Farmers Protest Highlights: "I have filed a case this morning with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking an urgent investigation into the death of Subhkaran Singh & into the alleged firing by Haryana Police. I've also urged the NHRC to immediately send a fact-finding team to Khanauri border in Haryana in regards to this shocking case," Gokhale said in a post on X.
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Farmers Protest Highlights: TMC MP urges NHRC to look into death of protesting farmer
Farmers Protest Highlights: "I have filed a case this morning with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking an urgent investigation into the death of Subhkaran Singh & into the alleged firing by Haryana Police. I've also urged the NHRC to immediately send a fact-finding team to Khanauri border in Haryana in regards to this shocking case," Gokhale said in a post on X.
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Farmers Protest LIVE: Do not follow path of violence, govt ready for talks, Anurag Thakur tells agitating farmers
Union minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday appealed to the farmers protesting at the Punjab-Haryana borders to not follow the path of violence, asserting that the government is ready to hold talks with them to resolve their concerns. The information and broadcasting minister also hit out at the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for their remarks on the farmer issue.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Farmers' protest a common thing between Greece, India, says Greek PM Mitsotakis
The ongoing farmers' protest at the Punjab-Haryana borders found a reference in an address by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday when he said the agitation was among the several common things between India and Greece. While addressing the 'India-Greece Business Forum', Mitsotakis talked about various sectors where the two countries had a lot in common.
"We have one more thing in common. We have farmers protesting both in Greece and India...," he said. He was also quick to add that the "future of farming in a world where we need to make big productivity gains across the board, I think, is also an area in my mind of great interest".
Farmers Protest LIVE: TMC MP urges NHRC to look into death of protesting farmer
Trinamool Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale has written to the National Human Rights Commission urging them to look into the death of a 21-year-old farmer during the protests at the Punjab-Haryana border.
"I have filed a case this morning with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking an urgent investigation into the death of Subhkaran Singh & into the alleged firing by Haryana Police. I've also urged the NHRC to immediately send a fact-finding team to Khanauri border in Haryana in regards to this shocking case," Gokhale said in a post on X.
The farmer, identified as Subhkaran Singh, a resident of the Baloke village in Punjab's Bathinda district, was killed and a few others were injured following a clash between security personnel and protesting farmers at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Protesting Noida farmers call off February 23 Delhi march
Friday's proposed "Delhi march" of protesting farmers in Noida and Greater Noida has been called off after their meeting with the local administration and the police, a protesting group said.
The announcement comes a day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered the formation of a three-member committee to look into the issue and resolve the woes of the farmers, who are demanding higher compensation and developed plots in lieu of their land acquired by the government in the past.
Farmers Protest LIVE: BKU demands judicial probe into death of farmer
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Balbir Singh Rajewal says, "Haryana Police entered Punjab, fired at us and also broke our tractors. A case under section 302 IPC should be registered against Haryana CM and Haryana's home minister. Judicial inquiry should be conducted (into the death of a farmer). On 14th March, a 'mahapanchayat' of farmers will be held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi."
Farmers Protest LIVE: Feb 26 tractor march will be a one-day programme, says Rakesh Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait says, " On 26th February, we will take tractors to the highway, towards the way that goes to Delhi, we will enter into the state highway and central highway. It will be a one-day programme and then we will return. Then all across India, our meetings will go on. On 14th March, there will be a programme at Ram Leela ground in Delhi for one day. People will go without tractors to that event. Govt keeps saying, they are not stopping us so let's see if they will stop us or not."
Farmers Protest LIVE: Farmer body demands murder FIR against Haryana CM Khattar, Home Minister Vij
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday demanded Haryana Chief Minister and the Haryana Home Minister be booked for the "murder" of a protesting farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border and announced a tractor march next week.
The SKM announced that the farmers will observe a 'black day' on Friday in the country to mourn the death and will burn effigies of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, and state home minister Anil Vij.
It said farmers will take out tractor marches on highways on February 26 and hold an All India All Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on March 14.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Govt hopeful of resolving farmers' concerns before wheat procurement season, says Food Secy
The Government is hopeful of a resolution on the farmers' protest much before the commencement of the wheat procurement season from March, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on Thursday.
Chopra, in a media briefing, said the government is willing to hold further talks and address the concerns of the protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana borders.
