Farmers' Protest News Highlights: Farmers' protest against the Centre's new farm legislation has entered 6th day. More protesters converged near Delhi borders as the stir intensified, prompting the Delhi Police to beef up security and place concrete barriers at all entry points from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar invited leaders of farmer unions for talks today, instead of December 30. The meeting is presently underway at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Opposition parties of misleading farmers and "playing tricks". He asserted that the new agriculture laws will provide new options to sell for more and also safeguards. "The farmers are being deceived on these historic agriculture reform laws by the same people who have misled them for decades," he said, in an apparent reference to parties that are supporting the protest. Thousands of farmers stayed put at various Delhi border points for the 5th consecutive day on Monday protesting the new farm laws, which they fear will dismantle the minimum support price system and corporatise farming. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates on farmers' protest:
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Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Government asks farmer unions to submit specific issues in farm laws by December 2
The government has asked farmers'bodies to identify specific issues related to the three new farm laws and submit those by December 2 for consideration and discussion in the next round of talks on Thursday, an official statement said after a nearly three-hour-long meeting remained inconclusive.
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, Railways and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Minister of State for Commerce and Industries Som Prakash on Tuesday interacted with the representatives of 35 farmers organisations, mainly from Punjab.
During the meeting at Vigyan Bhawan here, the ministers explained the benefits of farm reform acts to the representatives of the farmers'' Unions. Various issues related to these laws were discussed at length and talks were held in a cordial atmosphere, the agriculture ministry said in its statement.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Farmers should flag specific issues in laws, Govt ready to look into them: Narendra Singh Tomar
As a meeting with representatives of protesting farmers remained inconclusive, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on December 1 they have been asked to come with specific issues in the new farm laws and the government is ready to discuss and address their concerns.
The government had called a meeting with 35 representatives of agitating farmers at Vigyan Bhawan hereafter large-scale protests by various farmer groups, including from Punjab and Haryana, entered its sixth day on various borders of the national capital.
"We had a detailed discussion. We will again meet on December 3. We suggested to them to form a small committee, but they said they all will be present in the meeting. So, we agreed to that," Tomar told PTI after the meeting.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Train operations normalised in Punjab with few exceptions: Railways
Train services in Punjab, which were suspended for almost two months due to the agitation against the three farm bills, have normalised except for a 32-km stretch, Chairman Railway Board VK Yadav said December 1.
Train operations in Punjab were severely affected for almost two months after farmers protesting against the three new farm laws sat on railway tracks and on station premises, refusing to let trains ply.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Students join farmers’ protest against farm laws at Singhu, Tikri borders
Students from various universities in Delhi on Decmeber 1 joined the farmers protesting at Singhu and Tikri borders and expressed solidarity with them in their fight against the Centre’s new farm laws.
The protesters part of a student outfit, Krantikari Yuva Sangathan (KYS), demanded that three farm legislations should be revoked unconditionally and the BJP government at the Centre should apologise to the people for introducing such "anti-people laws".
"We have launched agitations in different states in solidarity with the on-going movement and to bring to the fore the issues being faced especially by the most exploited section -- agricultural workers in the farming sector.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Protesting farmers show black flags to Union minister Rattan Lal Kataria
A group of over one hundred farmers protesting against the Centre''s farm laws on decmber 1 showed black flags to Union minister Rattan Lal Kataria in Jandli village adjoining Ambala city. The Union minister of state for Jal Shakti was accompanied by the BJP MLA from Ambala city, Aseem Goel, and some local party leaders.
Kataria, who is an MP from Ambala, had come to Jandli village to lay the foundation stone of an underbridge on the Ambala-Rajpura rail section.
The farmers, most of them youths, waved black flags outside the venue while Kataria was speaking. They also raised anti-government slogans and asked the minister and other BJP leaders to go back.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | ‘Bullets or peaceful solution’: Farmers’ union member after discussion with government
Chanda Singh, member of farmers’ delegation who met Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar in Delhi on Decmeber 1 said, “Our movement will continue and they will definitely take back something from the govt, be it bullets or peaceful solution.”
Singh added that the delegation will come for more discussions with the government again, reported news agency ANI.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on meeting coming to an end
"The meeting was good and we have decided that the talks will be held on December 3. We wanted a small group to be constituted but farmers' leaders wanted that the talks should be held with everyone, we do not have problem with it," said Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.
