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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 14, 2024, 07:18:16 IST
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Farmers Protest, Delhi Chalo Protest Highlights: Farmer leaders blame Centre for 'attack' on protesters, claim 60 injured in tear gas shelling
Farmers Protest, Delhi Chalo Live Updates: Amid the ongoing farmers protest, Union agriculture minister Arjun Munda said a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops cannot be brought in a hurry without consulting all stakeholders and urged the protesting farmer groups to have a structured discussion with the government on the issue. Munda also cautioned the protesting farmers to be "aware and alert" about some elements which could defame their protest for political benefits.
The government has also made a ministerial delegation that held two rounds of discussion with the farmers' groups, including Samyuka Kisan Morcha (non-political), Kisan Mazdoor Morcha in Chandigarh, to resolve their concerns.
However, as the talks remained inconclusive, farmers' groups have started their 'Delhi Chalo' march.
Meanwhile, scenes of chaos filled the Shambhu border as the police tried to stop the protestors from entering the national capital. The protesting farmers were seen attempting to break the multi-layered barricades using their tractors and hand weapons. Haryana police detained several protesting farmers as they marched towards Delhi on Tuesday. Visuals from the border showed farmers running towards nearby farmland on the sides of the road as police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protestors.
The government has also made a ministerial delegation that held two rounds of discussion with the farmers' groups, including Samyuka Kisan Morcha (non-political), Kisan Mazdoor Morcha in Chandigarh, to resolve their concerns.
However, as the talks remained inconclusive, farmers' groups have started their 'Delhi Chalo' march.
Meanwhile, scenes of chaos filled the Shambhu border as the police tried to stop the protestors from entering the national capital. The protesting farmers were seen attempting to break the multi-layered barricades using their tractors and hand weapons. Haryana police detained several protesting farmers as they marched towards Delhi on Tuesday. Visuals from the border showed farmers running towards nearby farmland on the sides of the road as police fired tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protestors.
13:50 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest Live Updates: 'There are several farmer unions and they have different issues,' says Rakesh Tikait
On farmers' 'Delhi chalo' protest, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait says, "MSP guarantee law and Swaminathan Committee report, Electricity amendment bill and debt waiver are the issues of the farmers across the country. There are several farmer unions and they have different issues. If the Govt creates a problem for these farmers who are marching towards Delhi, we are not far from them. We are in support of them."
13:45 (IST) Feb 13
Two of four lanes blocked on DND Flyway near Yamuna River.
13:32 (IST) Feb 13
Security was beefed up at Noida's borders with Delhi and checking of vehicles increased on Tuesday in view of a farmers' protest march to the national capital, impacting the traffic movement in the region. The farmers propose to march to Delhi to press for their demands, including implementation of a law to guarantee minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The protesting farmers' groups are largely from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh.
13:17 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest Live Updates: 'A solution could be found only through talks,' says Union minister Arjun Munda
"I would urge the farmers that a solution could be found only through talks. We are still hopeful and would invite them for a meeting. We have held two rounds of talks and I, along with Union Minister Piyush Goyal, participated in it. We also went to Chandigarh, and also invited the state governments to find a solution about this," he said.
13:14 (IST) Feb 13
As far as demands of the farmers are concerned, the central government should immediately have discussions with the farmers and agree to what they are saying.
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda
13:13 (IST) Feb 13
Govt getting information that many people could try to pollute atmosphere, I urge farmers to stay careful of such elements: Union minister Arjun Munda
On dialogue with protesting farmers, Union minister Arjun Munda says, " The government is getting information that many people could try to pollute the atmosphere, I urge the farmers to stay careful of such elements. The government of India is committed towards the welfare of farmers. An agreement has been reached on some matters. We are open to many issues, and we can work on ways to find solutions."
12:58 (IST) Feb 13
Police use tear gas drones at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border to disperse protesting farmers.
12:50 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest Live Updates: 'Farmers from across the nation are with them in case of any injustice', says Rakesh Tikait
"This march has been called by (farmers') union but farmers from across the nation are with them in case of any injustice. They are coming to put their stance and the government should listen to them. All of them have the same demands of waiver on loans, enforcement of Swaminathan Commission Report and law for MSP " he said.
12:48 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest News: Tear gas shell rounds continued at Shambhu border for 25 minutes.
12:48 (IST) Feb 13
The Haryana Police on Tuesday hurled tear gas shells when a group of youth, who were part of the farmers' 'Chalo Delhi' protest march, tried to break barricades set up at the Shambhu border in Ambala. Despite an appeal by the Haryana Police to stay away from the barricades, many youth continued to stay put and stood over the barricades, officials said.
