Tag: farmers
SC Says Not Condoning Republic Day Violence, Cites PM Statement
The Supreme Court on Wednesday cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement that law will take its own course, as it declined to entertain a PIL urging it to issue directions to register FIR against persons or organisation responsible for dishonouring of the national flag at the Red Fort on Republic Day. ....
We're Not Terrorists: Maharashtra Farmers' Widows Slam Kangana, Burn Effigy
Scores of widows of farmers on Thursday staged a noisy protest in Yavatmal to slam Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for her "anti-farmers remarks", burnt her effigy and demanded an unconditional apology from her. ....
Kamal Nath Meets Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Discusses Farm Laws, Farmers' Stir
Former chief minister and state Congress chief Kamal Nath on Friday met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at his residence. During the meeting, they are believed to have discussed the new farm laws and the ongoing farmers' agitation. ....
Gurugram Police On High Alert Ahead Of 'Chakka Jam'
The Gurugram Police have been put on high alert in view of the farmer's threat of blocking toll plazas and state and national highways to protest against the three Central farm laws on February 6. ....
'Chakka Jam': Red Fort Turns Fortress, Delhi Top Cop Takes Stock
The Delhi Police has turned the Red Fort into an impregnable fortress with barricades and trucks loaded with mud to stop any surprise intrusion by protesters on Saturday. Cranes were used to place boulder barricades as a precaution in the wake of the farmers' call for a nationwide 'chakka jam'. ....
Many Highways Including Delhi-Jaipur Highway Blocked During Chakka Jam In Rajasthan
Farmers in Rajasthan blocked many national and state highways for three hours on Saturday, from 12pm to 3 pm, demanding the withdrawal of three farm laws and protesting against the internet ban near their protest sites and alleged harassment by authorities, among other issues. ....
Protests Against Farm Laws Not Limited To Farmers, Says Rahul Gandhi
Taunting the Modi government with a "ham do, hamare do" barb, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that the ongoing protest against three contentious farm laws is not just limited to the farmers, and that the laws will have to be withdrawn because the stir has now got the support of the entire country. ....
Rakesh Tikait Supports Farmers' Protest At Mahapanchayat
The farmers' protests are continuing on the borders of Delhi against the agricultural laws with 'Mahapanchayats' taking place to boost the movement and spread it across the country while BKU leader Rakesh Tikait has emerged as the prominent voice of the movement.....
'Protests To Continue, Farmers Will Install Generators In Summer'
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait has reiterated that the farmers protesting against the Centre's contentious farm laws will intensify their stir until their demands are met. ....
Farmer Commits Suicide Over Inflated Power Bill In UP
A 50-year-old farmer committed suicide allegedly after he was handed an inflated electricity bill of Rs 1.5 lakh and slapped by officials when he said he did not have the money to pay it. ....
