Farmers Protest Highlights: Farmers to stage two-hour road block in every district tomorrow, says Gurnam Singh Charuni

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Farmers’ Protest Highlights: visuals coming from Punjab-Haryana borders are unfortunate and condemnable, says Punjab Minister after meeting injured farmers

Punjab Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra after meeting injured farmers at Civil Hospital in Patran, said, the visuals coming from Punjab-Haryana borders are unfortunate and condemnable. Some severely injured farmers have been referred to Patiala as well. Haryana and Central government are adamant on not letting the farmers move towards Delhi

Farmers’ Protest Highlights: Will block roads for two hours in every district tomorrow, says Gurnam Singh Charuni on scuffle at Khanauri border

Bhartiya Kisan Union chief Gurnam Singh Charuni said, today we received unfortunate news that a person has been shot at the Khanauri border and has died. Therefore, we have decided to postpone the plan to burn effigies and instead opt to block the roads for two hours in every district from 12 PM to 2 PM (tomorrow). We will convene a meeting with the core committee to decide on the next course of action.

Farmers’ Protest Highlights: A farmer sets himself on fire amidst marches across several UP districts

Farmers across the western Uttar Pradesh districts staged demonstrations and carried out marches to press for their demand of MSP.Protests were held in Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida. In Muzaffarnagar, a farmer tried to kill himself by setting himself on fire.The fire was doused in time by the fellow agitators and he was rushed to a local hospital.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Action will be taken against the personnel responsible for farmer’s death, says CM Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, said whichever police personnel is responsible for Shubhkaran's death, action will be taken against him. Shubhkaran was not here for publicity, he came to ask for the rightful price for his agricultural produce. The Punjab govt stands with the farmers. They are trying to threaten us of President's rule. I am not scared of these threats; I would not let any more Shubhkarans die

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Internet suspension extended in 7 Haryana district

Internet suspension in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa districts in the state of Haryana has been extended up to 23 February.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Punjab CM says will register FIR to probe protester's death

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann backs agitating farmers; says will register FIR to probe how a young farmer was killed at Khanori; Claims he is getting threats about imposing President Rule in Punjab but he wont bow down to such threats.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Rahul Gandhi condoles death of farmer at Khanauri border

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, the news of death of young farmer Shubhakaran Singh in firing on Khanauri border is heartbreaking, my condolences are with his family. Last time Modi's arrogance was accepted only after the sacrifice of more than 700 farmers, now it has again become the enemy of their lives, he said. One day history will definitely demand an account of the 'killing of farmers' from the BJP hiding behind the friendly media, Gandhi said in a post on X.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: We condemn the atrocities carried out by Haryana Police on protesting farmers says Sarwan Singh Pandher

In a press conference on clashes between protesting farmers and Haryana Police, Sarwan Singh Pandher said, we condemn the atrocities carried out by Haryana Police on protesting farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu borders. Many of our farmers have suffered injuries and several are missing. In view of the situation, we have decided to halt our ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for the next two days. In these two days, we will meet the families of injured and missing farmers and will decide on our future course of action.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Putting Delhi Chalo march on two-day hold, says Sarwan Singh Pandher

Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee head, Sarwan Singh Pandher on ongoing protest said, we are putting it (Delhi Chalo march) on hold for two days. After reviewing the Khanauri situation, we will take further decisions

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Additional CP North Delhi briefs about security arrangements on account of farmers’ protest and upcoming festival

Additional CP North Delhi, Sagar Singh Kalsi said, strict security arrangements are made in view of the festivals. We have deployed personnel across the district and have deployed drones for surveillance. We are also conducting anti-sabotage checks in market areas. For farmers’ protest, we are taking intelligence inputs from adjoining border districts of UP. We have placed barricades at highways as well as other intersections

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Haryana forces are taking condemnable actions on peaceful protesters, says Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa

Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa on farmers’ protest said, “23-year-old from Bathinda district was shot during police firing, there is a video of it and I have seen it. Unfortunately, all these protesters were in Punjab territory and none of them didn’t do anything wrong but the kind of action Haryana forces are taking on the peaceful protesters is condemnable. I want to say to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Ji, you should stand with farmers. I also demand that an FIR should be registered against the Home Minister of Haryana Anil Vij in Punjab police station as the police firing is happening and he is the Home Minister, it’s his moral responsibility...."