12:31 (IST) Feb 13
Tractor trolleys are not allowed in city: DCP Dwarka Ankit Singh
On Delhi Police security deployment at the Jharoda border with Haryana, DCP Dwarka Ankit Singh says, "Secc 144 CrPC is imposed in the city, tractor trolleys are not allowed in the city. Social media monitoring has also been done. Drone is an effective tool for security monitoring, we will use it"
12:14 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers from all around the country are embarking on a march towards Delhi on Tuesday to put pressure on the government into accepting their demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops.
12:11 (IST) Feb 13
Police fire tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border.
11:48 (IST) Feb 13
Punjab Police allows protesting farmers to cross Rajpura bypass and head towards Haryana's Ambala
11:25 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest Live: Govt of India is bound to protect the interests of the farmers: Union minister Arjun Munda
On farmers' march, Union minister Arjun Munda says, "There will be a need for consultation. We need to discuss this with the states. We need to prepare a forum for discussions and find a solution. The government of India is bound to protect the interests of the farmers, inconvenience should not be caused to the public. The farmers' union need to understand this."
11:24 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest News: If any lawyer fails to turn up due to blockades he/she may not be marked absent to argue cases
Farmer struggle figures in Supreme Court as bar association says if any lawyer fails to turn up due to blockades he/she may not be marked absent to argue cases.
11:18 (IST) Feb 13
Drone footage captures heightened security measures implemented by Delhi police at the Singhu border as preparations intensify ahead of the farmers' scheduled march towards the capital on February 13.
11:10 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest Live Updates: Delhi Police personnel and barricades deployed at ITO intersection, section 144 CrPC imposed
Delhi Police personnel and barricades deployed at ITO intersection, section 144 CrPC imposed, in view of farmers' protest march to Delhi demanding a law guaranteeing MSP for crops
11:00 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Delhi government rejects central government's proposal to convert Bawana stadium into a jail in view of the farmers' march
10:47 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Have made very strict arrangements regarding the 'Delhi Chalo', says Delhi eastern range's additional CP Sagar Singh Kalsi
Delhi eastern range's additional CP Sagar Singh Kalsi says, "We have made very strict arrangements regarding the 'Delhi Chalo' march called by farmer organisations. Our aim is to stop the farmers peacefully and the common people do not face any inconvenience due to traffic. We are trying our best to deal with this situation peacefully."
10:44 (IST) Feb 13
Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday said that all efforts were made in the meeting to find a solution to avoid a confrontation with the government adding that they anticipated a positive result.
"We want to present our views before the whole of India that we tried our best in yesterday's meeting to take some kind of decision so that we can avoid confrontation with the government and we get something that we had hoped for. We can only hope and trust. After doing this, we sat in the meeting for 5 hours," Pandher said while addressing media in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib.
"We want to present our views before the whole of India that we tried our best in yesterday's meeting to take some kind of decision so that we can avoid confrontation with the government and we get something that we had hoped for. We can only hope and trust. After doing this, we sat in the meeting for 5 hours," Pandher said while addressing media in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib.
10:35 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers begin their 'Delhi Chalo' march from Shambhu Border
10:10 (IST) Feb 13
Ahead of the 'Delhi Chalo' protest by farmers on Tuesday, farmer leader Lakhwinder Singh said that the people are ready adding that as soon as they get the direction, they will march forward. Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher held a meeting with farmer unions in Fatehgarh Sahib.
09:51 (IST) Feb 13
Heavy traffic snarl witnessed at Delhi-Noida Chilla border ahead of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march
09:41 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: It seems that both these states (Punjab and Haryana) are not a part of India anymore: Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher
Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher says "We tried to find a solution so that we do not have to stand against the Govt. We were expecting that we would be given something. In the 5-hour-long meeting yesterday, we put forward the situation of Haryana...The people of Punjab and Haryana are being tortured. It seems that both these states are not a part of India anymore, they are being treated as International border"
09:30 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Supreme Court Bar Association president writes to CJI to take suo motu action against farmers for trying to enter Delhi
Supreme Court Bar Association president Adish Aggarwala writes to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to take suo motu action against the farmers for trying to enter Delhi alleging to create a nuisance and disturbing the daily life of citizens. He also requests CJI to issue directions to courts to not pass any adverse order due to the non-presence of lawyers before the courts.
09:16 (IST) Feb 13
Massive security arrangements have been put in place on the borders of the national capital in view of the 'Delhi Chalo' protest by farmers on Tuesday. To ensure law and order, Delhi police have already enforced Section 144, restricting entry of tractor trolleys and large assemblies.
