Farmers Protest

Chaudhary praised the National Oilseed Mission as a “progressive step” and called for greater state-level procurement of alternative crops to support minimum support prices.

Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14; Dallewal agrees to take medical aid

However, he will not end his indefinite fast till a legal guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops is given, said farmer leader Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande.

'Some proposals received from Centre, will discuss it,' say agitating farmers

Farmers, under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13 last year

Group of 101 farmers to resume Delhi march from Shambhu border on January 21: Farmer leader Pandher

The "jatha" (group) of 101 farmers earlier made three attempts to head towards Delhi on foot on December 6, December 8 and December 14, last year at the Shambhu border. They were not allowed to proceed by security personnel in Haryana.

Deadlock continues as 111 farmers sit on fast-unto-death in solidarity with Dallewal

Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), has been on the indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border point between Punjab and Haryana since November 26 last year.

SC seeks farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal's health reports to get AIIMS medical board's opinion

Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) (non-political), began his indefinite hunger strike on November 26, 2024. He refused medical aid offered by the Punjab government.

Punjab Bandh today: Road, Rail services hit, emergency services to remain open

The agitation, which has drawn the Supreme Court’s attention, continues to intensify, with the state government attempting to negotiate with fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal but failing to make any progress.

Punjab farmers’ protest explained: Dec 30 bandh call, Dallewal’s hunger strike and Centre’s response

The demand for debt relief continues to be a significant issue, with farmers seeking a complete waiver of outstanding loans.

'Dilli Chalo' march: Tear gas, water cannon used against farmers by Haryana security personnel

The action came after a ’jatha’ (group) of 101 farmers, who resumed their foot march to Delhi shortly after 12 noon on Saturday from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border, reached the barricades put up by the Haryana security personnel.

Farmer's protest: Tear gas, water cannon used against protesting farmers at Shambhu border

The action came after a 'jatha' of 101 farmers, who resumed their foot march to Delhi shortly after 12 noon on Saturday from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border, reached the barricades put up by the Haryana security personnel.

'Adopt Gandhian way of protest': Supreme Court orders medical aid to farmer leader on indefinite fast

"Farmers should not get violent and do peaceful agitation. They should adopt the Gandhian way of protests because their grievances are being looked into," the SC-bench said after being informed that violent agitations had created problems at both the sites.

Farmers to resume Delhi march on Dec 14: No message from govt yet, says Punjab farmer leader

We did not want farmers to be blamed that they do not want to hold talks to find a way out. We gave time...but there has been no message from the government (Centre) side for talks. So, the path to agitation is open, says Pandher.

Farmers suspend march for day after some suffer injuries due to teargas shells

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher claimed that five to six protesting farmers were injured due to the teargas shelling by Haryana security personnel.

Farmers' protest march: Massive traffic jams at Delhi-Noida borders; avoid these routes

The police also issued a helpline number 9971009001 and advised commuters to use the metro to avoid inconveniences.

Farmers' protest march in Delhi today: What are they demanding

The march was announced by Bhartiya Kisan Parishad leader Sukhbir Khalifa who said that farmers are demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws.

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French farmers blocked a road near Paris, protesting a potential EU-Mercosur trade deal they say threatens their livelihoods. The agreement, aimed at finalising by year-end, has sparked anger over cheaper agricultural imports that lack domestic standards. Farmers are already reeling from poor harvests caused by rain, livestock disease, and delayed government measures following a snap election. Similar frustration arose earlier due to increased imports from Ukraine after Russia’s invasion. Arnaud Rousseau, head of the FNSEA, warned that tens of thousands of farms face financial trouble, with limited relief from the government. Farmers demand action against imports and burdensome regulations.

'You can ask her how rape happens': Former Punjab MP slams Kangana Ranaut

Today, this senior politician compared getting raped to riding a bicycle. No wonder rapes and violence against women for fun are so deeply rooted in the psyche of this patriarchal nation, says Ranaut.

Kangana 'Bangladesh' Comment: Farmers in Haryana and Punjab Slam Actor-Politician, Demand Apology

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's recent controversial remarks on farmers has angered the kisan community in Harayana and Punjab, many demanding an apology from her. The BJP's Mandi MP had posted a clip of her recent interview with Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar in which she suggested that a "Bangladesh-like situation" could have erupted in India but for the country's strong leadership. #kanganaranaut #farmersprotest #bangladeshunrest #haryanaassemblypolls

Protest will continue till our demands are met: Farmer leader Pandher

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and the Kisan Mukti Morcha are spearheading the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to press the government to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP).

Farmers pass resolution to intensify protest against govt, to continue stir during LS polls

The farmers from states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh and West Bengal had come for the mahapanchayat.

Farmers' 'mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Ground: Police deployed in central Delhi, traffic may be hit

The Delhi Police has heightened security and deployed substantial forces to manage vehicle checks due to a "Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat" organized by farmers at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday. This may result in traffic congestion in central parts of the city, officials reported.

Here an SKM, there an SKM, and the threat to farmers’ unity

Ramlila Maidan Farm Mahapanchayat: Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s success in getting permission for a mahapanchayat in Delhi even as its splinter outfit, the SKM (Non-Political) languishes at the Shambhu border, has created unease in the farm movement. GoI has played a smart political hand, but will the two groups resolve differences for the sake of their common goals like legal guarantee for MSP?

'Rail roko' protest: Farmers squat on rail tracks in Punjab

Farmers in Punjab conducted a 'rail roko' protest, organized by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, demanding the government to ensure a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP).

Farmers urge Centre for MSP on all crops; call 'rail roko' agitation on March 10

Dallewal said the government is importing palm oil worth Rs 1.38 lakh crore but it cannot spend on farmers by giving them MSP on all crops.