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Haryana Congress urges Centre to accept farmers' demands

Haryana Assembly should pass a resolution urging the Centre to accept the protesting farmers' various demands, including a legal guarantee on crop MSP, the opposition Congress said. Senior Congress MLA Raghuvir Singh Kadian said, "Farmers are the backbone of the country. After the farm laws were repealed, they were given some assurances by the Centre but these have not been fulfilled."

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: I have requested farmers to talk in an atmosphere of peace and find solutions through dialogue, says Arjun Munda

Union Minister Arjun Munda on farmers’ protest said, have requested farmers to talk in an atmosphere of peace and find solutions through dialogue. I believe in this nation, we have always solved complex issues through dialogue, and we want to solve this problem also through a positive dialogue. It is true that in our past meetings, we failed to come to a conclusion, but I am hopeful that we will find a solution to the farmers' problem in the coming days.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: 21-year-old farmer killed in clash with Haryana security personnel

A 21-year-old farmer, identified as Subhkaran Singh, was killed and a few others injured following a clash between security personnel and protesting farmers at Khanauri border. Farmer leaders said this was the first death in clashes since the 'Delhi Chalo' march began on Februray 13.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates Akhilesh Yadav says farmers demanding law on MSP but BJP advertising Bharat Ratna

On farmers' protest, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, farmers are protesting, they are demanding law on MSP but BJP people were advertising Bharat Ratna. At least now, after giving Bharat Ratna to Dr MS Swaminathan and Chaudhary Charan Singh, they (Centre) need to make decisions to eliminate problems of farmers

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Sarwan Singh Pandher on security forces at Shambhu border

Farmers' leader Sarwan Singh Pandher commented on security forces stopping farmers at Shabhu border. He said, we did not send any youth at the front, instead leaders themselves went peacefully. The way they attacked us (with tear gas shells), everyone saw that. We have never refused for talks, but it is not possible to hold discussions in such environment.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Tensions escalate as farmers break barricades at Shambhu border; one casualty reported

Tensions escalated as farmers, led by farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, decided to breach barricades at Shambhu. Reports confirm one casualty in the clashes between farmers and police officials at the Shambhu border. The farmers, who have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri points on Punjab's border with Haryana since February 13, have faced repeated standoffs with the police as they press for their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops and a farm loan waiver.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Jagjit Singh Dallewal comments on another round of discussion

SKM leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Arjun Munda’s proposal of another round of talks said, so what if they fired tear gas shells on us? It is not possible that we watch the show while tear gas shells are fired on our kids here. Arjun Munda talks about holding another round of discussion, we told him that if any talks are to be held, it should be around MSP guarantee law

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: A solution can be found only through dialogue, says Rakesh Tikait

On farmers' protest, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait in UP's Meerut said, this movement will continue, a solution can be found only through dialogue... SKM (Samyukt Kisan Morcha) will meet tomorrow and decide what to do.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Another round of tear gas shells hurled at by Haryana police at Shambhu border

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Government appeals to protesting farmers to arrive at solution peacefully

--Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda has asked agitating farmers for another round of talks and appealed to them to arrive at a solution "peacefully".

--Addressing a press conference at BJP headquarters, senior party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Narendra Modi government has done "so much work" for farmers.

--"Today also, Arjun Munda has promised a discussion (with the protesting farmers). Any solution (to their issues) will come out from dialogue and discussions. The government is open to discussions with the farmers," Prasad said.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Haryana Police shares information on farmers’ protest fatalities

According to the information received so far, no farmer has died today. This is just a rumour. There is information about two policemen and one protestor being injured at Data Singh-Khanuri border, says Haryana Police on farmers' protest.

Farmers’ Protest Live: Police use water cannon to disperse Youth Congress workers

Police use water cannon to disperse Youth Congress workers protesting outside CM's residence in Jaipur in support of farmers.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Haryana Police fires tear gas shells at Shambhu, Khanauri border points to disperse protesters

Haryana Police hurled tear gas shells to disperse farmers from Punjab at Shambhu and Khanauri border points as they tried to move towards the barricades stalling their protest march to Delhi earlier today. Police dispersed protesting farmers as they tried to move towards multi-layered barricades at Shambhu and Khanauri border points as farmers tried to march to Delhi.

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait on protest infront of DM office

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said during a protest by farmers in Meerut, UP, "We are protesting infront of DM office over issues such as MSP guarantee law and others. We will decide our future course of action in SKM's meeting tomorrow."

