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Farmers Have Right To Protest But Can’t Block Roads Indefinitely: SC
The Supreme Court on October 21 said farmers protesting at Delhi borders against the three farm laws have the right to agitate but they cannot block the roads indefinitely. The decision comes after a resident from Noida complained of delays in daily commuting. However, the top court has asked the farmer union to respond in this case within three weeks and posted the matter for December.
Tags: Farmers Protest, Delhi, Indian Farmers, Supreme Court of India, Farmer Unions
Courtesy: Press Trust Of India
Photo: The Indian Express
Labourers To Join Farmers In Nationwide Rail Blockade On March 13
As labourers have also joined the ongoing farmers’ protest, the farm unions have announced a nationwide rail blockade on March 13. Bharatiya Kisan Union Spokesperson Darshan Pal Singh stated, “This is our next move to intensify the ongoing protest." He added that, together with labourers, they will also protest against corporatisation and privatisation. Singh further expressed his helplessness towards the internet shutdown and FIRs against… read-more
Tags: Rail Blockade, Farmer Unions, labourers, Farmers' Protest, Farm Bill
Courtesy: India Today
Photo: The Quint
Farmer Unions Cancel Budget Day March, To Hold Hunger Strike On Jan 30
Following violence during the tractor rally on the Republic Day, farmer unions on January 27 called off the march they had planned to hold on the Budget presentation day on February 1. They will now organise public meetings and hunger strikes across the country on January 30. However, the farmer leaders have alleged a conspiracy behind the violence and have asked the government to initiate a probe into it.
Tags: Tractor Rally, Farmer Unions, Farmers Protest, Budget
Courtesy: Firstpost
Photo: The Quint
Tractor Rally Approved By Delhi Police, Says Yogendra Yadav
The Delhi police have approved the tractor rally to be organized by the Farmer Unions on January 26, stated Swaraj India member Yogendra Yadav. Besides, he said the barricades would be opened for the farmers for entering Delhi peacefully. "We have reached an agreement on the route, final details are to be worked out tonight,” added Yogendra. Reportedly, the rally has been organized to protest against the farm laws.
Tags: Tractor Rally, Delhi Police, Farmer Unions
Courtesy: India. Com
