 pm Wednesday, the state government said Tuesday evening, as violent protests by farmers rocked neighbouring Delhi.
Haryana's Home Secretary Rajeev Arora said the order is issued to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the districts.
The order comes into force immediately and will remain in effect till 5 pm of January 27, he said.
He said the order covers internet services (2G/ 3G/4G/CDMA/GPRS), all SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharge) and "all dongle services etc provided on mobile networks except voice calls in territorial jurisdiction of district Sonipat, Palwal and Jhajjar of Haryana State".
He asked all telecom service providers in Haryana including the Head of BSNL (Haryana jurisdiction) to ensure compliance.
Farmers Protest, Republic Day: Over 80 Delhi Police Personnel Injured After Clashes With FarmersMore than 80 Delhi Police personnel were injured - many seriously so - on Tuesday after violent clashes with groups of farmers who broke police barricades and stormed into the city on Republic Day to hold a tractor rally in protest of the agriculture laws.
District Administration and SSPs of Dehradun, Nainital, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar districts have been directed to remain alert in wake of violence during today's tractor rally in Delhi: Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar
Farmers protest: Around 200 artists of Republic Day parade stranded for hours near Red Fort
Around 200 artists of Republic Day parade were stranded since around 12 noon near Red Fort due to the tractor rally have now been rescued by Delhi Police.
Around 200 artists of Republic Day parade were stranded since around 12 noon near Red Fort due to the tractor rally have now been rescued by Delhi Police. pic.twitter.com/S1o1L87gNa
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
I feel ashamed and take responsibility: Yogendra Yadav on violence during tractor parade
Swaraj India president Yogendra Yadav said he felt "ashamed" of the way the farmers' tractor parade turned out on Tuesday, and took responsibility for it.
"Being a part of the protest," he said, "I feel ashamed of the way things proceeded and I take responsibility of it."
"Violence impacts any kind of protest in a wrong way. I cannot say at the moment who did it and who did not, but prima facie it looks like it has been done by the people that we kept out of the farmers' protest," Mr Yadav told.
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"I appealed continuously that we stick to whatever route was decided and not deviate. Only if the movement goes peacefully, we will be able to win," said Mr Yadav, who has been supporting the farmers' agitation against the new agriculture laws. BREAKING | 83 police officers injured in Delhi. Mainly seriously injured, hospitalised.
34 police persons injured in East District in today's violence during Kisan Andolan.
Traffic mayhem in many parts of Delhi due to farmers' tractor parade
The Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to update commuters about situation developing on roads in different parts of the city.
Traffic went haywire on national capital roads on Tuesday as the tractor parade taken out by farmers spilled into many parts of the city and reached Central Delhi's ITO and Red Fort areas despite police raising barricades and checkpoints at multiple places.
Wielding sticks and clubs and holding the tricolour and union flags, tens of thousands of farmers atop tractors broke barriers, clashed with police and entered Delhi from various points to lay siege to the Red Fort and climb the flagpole on Republic Day.
The traffic on the city roads, though thin due to the Republic Day holiday, was thrown completely out of gear with hordes of protesting farmers deviating from the pre-designed rally routes and driving their tractors towards Delhi from Singhu, Tikri, Ghazipur and other border points.
With police and farmers involved in clashes at many places, some parts of the city were cut off with Traffic Police regulating movement of vehicles in view of presence of farmers at places such as ITO, Red Fort, Nangloi, Anand Vihar, Mukarba Chowk and Akshardham.
Farmer Protests, Republic Day: Farmer Dies As Tractor Overturned During Protests In Central Delhi: CopsOne farmer died after a speeding tractor overturned near the ITO junction in central Delhi, the police said Tuesday, amid clashes with farmers taking out a rally to protest the centre's new agriculture laws.
Farmers hold tractor parade in Punjab's Hoshiarpur
The farmers claimed that their tractor parade remained peaceful.
Farmers took out a tractor parade in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district and shouted slogans against the Centre for bringing "black" farm laws.
The parade was taken out in many parts in the district, including Hoshiarpur, Hariana, Garhdiwala, Tanda, and Mukerian towns.
The farmers were led by Harbans Singh Sangha, member of Azad Kisan Committee Doaba.
The vehicles of farmers carried flags and banners in support of their agitation.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls off Kisan Republic Day Parade
JUST IN | Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called off Kisan Republic Day Parade with immediate effect &appealed to all participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites. SKM announced the movement will continue peacefully& further steps will be discussed & decided soon: SKM
(ANI)
Farmers rally: Tractor march held peacefully in Maharashtra's Aurangabad
Ram Baheti, one of the organisers of the march, told reporters that around 4,000 volunteers from Aurangabad had recently visited Delhi and participated in the agitations being held at borders of the national capital.
A tractor march organised in Maharashtra on Tuesday to extend support to the protesting farmers in New Delhi passed off peacefully.
Around 150 to 200 people, five tractors, cars, and two-wheelers participated in the morcha, which started from Delhi Gate and culminated at Bhadkal gate, separated by a distance of about 2.2 kms.
The march was organised by the Maharashtra Rajya Kisan Sabha and the Maharashtra Rajya Lal Bawta Shetmajur Union.
Some workers of the Congress also joined the procession.
Farmers on tractor try to break barricade on Palwal-Faridabad border
He said it was at that point that the police decided to use force to stop the farmers from proceeding ahead in that fashion.
