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Bharat Bandh On Sept 27 To Mark 1st Anniversary Of 3 Farm Laws' Presidential Assent
The proposal for Bharat Bandh on September 27 by Samyukt Kisan Morcha, to mark one anniversary of the three controversial agricultural-laws receiving Presidential assent, has received widespread support from all parts of society, especially political parties. All government and private offices, educational and other institutions, stores, factories, and commercial enterprises, will be closed across the nation from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. All… read-more
Tags: Bharat Bandh, Samyukta Kisan Morcha, Farm Laws, farmer protest
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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AAP & Akali Dal Observe Sept 17 As 'Black Day': 1st Anniversary Of Farm Laws
On the anniversary of passing three farm laws by the central government, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) have announced to observe September 17 as ''black day''. AAP leaders have decided to hold candle marches in Punjab to pay tribute to the farmers who died during the protest. Moreover, SAD leaders planned to hold a March from Gurdwara Rakabganj to Parliament to support farmers' protests.
Tags: AAP, SAD, Black Day, Farmers Protest, Farm Laws
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Rahul Gandhi Demands 'Roll Back Farms Laws' On Twitter
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on August 27 demanded to ''roll back the farm laws'', as the farmers completed the nine months of protest at Delhi borders on August 26. Celebrating the occasion, the protesting farmers had also organized an All India Convention at the Singhu border. However, supporting the protesting farmers, Gandhi also tweeted, ''he will not let farms be destroyed or gifted to friends.''
Tags: Farmers Protest, Delhi Borders, Rahul Gandhi, Farm Laws
Courtesy: United News of India
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Opposition Releases Joint Statement Asking For Discussion On Pegasus & Farm Laws
Opposition parties have released a joint statement asking the government to discuss on the "national issue" of Pegasus in both the Houses of Parliament. They called for a discussion on the farmers' protests and the three farm laws. "It is unfortunate that the government has unleashed misleading campaign to malign the combined Opposition and blaming it for the continued disruption in the Parliament," said the statement.
Tags: Farm Laws, Pegasus, Opposition, House of Parliament
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Farmers To Hold Tractor Rally On Independence Day In Haryana's Jind
On the occasion of Independence day, farmers of Haryana's Jind district have decided to hold a tractor rally along with tableaus on August 15. Meanwhile, farmer leader Bijendra Sindu said they planned the activity to protest against the centre's new farm laws. He also said ''No BJP leader will be allowed to unfurl the national flag'' and will be shown ''black flags'' if they come to Jind.
Tags: Tractor Rally, Farmers, Independence Day, protest, Farm Laws
Courtesy: Zee News
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Kejriwal Rejects Proposal To Set Panel Of Lawyers: Farm Law Case
Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Cabinet on July 16 rejected the state police's proposal to form a lawyers' panel to assist farm law cases, government sources stated. In a cabinet meeting led by Arvind Kejriwal, it was decided that the Delhi government's lawyers will be prosecutors in the farm law cases. Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal is yet to approve this decision.
Tags: Delhi Cabinet, Farm Laws, Farmers' Protest, Arvind Kejriwal, Anil Baijal
Courtesy: NDTV
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Farmers Observed 'Resistance Day' To Mark 6 Months Of Protests
The protesting farmers observed a nationwide 'Resistance Day' on May 26th against the anti-farm laws. Reportedly, efforts are being to mark six months of continuous protests against the farm laws at the Delhi border. Burning PM Modi’s effigies in many villages in Punjab, farmers marchin with black flags were also seen in Tur and Amritsar. A women-led protest in Ludhiana gave 'We will fight, we will win' slogan.
Tags: Farm Laws, Nationwide Protest, Delhi, PM Narendra Modi
Courtesy: Indian Express
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Farm Unions Pen To PM Modi For Resuming Talks Over Agri Bills
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on May 21 wrote to PM Narendra Modi and asked to begin discussions again for ending the distress between the protesting farmers and the Centre. However, the farmer union remained firm on their demand of abolishment of the three farm laws while pitching for the deliberations. Notably, the resumption of dialogues has been sought after almost four months of breakdown of talks with the… read-more
Tags: Farmers, Farm Laws, India, Narendra Modi
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Farmers Call For Bharat Bandh On March 26 Marking 4 Months Of Protest
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a wing of farmer union, announced Bharat Bandh on March 26, marking four months of protest against the new farm laws. Reportedly, the Bandh will be effective from 6 AM to 6 PM with public places, including road, rail transport, and markets, will be closed across the country. Moreover, farmer leaders urged the public to support the peaceful bandh and honour the 'annadatta' of the country.
Tags: Farm Laws, farmer protest, Indian Farmers, Bharat Bandh
Courtesy: Zee News
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Punjab: KMSC Halts Railway Track Blockade In Amritsar After 169 Days
The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on March 11 halted its rail track blockade in Amritsar against the Centre's farm laws after 169 days. Blocking the tracks near Amritsar's Jandiala, KMSC had reportedly affected around 60% of the state’s railway traffic. The committee cited the approaching harvest season as a reason to suspend the blockade and expressed commitment to join the farmers at Delhi border and even resume the blockade if not… read-more
Tags: Farmers, Farm Laws, Amritsar, Punjab
Courtesy: The Indian Express