The agriculte minister further added, "We appeal to the farmers to suspend the protests and come for the talks. However, this decision depends on farmers' unions and farmers."
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | BJP ally in Haryana suggests giving written assurance on MSP
The BJP's ruling coalition partner in Haryana, the Jannayak Janata Party, on Decmber 1 suggested that the Centre should give a written assurance to farmers that the minimum support price system will continue.
The remark by JJP president Ajay Chautala comes on the day independent MLA Sombir Sangwan withdrew support to the BJP-led government in the state, also expressing support for the farmers against the new farm laws.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | No other party supported BJP on farm laws, says Mamata Banerjee
About the on-going farmers'protest in north India, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that no other political party supported the BJP on the issue of farm laws but the saffron party is adamant on bulldozing it.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | There is growing concern in other countries regarding farmers' protests, says Rajasthan CM
Rajasthan Chief MinisterAshokGehlotonDecmber1said that the central government's decision to invite farmer unions for talks was a "step in the right direction", but added that it was taken too late. "Centre's invitation to farmer unions for talks is a step in the right direction but taken too late. There is a growing concern not only in the country but in other countries as well, where a sizable number of Persons of Indian Origin live, regarding protest of farmers in India," tweetedGehlot.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Meeting between government, farmers' leaders underway
Government is giving a detailed presentation to the farmers' leaders on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act. The meeting is underway at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi. Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal are present.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | What is the problem in incorporating MSP in the bill, asks Jannayak Janta Party founder
Ajay Chautala, Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) founder on farmers’ protest asks what is the problem in including Minimum Support Price (MSP) in the bill if the government leaders are giving statementsthat they will continue MSP, reports ANI.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Kamal Haasan wants PM Modi to have a dialogue with farmers
Makkal Needhi Maiam chief and actor Kamal Haasan on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have a dialogue with farmers agitating in Delhi and redress their grievances.
Addressing a press conference here to announce former IAS official Santhosh Babu joining his party, Haasan, answering a question, said a dialogue with farmers was overdue.
"All he (Prime Minister) has to do is look at my farmers. Have a dialogue, it is long overdue. You must have a dialogue. Because it is very important for the nation. You also believe in the good of the nation. Agriculture must be taken care of. This is not a request." Haasan said.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Govt will reach solution after discussing farmers' issues: Agriculture Minister Tomar
The government on Tuesday expressed confidence that it will reach a solution after discussing issues raised by protesting farmers, as a meeting got underway between union ministers and representatives of over 30 farmerorganisations.
For the meeting atVigyanBhawanhere, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar was accompanied by Railways and Commerce and Industry MinisterPiyushGoyaland Minister of State for Commerce SomParkash, also an MP from Punjab."We are ready for a discussion to resolve their issues. Let''s see,"Tomartold reporters as he arrived for the meeting. Continue reading...
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Delhi Cabinet Minister Kailash Gehlot:
There should be a proper dialogue and Centre should accept all demands proposed by farmers as they're are genuine. My purpose of visiting protest sites is to ensure basic facilities for protesting farmers
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Farmers' outfit stages protest in Nagpur
Workers of the Swabhmani ShetkariSanghatana on Tuesday staged demonstrations in Maharashtra'sNagpur city in support of the farmers' agitation in Delhi
against the Centre's new farm laws.Members of the Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana raisedslogans against the farm bills and warned of intense agitations in Maharashtra in the coming days.
"The Central government is not concerned about the woes of farmers and hence, we have called for protests inMaharashtra to support farmers agitating in Delhi," Ravikant Tupkar, a leader of the organisation said.he Centre should take cognisance of the concernsraised by farmers, or cultivators from across the country, including Maharashtra, will take to streets, Tupkar added. (PTI)
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar arrives at Vigyan Bhawan for meeting with farmers' leaders
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | India says Justin Trudeau's comment 'unwarranted'
Ministry of External Affairs" We've seen some ill-informed comments by Canadian leaders relating to farmers in India. These are unwarranted especially when pertaining to internal affairs of a democratic country. It's also best that diplomatic conversations aren't misrepresented for political purposes
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Our internal issue not for your politics: Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi tells Justin Trudeau
Objecting to Canada Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau's remarks on the ongoing farmers protests nearDelhi, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Tuesday told him not to play politics using "India's internal issue as fodder". "Dear @JustinTrudeau, touched by your concern but Indias internal issue is not fodder for another nations politics. Pls respect the courtesies that we always extend to other nations. Request PM @narendramodi ji to resolve this impasse before other countries find it okay to opine," tweeted Chaturvedi, a Rajya Sabha member.