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: The state is stopping the farmers from exercising their fundamental right to protest, says Advocate Uday Pratap Singh on farmers’ right to protest

Advocate Uday Pratap Singh has filed PIL in Punjab Haryana High Court for farmers' right to protest. He said, the state is stopping the farmers from exercising their fundamental right to protest and they have installed barriers. As the citizens of India, they (farmers) have the right to move to any part of the country. Haryana government put barriers and suspended internet services. I have filed a PIL in favour of the farmers. The PIL says that the internet must be reinstated and action should be taken against concerned police officials. The injured farmers should get compensation, he adds. The Punjab government is in its favour, but Haryana and UT (Chandigarh) are against it. Any order from the High Court does not stop the farmers from using tractors and heavy machinery during the protest. We will fight this in the Supreme Court if needed, said Singh

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: BJP government have been taking action as if they are not farmers but terrorists: AAP Spokesperson Malvinder Singh Kang

Farmers’ Protest Live Updates: Let us think over it, we will speak after that, says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Agriculture minister Arjun Munda's invite for a fifth round of discussion

Farmers Protest Live: Their three big demands

- The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the "Delhi Chalo" march.

- Talking to reporters at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana on Tuesday, Pandher, who represents the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, said the farmers have three big demands -- a legal guarantee on the MSP for all crops, the implementation of the "C2 plus 50 per cent" formula as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission and loan waiver.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Commuters face massive traffic jams on Delhi-Gurugram roads

- Multi-layered barricades have been put up at several locations.

- Meanwhile, the Delhi Police has beefed up security in the national capital on Wednesday and directed its personnel to ensure strict vigil at Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur borders after the protesting farmers announced to continue their 'Delhi Chalo' agitation.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Commuters face massive traffic jams on Delhi-Gurugram roads

- Daily commuters between Delhi and Gurugram have been facing massive traffic jams on Wednesday after protesting farmers announced to continue their 'Delhi Chalo' agitation.

- Delhi Police, along with their counterpart in Gurugram, have made elaborate arrangements to stop the farmers from entering the national capital by putting up road blockades at different borders.

- The move led to traffic chaos at places like Rajokri border, Sarhol border, Delhi-Gurugram Highway (NH-48) and Delhi-Bahadurgarh Highway during the official hours from 7 am to almost 11 am.

Farmers Protest Live: I appeal to the farmers to maintain peace, says Punjab Minister Singh

- On farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march, Punjab Minister Dr Balbir Singh said, "The situation at the border is very tense because the negotiation between Government and farmers yielded no results. So, the farmers have decided to march. So, I appeal to the farmers to maintain peace. I also urge the Haryana Government and administration as well as the Central Government to allow them their constitutional right to a peaceful protest march and allow them passage to Delhi."

- "The CM has given me the responsibility and we have made all arrangements at the hospitals in all border districts. Ambulances have also been placed. We have made all the arrangements...I still appeal that only plastic pellets should be used. The day the protest started, a lot of people came to me with bullet injuries and also that they lost their eyesight...I urge everyone to observe restraint and present their demands in a peaceful manner," he added.

Farmers Protest Live updates: The situation in Haryana is like that of Kashmir, we will march towards Delhi on Feb 21, says farmer leader Pandher

- On the 'Delhi Chalo' march scheduled for Feb 21, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, "...The intention of the govt was very clear that they would not let us enter Delhi at any cost...If you don't want to find a solution through discussion with farmers then we should be allowed to march towards Delhi."

- "When we moved towards Delhi, shelling happened...Bullets were also used on the tyres of the tractors...DGP Haryana has said that they are not using tear gas on farmers...We demand punishment for those using it then...Wrong statements are also being given," he added.

- He then said, "the situation in Haryana is like that of Kashmir. We will march towards Delhi on Feb 21...The govt has given us a proposal so that we backtrack from our original demands...The govt will be responsible for whatever happens now..."

Farmers Protest Live updates: Punjab government should announce a policy with regards to farmers' deaths during the agitation

- On the issue of death of two farmers during the ongoing protest, Pandher said the Punjab government should announce a policy in this regard and sought compensation and jobs for one of the family members of the deceased.

- A 72-year-old farmer, who was part of the protest at the Khanauri border point, died of cardiac arrest on Sunday. Earlier, a 63-year-old farmer died of a heart attack at the Shambhu border.

Farmers Protest Live: SKM's high level meet in New Delhi on Feb 22

- SKM will hold a high-level meeting on February 22 in Delhi to chalk out future strategy on the demands put up earlier before the Centre during their agitation in 2021 against the now-repealed farm laws.

