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AIMTC Shows Support To Farmers' Protest; Calls Strike On December 8
The All-India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has announced a strike on December 8 to support the protesting farmers. The goods' vehicles body has also threatened to "call for a Chakka Jam all across India" if the government does not agree with the farmers' demands. AIMTC president Kultaran Singh Atwal stated that the strike would be conducted across North India including Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab among others.
Tags: Farmers' Protest, Farm Bill, Transport Body, All-India Motor Transport Congress
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Farmers' Protest Intensifies, Chokes Main Route Connecting UP, Delhi
As farmers from Uttar Pradesh continue their agitation on December 2 at the Noida-Delhi border, the key route to connect UP and Delhi is closed. The travelers are asked to use alternatives like the DND or Kalindi Kunj route instead of the Chilla route. At the Noida-Delhi border, the farmers, belonging to Bharatiya Kisan Union, are being prevented from joining protestors in Delhi.
Tags: Farmers' Protest, Farm Bill, Noida-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: Times of India
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PM Modi Slams Opposition For Spreading Rumours Over Farm Bills
PM Narendra Modi on November 30 stated that Opposition was spreading rumours against the farm laws. The PM made that statement while addressing an event during his Varanasi visit. He said the new farm laws would benefit the farmers. "Propaganda is spread that although the decision is fine, it can lead to other consequences," he said further. Inaugurating Varanasi-Prayagraj National Highway, he highlighted how BJP government has benefitted… read-more
Tags: PM Modi, Farmers' Protest, Farm Bill, Opposition, Varanasi
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Delhi Police Denies Farmers To Hold Protests Against Farm Bills
The Delhi Police on November 25 refused to grant approval to various farmer associations who had requested to stage protest in the city against the Centre's agriculture laws. The police cited COVID-19 situation as the reason for denial and said that violators would invite legal actions against themselves. Earlier, the farmers' associations, under the 'Delhi Chalo' march campaign, had planned to hold… read-more
Tags: Delhi Police, PM Modi, Farm Bill, farmer protest
Courtesy: Economic Times
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After President Kovind Refuses To Meet, Punjab CM Decides To Stage Protest
After the President Ram Nath Kovind denied to meet Punjab CM Amarinder Singh-led delegation, the latter has announced to hold a protest on November 4 at Rajghat, Delhi. The meeting was requested to secure the President's assent for the Punjab government's amended farm bills that will nullify the Centre's agriculture laws. Calling the President's refusal "unconstitutional", Captain Amarinder announced that dharna will begin after a gathering… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, Farm Bill, Protests (2052, Rajghat
Courtesy: India Today
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Study Reveals Only 67% Farmers Informed About Farm Bills
A Gaon Connection's survey has revealed that only 67% of the participants (all farmers) had knowledge about the new 'farm bills'. The survey named "The Indian Farmer’s Perception of the New Agri Laws", revealed out of the 52% of farmers who oppose the laws, 64% knew the details of the bill and out of 35% supporting the laws, 82% were informed. The survey was conducted across 16 states, including 5,022 participants.
Tags: Farm Bill, Farmers, Survey, India
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Union Minister Calls Vaishno Devi Visit "Sentimental Issue"; Urges Opposition To Allow Trains
Union Minister Jitendra Singh, while calling the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage a “religious and sentimental issue,” urged the opposition to allow the Jammu-destined trains to pass over Punjab. The protestors against the "Farm Laws" have blocked the railway tracks in Punjab rendering it impossible for trains to reach Katra, Jammu. He added that protestors have a right to protest but they should suspend it till the end of Navaratri festival… read-more
Tags: jammu, vaishnodevi, Punjab, Protests, Farm Bill
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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The Central Government 'Backstabbed' Farmers with New Farm Bills: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal joined protests organized by AAP of Punjab Unit at Jantar Mantar against the new farm laws. Protesters demanded new laws supporting Maximum Selling Price (MSP). Kejriwal blamed BJP for not implementing Swaminathan committe's reports which suggested 1.5 times increase in MSP instead abolishing the concept of MSP. Kejriwal further said that the Central government has backstabbed farmers.
Tags: Farm Bill, CM Arvind Kejriwal, farmer protest, Union government
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Congress says they will scrap the New Farmers Bill, When Retrieves Power
Rahul Gandhi while addressing the launch of “Kheti Bachao Aandolan" on October 4, said that when Congress regains power, they will scrap the newly introduced farm laws and "throw it in the waste paper basket". He also stated that there are defects in the system, but doesn't require to discard the entire system. Rahul further questioned the government for not debating in the parliament ahead of passing the bills.
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Farm Bill, farmer protest, Indian National Congress
Courtesy: Live Mint
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Punjab: SAD Leaders Stopped From Protesting Against Farm Laws
Shiromani Akali Dal leaders - Sukhbir Singh Badal and Harsimrat Kaur Badal - were stopped at the Chandigarh border for protesting against the new farm laws. Reportedly, they were leading the protestors to the Governor's residence to meet him and hand him a memorandum. Harsimrat stated that the Centre has forsaken the state of Punjab and its farmers. She also said that she will lead the protest to Delhi.
Tags: Chandigarh, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Farm Bill
Courtesy: The Indian Express