haturvedis tweet came after Trudeau, in a Facebookvideo interaction on the occasion of Gurpurab or the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, on Tuesday said, "I would be remiss if I didnt start also by recognising the news coming out of India about the protest by farmers. The situation is concerning and were all very worried about family and friends."
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Centre's top brass holds discussions ahead of meeting with protesting farmers
Hours before the Centre's meeting with protesting farmers on Tuesday, Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, BJP chief J P Nadda and others held marathon discussions on the matter. The central government has called a meeting with all 32 agitating farmers unions at Vigyan Bhawan here at 3 pm.
Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah along with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Railways Minister Piyush Goyal held a meeting for over three hours over the farmers protest against the Centre's new agriculture reform laws.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | BJP leader Ram Madhav objects to Justin Trudeau's comment on farmers' protest
"What is his locus standi? Isn’t it tantamount to interference in India’s sovereign matters?," RAM Madhav tweeted.Speaking on the occasion of the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Trudeau had said, “The news coming out of India about the protest by farmers. The situation is concerning and we are all very worried about family and friends. I know that's a reality for many of you. Let me remind you, Canada will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protest.”
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Justin Trudeau backs farmers' protest in India, says situation 'concerning'
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has supported Indian farmers who have intensified their agitation against the new farm laws, saying the situation is "concerning". Speaking on the occasion of the 551st birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Trudeau said, “The news coming out of India about the protest by farmers. The situation is concerning and we are all very worried about family and friends. I know that's a reality for many of you. Let me remind you, Canada will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protest.”
Punjabi Ekta Party (PEP) president Sukhpal Singh Khaira welcomed Trudeau's support. “We welcome the support of Justin Trudeau PM Canada for the farmers' agitation and urge BJP govt to accept the legitimate demands of farmers who have contributed to the inclusive development of India and are themselves under a colossal debt leading to widespread suicides-khaira. (sic)” Continue reading...
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Over 500 farmers from UP's Bundelkhand to join 'Delhi Chalo' protest
Over 500 farmers from Bundelkhand will join the ongoing farmers' protest at Delhi border points against the new agriculture-related laws on Thursday. Bundelkhand Kisan Union (BKU) national president Vimal Sharma said all the preparations for going to the national capital have been completed and district units have been instructed to participate in the movement in a peaceful manner.
"Over 500 farmers from Banda, Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Jhansi and Lalitpur will go to Delhi on Thursday from their own means with ration and other necessary things to take part in the ongoing farmers' agitation against the farm laws made by the central government," he said.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Independent MLA Sombir Sangwan withdraws his support from the Khattar led-Harayana government
"In light of the atrocities committed on the farmers, I hereby withdraw my support to the current govt," he said. (ANI)
'Delhi chalo' protest: Farmer unions accept Centre's offer to hold talks over agri laws
Farmer unions on Tuesday decided to attend a meeting with the Centre as protesters continued their agitation at Delhi border points against the government's new farm laws. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday had invited leaders of farmer unions for talks on Tuesday, instead of December 3, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and cold.
"In our meeting, we have decided to accept the central government's offer to hold talks at 3 pm today. Representatives of protesting farmers will attend the meeting with Union ministers," farmer leader Baljeet Singh Mahal said. Continue reading...
Farmers' protest: What are the key demands and what could be negotiated
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is expected to lead the Centre in its talks with farmers. Singh is meeting Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at BJP chief JP Nadda’s house before the meeting scheduled at 3 pm, news agency ANI reported. This is second meeting of the BJP leaders in last two days amid the farmers’ protests
The key demands:Though the farmers have expressed objection to all the three farm laws, there main problem, essentially, is about the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act or the FPTC Act and its provisions that they fear will weaken the Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) mandis. The farmers are also unhappy with the removal of guaranteed minimum support price (MSP), which they say will leave them at the mercy of big corporations.