Farmers Protest Live: Farmers' protest undemocratic, says Haryana CM Khattar

- Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, speaking at the "Gaon Chalo Abhiyan" event last week in Panchkula, characterised the farmers' protest as undemocratic and unsuitable.

- "These protests are not appropriate. Instead of utilising public transport, protesters opt to travel on their tractors. Furthermore, they are known to attach weapons to their vehicles and often refuse to comply when instructed to stop. It is imperative for us to remain vigilant in order to uphold law and order in the region. Protest activities should adhere to the principles of democracy," he said.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Govt Proposes MSP Set at Minimum 50% Above Production Costs

- The government's proposal to ensure that the MSP is set at a minimum of 50 percent above the weighted average cost of production underscores the complexities of the ongoing talks between farmers and the Centre.

- This divergence highlights the hurdles encountered in reaching a mutual agreement, suggesting that prolonged deliberations are inevitable.

Farmers Protest Live: Haryana Police fire tear gas shells after farmers try to move towards barricades at Shambhu border

- Tear gas shells were fired by Haryana security personnel after some young farmers were heading towards the multi-layered barricades at the Shambhu border point at Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday.

- After Haryana Police lobbed tear gas canisters at around 11 am, young farmers ran for cover.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Here's what Delhi minister Gopal Rai said on farmers protest

- Gopal Rai said, "The central government needs to do two things - first, it should fulfill its promise on a law on MSP which it had made couple of years ago; second, the farmers should be allowed to peacefully protest in Delhi unless the discussions are completed."

Farmers Protest Live: Why did the farmer leaders reject Centre's proposal

- "...After the discussion of both forums, it has been decided that if you analyse, there is nothing in the government's proposal...This is not on the favour of farmers. We reject it," says farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Farmers Protest Live: Arjun Munda invites farmers for another round of talks

- Arjun Munda, Minister of Tribal Affairs and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare tweeted that the govt again invite the farmer leaders for discussion.

- He tweeted, "After the fourth round, the government is ready to discuss all the issues like MSP demand, crop diversification, stubble issue, FIR in the fifth round. I again invite the farmer leaders for discussion. It is important for us to maintain peace."

Farmers Protest Live updates: Security forces fire tear gas shells at agitating farmers

- Security forces fire tear gas shells as agitating farmers try to proceed to Delhi from Punjab-Haryana.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Farmers 'hell bent' on stopping lifeline of northern states, says Haryana govt

- Farmers’ unions are “hell bent” on stopping the lifeline of northern states and their movement has instilled a “sense of fear” among the people of the state, the Haryana government submitted before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Farmers Protest Live: Delhi, Haryana and Punjab belong to the farmers, says Congress leader

- Congress leader Surendra Rajput on farmers resuming their 'Delhi Chalo' march from Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border, "Delhi, Haryana and Punjab belong to the farmers. The entire nation does not belong to a particular government."

- "The way the BJP, Haryana Police and the Haryana government have asked (the farmers) to remove the tractors, are they illegal machines? The Haryana government and the BJP need to understand that the country belongs to the farmers and will continue to be so," he added.

Farmers Protest Live: Dallewal condemns Centre's multi-layered barricades

- Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal condemned the Centre for setting up multi-layered barricades at the border points between Punjab and Haryana to prevent them from heading towards Delhi.

- "It is our request that we want to go to Delhi in a peaceful manner. The government should itself remove the barricades and give us the permission to march towards Delhi and make arrangements for our sitting in Delhi," Dallewal told reporters at the Shambhu border point.

Farmers Protest Live: Dallewal asks govt to take decision in farmers' favour

- Accusing the BJP-led Centre of indulging in "delaying tactics" over the farmers' demands, Dallewal asked the government to take a decision in their favour.

Farmers Protest Live: Will march towards Delhi peacefully, says Farmer leader Dallewal

- Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Wednesday said protesting farmers, who have been camping at two border points between Punjab and Haryana after they were stopped by security personnel, will march towards Delhi in a peaceful manner.

- "Our intention is not to disturb peace," Dallewal said ahead of the farmers' plan to march towards the national capital.

Farmers Protest Live updates: What happened at the fourth round of talks?

- In the fourth round of talks with farmer leaders, a panel of three Union ministers on Feb 18 proposed buying of pulses, maize and cotton crops by government agencies at minimum support prices (MSP) for five years after entering into an agreement with farmers.