The Palwal police chief and another officer had a narrow escape Tuesday as some protesting farmers allegedly drove their tractors dangerously and tried to break barricades to force their way into Delhi through a non-designated route at Palwal-Faridabad border, police said.
They said the farmers had been given a different route for their tractor parade, but they did not stick to it, forcing the police to resort to lathicharge.
A Palwal police official said some farmers drove their tractors dangerously on the Agra-Mathura-Delhi Highway, endangering the lives of police personnel on duty, which prompted the police action.
Some farmers were injured in the incident. Palwal SP Gahlawat told PTI a few policemen were also hurt.
"We were trying to persuade them (farmers) to use the designated route allotted to them, but some among them turned violent. About 4-5 tractors dangerously drove towards us and I and one more officer had a narrow escape," he said.
Additional security forces to be deployed in Delhi to maintain law and order
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will deploy additional paramilitary forces in the national capital amid a tense security situation following clashes between protesting farmers and Delhi Police.
Sources in the government said that the process of sending additional paramilitary forces has been initiated following the conclusion of a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which the decision was made.
The meeting was attended by top officials like Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava and the director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
"Yesterday, 15 companies of paramilitary forces were sent to Delhi. Ten were from CRPF and rest five were from other paramilitary forces. Similarly, five companies were on standby today," a senior government official told ANI.
In the meeting that lasted for almost 90 minutes, the Home Minister also took stock of the law and order situation in the national capital.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) will deploy additional paramilitary forces in the national capital amid a tense security situation following clashes between protesting farmers and Delhi Police.
Sources in the government said that the process of sending additional paramilitary forces has been initiated following the conclusion of a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during which the decision was made.
The meeting was attended by top officials like Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava and the director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
"Yesterday, 15 companies of paramilitary forces were sent to Delhi. Ten were from CRPF and rest five were from other paramilitary forces. Similarly, five companies were on standby today," a senior government official told ANI.
In the meeting that lasted for almost 90 minutes, the Home Minister also took stock of the law and order situation in the national capital.
According to sources in the government, since this morning the MHA has been getting hourly updates and has been monitoring the situation in Delhi. Senior Delhi police officials briefed Union Home secretary Ajay Bhalla about the situation in the afternoon, sources informed.
(ANI)
Legal action to be taken against those who assaulted cops: Delhi top police officer
JUST IN | Legal action will definitely be taken against those who assaulted the police personnel during the farmers' tractor rally today: Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Delhi
JUST IN | Legal action will definitely be taken against those who assaulted the police personnel during the farmers' tractor rally today: Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Delhi
Violence cannot solve any problem: TMC's Sougata Roy on farmers' tractor parade
Referring to the entry of a section of agitating farmers into the compound of the Red Fort, a monument of national importance, Mr Roy told reporters that it meant the police had failed to stop them.
Reacting to the unprecedented seige by farmers at the Red Fort and clashes with the police at the national capital on Republic Day, senior Trinamool Congress leader Sougata Roy on Tuesday said violence cannot solve any problem and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi inform the nation about the Centre's stand on repeal of the three farm bills.
He also expressed surprise on PM Modi's silence over the farmers' stir.
Repeal contentious farm laws, urges Tamil Nadu opposition
DMK President M K Stalin flayed the Centre for "enacting a drama" in the name of talks with the agitating farmers and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold discussions
Opposition parties in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday expressed concern over the clash between farmers and police in Delhi and urged the Centre to hold talks with them and repeal the three contentious farm laws against which thousands have been protesting for two months.
Wielding sticks and clubs and holding the tricolour and union flags, tens of thousands of farmers atop tractors broke barriers, clashed with police and entered Delhi from various points to lay siege to the Red Fort and climb the flagpole on Republic Day on Tuesday.
with them.
He claimed that the Centre's approach in this issue was the reason for violence breaking out today in the national capital.
In a Facebook post, MK Stalin said "farmers should realise that violence will help the government''s diversion politics."
"Both sides should attempt to find a solution within democratic norms," he said.
"Without further delay, the Prime Minister should invite the farmers and hold talks himself.
The three farm laws which are being rejected by farmers should be repealed by the Centre," he added.
Farmer Protests, Republic Day: Shocking Scenes... Unacceptable - Amarinder Singh On Farmer ProtestsPunjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has appealed to all "genuine farmers" to vacate Delhi - parts of which saw unprecedented scenes of violence as farmers and police clashed on Republic Day - and return to the city's borders.