Farmers fear that with the virtual disbanding of the mandi system, they will not get an assured price for their crops and the arthiyas -- commission agents who also pitch in with loans for them -- will be out of business. Read the full story here...
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | RS Mansa, State President, Punjab Kisan Union:
I will attend the meeting called by the government at 3 pm today (ANI)
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Punjab-based farmers' body refuses to attend meeting with Centre
Punjab-based farmers' body Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMSC) on Tuesday refused to participate in a meeting called by the Centre over the farm laws, demanding that representatives of all farmer unions be invited for talks. The KMSC is one of the 32 Punjab farmers' bodies invited for talks with the Centre.
"A committee of several farmers' bodies has not been invited and moreover, the prime minister is not holding this meeting. Because of these reasons, KMSC is not going to attend the meeting," KMSC general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said."If 32 Punjab-based farmers' bodies have been invited (for talks), a committee representing around 500 farmers' organisations is also there which should have also been invited," he said.
"By not inviting all farmers' bodies, an attempt is being made to divide the farmer organisations. If we attend the meeting, it will be presumed that this agitation (against farm laws) is only taking place in Punjab which could be the conspiracy of the Centre," he claimed. (PTI)
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | BJP MP Manoj Tiwari slams Rahul Gandhi on issue of farm laws
Attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has termed him as the most "confused leader" and said he has no knowledge about the farm laws passed by the Centre. He also accused the Congress and other opposition parties of provoking farmers against the new agri-marketing laws.
"Rahul Gandhi is the most confused leader in the world.He does not know about farm laws passed recently.Thefarm laws that Parliament has passed recently have been accepted by all the states of the country except the Congress government of Punjab," Tiwari, who was here for a wedding ceremony on Monday evening, told reporters.
When asked about farmers' concern about the agriculture laws, Tiwari said the BJP and the central government are ready to listen to everyone. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to double the income of farmers and strengthen them financially. The government is giving the minimum support price of paddy to farmers by removing the middlemen," he added. (PTI)
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Special prayers held at gurdwaras in Delhi for success of farmers' protest
Special prayers were held at all gurdwaras in the national capital on Tuesday morning for success of the ongoing farmers' protest against the new agri laws, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) president Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. The 'ardas' was held at all the gurdwaras for fulfilment of the demands of protesting farmers, Sirsa said.
"The DSGMC also condemns those, including the BJP leaders, who are alleging that the protesting farmers are Khalistanis and terrorists," he said after attending a prayer at Bangla Sahib gurdwara."A farmer received information of his soldier son's death in Kashmir while staging the protest. Can such people be called terrorists?" Sirsa asked. (PTI)
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Just In:
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at the residence of BJP President JP Nadda to hold a meeting over farmers protest
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Traffic woe grips Delhi as farmers' protest intensifies
Serpentine queues of vehicles clogged the roads in parts of the national capital on Tuesday as the Delhi Police kept the Singhu and Tikri borders with Haryana closed for traffic and heightened checking at other places in view of the ongoing farmers' protest. The closure of borders has also resulted in heavy traffic on other alternate routes between Delhi and Haryana.
More protesters converged near the borders of the national capital as the stir by farmers against the agri laws appeared to intensify, prompting the Delhi Police to enhance security and place concrete barriers at all entry points from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Peaceful protests were underway at both the Singhu and Tikri borders, where farmers had gathered from Punjab and Haryana, for the sixth day. The numbers of farmers at the Ghazipur border swelled, with more joining them from Uttar Pradesh.
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Shed arrogance, give justice to farmers: Rahul tells centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asked the government to wake up and shed "arrogance" to provide protesting farmers their rights. Farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, are holding protests at the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders of the national capital against the Centre's new agri-marketing laws. Taking to Twitter, Gandhi said everyone was indebted to the farmers for their hard work and this debt would be repaid only by giving them justice.
"The food grower is sitting in protest on the roads and fields and speeches are being given on TV.We all are indebted to the hard work of farmers. This debt will be over only by giving them justice and their rights, and not by mistreating them or by beating them with batons or using tear gas against them," he said in a tweet in Hindi."Wake up and come down from the chair of arrogance and think of giving the farmers their rights," he also said. Continue reading...