- Earlier on Feb 19, Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which spearheaded the 2020-21 stir, rejected the government proposal, saying it seeks to "divert and dilute" the farmers' demand for MSP and they will accept nothing less than the 'C-2 plus 50 per cent' formula for MSP as recommended in the Swaminathan Commission report.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Farmer leaders to march ahead, says Sarwan Singh Pandher

- On the 'Delhi Chalo' march today, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, "We've decided that no farmer, youth will march forward. Leaders will march ahead. We will go peacefully."

- "All this can be ended if they (central govt) make a law on MSP," he added.

Farmers Protest Live: Here’s what agriculture expert Anil Ghanwat said on the protest

- "The three farm laws that were passed (later withdrawn by the Centre in 2021) had no relation to MSP whatsoever, neither was it part of the farmers’ demand during the first agitation (back in 2020-2021). It all came at a later stage."

- He added, "After the demand for MSP was raised, our committee (panel set up by the Supreme Court to study three farm laws) said that it is unimplementable for the government to give MSP on every crop."

Farmers Protest Live: We will continue to move forward peacefully, says farmer leader

- Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on farmers resuming their 'Delhi Chalo' march from Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border said, "Our top leaders will move forward, and the entire world will see us moving ahead peacefully. If the government feels that by killing the farmers their problems will be solved, then it can do so."

- "But we will continue to move forward peacefully," he added.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Dallewal Calls for Comprehensive MSP Formula

- Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has expressed scepticism regarding the government's intentions, suggesting a lack of seriouness in addressing their demands.

- Dallewal emphasised the necessity for the government to devise a comprehensive formula for MSP covering all 23 crops.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Security ramped up in Delhi

- Heavy security and barricading done at Delhi's Tikri Border in view of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Haryana govt is steadfastly dedicated to farmers' welfare, says Governor Dattatreya

- Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya on Tuesday said the state government deeply values the hard work of the farmers and is steadfastly dedicated to their welfare.

- Dattatreya said the government is tirelessly working for the all-round, all-encompassing and inclusive development of the state based on education, health, security, self-reliance, self respect, service and good governance.

- Addressing the Haryana Assembly on the first day of the budget session, he said the government has always given top priority to the welfare and upliftment of the poor, farmers, youth and women.

Farmers Protest Live: Farmers' three big demands

- Pandher said the farmers have three big demands -- a legal guarantee on the MSP for all crops, the implementation of the "C2 plus 50 per cent" formula as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission and farm loan waiver.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Will remain peaceful, says farmer leader

- Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar on Tuesday said the farmers are ready to march towards Delhi in a "peaceful" manner from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points.

- He said the farmers have been told to head towards the national capital peacefully. "We will remain peaceful," Kohar said.

Farmers Protest Live: Tight security arrangements are in place at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points

- Tight security arrangements are in place at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points.

= The Haryana Police has urged its Punjab counterpart to seize bulldozers and other earthmoving equipment from the inter-state border, which they say the protesters will use to break the barricades.

- These could pose a threat to the security forces deployed at the border, Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapoor has said in an urgent communication to his Punjab counterpart, Gaurav Yadav.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Farmers at two border points of Punjab-Haryana to resume 'Delhi Chalo' march'

- Farmers protesting at two border points between Punjab and Haryana will resume their "Delhi Chalo" march on Wednesday after they rejected the Centre's proposal for procuring pulses, maize and cotton at the MSP by government agencies for five years.

Farmers Protest Live: Through conversation, a solution will surely come out, says Union Agriculture Minister

- On farmer leaders rejecting the Government's proposal over MSP, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said, "We want to do good and several opinions can be given for doing so, as we always welcome good opinions."

- "But to find a way on how that opinion will be fruitful, the only way is conversation. Through conversation, a solution will surely come out," he added.

Farmers Protest Live: Farmer's take on loan waivers

- On the issue of loan waiver, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said according to government reports, farmers have a total debt to the tune of Rs 18.5 lakh crore.

- He requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make an announcement that the farm loans would be waived, while a mechanism for the same could be worked out later.

- "The BJP claims that the present prime minister is a strong prime minister. If he makes an announcement on waiving the debt of 80 crore farmers and farm labourers, it will stamp the BJP's claim that he really is a strong prime minister," Pandher said.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Govt temporarily blocks 177 social media accounts, web links

- The government has ordered temporary blocking of around 177 social media accounts and web links that are linked to the farmers' protest, as per news agency PTI.

- The orders were issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on February 14 and 19 at the request of the Ministry of Home Affairs under section 69A of the IT Act.

