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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Dec 13, 2020, 23:03:28 IST
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Farmers protest live updates: Govt to soon hold next round of talks with protesting farmers to end stalemate, says Union minister
The agitating farmers’ unions have rejected the government's draft proposal on amendment to the farm laws. The farm leaders have further declared their intention to continue the agitation till all the three farm laws are repealed. Stay here for all live updates
19:29 (IST) Dec 12
Centre is ready 24 hrs a day to hold discussions with the farmers. If protest is freed from Maoists & naxals, then our farmers will definitely understand that laws are in their & country's interest: Even after that if they've any doubt, we're open for talks
Union minister Piyush Goyal
19:14 (IST) Dec 12
Members of a Gurdwara from Gurdaspur prepare food to be served to protesting farmers at Singhu border.
Delhi: Members of a Gurdwara from Gurdaspur (Punjab) prepare food to be served to protesting farmers at Singhu bord… https://t.co/4RAuWNCXLC
— ANI (@ANI) 160778035200018:58 (IST) Dec 12
18:57 (IST) Dec 12
Farmers consider expanding protests to 'pan-India' scale
Farmers representatives of 32 different unions jointly announced their plans for a 'pan-India' protest if the government does not accept their demands and withdraws the three new agri laws. Addressing a press conference at Singhu border, Kisan Sangharsh Samiti President Kawalpreet Singh Pannu said: "We have decided to expand this movement pan India."
18:35 (IST) Dec 12
New agri law used to compel firm to abide by contract: MP govt
The administration in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district ordered a firm to buy rice at a higher price as per an agreement by invoking the new law on contract farming, the government said on Saturday. A release from the MP Public Relations Department said that following complaints, a private firm was directed to procure rice on the contract prices under the new law.
18:30 (IST) Dec 12
Farmers' stir slipping into wrong hands: Ex-Himachal CM Shanta Kumar
Himachal Pradesh's former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Shanta Kumar on Saturday alleged that the farmers' stir against the three central farm laws is being funded by ‘adhatiyas' and is fast slipping into “wrong hands”, including those of terror outfits. “It is unfortunate that even after long talks by ministers and assurances by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the farmers' agitation is becoming more intensified,” said Kumar, also a former Union Minister for Food and Public Distribution.
18:15 (IST) Dec 12
I wasn't present in the Lok Sabha when farm bills were passed. If I were there, I would have opposed it like Shiromani Akali Dal despite being a part of NDA and would have torn it into pieces
Hanuman Beniwal, Rashtriya Loktantrik Party
18:09 (IST) Dec 12
Farmers' trolleys coming from Punjab are being stopped. We appeal to govt to allow farmers to reach Delhi...If govt doesn't accept our demands before 19th Dec, then we'll start a fast from the martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur on the same date
Farmer leader Gurnam Singh Charuni
18:05 (IST) Dec 12
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar holds meeting with farmers' leaders from Haryana at Krishi Bhawan
Delhi: Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar holds meeting with farmers' leaders from Haryana at Vigyan Bhawan.… https://t.co/ajlCGAqEyF
— ANI (@ANI) 160777640300018:02 (IST) Dec 12
Haryana Dy CM reacts to remarks made about alleged 'Khalistani' & 'urban naxal' link in farmers' protest
"Those who've come from Punjab have positive conduct & we're hopeful that it remains the same, & no element is found among them that can give different direction to movement"- Dushyant Chautala
18:01 (IST) Dec 12
Govt tried to weaken our agitation, but we will not allow this, say farmer leaders, and vow to keep protest against new agri laws peaceful
17:54 (IST) Dec 12
It's my responsibility as representative of farmers to secure their rights. I discussed the matter with Union Ministers, I'm hopeful that a way will be found with mutual consent & the standoff will be resolved. The Centre is positive
Haryana Dy CM Dushyant Chautala
17:53 (IST) Dec 12
If govt wants to hold talks, we are ready; but we will first discuss repeal of three new farm laws: Farmer union leaders
17:53 (IST) Dec 12
We'll foil any attempt by the Centre to fail our movement. Govt had made a few small attempts to divide us and instigate people of our movement. But, we will peacefully take this movement towards victory
Kamal Preet Singh Pannu, Leader, Sanyukta Kisan Andolan
17:52 (IST) Dec 12
Farmers from Shahjahanpur to start 'Delhi Chalo' march' through Jaipur-Delhi Highway at 11am Sunday: Union leaders tell media
17:40 (IST) Dec 12
'Farmer leaders to sit on hunger strike on Dec 14 at Singhu border'
On 14th Dec, all farmer leaders will sit on a fast sharing same stage at Singhu border. We want govt to take back 3… https://t.co/D0Z1rnF0Ev
— ANI (@ANI) 160777444700017:24 (IST) Dec 12
I'm hopeful that there is mutual consent between the Centre and farmers' unions and we can resolve this issue by talks. I'm hopeful for next 24 to 48 hours, there will be another round of talks & some conclusive statement can be out
Dushyant Chautala, Haryana deputy chief minister
17:23 (IST) Dec 12
Security beefed up at Delhi-Haryana border
Delhi: Security personnel remain deployed at Tikri (Delhi-Haryana border) on the 17th day of the farmers' protest;… https://t.co/hilQaktdjq
— ANI (@ANI) 160777304200017:11 (IST) Dec 12
Protesting farmers 'unwilling' to undergo Covid-19 test, says Sonipat medical officer
With the shadow of coronavirus looming large over protest sites, the Sonipat district administration is offering testing facility to farmers protesting the Centre's new agri laws but most of them are "unwilling" to get tested, fearing they would be isolated if found positive and this would "weaken" their agitation. The district medical officer said the ongoing protests by farmers, only a few of whom wear face masks, not only pose a threat to their lives but also to those of hundreds of workers of various factories located on the Delhi-Sonipat road.
17:10 (IST) Dec 12
Farmers try to let vehicles use toll plaza for free in UP's Kaushambi, police thwart attempt
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