The government had given an offer to the farmer leaders considering their concerns like lowering of water table and soil quality. However, they have rejected the proposal, he said.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Congress calls for convening special Parliament session on farmers' issues
The Congress on Thursday escalated its attack on the BJP-led Centre over the farmers' protest and demanded that a special session of Parliament be convened to discuss the pressing issues of the tillers.
The opposition party also urged the Punjab government to convene a similar session of the state assembly to deliberate on the issue.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Centre giving priority to villages, focusing on improving lives of small farmers, PM Modi says
Amid farmers' protest on the borders between Punjab and Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said his government was giving priority to every aspect linked to villages and also focusing on improving the lives of small farmers through various schemes and initiatives.
He said strengthening the rural economy was necessary to achieve the goal of a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India).
Farmers Protest LIVE: Akali leader dubs govt’s treatment of farmers ‘undemocratic’
The government's behaviour with farmers has been most undemocratic, says Akali leader Daljeet Singh Cheema.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Have demanded compensation, loan waiver for deceased farmer, says Rajewal
“Tomorrow, we will observe 'black day' for the injustice done to the farmers by the government. Apart from this, we have demanded compensation of Rs 1 crore for the farmer who was killed (during clashes in Khanauri) and to waive off his loans. We also demanded an inquiry headed by a Supreme Court judge to probe against those who were responsible (for the clashes),” says Sanyukt Samaj Morcha Party chief Balbir Singh Rajewal.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Mahapanchayat of farmers to be held at Ramlila Maidan on March 14
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Balbir Singh Rajyawal says, "Haryana Police entered Punjab, fired at us and also broke our tractors. A case under section 302 IPC should be registered against Haryana CM and Haryana's home minister. Judicial inquiry should be conducted (into the death of a farmer). On 14th March, a 'mahapanchayat' of farmers will be held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi."
Farmers Protest LIVE: SKM leader seeks Rs 1 crore compensation for deceased farmer’s kin
Speaking to reporters in Chandigarh, Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said a case of murder should be registered in the death of the farmer at the Khanauri border and his family be given Rs 1 crore in compensation.
Farmers Protest LIVE: SKM to observe 'black day,' hold protests over death of farmer
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday demanded the registration of an FIR for "murder" over the death of a protesting farmer on Punjab-Haryana border and announced tractor marches next week. The SKM, which spearheaded the 2020-21 farm agitation against the now-repealed farm laws, announced that the farmers will observe a 'black day' on Friday to mourn the death.
It also said farmers will take out farmers will take out tractor marches on highways on February 26 and hold a Mahapanchayat in Delhi on March 14.
Farmers Protest LIVE: SKM to take out tractor marches on February 26
SKM will take out tractor marches across countries' highways on February 26, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Delhi Assembly condoles death of farmer; calls for 'seriously considering' farmers' demands
The Delhi Assembly on February 22 condoled the death of 21-year-old Shubhkaran Singh during farmers' protest at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. Reading the condolence message of the House, Speaker Ram Niwas Goel said that the incident at the Khanauri border on Wednesday was "very painful".
"The peacefully protesting farmers should be treated calmly and their demands should be seriously considered," he said.
Singh was a native of Bhatinda and the lone bread winner of his family. His family owns just two acres of land, said the Speaker, expressing the House's condolences to the family of the deceased farmer.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Farmer leaders demand registration of FIR in death of protester at Khanauri border
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday demanded registration of a murder case against those responsible for the death of a protesting farmer at the Khanauri border point of Punjab-Haryana.
Pandher also said the Punjab government should take action against the Haryana paramilitary force personnel for allegedly damaging 25-30 tractor-trolleys after entering into the state's territory.
A farmer was killed and about 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border on Wednesday.
Farmers Protest LIVE: As farm stir intensifies, Centre proposes new solution to end stalemate
The Centre on Wednesday invited farmers for a fifth round of talks after earlier rounds failed to achieve any major breakthrough. At the heart of the ongoing farm protest is the demand for a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP). The farm groups had rejected the Centre’s proposal to buy three types of pulses, maize and cotton from farmers at the minimum support price for five years.
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Farmers Protest LIVE: SKM meeting to discuss protests, incidents happening on Punjab borders, says Rakesh Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait says, "Today, there is a meeting of SKM (Samyukt Kisan Morcha) on farmers protests, incidents happening on Punjab borders and law on MSP...A farmer lost his life there (at Khanori border). Police fired at them."
