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Farmers Protest Highlights: Ambala Police initiates proceedings against farmer leaders under National Security Act (NSA)
23 Feb, 2024 | 01:11:40 AM IST
Farmers Protest: Ambala Police initiates proceedings against farmer leaders under National Security Act (NSA).
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Wrap Up: Here is everything you need to know:
- Ambala Police initiates proceedings against farmer leaders under National Security Act (NSA)
- Farmer leader announces 'Mahapanchayat' of farmers at Ramlila Maidan on March 14
- SKM to hold tractor marches across India on Feb 26
- SKM demands FIR in death of farmer
- Farmer leader demands martyr status for Subhkaran Singh
- Noida farmers' protest called off
- Delhi Assembly condoles death of farmer
Farmers Protest News LIVE: Ambala Police initiates proceedings against farmer leaders under National Security Act (NSA)
Farmers Protest Live News: Farmer leader demands martyr status for Subhkaran Singh
Farmer leader of SKM (non-political) Jagjit Singh Dallewal demanded that the Punjab government grant martyr status to Subhkaran Singh and give appropriate compensation to his family.
Farmers Protest Live News: Farmers demand registration of FIR over recent death of Shubhkaran
“After the death of Shubhkaran (Singh), both the forums held talks with the government. The government accepted the proposal that was kept in front of them. First and foremost, we have asked for registration of an FIR," said farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on ongoing farmers' protest.
Farmers Protest Live News: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal admitted to Rajindra Hospital in Punjab's Patiala
Farmers Protest Live News: Noida farmers' protest called off
Farmers Protest Live News: A protesting farmers' group announced the cancellation of the planned "Delhi march" in Noida and Greater Noida on Friday following discussions with local administration and police. This decision comes after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed the formation of a three-member committee on Thursday to address the concerns of farmers, who are seeking increased compensation and developed plots in exchange for their land acquired by the government previously.
Farmers Protest Live News: X complies with Indian government's order to suspend accounts but says "We disagree..."
Farmers Protest Live News: Elon Musk-led social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has confirmed that it has taken down accounts and posts related to the ongoing farmers' protest in parts of northern India, purely in compliance with the executive orders issued by the Narendra Modi government.
Read More: X complies with Indian government's order to suspend accounts but says "We disagree..."
Read More: X complies with Indian government's order to suspend accounts but says "We disagree..."
Farmers Protest Live News: Farmer leader announces 'Mahapanchayat' of farmers at Ramlila Maidan on March 14
Farmers Protest Live News: "Haryana Police entered Punjab, fired at us and also broke our tractors. A case under section 302 IPC should be registered against Haryana CM and Haryana's home minister. Judicial inquiry should be conducted (into the death of a farmer). On 14th March, a 'mahapanchayat' of farmers will be held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi," said Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Balbir Singh Rajewal.
Farmers Protest Live News: Farmers to hold demonstrations every day from Feb 23
"From tomorrow, there will be demonstrations every day. On February 26, tractors will stand on the national highway and state highway leading to Delhi," said Rakesh Tikait.
Farmers Protest Live News: Why is SKM observing 'Black Friday'?
Farmers Protest Live News: Samyukta Kisan Morcha called for the filing of a murder FIR following the death of a protesting farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border. Additionally, they declared tractor marches for the upcoming week. The SKM, known for leading the 2020-21 farm agitation against the now-repealed farm laws, stated that farmers would commemorate a 'black day' on Friday to mourn the loss.
Read More: SKM to observe 'black day,' hold protests over death of farmer
Read More: SKM to observe 'black day,' hold protests over death of farmer
Farmers Protest Live News: Major protest scheduled on Feb 26 by SKM
Farmers Protest Live News: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait announced that SKM will take out tractor marches across countries' highways on Feb 26
Farmers Protest Live News: SKM demands FIR in death of farmer
SKM to observe 'black' Friday, demands FIR in death of farmer at Khanauri border. Recently, a farmer was killed while nearly 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border on Wednesday.
Farmers Protest Live News: Govt likely to find resolution soon
Farmers Protest Live News: Govt hopeful of resolution of farmers' protest before start of wheat procurement season from March, said Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra.
Farmers Protest Live News: Delhi Assembly condoles death of farmer
Farmers Protest Live News: During the session on Thursday, the Delhi Assembly expressed its condolences for the passing of Shubhkaran Singh, a 21-year-old who lost his life during the farmers' protest at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, while conveying the House's message of sympathy, described the events at the Khanauri border on Wednesday as "deeply distressing."
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Anurag Thakur on Farmers Protest
Union Minister Anurag Thakur said, " Some Ministers of Central govt went to Chandigarh and met them and there were discussions happened for hours. There were positive discussions. In the future also whenever it is required, we are ready to hold talks. We need to try and make sure that there is no violence and loss of money and lives. We increased the MSP of sugar cane from Rs 315 to Rs 340 per quintal...not just this, we are taking every step to double the income of farmers. We implemented the report of scientist MS Swaminathan...during the Congress regime in 2013-14, farmers got Rs 7,30,000 crore from banks, but last year we gave more than Rs 20 lakh crore, which is 3 times more...Modi govt has taken every decision in the favour of farmers, and we will keep doing so...those people who ruled the nation for over 60 years and did nothing, we shouldn't be compared with them"
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Gopal Rai on farmers' protest
Delhi Minister Gopal Rai on farmers' protest said, "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."