Farmers Protest: Visual Of The Red Fort This Evening
High Alert In Haryana Amid Farmers Protests
In view of the violent incidents in several areas during the 'Farmers Tractor March' in Delhi on Republic Day, Director General of Police of Haryana, Manoj Yadava issued a 'high alert' directing all district police chiefs to be extremely vigilant: Haryana Police
(ANI)
"Handling Of Agitation Regrettable": Sharad Pawar on farmers protests today
The way the agitation handled today is regrettable. We all sitting in Opposition support the farmers' cause and I appeal -- now you (farmers) should go back to your respective villages peacefully and should not give any opportunity to the govt to blame you: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar https://t.co/aeaMDtjflc pic.twitter.com/43BVQ7eRRl
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Farmers Protests In Delhi: Movement of vehicles resumes at ITO
Delhi: Movement of vehicles resumes at ITO. pic.twitter.com/ucaoTcwr0z
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
JUST IN | Centre's insensitive attitude, indifference towards farmers are to be blamed. Centre should engage with farmers and repeal the" draconian" farm laws: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Farmers Protests: Update on Metro stations in Delhi
- Entry/exit gates of Kashmere Gate and Azadpur metro station are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- Entry & exit gates of Indraprastha are open.Entry gates of Uttam Nagar East metro station are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- Entry gates of Rohini Sector 18, Vidhan Sabha, Model Town and Inderlok are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
Farmers Protests: Additional paramilitary forces likely to deployed in Delhi
Additional companies of Paramilitary Forces are likely to be deployed in Delhi. These would be over and above 15 companies which were sent yesterday. 5 companies were on standby today: Govt sources
Additional companies of Paramilitary Forces are likely to be deployed in Delhi. These would be over and above 15 companies which were sent yesterday. 5 companies were on standby today: Govt sources
Passengers who are not able to reach stations & catch trains in Delhi area stations due to Kisan agitation are requested to apply for full refund of all trains departing from all stations of Delhi area upto 2100 hrs today through TDR & e-TDR for e-tickets: CPRO, Northern Railway
(ANI)
Farmers Protests: Delhi police says public property damaged
- The time and the routes for the tractor rally were finalised after several rounds of meetings. But farmers drove tractors off the routes and before the fixed time, leading to vandalism in which many police personnel were injured: Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava to ANI.
- Public properties have also been damaged. I appeal to the protesting farmers not to indulge in violence, maintain peace and return through the designated routes: Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava to ANI.
- Protesters turned violent at some places. Many police personnel were injured & public properties also damaged. Police exercised restraint & used force only when needed. I appeal to protesters to return through the designated routes & maintain peace: Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal
Farmers Protest: Rajasthan farmers take out tractor rally into neighbouring Haryana
Farmers who have been agitating at Shahjahanpur in Alwar near Rajasthan-Haryana border took out a tractor rally to Manesar (Haryana) on Tuesday.
Former CPI(M) MLA Amra Ram said hundreds of tractors and other vehicles participated in the rally.
"Our rally from Shahjahanpur to Manesar was peaceful and it received a good response from people. The rally started at around 11 am and concluded in the evening," he said.
Bhiwadi Superintendent of Police Ram Moorti Joshi said nearly 300 tractors entered neighbouring Haryana from the state.
In Delhi, groups of farmers started going back to their respective sit-in sites on Tuesday evening after hours of chaos during their tractor parade against the farm laws in the national capital.
Farmers who have been agitating at Shahjahanpur in Alwar near Rajasthan-Haryana border took out a tractor rally to Manesar (Haryana) on Tuesday.
Former CPI(M) MLA Amra Ram said hundreds of tractors and other vehicles participated in the rally.
"Our rally from Shahjahanpur to Manesar was peaceful and it received a good response from people. The rally started at around 11 am and concluded in the evening," he said.
Bhiwadi Superintendent of Police Ram Moorti Joshi said nearly 300 tractors entered neighbouring Haryana from the state.
In Delhi, groups of farmers started going back to their respective sit-in sites on Tuesday evening after hours of chaos during their tractor parade against the farm laws in the national capital.
Farmers, unions stage protests in Tamil Nadu against farm laws
In Cuddalore too, farmers rode two-wheelers and staged a protest.
Farmers and trade unions in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday held protests against the Centre's new farm laws as well as in support of the protestors opposing them in Delhi for the past two months.
Many protesters, who took out motorcycle rallies, carried the National flag and also placards with slogans condemning the farm laws in many parts of the state although police had declined permission for the procession.
Such processions were held in Thanjavur, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli and Nagapattinam, among others. Tense moments prevailed for sometime in Thanjavur when a group of farmers had a scuffle with the police for stopping them. Over 300 people who attempted to protest on the Thanjavur-Tiruchirappalli highway were detained by police.
Farmers held tractor rallies in Tiruchirappalli in support of the ryots. According to superintendent of police, Tiruchirappalli (in-charge), Senthil Kumar, no arrests were made.
Farmers Protest Delhi: High Alert in Punjab
Captain Amarinder Singh has urged farmers to return to border points. High alert has been sounded in Punjab.
Captain Amarinder Singh has urged farmers to return to border points. High alert has been sounded in Punjab.
Farmers Protest In Delhi: Meeting At Amit Shah's Residence Over
The meeting at Union Home Minister's Amit Shah's residence over the farmers protest in Delhi has concluded. Security has been increased at Amit Shah's residence. The Krishna Menon Marg has been completely barricaded from both sides. Internet speed in Lutyens Zone has been significantly reduced. Additional paramilitary forces are likely to be positioned in Delhi after farmer protests escalated into clashes in parts of the capital
The meeting at Union Home Minister's Amit Shah's residence over the farmers protest in Delhi has concluded. Security has been increased at Amit Shah's residence. The Krishna Menon Marg has been completely barricaded from both sides. Internet speed in Lutyens Zone has been significantly reduced. Additional paramilitary forces are likely to be positioned in Delhi after farmer protests escalated into clashes in parts of the capital
Farmers protest: Update on metro stations in Delhi
- Entry/exit gates of Kashmere Gate and Azadpur metro station are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- Entry & exit gates of Indraprastha are open.Entry gates of Uttam Nagar East metro station are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
(Source: ANI)
Video: Farmers break police barricades at Peeragarhi Chowk
#WATCH | Farmers break police barricades at Peeragarhi Chowk and move towards Punjab Bagh in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/H2VqOKTaqh
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Not jawan against kisan: Shashi Tharoor on farmers protests
It's not jawan against kisan. It's not RW vs LW. It's Indian against Indian. It's you, me, all of us battling those who spurn #InclusiveIndia. On TV, on the streets, everywhere. On a day we shouldn't have witnessed what we had to, let's remember: United we stand, divided we fall.