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Delhi Traffic Police:
Tikri Border is closed for any traffic movement. Available open borders to Haryana are Jharoda, Dhansa, Daurala Jhatikera, Badusari, Kapashera, Rajokri NH8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera borders
'Delhi chalo' protest LIVE updates: Farmer unions call meeting to decide on Centre's offer to hold talks
Protesting farmers have called a meeting later in the day to take a decision on the Centre's offer to hold talks as they continue their agitation at Delhi border points against the government's new agri laws. Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Monday had invited leaders of farmer unions for talks on Tuesday, instead of December 3, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and cold.
"We will hold a meeting today to take a decision whether we should accept the Centre's offer or not," Baljeet Singh Mahal, a farmer leader, said.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | 5 Left parties ask state units to coordinate, organise protests in support of agitating farmers
The Left parties on Monday called upon their state units to coordinate and organise protests in support for the farmers agitating against the three farm laws. In a joint statement, five Left parties -- the CPI(M), CPI, RSP, AIFB and CPI(ML) -- extended their complete support to and solidarity with the protests by the farmers.
"Lakhs have converged around Delhi demanding the withdrawal of the agri laws, passed in parliament in a brazen anti-democratic manner, and the Electricity (Amendment) Bill," it stated. Braving intense repression and in the midst of severe cold wave conditions, lakhs of farmers have reached Delhi. However, they are not being permitted to come to Parliament, as announced earlier, to present their demands, it stated.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Centre to hold talks with 32 unions today
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has invited leaders of farmer unions for talks on December 1, instead of December 3. Farmers' protest against the Centre's new farm laws entered its sixth day. Thousands of farmers stayed put at various Delhi border points against the laws, which they fear will dismantle the minimum support price system and corporate farming.
The meeting has been called at 3 pm on December 1 at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi."It was decided that the next round of talks will be held on December 3 but farmers are agitating, it's winter & there's COVID. So the meeting should be held earlier. So farmer leaders - present in 1st round of talks - have been invited at Vigyan Bhavan on Dec 1 at 3 pm," Tomar said, as quoted by ANI. Read the full story here...
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Students Federation of India rallied in Kolkata in solidarity with protesting farmers
Hundreds of activists of the Students Federation of India, a left-wing students union, took out a rally in Kolkata on Monday in solidarity with farmers holding protests in the national capital's borders against the Central farm reform laws.The participants of the rally, from different colleges and universities in the city and elsewhere, raised slogans against the new farm laws and covered a distance of 2 kms Subodh Mallick Square to Esplanade in central Kolkata.
"The Narendra Modi government has opened the farm sector to big corporates which pushed small and marginal farmers faced with extreme financial stress.
"Our fight is to protect the interest of small and marginal farmers who are the backbone of India," SFI state committee leader Subhajit Sarkar said.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Sombir Sangwan resigns as Haryana's Pashudhan Board Chairman in support of movement
SangwanKhapPradhan&DadriMLASombirSangwanhas resigned asHaryana'sPashudhanBoard Chairman in support of ongoing farmers movement.
Sangwansaid, "I've resigned asHaryanaPashudhanBoard Chairman in support of ongoing farmers movement. Today morning at 10 am, all members ofSangwanKhapwill proceed to Delhi & we will support protesting farmers till the very end".NDA ally HanumanBeniwal, the convener ofRashtriyaLoktantrikParty (RLP), has alsothreatenedto quit NDA. Heappealed to Union Home MinisterAmitShah to withdraw the three farm laws immediately and implement all the recommendations made by theSwaminathanCommission. Continue reading...
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | 'Delhi Chalo' explainer: What the farmers' protest is all about
Thousands of farmers have reached the national capital on their tractor-trolleys and other vehicles, responding to the Delhi Chalo call against the agri-marketing laws enacted at the Centre in September.
What farmers fear: Farmer unions in Punjab and Haryana say the recent laws enacted at the Centre will dismantle the minimum support price (MSP) system. Over time big corporate houses will dictate terms and farmers will end up getting less for their crops, they argue. Farmers fear that with the virtual disbanding of the mandi system, they will not get an assured price for their crops and the arthiyas -- commission agents who also pitch in with loans for them -- will be out of business.