Farmers Protest Live News: Our government is committed to fulfill every resolution: PM Modi
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: "Our government is committed to fulfill 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," said PM Modi on X.
Farmers Protest Live News: "We don't have any problem in discussion, they are our Annadatas": Anurag Thakur on farmers demands
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Union Minister Anurag Thakur reaffirmed the government's openness to dialogue on farmers' concerns, emphasizing farmers as the nation's 'Annadatas.' He criticized the UPA government, highlighting increased funding by the Modi-led government for farmers. Thakur cited examples, including subsidies for fertilizers and substantial allocations for MSP, underscoring the government's commitment to agricultural welfare.
I condemn the tragic murder of farmer during the protest who was shot by the police in the BJP ruled Haryana. Such acts of violence against individuals exercising their right to protest are unacceptable and demand immediate and thorough investigation to ensure justice is served. Shooting down protestors are common under the BJP. The murder of farmers under @BSYBJP's tenure is still fresh in our memory. The entire nation is seeking #JusticeForFarmers. Every Indian respects 'Anna and Annadata', and they will teach BJP a great lesson for murdering the farmers
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemning the death of youth protestor
Farmers Protest Live News: Farmer attempts self-immolation in Muzaffarnagar, UP; urgently taken to hospital
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: A farmer in Muzaffarnagar attempted self-immolation near a protest site on Wednesday, prompting fellow protesters to quickly extinguish the flames. The farmer, identified as Brijpal, sustained minor burn injuries on his face and was promptly taken to a local hospital. City Magistrate Vikash Kashyap, who visited the hospital, mentioned that Brijpal had minor burns and emphasized that the farmer's loan-related concerns would be addressed. According to Bhartiya Kisan Union district president Yogesh Sharma, Brijpal attempted suicide due to frustration over unresolved issues and concerns about receiving a notice from the Punjab National Bank, despite not having obtained a loan from that bank. Brijpal hails from Jitpur Ghari village in Muzaffarnagar district.
Farmers Protest Live News: Haryana govt extends internet suspension in seven districts till Feb 23
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: In the midst of tensions with farmers, the Haryana government has decided to prolong the prohibition of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts until February 23. Initially extended until February 19, the suspension now encompasses bulk SMS and all dongle services on mobile networks, excluding voice calls, within the territorial boundaries of Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa, as per the notification released by the Haryana administration.
Farmers Protest Live News: How many police personnel were injured in the clashes?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Around 12 police personnel were injured when they were attacked with lathis, and stones were thrown during the clashes at Khanauri.
Farmers Protest Live News: Who is going to Khanauri to assess the situation?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has gone to Khanauri to take stock of the situation following the death of the young farmer.
Farmers Protest Live News: What accusations did the farmer leaders make against the Centre and Haryana security personnel?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Farmer leaders accused the Centre and Haryana security personnel of using "force" against farmers at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, including entering their camp in Punjab territory, using tear gas shells, and damaging tractor-trollies.
Farmers Protest Live News: What is the farmers' response to the Centre's invitation for talks?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated that the farmers had demanded that the meeting should be held for the resolution of the MSP issue.
Farmers Protest Live News: What will happen after the two-day pause in the 'Delhi Chalo' march?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: The farmers will review the developments at the Khanauri border point, and the next course of action will be decided on Friday evening.
Farmers Protest Live News: What demands are the farmers making during their agitation?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: The farmers' protest revolves around crucial demands, primarily focusing on securing a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP) and advocating for a comprehensive farm debt waiver. Additionally, there is a call for the reconsideration and potential repeal of certain agricultural laws perceived as detrimental to the farmers' interests. The overarching goal is to bring about structural changes in the agricultural sector, ensuring economic well-being, protecting rights, and fostering a more equitable system.
Farmers Protest Live News: How did the young farmer die at Khanauri?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: According to farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, the 21-year-old farmer sustained a bullet injury on his head during the clash with Haryana security personnel.
Farmers Protest Live News: What details were provided about the injured individuals?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: The victim has been identified as Subhkaran Singh (21), a resident of Baloke village in Punjab's Bathinda district, farmer leader Baldev Singh Sirsa said. Three people, including the deceased farmer, were brought to the Patiala-based Rajindra Hospital from Khanauri. The deceased had a head injury, while the other two are reported to be stable.
Farmers Protest Live News: Why was the 'Delhi Chalo' march put on hold for two days?
Farmers Protest Live News Updates: The 'Delhi Chalo' march was temporarily suspended by farmer leaders following the death of a protester and injuries to around 12 police personnel during confrontations at Khanauri, a protest site along the Punjab-Haryana border. The halt is a response to the demise of a young farmer in clashes with Haryana security forces at the Khanauri border, leading farmer leaders to assess the situation before determining their subsequent actions.
