Page 16 - Latest Updates on Farm Bills
Farmer leaders as 'extremists': Govt prepares a fallback narrative
Government leaders are talking about the subversive intent of "Urban Naxalites" or of "Khalistanis" alleged to have infiltrated the movement
Kejriwal to fast for a day over farm bills, urges govt to repeal new laws
Delhi CM Kejriwal said he will observe a day-long fast in response to a call given by farmers protesting against three new farm laws, and appealed to the Centre to shun ego and scrap the legislations
 "Kejriwal to fast for a day over farm bills, urges govt to repeal new laws")
LIVE: SC to hear plea on removal of farmers from Delhi borders on Dec 16
The hunger strike between 8 am to 5 pm on Monday is part of the farmers' plan to intensify their agitation from Dec 14. Stay tuned for more updates
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SC to hear plea on removal of farmers protesting at Delhi borders on Dec 16
The SC will hear a plea on Dec 16 seeking removal of farmers from Delhi borders saying the protest is creating issues for commuters and might lead to a surge in Covid-19 infections
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Will come down hard on 'tukde tukde' gang exploiting farmers' stir: Prasad
Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad stated that stern action will be taken against nation breakers "Tukde Tukde Gang" trying to take advantage of farmers movement against the new farm laws
 "Will come down hard on 'tukde tukde' gang exploiting farmers' stir: Prasad")
IRCTC sends 20 mn emails in 5 days on PM Modi's ties with Sikh community
IRCTC sent out nearly 20 million emails between Dec 8 and Dec 12 to its customers listing 13 decisions taken by PM Modi to support the Sikh community, amidst farmers' protest against farm laws
 "IRCTC sends 20 mn emails in 5 days on PM Modi's ties with Sikh community")
Doors always open, Govt ready to allay farmers' fears over bills: Javadekar
On the 18th day of farmers' protest on different border of the national capital, Prakash Javadekar said the government's door is always open for farmers and it is ready to discuss their issues
 "Doors always open, Govt ready to allay farmers' fears over bills: Javadekar")
Shashi Tharoor joins Punjab MPs protesting over farm bills at Jantar Mantar
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor joined the protest staged by his party colleagues from Punjab at Jantar Mantar in demanding the withdrawal of the new farm laws
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Agriculture Min meets Amit Shah as protests over new farm bills continue
Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Som Parkash met Home Minister Amit Shah amidst farmers' protests against the Centre's three agriculture laws, officials said
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Modi govt brought in new farm laws to double farmers' income: Anurag Thakur
"The farmers have been given the freedom to sell their products to anybody in the country at any cost," says Thakur
 "Modi govt brought in new farm laws to double farmers' income: Anurag Thakur")
Farmers' leaders who remain stubborn will lose relevance: Som Prakash
The minister also revealed that the government had accepted all the demands put forth by the farmer unions in the meeting
 "Farmers' leaders who remain stubborn will lose relevance: Som Prakash")
LIVE: Farmer leaders plan hunger strike on Dec 14, escalating protests
In a bid to intensify the ongoing protests at Delhi borders, farmers will block the Delhi-Jaipur road today. Stay tuned for latest updates on farmers' protest
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PM Modi backs farm laws at FICCI event, says it will open up new markets
The statement comes amid a standoff between the government and the farmers who are protesting for last two weeks demanding a repeal of recently passed farm laws
 "PM Modi backs farm laws at FICCI event, says it will open up new markets")
Modi needs to resolve the farm agitation or it may hurt India's recovery
Modi's presidential style of working has botched things up, but there's still a way to turn this crisis into an opportunity
 "Modi needs to resolve the farm agitation or it may hurt India's recovery")
We urge farmers to consider govt proposal, continue talks: Agri Min Tomar
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged the leaders of the farmers' unions continue dialogue related to the new farm legislations
 "We urge farmers to consider govt proposal, continue talks: Agri Min Tomar")
Farmers' protest on new agri laws continues for 15th day around Delhi
The agitation by farmers camping on the Delhi borders since November 26 to demand repeal of the new agricultural laws continued for the 15th day
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Farmers' protest is movement to restore India's democratic value: Akhilesh
Asserting that the farmers are agitating for the restoration of the democratic value of the country, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said every citizen is emotionally joining the protest
 "Farmers' protest is movement to restore India's democratic value: Akhilesh")
Farmers' protest: Modi govt under pressure as agitation finds wider support
Farmer leaders have said the government has so far ruled out any rollback of the legislation
LIVE: Will block Delhi highways if farm laws not scrapped, say unions
Stay tuned for LIVE updates on farmers' protest across India
 "LIVE: Will block Delhi highways if farm laws not scrapped, say unions")
Govt cancels 6th round of talks with farm leaders after they refuse to join
The government has cancelled its crucial sixth round of talks with 40 protesting farmers' unions that was scheduled on Wednesday as farm leaders declined to participate
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