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UP farmer destroys crop in support of agitation
Ahlawat, whose father Sanjeev Kumar owns over 40 bigha farmland, is heard saying in the video, “You can see my standing wheat crop. I am destroying it in front of everyone in support of the ongoing farmers’ protest. I do not want these farm laws to be imposed upon us.”
Farmer unions to hold 4-hour nationwide ‘Rail Roko’ protest against Centre’s new agri laws
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), however, appealed to everyone for a peaceful protest in nationwide Rail Roko programme. It demanded that the government should resolve the farmers` issues immediately without any further delay."
Ajit Singh’s letter warns farmers against divisive attempts
Lucknow, Feb 12 : In an open letter to farmers agitating against the new farm laws, Rashtriya Lok…
Sharad Pawar shares concern over new farm laws
Raising concerns over the three new farm laws, NCP President Sharad Pawar on Saturday said the legislation will adversely affect the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and weaken the mandi system.
11th round of talks breaks down, deadlock on farm laws continues
The eleventh round of talks between the government and representatives of the farmers Union ended on Friday without…
Youth Congress takes out torchlight march against farm laws
Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh have been sitting on protest for last 35 days at several borders of the national capital demanding repealing of three farm laws and guarantee of the MSP.
Ex-Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy urges farmers to try new farm laws for year
Bengaluru, Dec 27 : Former Karnataka Chief Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy on Saturday urged the agitating farmers to…
Farmers halt toll collection on most highways in Haryana
Chandigarh: Responding to a call given by the Bharatiya Kisan Union, farmers protesting the Centre’s new farm laws…
Our NRI Family Members Backing Us, Willing To Send Funds: Protesting Farmers
Farmers protesting on both sides of Delhi-Haryana border have asserted that they are self-sufficient in carrying on their agitation against the new farm laws, with some saying their NRI relatives have also extended support to sustain the momentum of the demonstration.
Gujarat Congress Holds Dharna Against Centre’s New Farm Laws
The Gujarat Congress on Sunday organized a protest at Satyagrah Chhavni here against the Centre's three recent farm laws.
Trade Strike Shuts Down Some States, Partial In Others
25 crore join strike against Centre's new farm and labour laws
Wrong to prevent farmers from holding peaceful demonstrations: Kejriwal
Thousands of farmers have been marching to Delhi from Punjab and Haryana protesting against the laws that liberalise the agriculture sector
Bharat Bandh: Transport, banking services likely to be affected
As several transport, bank unions are part of the strike, banking services are likely to be hit across the country.
Farmers Protest: Is Punjab facing an ‘economic blockade’?
Fearing the strained relations may spoil peace, the Chief Minister has warned many a time that any move by the Central government to tinker with religion or livelihood of the people would trigger resentment and anger.
Punjab BJP leader resigns over farm laws
BJP Punjab youth general secretary Barinder Singh Sandhu resigned from party over the newly introduced Central farm laws, thus becoming the third prominent leader in the state to step down this month
Punjab’s Resolute: Assembly Unanimously Passes Bills Against Farm Laws
The bills against farm laws were also backed by the Opposition SAD, AAP and Lok Insaaf MLAs.
Farm laws should be withdrawn: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Kejriwal also claimed that when the AAP was formed, government schools were in a pitiable condition. But instead of shutting these schools down, the party improved them.
Congress protests against farm laws in Goa, demands rollback
"If this is not a new 'zamindari system', what else is? Through this specious mode of contract farming, farmers will be left at the mercy of big companies, courts and bureaucracy in the event of any dispute.
Bureaucrats ignored 15,000 suggestions says farmers’ body
Badrinarayan, the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, told IANS that farmers' committees have been formed in about 80,000 villages in the country.
Scrap new farm laws, Maharashtra Congress appeals to President
Mumbai, Sep 28 : The Maharashtra Congress on Monday called on Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and submitted a…
Sonia Gandhi Asks Congress-Ruled States To Override Centre’s Farm Laws
Sonia Gandhi today asked Congress-ruled states to consider bringing laws to overrule the centre’s farm laws, which have…