Farm laws protests LIVE: Rahul Gandhi to attend tractor's rally on February 22
- Kisan Mahapanchayats planned by farmers' union leaders, opposition to garner support in favour of repeal of farm laws as protests enter Day 86.
The farmers' protests against the three farm laws have entered into 86th day on Sunday as lawmakers and farmers’ unions representatives fail to reach an agreement on the three laws which were passed during the monsoon session last year. ...Read More
Farmers’ union leader Rakesh Tikait who represents the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) is set to hold a series of Kisan Mahapanchayats to garner support against the three farm laws. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will also address Kisan Mahapanchayats in the upcoming week.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha, umbrella body of protesting farmer unions, on Saturday also criticised the Centre for rising fuel prices and demanded that the government take steps to ease pressure on common people as well as farmers.
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- Feb 21, 2021 10:48 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi to attend tractor's rally tomorrow
In a show of solidarity, the Congress leader will also attend a farmer tractor rally from Thrikkaipetta to Muttil as a mark of support to the ongoing agitation in the national capital. The rally will begin at around 11 am and see participation from hundreds of people with tractors. Read more
- Feb 21, 2021 09:37 pm IST
'Yuva Kisan Divas', Mazdoor Kisan Ekta Divas': Farmers to step up agitation
The Morcha said February 26 will be observed as 'Yuva Kisan Divas' (youth farmers day) and February 27 as 'Mazdoor Kisan Ekta Divas' (farmer-labourer unity day). Read more
- Feb 21, 2021 08:41 pm IST
Farm laws are death warrant for farmers: Arvind Kejriwal
AAP convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met farmer leaders from Western UP on Sunday and demanded that the BJP-ruled central government withdraw the three farm laws, terming them "death warrant" for farmers.
- Feb 21, 2021 06:56 pm IST
Farmers announce series of events to intensify protest
Agitating farmers announce series of events between February 23 and 27 to intensify their protest against three Central agricultural laws.
- Feb 21, 2021 05:09 pm IST
Rakesh Tikait celebrates child's birthdat at Ghazipur
HT photo Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait celebrating birthday of young child who participated in the protest at the Ghazipur border protest site.
- Feb 21, 2021 01:10 pm IST
150 farmers held for blocking rail traffic in Punjab's Ambala
150 farmers have been booked for allegedly blocking the rail tracks and hampering the movement of trains in Ambala during the rail blockade organised by Samyukta Kisan Morcha, umbrella body of protesting farmer unions on Sunday.
- Feb 21, 2021 01:06 pm IST
Kejriwal has reached Vidhan Sabha for the meeting with farmers' unions representatives
Delhi CM will discuss issues regarding the farm laws and the ongoing farmers' protests during the meeting.
- Feb 21, 2021 08:57 am IST
Barnala gears up for Maha rally
Two farmers' unions are holding the rally at Barnala later today.
- Feb 21, 2021 08:53 am IST
BKU Ugrahan wing's Maha Rally aims to put further pressure on govt regarding farm laws
The BKU's Ugrahan wing Twitter handle also shared maps for others to join the rally aimed at creating pressure on the government to repeal the farm laws and address the issues faced by farmers.