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Farmer stir Highlights: BKU's Rakesh Tikait slams Cong leader Vidya Rani
Mahapanchayats to be held in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, farm leaders to travel across India to garner support
Farmer unions representatives have said that 40 leaders who have been spearheading the agitation against farm laws will travel across the country to gain support for its withdrawal.
The ‘toolkit’ case took a fresh turn as Bangalore-based Disha Ravi was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly editing and disseminating the "toolkit" on social media. Ravi has been sent to five days police custody....Read More
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha expressed concerns as the government has not yet given any dates for the next round of discussions. The Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh (RKMS), a part of the SKM, has said that several Kisan Mahapanchayats are scheduled to be held across Madhya Pradesh starting February 15. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also attend Kisan Mahapanchayats starting February 15 across Uttar Pradesh. She has reached Hapur and is slated to address her first Mahapanchayat later in Hapur.
Farmers are protesting against the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance, and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020 for almost 12 weeks. Farmers’ unions representatives say that these laws will pave the way for MNCs in the agricultural sector to reap profits and pave the way for corporate farming.
They also fear the system of procurement under MSP will be affected. The Centre has repeatedly assured farmers that the MSP system will remain unaffected and said the laws will ensure doubling of farmers’ incomes.
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BKU leader Rakesh Tikait replies to Congress leader Vidya Rani's remarks
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, replying to Congress leader Vidya Rani's remarks, said "Such people don't have anything to do with the movement," reports ANI.
In toolkit case, Shantanu seeks transit anticipatory bail; hearing on Tuesday
Shantanu Muluk has filled a transit anticipatory bail application before the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay high court on Monday. The plea is similar to that of activist and lawyer Nikita Jacob who sought circulation of her transit anticipatory bail application on Monday morning before the bench of justice PD Naik.
Delhi CM Kejriwal to address Kisan Mahapanchayat in Meerut on 28 February
Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh tweeted that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal would address the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Meerut on February 28.
Three-member Supreme Court panel on farm laws holds consultations with experts
The Supreme Court-appointed committee on the new farm laws on Monday said it held consultations with eminent academicians and agri-professionals on the legislations against which farmers have been protesting at Delhi's borders for over two months now, reports PTI.
Anil Deshmukh clarifies order to probe celebrity tweets
Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh clarified that he has ordered probe into celebrity tweets regarding farmers protests to verify if BJP's IT cell was involved and not on the celebrities themselves.
Delhi police say Nikita, Shantanu attended video meeting by pro-Khalistani group
Prem Nath, Joint Commissioner of Police, Cyber Cell, said that Nikita and Shantanu had attended a Zoom meeting by the pro-Khalistani Poetic Justice Foundation, reports ANI.
Sitaram Yechury says 'Government has to end persecution of young activists'
Sitaram Yechury said "The Modi government has to end such persecution of young activists forthwith. These youngsters are the future of India," about the arrest of Disha Ravi.
Priyanka Gandhi asks 'Why not withdraw farm laws if farmers themselves don't want it ?'
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asks "When farmers themselves are saying that they don't want it then why are you not withdrawing them?" reports ANI.
Advocate Nikita Jacob moves Bombay HC for transit bail, reports PTI
Advocate Nikita Jacob who is being probed by Delhi Police for her alleged role in the 'toolkit' case approached the Bombay High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail. A Delhi Court had earlier in the day issued a non-bailable warrant against the advocate and other activist and Delhi Police has said that she along with others were conspiring with 'Khalistani element' to create a stir on social media ahead of Republic Day on January 26.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi en route to Bijnor to address Kisan Mahapanchayat
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was greeted by a large group of supporters in Hapur. She is on her way to Bijnor where she will address her first Kisan Mahapanchayat. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address two other Kisan Mahapanchayats over the next week.
BKU's Ugrahan wing questions state of women safety
The farmers' union alleged that the government is failing to protect women and said that Disha's arrest is a 'clear violation of the Constitution'.
Poetic Justice Foundation head contacted lawyer Nikita Jacob, reports ANI citing people familiar with developments
News agency ANI citing people familiar with the developments said that Poetic Justice Foundation head conducted meetings over Zoom with plans to create a stir on social media ahead of Republic Day. They also said that the meeting was attended by Nikita Jacob, Disha Ravi and other activists. The news agency said that Delhi Police had visited her home but did not find her present and will visit her again for questioning.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury launches multi-pronged attack on govt with connection to Disha Ravi's arrest
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the arrest of Disha Ravi shows that the government is frustrated with the ongoing protests against the farm laws. In a series of tweets, Chowdhury criticised the government for failing 'to uphold basic rights of common citzenry' and said that 'Satyagrahi' farmers have inflicted 'moral defeat' on the government. He said he firmly stands with Disha Ravi.
Anil Vij denounces calls for Disha Ravi's release
The Haryana minister also said that any kind of 'anti-national ideas' stemming in one's mind should be nipped in the bud.
Chhattisgarh CM joins group of politicians demanding Disha Ravi's release
Chhattisgarh chief minister demanded the release of Disha Ravi, who has been remanded to 5-day police custody by a Delhi court, and condemned her arrest calling the entire episode an act of 'cowardice.'
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi demands release of Bengaluru-based climate activist
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in a tweeted voiced her support for climate activist Disha Ravi and shared a small poem in Hindi in support of her. Priyanka said that an unarmed girl has struck fears in the heart of the people who are armed with guns. She also said that Disha is emanating 'rays of hope and courage.'
Delhi Police issue non-bailable warrants against 2 activists
Delhi Police has said that the Delhi Police has issued non-bailable warrants against activists Nikita Jacob and Shantanu in the 'toolkit' case.
Sanjay Singh says Centre is stifling people siding with the 'truth'
The Rajya Sabha MP in his tweet said the government is punishing the climate activist based in Bengaluru for raising her voice in support of farmers. He also said that speaking the truth and demanding for one's rights is being seen as a crime under the current government.
Disha Ravi's arrest is an attack on democracy: Delhi CM
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has condemned the arrest of Bengaluru-based climate activist Disha Ravi calling it an 'unprecendented attack' on democracy. He also said that supporting the farmers protesting the laws passed by the Centre is 'not a crime.'
Cong senior leader Sibal criticises govt of climate activist's arrest
Congress lawmaker Kapil Sibal tweeted on Monday condemning the arrest of Disha Ravi and questioned the government's stance on national security asking if it feels that a 21-year-old and a few teenagers can threaten security of the nation.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait says farmers' unions have not yet raised slogans of 'gaddi wapsi'
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that farmers' unions representatives have only demanded repeal of laws and have not raised slogans of government's resignation.
Borders remain closed at multiple points due to farmers' protests
Several borders remained closed at several points across Delhi's border due to the ongoing protests by farmers' unions. Noida to Delhi carriageway has been closed along with Ghazipur border. Read more here.
Kisan Mahapanchayat to be held in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone
Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Mahasangh (RKMM) Shiv Kumar Sharma announced on February 14 that the farmers' group will hold its first Kisan Mahapanchayat at Madhya Pradesh's Khargone at 12 pm on Monday.
BKU expresses support for Disha Ravi
The Bharatiya Kisan Union has extended its support to Bangalore-based climate activist Disha Ravi who was arrested on Sunday by the Delhi Police for editing and disseminating the 'toolkit' which police believe was responsible for the tractor rally violence.