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2021
Farmers Protests Delhi: Sharad Pawar condemns violence, slams Centre
Nobody will support whatever happened today but the reason behind it cannot be ignored either. Those sitting calmly grew angry, the Centre didn't fulfill its responsibility. Govt should act maturely & take the right decision: NCP Chief Sharad Pawar on the tractor rally in Delhi https://t.co/bJYo0l1fpb
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Colonel Rajyavardhan Rathore on farmers protest
Whatever moral right of these so called 'Farmers' existed till date is over today.
- Col Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) January 26, 2021
Farmers protests: Shashi Tharoor extends condolences on death of protestor
Saddened to learn of the death of a protestor &agree that violence must be avoided by both protestors &authorities - it resolves nothing& resorting to it reduces the state to the level of its enemies. We must resolve this crisis through democratic means, not force. #FarmProtests
- Shashi Tharoor on Twitter
BJP leader Ram Madhav on farmers protest in Delhi
After peddling all sorts of falsehoods about farm law reforms n provoking farmers into aggressive action, the Indian versions of Trump like Rahul n ilk are now demonstrating pseudo-indignation at violence. They r equally responsible for whatever happened in Delhi today
- Ram Madhav (@rammadhavbjp) January 26, 2021
Farmers Protest: Farmers break barricades at Ghazipur border, 2 police officers injured
Two Delhi Police officials including a Deputy Commissioner (DCP) were injured at Ghazipur border on Monday while trying to stop agitating farmers from breaking the barricades.
Additional DCP (East) Manjeet and a probationer IPS officer got injured while they were trying to stop farmers from breaking the barricades. The DCP had a close shave as one of the farmers tried to to hit him with his tractor.
Meanwhile, agitating farmers forced their way into central Delhi on the Republic Day using tractors to move barricades erected by the police. Protesting farmers reached ITO after breaking police barricades placed opposite old Delhi Police headquarters and were seen vandalising vehicles.
Several people including police personnel suffered injuries during the clash between protesting farmers and police.
Two Delhi Police officials including a Deputy Commissioner (DCP) were injured at Ghazipur border on Monday while trying to stop agitating farmers from breaking the barricades.
Additional DCP (East) Manjeet and a probationer IPS officer got injured while they were trying to stop farmers from breaking the barricades. The DCP had a close shave as one of the farmers tried to to hit him with his tractor.
Meanwhile, agitating farmers forced their way into central Delhi on the Republic Day using tractors to move barricades erected by the police. Protesting farmers reached ITO after breaking police barricades placed opposite old Delhi Police headquarters and were seen vandalising vehicles.
Several people including police personnel suffered injuries during the clash between protesting farmers and police.
Farmers Protest Red Fort: Captain Amarinder Singh condems violence
"Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended Tractor Rally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders," Captain Amarinder Singh tweeted.
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
- Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Farmers Protest Red Fort: AAP Condemns Violence
We strongly condemn the violence seen in today's protest. It is regrettable that the Central government allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent. The movement has been peaceful for the last two months. Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner.
We strongly condemn the violence seen in today's protest. It is regrettable that the Central government allowed the situation to deteriorate to such an extent. The movement has been peaceful for the last two months. Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner.
Farmers Escalate Protests In Delhi, Warned It May Undermine Their Cause
Thousands of farmers on Tuesday escalated protests to revoke controversial agricultural laws, clashing with police and storming key landmarks in New Delhi to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The farmers, who have camped at various border points around the capital for two months, had permission to demonstrate after the completion of an annual military parade to mark Republic Day. But many gathered early in the day and broke through barricades on the outskirts of the city, prompting police to deploy tear gas in some areas.
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Farmers, Cops Exchange Roses, Share Meals At This Spot Amid Delhi ClashesEven as tension soared in Delhi amid the farmer protest that took a turn for the worst in the heart of the city, heartwarming scenes were witnessed at the Chilla border point between the national capital and Uttar Pradesh where the agitating crowd exchanged roses with state police personnel.
Farmers Protest Delhi: Never in country's history had to farmers protest so long for their demands: Ashok Gehlot
"The basic reason for this situation is distrust," he added.
Continuing his attack against the Centre over the new farm laws, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said it has never happened in the history of the country that the farmers had to protest so long to get their demands fulfilled.
He said the central government has insulted the farmers and claimed that the process adopted while enacting the fresh legislations was faulty since the beginning.
"No one is ready to listen to farmers and to understand their sentiments, which is very unfortunate. The farmers have been agitating for over two months in the cold, taking out tractor rallies. This is an unfortunate situation and not in the country's interest," Mr Gehlot told reporters after attending the Republic Day function at the secretariat.
He asked whether in a democracy does a government not change its decisions.
"Changing or withdrawing decisions given public sentiments shows a big heart," the chief minister said.
Mr Gehlot said there are reports of deaths of about 150 people during the ongoing farmers'' agitation but the government was not bothered.
