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Farmers’ Protest: March to Delhi sparks security measures and traffic diversions

NEW DELHI: Farmers from multiple organizations have united to march toward Delhi, demanding fair compensation for acquired land and benefits under new agricultural laws. The protest has caused heightened security and widespread traffic diversions across Delhi-NCR. On December 2, 2024, several farmer groups came together to protest against government policies that they claim are detrimental to […]

Rahul Gandhi meets farmers, discusses MSP guarantee

The meeting focused on the farmers' demand for a legal guarantee of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops, a long-standing issue that has been at the heart of ongoing farmer protests.

Haryana-Punjab border tightens security for Dabwali protest, internet suspended

NEW DELHI: As the farmers’ protest enters its second day, the Haryana Police has effectively halted their progress at the Sambhu Border, preventing their entry into Delhi. The situation at the Haryana-Punjab Dabwali border remains calm, with the Haryana police significantly bolstering security measures, and arranging recent visits by officers of DSP and SP ranks, […]

Delhi Chalo protests: Who are farmer leaders steering this movement?

NEW DELHI: Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are leading the farmers’ protest in 2024. Over 200 farmer unions are slated to march towards Delhi on Tuesday. The “Delhi Chalo” march was announced by farmer unions in December 2023. This time, farmers are demanding a legal guarantee of MSP and the implementation of the Swaminathan […]

Delhi Police imposes section 144 ahead of farmers’ protest

New Delhi: In anticipation of the forthcoming Farmers’ protest, the Delhi Police has taken preemptive measures by imposing Section 144 along all Delhi borders. This move comes as various farmers’ unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have announced plans for a ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 13, aiming to stage protests […]

Ahead of ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, section 144 imposed in Haryana’s Panchkula

On February 13, the 'Delhi Chalo' march, led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, will see over 200 farmers' unions participating.

Farmers need to be heard to prevent chaos

The farmers' protest is a wake-up call for the government and the authorities, who need to act swiftly and sincerely to resolve their issues and restore their trust and confidence.

Why have farmers in France and Europe taken to streets in protest?

NEW DELHI: In a defiant display of discontent, French farmers have blockaded major highways leading to Paris, bringing attention to a myriad of issues that have fuelled their frustrations. Despite recent government measures, the agricultural producers are resolute in their demands for fair compensation and relief from what they perceive as stifling environmental regulations. As […]

AAP demands apology from Centre following Dorsey’s revelations

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal stated that it is unacceptable if there were any efforts to suppress the farmers' protests

Citing Jack Dorsey, TMC accuses centre of authoritarianism

KOLKATA: Former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey ruffled quite more than a few feathers as he claimed that the Indian government has requested to block Twitter accounts that were focussing on farmers’ protests. The Twitter co-founder’s comments drew sharp reactions from the opposition parties, with Bengal Chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC), which cautiously supported […]