Farmers Protest Live: Haryana extends suspension of mobile internet in 7 districts till Feb 21

- The Haryana government on Tuesday extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts till Wednesday in the wake of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation.

- The affected districts are Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa. The government had earlier extended the suspension of mobile internet on February 13, 15, 17 and 19.

- According to the order, the suspension of mobile internet services, bulk SMS (excluding banking and mobile recharge) and all dongle services provided on mobile networks except voice calls in the jurisdiction of the seven districts has been extended till February 21.

- Protesting farmers have been staying put at Shambhu and Khanauri points on Punjab's border with Haryana after their 'Delhi Chalo' march to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops, was stopped by security forces which led to clashes last week.

Farmers Protest Live updates: SKM, KMM spearhead the protests

- The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the 'Delhi Chalo' march to press the government to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops and a farm loan waiver.

- The protesting farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri points on the Punjab and Haryana border since their 'Delhi Chalo' march was stopped by security forces on February 13.

Farmers Protest Live: Bulldozers, other earthmoving vehicles at Shambhu border

- Agitating farmers bring bulldozers and other earthmoving vehicles at Shambhu Border as they plan to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' march.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Seize earthmoving equipment from farmers' protest sites, says Haryana DGP to Punjab Police

- Haryana Police urged its Punjab counterparts to seize bulldozers and other earthmoving equipment from the interstate border which they say protesters will use to break barricades.

- These could pose a threat to the security forces deployed at the border, Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapoor said in an urgent communication to his Punjab counterpart Gaurav Yadav.

Farmers Protest Live: Security tightened in Capital

- In view of the farmers' march, security around Delhi has been heightened, with key border crossings, including Ghazipur, Tikri, Noida, and Singhu blocked with rows of metal and cement barriers. Delhi Police have also imposed a month-long ban on public gatherings under Section 144.

Farmers Protest Live: Why did the farmer leaders reject Centre's proposal

- "...After the discussion of both forums, it has been decided that if you analyse, there is nothing in the government's proposal...This is not on the favour of farmers. We reject it," says farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Farmers Protest Live updates: Haryana extends suspension of mobile internet ban

- According to the order, the suspension of the mobile internet services, bulk SMS (excluding banking and mobile recharge) and all dongle services etc provided on mobile networks, except the voice calls in the jurisdiction of these districts, have been extended till February 21.

Farmers Protest Live updates: The situation in Haryana is like that of Kashmir, we will march towards Delhi on Feb 21, says farmer leader Pandher

- On the 'Delhi Chalo' march scheduled for Feb 21, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said, "...The intention of the govt was very clear that they would not let us enter Delhi at any cost...If you don't want to find a solution through discussion with farmers then we should be allowed to march towards Delhi."

- "When we moved towards Delhi, shelling happened...Bullets were also used on the tyres of the tractors...DGP Haryana has said that they are not using tear gas on farmers...We demand punishment for those using it then...Wrong statements are also being given," he added.

- He then said, "the situation in Haryana is like that of Kashmir. We will march towards Delhi on Feb 21...The govt has given us a proposal so that we backtrack from our original demands...The govt will be responsible for whatever happens now..."

Farmers Protest Live: Centre's proposal is not in the interest of farmers, says SKM leader

- Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a leader of SKM (Non-Political) that is spearheading the 'Delhi Chalo' march, said, "After holding discussion in our two forums, it has been decided that the Centre's proposal is not in the interest of farmers and we reject this proposal."

Farmers Protest Live updates: 14,000 people at Shambhu border

- The Centre has estimated that nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border with 1,200 tractor-trolleys, 300 cars, 10 mini-buses as well as small vehicles.

Farmers Protest Live: Noida issues traffic advisory

- Commuters in Greater Noida may have to face traffic diversions on Wednesday in view of a protest march called by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Tikait), the local police has cautioned.

- In view of the situation and in order to ensure smooth traffic movement, diversions, if required, may be placed from Galgotia Cut, Pari Chowk, LG Roundabout, Moser Bear Roundabout, Durga Talkies Roundabout and Surajpur Chowk, police said.

Farmers Protest Live updates: Farmers set to resume protest, Noida issues traffic advisory

- Haryana Police on Tuesday asked its Punjab counterparts to seize bulldozers which they say protesting farmers from Punjab have brought with them as they plan to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' from the interstate border.

- The farmers were set to begin their march again on Wednesday from two points on the Punjab-Haryana border after the failure of four rounds of talks with the Centre over a legal guarantee on minimum support price (MSP) for crops.