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Highlights: Security personnel leave Ghazipur protest site
The leaders of 16 opposition parties said that they will boycott President Ram Nath Kovind's address to both House of Parliament over farm laws.
In the aftermath of Republic Day violence in Delhi, security was heightened at Singhu, Ghazipur border as the government deployed additional forces. Agitating farmers have accused the government of trying to intimidate them and feared force could be used to evict them. In Baghpath, Uttar Pradesh protests came to an end with locals alleging use force by police. While the police claimed that the matter was resolved through deliberations and the protesting farmers were sent home on Wednesday night....Read More
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The leaders of 16 opposition parties said that they will boycott President Ram Nath Kovind's address to both House of Parliament over farm laws.
Meanwhile, farmers remained firm on their stand that ‘anti-social’ elements orchestrated the violence on Republic Day during the tractor parade. Spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union, Rakesh Tikait on said the violence as "conspiracy to malign the farmer unions and distance Punjab from the rest of the country." He has also accused the Delhi Police of showing negligence during the violence. "Someone goes there and hoists a flag, why no firing was done?" asked Tikait.
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Police personnel deployed in Ghazipur leave protest site
UP police officials who were deployed at Ghazipur border were seen leaving the protest site in police and PAC vehicles.
Take action against those who attacked farmers: Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union Rakesh Tikait broke down while speaking to mediapersons and demanded action against people who lathicharged the agitating farmers.
Tikait says will remain at Ghazipur border
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said that he will not vacate the protest site at Ghazipur border.
Haryana farmers to march towards Delhi
Farmers gathered at Kungar village in Bhiwani to start a march towards Delhi tonight
Protest at Gazipur border continues
Sit-in protest at Ghazipur border (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh) continues against the Centre's farm laws.
Centre extends deployment period of Rapid Action Force at Ghaziabad
Centre extends deployment period of 4 companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) till February 4 to maintain law and order situation in Ghaziabad in view of Farmers' protest. Earlier, their deployment was till January 28.
BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait slaps a person at Ghazipur border
Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait slaped a person at Ghazipur border. "He is not a member of our organisation. He was taking a stick and would have done something. He was misbehaving with media. All those who are here with ill intent should leave," said Tikait.
Heavy traffic at Meerut express highway
Farm union leaders meet agri miniter Narendra Singh Tomar
Members of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti) and BKU (Ekta) met Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today. "We're also hurt by Red fort incident. Govt has assured us that they'll continue with commitments made during talks with farmers,"says SS Bhati, BKU (Lok Shakti).
Ghazipur border closed
Ghazipur border closed. Traffic diverted from NH 24, NH 9, Road no 56, 57 A, Kondli, Paper market, Telco T point, EDM Mall, Akshardham & Nizammudin Khatta. Traffic is very heavy in the area & Vikas marg, Please take alternate route: Delhi Traffic Police
Will commit suicide but won't end protest: Rakesh Tikait
Will commit suicide but won't end protest until farm bills are repealed, says BKU's Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur border.
Around 30 farmers agitating at Burari ground moved to Singhu
Around 30 farmers from DDA Ground in Burari moved towards Singhu border. While around 15 others have been detained for their possible involvement in the Republic Day violence, ANI reported quoting Delhi Police.
'Protest at Ghazipur border to end today,' says BKU leader Naresh Tikait
"The dharna at the Ghazipur (border) will end today," said Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Naresh Tikait in Muzaffarnagar, news agency ANI reported.
Administration removed basic facilities including water, electricity supply: Tikait
"We'll continue our sit-in protest and will not vacate site till talks with government are held. Administration has removed basic facilities including water and electricity supply. We'll get water from our villages," said Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur border.
Tikait refuses to leave UP Gate protest site
Rakesh Tikait refused to leave UP Gate protest site after authorities asked protesters to vacate sites by tonight. 'Protest will continue,' Tikait said. Administration officials and cops have left the site.
Internet to remain suspended in Haryana districts
In view of the farmers' protest, Haryana government extends suspension of mobile internet services in Sonipat, Jhajjar and Palwal districts till 5 pm on Friday.
SC-led committee should be formed to probe Republic Day violence: Tikait
BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait demanded constitution of a committee by Supreme Court to probe the violence at Red Fort and those involved in it. Meanwhile, other leaders said they won't end the agitation, even if police use force to evict them. They are urging farmers to maintain peace even if police resort to firing and lathi-charge
Social activist Anna Hazare to join farmers' agitation
Social activist Anna Hazare said he will begin a protest over various demands related to farmers in Ralegan Siddhi in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra from January 30. He also urged his supporters to protest at their respective locations.
Ultimatum issued to farmers at Ghazipur
Local authorities issues ultimatum to farmers protesting at Ghazipur site. They have asked the agitating farmers to clear the site by tonight.
West Bengal assembly passes resolution against three farm laws
West Bengal legislative assembly passes the resolution against three central agriculture laws. West Bengal is the sixth state to do so.
Why was no firing done? asks Tikait on Red Fort violence
"Someone goes there and hoists a flag, why was no firing done? Where was Police? How did he go there? Police allowed him to leave and didn't arrest him. Nothing has been done even now. Who was the person who maligned an entire community and organisation?" says BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Deep Sidhu, an accused of instigating violence during tractor rally.
AAP to boycott President's speech on Friday
"Members of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have protested against three black farm laws and will continue to do so which is why AAP will boycott President's speech. We continue to demand the repeal of three farm laws, this is the signature on death warrants of farmers," said AAP MP Sanjay Singh.
Locals protest against farmers at Singhu border
Counter protests are being staged at Singhu border by locals demanding removal of farmers from the area. "We want them to be removed because they have insulted the tricolour. Right now we are talking to them politely but if they don't listen, we'll do what the farmers did," said Mohan Bhardwaj, a member of Hindu Yuva Seva Sangh.
16 opposition leaders say they will boycott Prez address in Parliament
Leaders of 16 opposition parties issued a joint statement wherein they said that they would boycott President Ram Nath Kovind's address in Parliament on Friday over the farm reforms. Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, Nationalist Congress (NCP) party chief Sharad Pawar, National Conference (NC) patron Dr Farooq Abdullah among many others would boycott tomorrow's address.
Jan 26 violence conspiracy to malign farmer groups: Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said on Thursday that the violence that occurred during the Republic Day tractor rally was a conspiracy to malign the farmer groups and distance the state of Punjab from the rest of India.
