Farmers' protest highlights: Noida farmers call off Feb 23 Delhi march

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1:45 PM

Govt committed to fulfil resolutions for farmer welfare, says PM Modi

 PM Narendra Modi said that his government is committed to fulfil resolutions aimed at the welfare of farmers across the country

 

"Our government is committed to fulfil every resolution related to the welfare of our farmers across the country. In this context, a historic increase in the price of sugarcane purchase has been approved. This step will benefit crores of our sugarcane-producing farmers," PM Modi said on X.

12:52 PM

Farmers' protest LIVE news: Centre should fulfill promises made to farmers two years back, says Gopal Rai

"It's unfortunate and I again appeal to the central govt that all those promises that were made to the farmers two years back should be implemented. Farmers should be given space in Delhi for a peaceful protest," says Delhi minister Gopal Rai on farmers' protest.

11:43 AM

LIVE news: AAP compares Modi govt to General Dyer regime; accuses it of "torturing" farmers

11:35 AM

More efforts needed for consensus: Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on farmers' protest

Affirming the Centre's commitment to working for the interest of farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said on Thursday that though several rounds of discussions with the farmers were held, more efforts have to be made from both sides to reach a consensus.

"I would like to say that meaningful talks have been held in the several rounds of discussions with farmers. But more hard work will have to be put in by both sides for agreement over a few issues. Government of India is committed to working for the interest of farmers and it is doing that," Munda said

10:32 AM

'Committed to farmers' welfare': PM Modi hails sugarcane support price hike

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated today that he is committed to farmers' welfare after the Centre decided to hike the minimum price that mills have to pay to sugarcane growers.

 

"Our government is committed to fulfilling every resolution related to the welfare of our farmer brothers and sisters across the country. In this context, a historic increase in the price of sugarcane purchase has been approved. This step will benefit crores of our sugarcane-producing farmers," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.

10:31 AM

X says it disagrees with govt's suggestions to block accounts linked to farmers' protest

X on Thursday expressed disagreement with the Indian government's order to block accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers' protests. The Ministry of Electronics and IT has ordered social media platforms to temporarily block 177 accounts that were linked to farmers' protests on request of the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to sources.

"The Indian government has issued executive orders requiring X to act on specific accounts and posts, subject to potential penalties including significant fines and imprisonment. In compliance with the orders, we will withhold these accounts and posts in India alone; however, we disagree with these actions and maintain that freedom of expression should extend to these posts," X said in a post.

9:00 AM

Haryana extends internet suspension in districts till Friday

The ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts has been extened by the Haryana government till February 23.  The Haryana administration notified that  bulk SMS and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, will remain suspended in the jurisdiction of districts Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa.