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Farm stir Highlights: Delhi police has led by example, says Union minister
Disha Ravi's arrest has given the protest against the three farm laws a fresh turn.
The protest against the three farm laws entered into its twelfth week as farmers’ unions representatives continue demanding total repeal of the farm laws which were passed during the monsoon session last year in the Parliament. The farmers’ protests against the three laws took a fresh turn after the planned tractor rally taken out on January 26 turned violent. Delhi Police launched an investigation following the incident after which it has made several arrests....Read More
While farmer leaders condemned the violence and distanced themselves from figures like Deep Sidhu and Lakha Sidhana, it is the arrest of Bengaluru-based climate activist Disha Ravi that has led to widespread condemnation of the government. The 21-year-old was arrested by the Delhi Police and sent to five-day remand for her alleged role in editing and disseminating a ‘toolkit’ which was shared by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. The police believe that the ‘toolkit’ was designed to spread ‘disaffection and ill-will’ against India under the guise of supporting the protests by farmers.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi addressed a Mahapanchayat in Bijnor on Tuesday. She is also slated to address two more Mahapanchayats over the course of the next two weeks. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is also scheduled to address Kisan Mahapanchayat later this month in UP later this month.
Security remains tight at Delhi’s borders as farmers continue to protest against 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.
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Delhi police has led by example, says Union minister Kishen Reddy
Union minister G Kishen Reddy lauded the Delhi Police for showing patience, bravery and restraint during the Republic Day violence in Delhi and said the force has led by example, according to a statement. The minister of state for home was speaking at the 74th Raising Day of the Delhi Police.
Centre yet to explain merits of farm laws to farmers, says RLD
Rashtriya Lok Dal vice president Jayant Chaudhary said on Tuesday that the Centre had not been able to explain the benefits of the farm laws to the protesting farmers. "Some people keep asking what is wrong with the laws, but I ask them what is good about the laws. The government has not been able to explain to farmers what good the new laws would do to them," he said.
Farm leaders to hold meetings in West Bengal
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said on Tuesday that farm leaders will hold meetings in poll bound West Bengal to raise awareness about issues the farmers there are facing, reported news agency PTI. "We will tour the entire nation, we will also go to West Bengal. Farmers in West Bengal are also facing problems. They are not getting good rates for their crops." Tikait was quoted by PTI.
Bombay High Court reserves order on Nikita Jacob's bail plea
Bombay High Court on Tuesday reserved order on activist Nikita Jacob's bail plea in the Toolkit case. Jacob was one of the editors of the toolkit doc. The Court has reserved her bail plea for tomorrow, reported ANI.
Arrested activist Disha Ravi given access to copy of FIR, masks by Delhi Court
A Delhi court has allowed climate activist Disha Ravi access the copy of the FIR and other documents related to her arrest in the farmers' protest Toolkit case. The court has granted her access to warm clothes, masks, books etc, and allowed her to speak to her mother, other family members, reported ANI. Read More
New farm laws will benefit small, marginal farmers: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that the new farm reforms will benefit small and marginal farmers, and that farmers themselves have been exposing those spreading false information against agri laws, reports PTI.
Delhi Commission for Women sends notice to police over Disha Ravi’s arrest, seeks detailed action taken report
Delhi Commission for Women sends notice to Dy Police Commissioner, Cyber Crime Cell, Delhi Police over Disha Ravi's arrest. Commission asks Police to provide copy of FIR, reasons for allegedly not producing her before local court for transit remand & detailed action taken report, reports ANI. Read more
Shrivastava says activist arrested following procedure
Delhi Police commissioner said that there we no lapses in the arrest and further added it would be wrong to assume that.
Tikait extends wishes of Basant Panchami to farmers' families
He also remembered Deenbandhu Chottu Ram on his birth anniversary.
Union minister praises Delhi Police for handling tractor rally violence
Union minister G Kishan Reddy said that Delhi Police officer showed restrain amid pressure and provocation and thwarted the 'anti-national' forces who tried to disrupt law and order situation.
Sidhu remanded to police custody for 7-days
The actor is being probed for instigating violence during the planned tractor rally on January 26, news agency ANI said citing Delhi Police officials familiar with developments.
Advocate and activist Nikita Jacob says toolkit was only informational
Advocate and activist Nikita Jacob who currently faces arrest for designing a 'toolkit', which the Delhi Police says was made with intention to spread ill-will against the Indian state, denied disclosing any information to Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg. Read more.
AAP criticises govt for Disha's arrest
AAP shared two photos criticising the government while saying that protesting farmers is not a crime.
BKU (Ugrahan) says farmers being mistreated by the govt
Bharatiya Kisan Union's Ugrahan wing said that farmers were once respected throughout the nation but recently they have been defamed and called 'terrorists.'
SC-appointed panel meets for seventh time, holds discussions on farm laws
The apex court-appointed committee on the new farm laws held its 7th meeting on Monday. The three member commitee is met with academicians and professionals on Monday through video conferencing, reported news agency PTI.