"Demands can be made by any section of the society and there can be a way out. But the process adopted while enacting the farm laws was faulty since the beginning. In Parliament too, the opposition was not heard," he said.
Farmers Protest Red Fort: Sikh religious flag was hoisted by protesters at Red Fort
A large number of protesters deviated from the designated route for the proposed tractor parade in the national capital and barged into the Red Fort. They were later removed by the police.
The flag hoisted by protesters from a staff at the iconic Red Fort during their tractor parade against the farm laws on Tuesday was the ''Nishan Sahib'', a symbol of Sikh religion seen at all Gurdwara complexes.
The ''Nishan Sahib'' is a triangular flag that is sacred to Sikhs. The emblem on the flag comprises of ''Khanda'', a two-edged sword, Chakra, a disc, and two Kirpans that cross each other at the handles.
The other flag appeared to be of a farmer union.
Farmers Protest Red Fort: Stones Thrown At Red Fort As Police Try To Remove Farmers: 10 Points
One person died and clashes between the police and protesting farmers were seen in parts of Delhi on Republic Day as the farmers' tractor rally took a chaotic turn. Veering from the designated route, the farmers made for the iconic Red Fort, where they hoisted a religious flag, entered the forecourt and climbed the ramparts. The police have managed to remove them from inside the fort using batons. Outside the fort, tractors took over the Ramlila Maidan, the site where the farmers had originally planned their protest. The violence started in the morning as farmers broke barricades and stormed into Delhi ahead of time. The farmers have blamed "anti-social elements" for the violence. Internet has been suspended in parts of the city.
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Amit Shah Holds Meeting To Discuss Security After Farmer Protests TodayUnion Home Minister Amit Shah met with top security and police officers as he held a meeting to discuss and review security after violent farmer protests today.
Several additional metro stations closed due to farmers' protest
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday announced that the entry and exit gates of all stations of the Grey Line have been closed, as clashes between the farmers and Delhi Police intensified during protests against the Centre''s three new farm laws.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line are closed," tweeted DMRC.
Meanwhile, entry and exit was also barred at Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park and Jama Masjid metro stations.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil and Mansarovar Park are closed," DMRC tweeted.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of Jama Masjid metro station are closed," it said in a subsequent tweet.
The gates of several other metro stations had been closed earlier today as the protests intensified.
"Entry/exit gates of Samaypur Badli, Rohini Sector 18/19, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Jahangir Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines are closed," DMRC tweeted.
Entry/exit gates of all stations on the green line, Lal Quila, Indraprastha and ITO metro stations have been closed.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Tuesday announced that the entry and exit gates of all stations of the Grey Line have been closed, as clashes between the farmers and Delhi Police intensified during protests against the Centre''s three new farm laws.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line are closed," tweeted DMRC.
Meanwhile, entry and exit was also barred at Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Mansarovar Park and Jama Masjid metro stations.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil and Mansarovar Park are closed," DMRC tweeted.
"Security Update Entry/exit gates of Jama Masjid metro station are closed," it said in a subsequent tweet.
The gates of several other metro stations had been closed earlier today as the protests intensified.
"Entry/exit gates of Samaypur Badli, Rohini Sector 18/19, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Jahangir Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines are closed," DMRC tweeted.
Entry/exit gates of all stations on the green line, Lal Quila, Indraprastha and ITO metro stations have been closed.
Meeting Underway at Amit Shah's Residence Over Farmers Protests
High level meeting at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence. Home secretary and Delhi Police Commissioner in attendance. Amit Shah being given a brief on today's incident at the Red Fort and other areas. Security review could be actioned off post this meet
High level meeting at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence. Home secretary and Delhi Police Commissioner in attendance. Amit Shah being given a brief on today's incident at the Red Fort and other areas. Security review could be actioned off post this meet
Farmers Protest: Sanjay Raut Slams Centre Over Farmers Protests At Red Fort
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has slammed the Central Government saying, the government didn''t listen to the protesting farmers till the end.
"Was the government eagerly waiting for this day? The government did not listen to millions of farmers till the end. What type of democracy is flourishing in our country? This is not democracy, brother...something else is going on. Jai Hind," he tweeted.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has slammed the Central Government saying, the government didn''t listen to the protesting farmers till the end.
"Was the government eagerly waiting for this day? The government did not listen to millions of farmers till the end. What type of democracy is flourishing in our country? This is not democracy, brother...something else is going on. Jai Hind," he tweeted.
Farmers Protest: Priyanka Chaturvedi Condemns Situation At Red Fort
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha lawmaker Priyanka Chaturvedi also condemned the incident, said any violence in a democracy is not acceptable.
"Disturbing images of protest going out of control at the Red Fort. Tricolour disrespect is unacceptable. Any violence in a democracy is unacceptable. Law must be supreme. No side wins, the nation loses. Sad day for the Republic," she tweeted.
Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha lawmaker Priyanka Chaturvedi also condemned the incident, said any violence in a democracy is not acceptable.
"Disturbing images of protest going out of control at the Red Fort. Tricolour disrespect is unacceptable. Any violence in a democracy is unacceptable. Law must be supreme. No side wins, the nation loses. Sad day for the Republic," she tweeted.
"Can't condone lawlessness": Shashi Tharoor says farmers' flag atop Red Fort ''most unfortunate''
As protesters agitating against the new farm laws entered the premises of Red Fort here on Tuesday and hoisted from its ramparts flags they were carrying, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned the act and said although he supports the farmers'' protest, he cannot condone lawlessness.
