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Farmers Protest highlights: Farmer leaders taking part in agitation rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government.
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Farmers' Protest highlights: Farmers from across multiple states have resumed the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Wednesday. Meanwhile, heavy security is deployed across the national capital to prevent any disturbances during the protest. Farmer leaders from Punjab and Haryana previously halted the farmers' protest on Sunday evening after the fourth round of talks with Union Ministers. The leaders had warned earlier that they will resume their march to Delhi if their demands are not met by the Centre by February 21.
...Read MoreFarmer leaders taking part in agitation on Monday rejected the Centre's proposal of procuring pulses, maize and cotton at MSP by government agencies for five years, saying it was not in farmers' interest and announced that they will march towards the national capital on Wednesday.
As the farmers gear up to continue their protests today, the government has estimated that nearly 14,000 people have gathered along the Punjab-Haryana border with 1,200 tractor-trolleys, 300 cars, 10 mini-buses as well as small vehicles as part of the farmers protest. The Centre also condemned the Punjab government for allowing this potential lapse in the law and order situation in the state.
Farmers protests key highlights -
- Farmer leaders from three states - Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh - started protesting against the government, asserting the legal guarantee for MSP.
- Four round of talks have been conducted till now, with no middle ground achieved between the farmers and the central government.
- After the fourth round of talks with the Union ministers, farmers decided to halt their protest till February 21, posing a condition that the march will be resumed if their demands are not met.
- Authorities have thrown up barricades to keep protesters at a distance of nearly 200 km (125 miles) from New Delhi for more than a week, but police said the heavy machinery at Wednesday's gathering was intended for use in damaging them.
- As many as 14,000 people have gathered at the Delhi-Haryana and Haryana-Punjab borders, with thousands of vehicles in a show of strength for the farmers.
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Haryana police fires tear gas at protestors
Haryana police fire tear gas shells at Shambhu border as farmers resume 'Delhi Chalo' march
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Situation tense at Shambhu border
The Haryana police on Wednesday warned the owners of earthmover machines and bulldozers taking part in the farmers' protest at the Sambhu border, saying "you may be held criminally liable". Read more.
Farmers protest LIVE updates: Haryana police issues advisory
Haryana Police wrote on X, “Owners and operators of Poclains,JCBs:Pls do not provide the services of ur equipment to the protestors. Pl withdraw these machines from the protest site. These machines may be used to cause harm to security forces, it's a non bailable offence and you may be held criminally liable.”
Farmers protest LIVE updates: Farmers march with cranes, excavators
Thousands of Indian farmers prepared on Wednesday for a protest march to the capital, equipped with cranes and excavators, after talks with the government on guaranteed support prices for their produce failed to break a deadlock.
Farmers protest LIVE updates: Traffic hit at Delhi borders
As farmers resume their protests today, traffic was hit on Delhi-Gurugram, Delhi-Bahadurgarh and several other roads after heavy deployment was made to ensure law and order.
Farmers protest LIVE updates: ‘Will march peacefully’
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Wednesday said protesting farmers, who have been camping at two border points between Punjab and Haryana after they were stopped by security personnel, will march towards Delhi in a peaceful manner.
"Our intention is not to disturb peace," Dallewal said ahead of the farmers' plan to march towards the national capital. (PTI)
Farmers protest LIVE updates: Union Minister on farmers rejecting Centre's proposal
Union Minister Arjun Munda said, "We want to do good, and several opinions can be given for doing so, as we always welcome good opinions... But to find a way on how that opinion will be fruitful, the only way is conversation. Through conversation, a solution will surely come out."
Farmers protest LIVE updates: Pandher calls out PM Modi over ‘Delhi Chalo’ march
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to not "oppress" the farmers protesting against the government over the MSP demand. Pointing out that farmers made Modi the Prime Minister of India, he warned that the country will not forgive the BJP-led Centre. Read more.
Farmers protest LIVE updates: Farmers stopped at Haryana border
Farmers protesting at two border points between Punjab and Haryana will resume their "Delhi Chalo" march on Wednesday after they rejected the Centre's proposal for procuring pulses, maize and cotton at the MSP by government agencies for five years.
Thousands of farmers, who began their march to Delhi on February 13, were stopped at the Haryana border, where they clashed with security personnel. The farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri points between Punjab and Haryana since then. (PTI)
Farmers protest LIVE updates: ‘Govt trying to neglect us,’ says farmer leader
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said, "Our intention is not to create any chaos... We have made a programme to reach Delhi since November 7. If the government says that they didn't get enough time this means the government is trying to neglect us... This is not right that such huge barricades are placed to stop us. We want to go to Delhi peacefully. The government should remove the barricades and let us come in... Otherwise, they should fulfil our demands... We are peaceful... If they extend one hand, we will also cooperate... We have to handle the situation with patience... I appeal to the youngsters to not lose control..."
Farmers protest LIVE updates: 14,000 protesters gather at Punjab-Haryana border
According to the Union Home Ministry, around 14,000 people have gathered at the Haryana-Punjab border on February 21 in view of the farmers protest, leading to a potential lapse in law and order in the state.
Farmers protest LIVE updates: Internat ban in Haryana districts
The internet ban in seven Haryana districts is expected to be lifted today, February 21. The ban was imposed after clashes broke out on the border amid farmers protests.
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Farmers protest LIVE updates: ‘You can kill us but…’ warns Pandher
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher issued a warning to Centre, "We have told the govt that you can kill us but please don't oppress the farmers. We request the Prime Minister to come forward and put an end to this protest by announcing a law on the MSP guarantee for the farmers...The country will not forgive such a govt...There are paramilitary forces deployed in the villages of Haryana...What crime have we committed?...We have made you the Prime Minister. We never thought that the forces would oppress us this way...Please protect the Constitution and let us peacefully head towards Delhi. This is our right..."
Farmers protest LIVE updates: Farmers marching to Delhi detained
Farmers marching to Delhi from Haryana were detained in Gurugram on Wednesday morning as farm leaders resume the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on Wednesday.
