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Bharat Bandh live updates: No talks between govt & farmers on Wednesday, says farmer leader after meeting with Shah

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 09, 2020, 08:11:38 IST

Bharat Bandh live updates: No talks between govt & farmers on Wednesday, says farmer leader after meeting with Shah

Bharat Bandh called by farmers' bodies passed off peacefully today, with normal life affected in some states. Talks between farmer leaders and the Centre scheduled for Wednesday will not take place. Stay here for all live updates

09:28 (IST) Dec 08

Bharat bandh: Azadpur, among other Delhi mandis closed in support

Azadpur mandi, one of the largest wholesale markets for fruits and vegetables in the country, along with all others in the national capital will remain shut on Tuesday in support of the Bharat bandh, called by farmers, its chairman Adil Ahmed Khan said. The Bharatiya Kisan Union on Monday said that the Bharat bandh is a "symbolic protest" to show opposition to Centre's policies. "Our protest is peaceful and we'll continue that way. Bharat bandh is a symbolic protest to register our opposition. It is to show that we don't support some of the policies of the Government of India," Rakesh Tikait, spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, said.

09:26 (IST) Dec 08

Left parties stop a train at Jadabpur Railway Station in Kolkata

09:24 (IST) Dec 08

Road Transport Corporation workers in Telangana's Kamareddy extend their support to Bharat Bandh by farmer unions.

(ANI)

09:14 (IST) Dec 08

Bharat Bandh: 'Rail roko' protest in Maharashtra's Buldhana, several detained for stopping train

Swabhimani Shetkari Saghtana staged 'Bharat Bandh Rail Roko' protest and briefly stopped a train in Malkapur of Buldhana district on Tuesday. They were later removed from the tracks by police and detained.

09:12 (IST) Dec 08

Available open borders to Haryana are - Daurala, Kapashera, Rajokri NH 8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera borders: Delhi Traffic Police

Tikri, Jharoda borders, Dhansa are closed for any traffic movement. Badusarai border is open only for light motor vehicles like cars and two-wheelers. Jhatikara border is open only for two-wheeler traffic: Delhi Traffic Police

09:05 (IST) Dec 08

Bharat Bandh: Farmers stop train in Maharashtra

Members of a farmers' organisation on Tuesday staged a 'rail roko' in Maharashtra's Buldhana district as part of the Bharat Bandh called by agitating farmer unions to press for repeal of the Centre's agri laws. Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatna members stopped the Chennai-Ahmedabad Navjeevan Express at Malkapur station in Buldhana district while protesting against the farm laws. Police detained Sanghatana leader Ravikant Tupkar and his supporters over the incident, after removing them from the rail tracks, an official said.

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09:03 (IST) Dec 08

Maharashtra: Pune APMC market remains open on 'Bharat Bandh', reports ANI

09:02 (IST) Dec 08

Kangana Ranaut slams Bharat Bandh protest

08:59 (IST) Dec 08

Thane: Bhartiya Jai Hind party activists holding 'Rasta Roko' protest.

08:30 (IST) Dec 08

Our protest will be completely peaceful. If someone gets stuck for 2-3 hours in Bandh called by us, we provide them with water and fruits. Ours is a different concept.

Rakesh Tikait, spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union

08:29 (IST) Dec 08

Delhi: Farmers staying at Burari's Nirankari Samagam Ground gathered for prayers this morning. The protest at the ground entered 13th day today.

(ANI)

08:18 (IST) Dec 08

Mysuru farmer groups supported by Dalits, students and women’s organizations have launched protest blocking off entrance of KSRTC bus stand in heart the of Mysuru.

08:10 (IST) Dec 08

Left political parties stage a protest in Vijayawada in support of Bharat Bandh

(ANI)

07:54 (IST) Dec 08

Left parties and trade unions in Vizag conduct a rally in support of the Bharat Bandh call given by all parties and farmers associations.

07:49 (IST) Dec 08

All examinations scheduled for today under Osmania University jurisdiction have been postponed due to Bharat Bandh. The revised schedule will be given in due course of time.

Examinations scheduled from December 9 will be held as per schedule: Controller of Exams, Osmania University

07:47 (IST) Dec 08

Azadpur Mandi partially opened amid farmers call for 'Bharat Bandh'

In the wake of 'Bharat Bandh' called by agitating farmers on Tuesday, the Azadpur mandi, one of the Asia's biggest vegetable markets, remained partially opened with a very few shops open. However, the crowd was not like a normal day in view of the nationwide strike. The Azadpur Mandi Association had announced to support the farmers' agitation.

07:43 (IST) Dec 08

Maharashtra: Swabhimani Shetkari Saghtana staged 'Bharat Bandh Rail Roko' protest and briefly stopped a train today in Malkapur of Buldhana dist. They were later removed from the tracks by Police and detained.

07:28 (IST) Dec 08

Bengaluru: APMC to remain close and KSRTC likely to shut partial operations in Belagavi in view of Bharat bandh

07:11 (IST) Dec 08

Read: Some traders break ranks over joining farmers’ stir

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06:13 (IST) Dec 08

Cops on toes, issue warning to troublemakers

Delhi Police has made adequate arrangements to ensure normal movement of people on the roads for the proposed Bharat Bandh on Tuesday. Senior police officers warned that anybody who tries to disrupt normal movement or forcefully tries to close shops will be strongly dealt with.

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