Highlights | SKM says 16 farmers, part of tractor rally, still untraceable
Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar told Parliament on Friday that the Centre had spent an amount of more than ₹7.95 crores in five months till January this year on a campaign to bust myth about the farm laws.
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said on Friday that the farmers- who have been protesting against the Centre’s three new farm laws- would not return home until both sides arrive at an agreement. Addressing a Mahapanchayat at Delhi’s Tikri border, he said, “This agitation will continue until the Government of India talks to the committee and arrives at an agreement. Till that time, farmers will not return home.” ...Read More
Farmers have been camping at several border points in the national capital since November 26 last year. Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar told Parliament on Friday that the Centre had spent an amount of more than ₹7.95 crores in five months till January this year on a campaign to bust myth about the laws. He pointed out that the government had been in constant touch with the farmers and 11 rounds of talks were held to resolve their issues.
Meanwhile, a Delhi Police personnel was allegedly thrashed at the Tikri border on Friday where he had fone to paste posters of the missing protesters after the Republic Day tractor rally. “The policeman, identified as Jitender Rana, is posted at Nangloi police station. He received injuries to his head and other body parts,” officials told news agency PTI. The police has arrested over 120 people till now in connection with the January 26 violence.
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- Feb 13, 2021 07:34 pm IST
No BJP minister stood up to observe silence for 'martyred' farmers, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said "200 of our farmers were martyred. To pay tribute to them I observed silence in Parliament, all the people of opposition stood up but no BJP minister or MP stood up to observe 2 minutes of silence for our farmers," in Makrana, Rajasthan.
- Feb 13, 2021 05:41 pm IST
Farmers being implicated in false cases, harassed: SKM
SKM also alleges that the farmers are being implicated in false cases and harassed, reports PTI.
- Feb 13, 2021 05:38 pm IST
16 farmers still untraceable says Samyukta Kisan Morcha
Samyukta Kisan Morcha says 16 farmers, who participated in the tractor rally on January 26, are still untraceable, reports PTI.
- Feb 13, 2021 05:17 pm IST
Mahatma Gandhi's granddaughter Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya reached Ghazipur border
Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya speaking to the farmers. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo) Tara Gandhi Bhattacharya, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, reached Delhi's Ghazipur border, where the farmer leaders have gathered.
- Feb 13, 2021 04:19 pm IST
Leaders of farmer organizations gather at Ghazipur border
Farmers leaders gather at Ghazipur border (Sakib Ali/HT Photo) Leaders of various farmers' organizations gathered at Delhi's Ghazipur border.
- Feb 13, 2021 03:45 pm IST
Delhi police commissioner reviews situation at farmers protest in borders
Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava today reviewed the law & order situation and arrangements at Delhi borders, in connection with the farmers' protest, reports ANI.
- Feb 13, 2021 03:23 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi says implementation of farm laws will cause unemployment
Rahul Gandhi in Rajasthan's Ajmer says "Farm laws' implementation will cause unemployment. PM says he's giving options.Yes, he has given: hunger, unemployment & suicide.He wants to talk to farmers but they won't until laws are repealed.Agriculture belongs to 'Bharat Mata',not industrialist," reports ANI.
- Feb 13, 2021 12:55 pm IST
Singhu, Tikri, other borders in Delhi remain closed for traffic
Tikri, Singhu, Ghazipur and other such border points in Delhi continued to remain closed for traffic movement, the Delhi Traffic Police said on Saturday and urged commuters to opt for alternative routes.
- Feb 13, 2021 11:37 am IST
R-Day violence accussed Deep Sidhu, Iqbal Singh being taken from Delhi Police crime branch
Visuals came in from the national Capital where Deep Sidhu, Iqbal Singh- both accused in the Republic Day mayhem were seen being taken from the Delhi Police's crime branch in Chanakyapuri.
- Feb 13, 2021 11:15 am IST
Three more people arrested in connection with Jan 26 violence
The Delhi Police said on Saturday that three more people have been arrested in connection with the violence that broke out during the tractor rally in the national Capital on Republic Day.
- Feb 13, 2021 10:03 am IST
I was and will be with the farmer, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continued his attack on the Centre regarding the farmers' agitation and said that the farmers were struggling for the better future of the country. Gandhi added that he was and will continue to support the farmers.
- Feb 13, 2021 07:19 am IST
Protesters won't return home till agreement is reached: Rakesh Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said on Friday that the farmers- who have been protesting against the Centre’s three new farm laws- would not return home until both sides arrive at an agreement.