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12:11 PM

Farm union calls meeting to discuss violence during tractor parade in Delhi

Samkyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of protesting unions, has called a meeting later on Wednesday to discuss the violence that broke out during the farmers' tractor parade in the national capital.

 

Before the Morcha meeting, representatives of 32 Punjab unions will also meet at the Singhu border, a major protest site against the three new farm laws.

 

A senior farmer leader said, "The Samkyukta Kisan Morcha will meet around 3 pm on Wednesday and discuss all aspects pertaining to violence that happened during the tractor parade in Delhi".

 

The Samkyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 41 farmer unions, is leading the protest against the three central farm laws at several border points of Delhi.

11:55 AM

BKU distances itself from violence, Red Fort incident during farmers' tractor rally

Bhartiya Kisan Union Rakesh spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday distanced himself from the violence and Red Fort incident during farmers' tractor rally on the Republic Day, stating that those who created violence and unfurled flags at the fort will have to pay for their deeds.

 

Speaking to ANI, Tikait alleged that "uneducated people" were driving tractors who did not know the paths of Delhi.

 

"Uneducated people were driving tractors, they did not know the paths of Delhi. Administration told them the way towards Delhi. They went to Delhi and returned home. Some of them unknowingly deflected towards Red Fort. Police guided them to return and they returned," Tikait said.

11:48 AM

Delhi: Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel visits Red Fort

Delhi: Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel visits Red Fort, a day after protestors barged into the iconic fort.

11:47 AM

Broken shards of glass, scattered pieces of paper and vandalised ticket counter seen at the Red Fort in Delhi

11:43 AM

Traffic remains affected at ITO, several roads closed due to protest by retired Delhi Police personnel

Traffic continued to remain affected at ITO on Wednesday due to a protest called by retired Delhi Police personnel against the violence which broke out during the farmers' tractor parade in the city.

 

The protesters are demanding proper action against the people who were involved in the violence.

 

According to the Delhi Traffic Police, the road going towards Connaught Place from Minto Road is closed and the road leading towards India Gate from ITO has also been closed.

11:42 AM

BJP mainly responsible for violence during farmers' tractor rally in Delhi: Akhilesh Yadav

A day after violence which broke out during the farmers' tractor rally in various parts of Delhi, Samajwadi Party president and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is mainly responsible for the situation.

 

"The way the BJP government has consistently neglected, humiliated and blamed the farmers, it has played a decisive role in turning the anger of the farmers into a rage. BJP is mainly responsible for the situation that has been created now. The BJP, assuming moral responsibility, should immediately repeal the agricultural laws," Yadav tweeted (translated from Hindi).

11:28 AM

Banking on Budget: Growth, job opportunities to be top priority for the FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has promised an extraordinary Budget to deal with the extraordinary fallout from the pandemic. Let’s look at some of the challenges she faces.

 

The economy was shattered by the pandemic and lockdown. It has seen once-in-a-lifetime contraction, and millions have suddenly been rendered unemployed. The highest priority for the finance minister will be to ramp up growth as much as possible, and to do this while providing maximum employment opportunities. Read on...

11:23 AM

Delhi Commissioner of Police is holding a meeting with senior officers regarding R-day violence

Delhi Commissioner of Police is holding a meeting with senior officers regarding violence during farmers' tractor rally yesterday.

11:20 AM

Some miscreants joined the protest to defame farmers' movement: SS Pandher, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee

Some miscreants joined the protest to defame farmers' movement. We did not plan to unfurl the flags at Red Fort, this was not our programme. Deep Sidhu's photo with the PM has floated, we had already expressed doubt over him: SS Pandher, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee

11:05 AM

More than 300 Police personnel injured after being attacked by agitating farmers on January 26: Delhi Police

More than 300 Police personnel injured after being attacked by agitating farmers on January 26, reports ANI.

11:03 AM

Traffic congestion in parts of the national capital

10:53 AM

Traffic alert: Minto Road is open now for traffic movement

10:51 AM

ITO junction near the Delhi Police Headquarters closed with barricades on all sides

ITO junction near the Delhi Police Headquarters has been closed with barricades on all sides, reports NDTV.

10:41 AM

Show me a flag without a stick: Tikait on a video where he was seen appealing to supporters to bring sticks

We said bring your own sticks. Please show me a flag without a stick, I will accept my mistake: Rakesh Tikait on viral video where he was seen appealing to his supporters to be armed with lathis

10:39 AM

Those who broke barricades will never be a part of the farmers' movement: Rakesh Tikait, BKU

This is a movement of farmers and will remain so. Some people will have to leave this place immediately- those who broke barricading will never be a part of the movement: Rakesh Tikait, BKU