As protesters agitating against the new farm laws entered the premises of Red Fort here on Tuesday and hoisted from its ramparts flags they were carrying, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned the act and said although he supports the farmers'' protest, he cannot condone lawlessness.
"Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers'' protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on Republic Day no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort," Mr Tharoor tweeted.
Most unfortunate. I have supported the farmers' protests from the start but I cannot condone lawlessness. And on #RepublicDay no flag but the sacred tiranga should fly aloft the Red Fort. https://t.co/C7CjrVeDw7
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 26, 2021
Protesters removed from Red Fort premises by police
The police later resorted to lathi-charge to vacate the Red Fort premises. Continuous announcements were being made asking the protesters to leave the complex peacefully.
The Delhi Police had permitted the farmers protesting the three farm laws to hold their tractor parade on selected routes only after the official Republic Day parade on the Rajpath concludes
Police removed protesting farmers from Red Fort premises on Tuesday where they had barged in after deviating from their planned route for the tractor parade and hoisted flags at the iconic monument in the national capital.
Chaos reigned for nearly 90 minutes as some protesters, including ''Nihangs'' (traditional Sikh warriors), forced their way into the Red Fort and hoisted a flag from the staff from which the prime minister unfurls the tricolour on Independence Day.
Earlier, the farmers had deviated from the designated route for the proposed tractor parade against the new farm laws and moved toward ITO in central Delhi.
Clashes broke out between police and protesting farmers after the latter reached ITO and tried to push towards Lutyen's Delhi, prompting the force to use lathicharge and tear gas shells against them.
The farmers began their march from different border points much before the time permitted to them for their tractor rally.
Security personnel resort to lathicharge, tear gas to push back the protesting farmers
#WATCH: Security personnel resort to lathicharge to push back the protesting farmers, in Nangloi area of Delhi. Tear gas shells also used.#FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/3gNjRvMq61
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Entry/exit gates of all stations on grey line, Jama Masjid metro station and Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil and Mansarovar Park are closed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today's Farmers Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts. Despite all our efforts, some orgs & individuals violated route & indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We've always held that peace is our biggest strength& any violation would hurt the movement: Samyukta Kisan Morcha
(ANI)
Internet temporarily suspended in parts of Delhi
Internet services temporarily suspended in the areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and their adjoining areas till 23:59 hrs on January 26: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - ANI
Internet services temporarily suspended in the areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and their adjoining areas till 23:59 hrs on January 26: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - ANI
Traffic movement is closed from Yudhistir Bridge to Seelam Pur
Traffic movement is closed from Yudhistir Bridge to Seelam Pur (both carriageways). Traffic is diverted from Geeta Colony & Signature Bridge: Delhi Traffic Police
Traffic movement is closed from Yudhistir Bridge to Seelam Pur(both carriageways). Traffic is diverted from Geeta Colony & Signature Bridge: Delhi Traffic Police
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Shame On @narendramodi!#FarmersProstests pic.twitter.com/NW6F0Gxate
- Banglar Gorbo Mamata (@BanglarGorboMB) January 26, 2021
Farmer Protests, Republic Day: Farmer Died As Tractor Overturned During Protests In Central Delhi: CopsOne farmer died after a speeding tractor overturned during protests in central Delhi on Tuesday, the police have said.
Internet Cut In Parts Of Delhi, Nearby Areas Amid Farmers' Protest
Internet services have been temporarily suspended in some parts of Delhi amid clashes between the police and thousands of agitating farmers, whose tractor rally veered off the permitted course entering several areas including the iconic Red Fort, news agency ANI has reported.
Internet services have been temporarily suspended in some parts of Delhi amid clashes between the police and thousands of agitating farmers, whose tractor rally veered off the permitted course entering several areas including the iconic Red Fort, news agency ANI has reported.
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Farmers Protest: Protesting Farmers Vandalise Police Vehicle At Delhi's ITOThousands of protesters broke through barricades, attacked policemen with sticks and vandalised a police vehicle after deviating from the agreed route of a farmers' tractor rally and reaching the heart of Delhi."
Delhi Metro security update | Entry, exit gates of ITO station closed amid farmers-police standoff 🚆#kisantractorrally #TractorRally pic.twitter.com/uKg6Wah0H1
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
#TractorRally | Agitating farmers outnumber security deployed
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
NDTV's Sreenivasan Jain reports from #RedFort pic.twitter.com/XwetiIqp8Q
Farmers vs Police | Violence breaks out at Red Fort, lathi-charge, stone pelting by cops at agitating farmers
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
NDTV's Sreenivasan Jain reports from Delhi's #RedFort pic.twitter.com/XorFSdQbAC
Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel tweeted to say that it was "sad and unfortunate" to see the farmers' protest taking a violent turn. "I condemn the violation of its dignity. It is sad and unfortunate," tweets Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel.
Thousands of protesting farmers who stormed into Delhi with their tractor rally this morning, poured into the Red Fort complex by afternoon, as violence continued in parts of the city. Visuals from the spot showed them climbing a flagpole below the ramparts of the iconic Mughal fort, from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation on Independence Day.