Their demands: The key demand is the withdrawal of the three laws which deregulate the sale of their crops. The farmer unions could also settle for a legal assurance that the MSP system will continue, ideally through an amendment to the laws. Read the full story here...
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Delhi Police registers FIR over clash between farmers, security forces at Singhu border
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against unidentified people in connection with a clash between farmers and security personnel at theSinghuborder last week.The FIR has been registered atAlipurpolice station, officials said.On Friday, in view of the protestsorganisedby different farmer unions against the recently passed three agricultural laws, security personnel were deployed atSinghuborder to maintain law and order, police said.
A case for damaging public property and under the Pandemic Act and Unlawful Assembly etc has been registered. Damaged vehicles have been seized and investigation is being carried out, the officer said. On Friday, hundreds of farmers had reached theSinghuborder here to protest against the Centre's new farm laws. The day had witnessed police using teargas shells, water cannons and erecting multi-layer barriers to block the protesters and the farmers pelting stones and breaking barricades in their determination to push through as part of their 'DelhiChalo' march.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Leaders of 32 farmers' union to join meeting
Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal has written to representatives of 32 farmer unions, including the Krantikari Kisan Union, Jammuhari Kisan Sabha, Bhartiya Kisan Sabha (Dakauda), Kul Hind Kisan Sabha, Kriti Kisan Union and Punjab Kisan Union, inviting them for discussion on December 1.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Delhi Police: Singhu, Tikri border closed for traffic
"Singhu Border is still closed from both sides. Traffic diverted from Mukarba Chowk & GTK road. Traffic is very very heavy. Please avoid outer ring road from Signature Bridge to Rohini & vice versa, GTK Road, NH 44 & Singhu border,"Delhi Traffic Police said.
Tikri border is closed for any traffic movement. Badusarai and Jhatikara Borders are open only for two-wheeler traffic. Available open borders to Haryana are - Jharoda, Dhansa, Daurala, Kapashera, Rajokri NH 8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam vihar and Dundahera: Delhi Traffic Police
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Sukhvinder S Sabhran, Joint Secy, Punjab Kisan Sangarsh Committee in Delhi:
There are more than 500 groups of farmers in the country, but the government has invited only 32 groups for talks. The rest haven't been called by the government. We won't be going for talks till all groups are called.
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HD Kumaraswamy asks Centre to hold talks with agitating farmers
Former Karnataka Chief Minister andJD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Monday asked the Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers at the borders of Delhi to remove misgivings they have on the new agri-marketing laws."The #FarmersProtest in Delhi against the Centre's new agricultural legislation has entered the fifth day.The Centre, which has stated that such laws have been brought in to help farmers, should immediately hold talks with protesters and make efforts to remove their suspicions," the JD(S) leader tweeted.
He said the suspicion among farmers and people about thelaws would continue to grow further if the government did not address their concerns. Kumaraswamy advised the government not to put any pre-conditions for talks like asking the farmers to move to Burari Park for their demonstration.
Farmers' protest LIVE Updates | All India Taxi Union threatens to go on strike if demands of agitating farmers not met within 2 days
Backing farmers' protest, the All India Taxi Union has threatened to go on strike if the demands of the farmers, protesting against the Centre's new farm laws at different border points of the national capital, are not met within two days.President of the Union, Balwant Singh Bhullar, said they are giving two days to the central government to meet the demands of the farmers.
"We request the prime minister, home minister and agriculture minister to revoke these laws. The corporate sector is destroying us.If the government does not take these laws back in two days, then we will remove our vehicles from the roads. We request all drivers across India to stop their vehicles from December 3," Bhullar said.
farmers' protest LIVE Updates | Agriculture Minister to meet leaders of farmer unions today
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has invited leaders of farmer unions, protesting the three central farm reform laws, for talks today, instead of December 3, citing the COVID-19 pandemic and cold. "Keeping in view the cold and COVID-19, we have invited leaders of farmer unions for discussion much before the scheduled December 3 meeting," Tomar told PTI.
The meeting has been called at 3 pm on December 1 at Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital, he said, adding those leaders who were present in the meeting held on November 13 have been invited this time.
