Farmers' protest highlights: Mahapanchayat to discuss atrocities on farmers

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10:46 PM

Farmers fly kites to take on drone dropping tear gas shells on farmers at Shambhu borde

A few young farmers, part of the 'Delhi Chalo' march, on Wednesday took to flying kites hoping to bring down a drone deployed by the Haryana security personnel to drop tear gas shells on protesters at the Shambhu border near Ambala.

 

The protesters were angry over the use of the unmanned aerial vehicle for dropping tear gas canisters, which left many of them injured.

 

"We are flying kites to bring the drone down," said one of the young farmers.

 

Another farmer said, "It's not right hurling tear gas shells on farmers. It is completely wrong."

8:50 PM

'Panchayat' in Muzaffarnagar on Feb 17 to discuss 'atrocities' on farmers: Rakesh Tikait

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday said a 'mahapanchayat' will be organised on Saturday at Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh to discuss the "atrocities" being committed on the protesting farmers in the country.

 

Farmers and activists of BKU from UP, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Haryana have been exhorted to attend the congregation to be held at the 'Kisan Bhawan' in Sisauli.

 

"All farmers, office bearers and workers of Bharatiya Kisan Union are being informed that as per the decision of the national working committee, a monthly panchayat will be organised on February 17, 2024 at Kisan Bhawan, Sisauli in Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, in which the current situation of the country will be discussed. There will be a discussion regarding the atrocities being committed on farmers," Tikait posted on Facebook in Hindi.

8:27 PM

Punjab Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh after meeting with injured farmers

“What happened with farmers, is very unfortunate. I have visited (hospitals in) three places as of now and have arranged for the treatment of all injured farmers. Our CM Bhagwant Mann facilitated a meeting of farmers and the Union Ministers, we played our part. Unfortunately, Haryana government has blocked National Highway to stop a peaceful protest.”

8:26 PM

Meeting will be held with Union ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, Nityanand Rai: Farmer leader.

Meeting between farmer leaders and Union ministers on Thursday evening in Chandigarh: Farm leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

 

8:10 PM

Delhi Traffic Police says Singhu border on NH-44 is inaccessible for traffic, issues advisory

4:37 PM

LIVE news: I don't think China border is fortified the way Delhi is fortified, says Shashi Tharoor

"It's a democratic right of the farmers to protest and come and be heard in the National capital. I don't think the border with China is fortified the way this city is fortified. The government should have learnt a lesson from the previous farmers' agitation- consult the stakeholders. Last time it took a year-long agitation before the government surrendered and withdrew," Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said today.

4:12 PM

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Farmers ready for talks, says Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Farmers ready for discussion, talks can take place near the border or in Chandigarh, says farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal.

4:04 PM

LIVE news: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh condemns govt for stopping protesting farmers from entering Delhi

Digvijaya Singh, the former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, stating that he disapproves of the measures taken by the government to prevent farmers from travelling to Delhi for the protest.

 

4:00 PM

Two DSPs, around 24 police personnel were injured in stone-pelting on Tuesday: Haryana DGP

"Two DSPs, around 24 police personnel were injured in stone-pelting yesterday. Some farmers were also injured. I appeal to all to follow the law & order. The Ambala-Chandigarh route is affected,"  Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur said today.

2:49 PM

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Union Minister Arjun Munda asks farmers to seek resolution through dialogue

"I request all the farmer unions that solution to any issue can be found through dialogue and mutual understanding. We would request that such situation, where normal life is disrupted, should not arise," Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said today.

2:28 PM

LIVE updates: Why is Modi govt running away from giving legal guarantee to MSP, asks Jairam Ramesh

2:26 PM

Farmers' march LIVE news: Farmers' union BKU Ekta Ugrahan calls for rail blockade

Farmer's organisation BKU Ekta Ugrahan will stop railway traffic on February 15 for four hours, from 12 pm to 4 pm in order to express disagreement over actions taken by the government against protesting farmers, according to a report by The Times of India (TOI).

1:44 PM

Centre should fulfil their promise of forming MSP law, says Congress leader Sachin Pilot

"The Congress party has made an official commitment to implement MSP, on the other hand, the Centre, which had committed two years ago that it will form MSP law and now their term is ending, they should have fulfilled their promise. Instead of barricading roads, deploying forces, it would have been better for the government to hold talks with the farmers," Congress leader Sachin Pilot said today.

1:40 PM

Farmers' march LIVE news: Sarwan Singh Pandher addresses farmers at Singhu border

1:36 PM

"It is said that Modi has a big heart. Give us a law to guarantee the MSP," says farmer leader

Farmers will consider any invitation for talks from the Centre over their demands but it should ensure a positive atmosphere for dialogue, Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said today. "It is said that you (Modi) have a big heart. Give us a law to guarantee the MSP," Pandher said. When asked whether farmers have received any invitation for holding talks, he said it was being said that the Centre was inviting farmers for a dialogue. "And we will consider that invitation," he told reporters at the Shambhu border near Ambala.