लालकिला हमारे लोकतंत्र की मर्यादा का प्रतीक है,आन्दोलनकारियों को लालक़िले से दूर रहना चाहिए था।इसकी मर्यादा उलंघन की मै निंदा करता हूँ ।यह दुखद और दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है @PMOIndia @JPNadda @incredibleindia @ASIGoI @MinOfCultureGoI @tourismgoi @BJP4India @BJP4MP
- Prahlad Singh Patel (@prahladspatel) January 26, 2021
Tikri Border update: After breaching barricade at Nangloi, protesting farmers are now taking designated route towards Najafgarh
"Message was conveyed much before": Farmers on deviating from route
Protesting farmers claim that they had communicated to police about their plans to go to Ring Road. "We always had plans to go to Ring Road and the message was conveyed much before," a protesting farmer tells NDTV's Mariyam Alavi atop a tractor entering Delhi from Singhu border.
"We always had plans to go to Ring Road and the message was conveyed much before," a protesting farmer tells NDTV's Mariyam Alavi atop a tractor entering Delhi from Singhu border#KisanTractorRally | #TractorRally pic.twitter.com/kHBaPT7gEO
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
#FarmersProtest | Protesting farmers now leaving Red Fort after Police intervene. NDTV's Mukesh Singh Sengar reports pic.twitter.com/7s4mgl93qA
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
Farmers' protest live updates: 3 routes were cleared for the Tractor rally
Three routes were cleared for the farmers to hold the parade - 63-km route near Singhu Border, 62.5 km-long route from Tikri border, a 68-km long route from Ghazipur border that divides Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. However, some of the groups deviated from the planned route and entered the iconic Red Fort and ITO in the heart of national capital.
Tractor rally news: Significance of flag hoisted by protesting farmers at Red Fort explained
Visuals from the spot showed them climbing a flagpole below the ramparts of the iconic Mughal fort, from where the Prime Minister addresses the nation on Independence Day. As tractors took over the Ramlila Maidan outside the fort -- the original site where they had planned their protest -- farmers were heard saying that they will not leave Delhi now. NDTV's Mohammed Ghazali explains the significance of the flag
#KisanTractorRally | NDTV's Mohammed Ghazali explains the significance of the flag hoisted by protesting farmers at Red Fort pic.twitter.com/d4gbPHYQKv
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
LIVE | Police resort to firing teargas shells to disperse farmers at Nangloi Junction. NDTV's Arvind Gunasekar reports #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/P1n4C85ozf
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
Just In: Police have entered the Red Fort and are convincing the protesters to leave the premise.
Clearly farmers union leadership has lost its control.Many part of Tikri Border rally wants to proceed towards Central Delhi.
- Arvind Gunasekar (@arvindgunasekar) January 26, 2021
While leaders managed to convince few tractors to stick to designated route earlier,thats not the situation now. Farmers on foot have gone past Peeragarhi
Taractor Rally news: Tractor with 2 farmers overturns during stunt at Delhi-Noida Border
A tractor with two farmers on it overturned during a stunt at the Delhi-Noida border on Tuesday morning, as scores of protesters gathered here for demonstration against the new farm laws.
The tractor was being driven in a circular path at a high speed when it lost balance and overturned, while the two persons on board got minor injuries during the act at the Chilla border in the morning.
The sight of the overturned tractor, bearing a tricolour and a flag of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu), was short lived as several protesters came together to put the vehicle back on its four tyres. (Read full story here)
LIVE | Scores of protesting farmers enter Delhi's iconic Red Fort #FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/0fOTPJp8Bp
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
Farmers have reached red fort @ndtv pic.twitter.com/NMUaU0xuDI
- Saurabh shukla (@Saurabh_Unmute) January 26, 2021
Farmers'protest live news: Defying route, farmers reach Red Fort
Thousands of protesters broke through barricades, attacked policemen with sticks and vandalised a police vehicle after deviating from the agreed route of a farmers' tractor rally and reaching the heart of Delhi.
In visuals emerging from ITO, one of the main intersections in Delhi near media offices and the police headquarters, policemen in riot gear appeared to be outnumbered. The policemen were seen running or hiding behind cars as farmers armed with sticks chased them.
#LIVE updates | Protesting farmers reach Red Fort and are now moving towards India Gate. NDTV's Mukesh Singh Sengar reports pic.twitter.com/qjGVE1ifPP
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
Gates Of Several Delhi Metro Stations Closed Amid Farmers' Protests
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today closed the entry and exit gates at several metro stations as thousands of protesting farmers entered the national capital as they took out a tractor rally against the new farm laws. (Read full story here)
Avoid These Routes: Traffic Police On Republic Day Parade, Farmers' Tractor Rally
The Delhi Police has issued traffic advisories for the Republic Day parade. Traffic diversions and alternative routes have been posted on Twitter by the police.
- Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) January 26, 2021
#LIVE updates | Direct clashes taking place between Delhi Police and protesting farmers in Delhi's ITO. NDTV's Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor with latest details #KisanTractorRally pic.twitter.com/1vc249x6hk
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
Traffic Alert
- Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) January 26, 2021
Traffic is very heavy on GTK road, Outer ring road, Badli road, KN Katzu Marg, Madhuban chowk, Kanjhawala road, Palla road, Narela & DSIDC Narela roads. Please avoid these roads.