08:56 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Plea in high court against border sealing, net suspension
A petition was filed in the Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday against the sealing of the borders between Haryana and Punjab, especially at Shambhu near Ambala, by Haryana to prevent farmers from marching towards Delhi on Tuesday.
The petitioner, Uday Pratap Singh, a resident of Panchkula, sought directions from the court to stay all obstructive actions by Haryana, Punjab, UT Chandigarh and the ministry of home affairs against the “peacefully protesting” farmers.
“Implementing obstacles likes layers of nails, reinforced concrete walls, electrification, and barbed wire fences undermine the foundations of a democratic society governed by the rule of law, where respect for human rights and legal principles should prevail,” said the petition which would come up for hearing on Tuesday.
The petition has submitted that the action of Haryana authorities, including suspension of mobile internet services and bulk SMS in several districts, such as Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa has exacerbated the situation, depriving the citizens of their right to information and communication.
The petitioner, Uday Pratap Singh, a resident of Panchkula, sought directions from the court to stay all obstructive actions by Haryana, Punjab, UT Chandigarh and the ministry of home affairs against the “peacefully protesting” farmers.
“Implementing obstacles likes layers of nails, reinforced concrete walls, electrification, and barbed wire fences undermine the foundations of a democratic society governed by the rule of law, where respect for human rights and legal principles should prevail,” said the petition which would come up for hearing on Tuesday.
The petition has submitted that the action of Haryana authorities, including suspension of mobile internet services and bulk SMS in several districts, such as Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa has exacerbated the situation, depriving the citizens of their right to information and communication.
08:24 (IST) Feb 13
Security in Delhi has been intensified with multi-layer barricades, concrete blocks, iron nails and walls of containers at border points to stop a 'Delhi Chalo' march of farmers from entering the national capital on Tuesday, after talks between farm leaders and the Centre remained inconclusive. Police and paramilitary personnel in anti-riot gear have been deployed in massive numbers at the three border points -- Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur. Makeshift jails have been set up at "specific locations" in view of the march, an official said.
08:08 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Delhi Airport urges travellers to utilise metro due to the farmers' protest at different borders of Delhi
Due to the anticipated farmers' protest at different Delhi borders starting today, there will be traffic diversions in effect. For commercial vehicles, traffic restrictions and diversions will be implemented from 12th Feb. To ensure timely arrival, we strongly encourage travellers to utilise Magenta Line for Terminal 1 (T1) or the Airport Metro for Terminal 3 (T3) for convenient transportation options: Delhi Airport
07:49 (IST) Feb 13
Farmers Protest LIVE updates: Security heightened at the Shambhu border in view of the march declared by farmers towards Delhi today.
07:43 (IST) Feb 13
Delhi’s borders at Singhu, Tikri and UP Gate – three vertices of 2020-21 farm agitation – were sealed on Monday and fortified with concrete walls and barbed wires as the spectre of a rerun of farmers’ protest loomed large and police went into overdrive to stop them from entering the capital on Tuesday.
07:42 (IST) Feb 13
Unity among farmers in Punjab powered protests on New Delhi's outskirts in 2020-2021, pressuring BJP-led central govt to revoke three controversial farm laws. However, it has undergone significant shifts in two years, with groups fragmenting and new alliances forming.
07:41 (IST) Feb 13
Consensus was reached on most issues, we proposed forming panel on some; we're still hopeful. Government always wants to resolve every issue through dialogue.
Union Minister Arjun Munda
07:41 (IST) Feb 13
Delhi Chalo March Live Updates: Security heightened at Delhi borders in view of the march declared by farmers towards the National Capital today.
07:41 (IST) Feb 13
Coordinator KMM Sarwan Singh Pandher explains about talks held between, Central ministers and farmer leaders
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) Coordinator KMM Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "We will go Delhi tomorrow at 10 am. The government did not have any proposal... The agitation has been there... We tried that the discussion with the ministers should bring some conclusion in our favour... Whenever the government calls for talks, we will go.
07:40 (IST) Feb 13
Delhi Chalo March Live Updates: Two temporary jails created, Alternative routes for ambulances opened
State principal secretary Vijayendra Kumar said, "Haryana borders Rajasthan and Punjab. Proper arrangements have been made at both the border points towards Punjab. Adequate force has been deployed. "Strong arrangements have been made this time keeping in mind the events of last time. We are in touch with the DCs and SPs of bordering areas of Rajasthan and Punjab and well-coordinated... Two temporary jails have been created... Alternative routes for ambulances have been opened. 11 additional companies have been deployed," he briefed further.
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