Farmers Protest LIVE: Congress criticizes government following X's statement
The Congress party has criticized the government, alleging that democracy is being "murdered" in the country. This statement comes after microblogging platform X expressed disagreement with the BJP-led Centre's directive to block accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers' protests. X also advocated for extending freedom of expression to the affected posts.
According to sources, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has instructed social media platforms to temporarily block 177 accounts associated with the farmers' protests, following a request from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh tagged a statement issued by X's Global Government Affairs team, stating, "Murder Of Democracy in India," expressing the party's disapproval of the government's actions.
Farmers Protest LIVE: Bhupinder Singh Hooda urges government to engage in dialogue with protesting farmers
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda has called upon the central government to initiate immediate talks with protesting farmers to address their concerns, labeling the current situation stemming from the agitation as "worrisome."
Hooda, also the Leader of the Opposition in Haryana, appealed to the farmers to maintain peace amidst the ongoing agitation. Speaking to reporters during the ongoing Budget session of the state assembly, he emphasized the need for dialogue between the government and the protesting farmers to resolve the issues at hand
Farmers Protest LIVE: Shiromani Akali Dal to take the protest to Delhi
SAD Shiromani Akali Dal wishes to take their protests to Delhi, and peacefully place their demands.
Farmers Protest Live : X disagrees with Indian government's order to block accounts and posts on farmers' protests
Social media platform X has expressed its disagreement with the Indian government's order to block accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers' protests. The Ministry of Electronics and IT has ordered social media platforms to temporarily block 177 accounts linked to the protests, on request of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Farmers Protest Live | Shubkaran Singh: A farmer's advocate and family man
According to a report by the Indian Express, Singh was raised by his grandfather after his parents' divorce. His grandmother passed away six years ago. Singh left school before completing his Class XII to take care of his family, including his two sisters. His friend Mahinder Singh said that Shubkaran always stood at the forefront whenever Bhartiya Kisan Union Sidhupur called for protests or gatherings. Read more
Farmers Protest Live | Open to discussions, they are our Annadatas: Anurag Thakur on farmers' demands
Union Minister Anurag Thakur reiterated the government's willingness to engage in dialogue regarding the concerns of farmers, emphasizing the crucial role farmers play as the nation's 'Annadatas.' He criticized the previous UPA government, pointing out the significant increase in funding for farmers by the Modi-led government. Thakur cited various examples, such as subsidies for fertilizers and substantial allocations for MSP, to underscore the government's dedication to the welfare of the agricultural sector.
Farmers Protest Live: Farmer attepmts self-immolation in Muzaffarnagar, UP
A farmer in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, attempted self-immolation near a protest site on Wednesday, prompting fellow protesters to quickly extinguish the flames. The farmer, identified as Brijpal, sustained minor burn injuries on his face and was promptly taken to a local hospital. City Magistrate Vikash Kashyap, who visited the hospital, mentioned that Brijpal had minor burns and emphasized that the farmer's loan-related concerns would be addressed. According to Bhartiya Kisan Union district president Yogesh Sharma, Brijpal attempted suicide due to frustration over unresolved issues and concerns about receiving a notice from the Punjab National Bank, despite not having obtained a loan from that bank. Brijpal hails from Jitpur Ghari village in Muzaffarnagar district.
Farmers Protest Live: Farmer leader Dallewal assesses the situation at Khanauri
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has headed to Khanauri to assess the situation after the tragic demise of the young farmer.
Farmers Protest Live: Police officers among those injured
Approximately 12 police officers sustained injuries when they were assaulted with sticks and pelted with stones during the confrontations at Khanauri.
Farmers Protest Live: 2 day pause in the march, what's next?
The farmers will assess the situation at the Khanauri border point, and the next steps will be determined on Friday evening.
Farmers Protest Live: Haryana government extends internet suspension
The Haryana government has prolonged the internet suspension in seven districts until February 23, in light of ongoing tensions with farmers. Initially set to expire on February 19, the ban now encompasses mobile internet and bulk SMS services, with the exception of voice calls, in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa.
Farmers Protest Live: One farmer dead, two injured in clash
Three individuals, one of whom was the deceased farmer, were transported from Khanauri to the Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. The deceased had sustained a head injury, while the other two are said to be in stable condition.
Farmers Protest Live: Young farmer dies in clash
Shubhkaran Singh, a 21-year-old farmer from Balloh village in Bathinda, was fatally injured in the head injury at Dhabi Gujran in Patiala. He was rushed to Patiala’s Rajindra Hospital but was declared dead upon arrival.