Live updates: Protesting farmers breach barricades at Nangloi Junction
Protesting farmers breach the barricades at Nangloi Junction, move towards Central Delhi. NDTV's Arvind Gunasekar reports from ground zero
Protesting farmers breach the barricades at Nangloi Junction, move towards Central Delhi. NDTV's Arvind Gunasekar reports from ground zero
#LIVE | Protesting farmers breach the barricades at Nangloi Junction, move towards Central Delhi. NDTV's Arvind Gunasekar reports from ground zero #TractorRally pic.twitter.com/7DKsrcNrRM
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
Chaos At Tractor Rally As Farmers Break Barricades, Cops Use Tear GasAhead of the big tractor rally, farmers protesting against the new agricultural laws broke police barricades this morning near Singhu border, the epicentre of the agitation that began late November, as they entered Delhi."
Farmers' Tractor rally in Delhi latest news: Cops Use Tear Gas, Lathis on protesting farmers
Protesters were baton-charged and tear gas shells were fired by policemen as chaos unfolded near borders of the national capital.
Protesters were baton-charged and tear gas shells were fired by policemen as chaos unfolded near borders of the national capital.
Tear gas, lathi-charge by cops as protesting farmers break barricades at Delhi borders, begin #KisanTractorRally
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
(Video from Akshardham, Delhi) pic.twitter.com/tq1c4WuHiN
Maharashtra won't implement farm laws, Speaker tells protesting farmers
Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Nana Patole today told the hundreds of protesting farmers at Mumbai's Azad Maidan that the three new contentious agricultural laws passed by Parliament last September will not be implemented in the state. The farmers, mostly from Nashik district, have gathered in the state capital for the past two days in solidarity with thousands of their comrades gearing up for a massive tractor rally in Delhi today against these new pieces of legislation. (Read full story here)
PM Modi Should Stand Firm Against Protesting FarmersAhead of time allotted for #TractorRally, farmers break barricades at Ghazipur border to enter Delhi pic.twitter.com/eroM82Zmld
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
Maharashtra: Protesting farmers to unfurl tricolour amid 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' slogans
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
NDTV's Purva Chitnis reports from Mumbai's Azad Maidan | #RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/LjrELUj2xN
Farmers'protest news: Tractor rally from Singhu border reaches Delhi's Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar
Tractor rally from Singhu border reaches Delhi's Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. The rally will proceed towards DTU-Shahbad-SB Dairy-Darwala- Bawana T-point- Kanjawala Chowk-Kharkhoda toll plaza. (ANI)
Farmer groups in Bengaluru gear up to join #farmersprotest on #RepublicDay
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
NDTV's Shonakshi Chakravarthy reports from Bengaluru railway station pic.twitter.com/EC1XViGpGW
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Airlifted Covid vaccines to 9 countries, will gradually supply to WHO's COVAX facility: India at UN
India has informed the UN Security Council that it will gradually supply vaccines to the COVAX facility of the World Health Organisation and undertake contractual supplies to various countries in a phased manner, as more than six million doses have been airlifted to nine countries under New Delhi''s "vaccine diplomacy."
"As the largest vaccine-producing country of the world, we are fulfilling our commitment to make our vaccine production and delivery capacity available for the benefit of the entire humanity," India''s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador K Nagaraj Naidu said on Monday.
Coronavirus latest news: 19,837 healthcare workers vaccinated in Assam
COVID-19 Vaccination latest news: Assam has managed to vaccinate 19,837 of the 1.90 lakh frontline healthcare workers registered for the inoculation drive till Monday. That's nearly 20,000 less than the target for six days.
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PM Modi Should Stand Firm Against Protesting FarmersIndia's agitating farmers show no signs of fading away. Angry cultivators have been camped on the doorstep of Delhi for weeks through north India's bitingly cold winter. They have shown a talent for staying in the headlines as well, with attention-grabbing stunts such as staging a tractor convoy to rival India's official Republic Day parade."
First vehicle coming out of Tikri Border #FarmersProtest #26JanDelhiTractorParade pic.twitter.com/dJOF5DDhwv
- Arvind Gunasekar (@arvindgunasekar) January 26, 2021
#BREAKING | Farmers break barricades at Tikri border, enter Delhi ahead of #RepublicDay parade
- NDTV (@ndtv) January 26, 2021
NDTV's Arvind Gunasekar reports from the ground pic.twitter.com/6ehk97lnxs
Farmers' #RepublicDay tractor rally from Singhu border proceeds towards Kanjhawala Chowk-Auchandi border-KMP-GT road junction pic.twitter.com/MlbLV40iL8
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
Farmers' tractors with Tricolour standing at Chilla border on Delhi-Noida Link Road. (ANI)
Delhi: A temporary wall erected to seal Karnal bypass to stop the entry of vehicles into the national capital#RepublicDay pic.twitter.com/eFop7YOjKW
- ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2021
All are advised to follow the given traffic advisory & avoid these roads today as traffic will be diverted as per given diversion plan & traffic will be very very heavy on these roads. pic.twitter.com/vsJLPKRXLX
- Addl. CP Traffic, Outer Range, Delhi (@dcptrafficouter) January 26, 2021
Farmers' Group Plans To Veer From Agreed Upon Route For Tractor Rally
A farmers' group - one of the key participants in the tractor rally to be held today -- has declared that it would not stick to the route eith Delhi police. The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee said it will approach the Delhi's Outer Ring Road, raising a possibility of conflict with the police which has chalked out the routes from three locations at the border after a series of meetings with farmers's groups. The rally will mark the completion of two months of protest against the Centre's contentious farm laws by farmers camping at the borders of Delhi. (Read full story here)
