Farmers' protest highlights: Heavy traffic snarl seen near Singhu border

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10:08 PM

Heavy traffic snarl seen near Singhu border

9:38 PM

If farmers are aggressive, we need not be defensive, says police officer to personnel at Singhu border

As the Delhi Police prepares to stop protesting farmers from entering the national capital, a senior officer Tuesday directed personnel on ground that they "need not be defensive" if the agitators show aggression. Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav, who visited the fortified Singhu border this evening, told police personnel and paramilitary jawans deployed there that if the farmers manage to enter Delhi "our whole operation will fail".

9:31 PM

Action against farmers demanding law on MSP is height of insensitivity: Gehlot

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said the action against the farmers demanding a law on the minimum support price (MSP) is the height of insensitivity.

 

The police lobbed tear gas shells some of them dropped from a drone and tried to disperse groups of stone-pelting protesters in the face-off that last several hours at Shambhu border near Ambala in Haryana.

 

Haryana Police hurled tear gas canisters against the Delhi Chalo' protesters at the border in the state's Jind district as well. Water cannons too were deployed there.

 

Hitting out at the Narendra Modi government, Gehlot said the Congress stands completely in favour of the farmers.

9:06 PM

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on farmers protest

During the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march to the national capital, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Modi government, attributing the situation to its failure. Owaisi asserted that the Prime Minister should heed the demands of the farmers, as addressing their concerns would ultimately be beneficial for him in the upcoming elections.

8:56 PM

This is a dark day in Indian history, says farmer leader

Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "This is a dark day in Indian history. Tear gas was used against the farmers... We are installing speakers here and will resume our program tomorrow morning..."

7:37 PM

Anurag Thakur addresses ongoing farmers protest

Union Minister Anurag Thakur addressed the ongoing farmers' protest 'Delhi Chalo' in the national capital, emphasizing the Modi government's support for farmers since its inception. Thakur highlighted the numerous schemes introduced for the benefit of farmers but expressed concern over the failure of ongoing talks due to the addition of new demands daily. He reiterated the government's willingness to engage in dialogue but stressed that violence and stone-pelting are not the solution, emphasizing the importance of peace in finding a resolution.

7:36 PM

Punjab faces disruptions in diesel and gas supply due to farmers protest

The ongoing farmer protests in Punjab have had a significant impact on the supply of essential fuels to the state. Government sources told ANI that there has been a decrease of fifty per cent in the dispatch of Diesel and twenty per cent in the dispatch of Gas to Punjab.

7:35 PM

HC issues notices to Haryana, Punjab, Centre on two petitions

The Punjab and Haryana High court Tuesday issued notices to the Centre, and the states of Haryana and Punjab, on two separate petitions filed pertaining to the farmers' Delhi Chalo march.​​ One of the petitioners has sought directions from the court to stay all "obstructive" actions by the governments of Haryana and Punjab and the Union government against the farmers' protest, while the other has pleaded for directions to ensure no highway is blocked by the protesters and those who do so are punished.

4:48 PM

When INDIA government comes to power, we will guarantee MSP to farmers: Rahul Gandhi

"Today, the farmers are marching towards Delhi. They are being stopped, tear gas shells are being used on them. What are they saying? They are just asking for the fruits of their labour. BJP Government announced Bharat Ratna for MS Swaminathan but they are not ready to implement something which MS Swaminathan said. He clearly mentioned in his report that farmers should indeed be given the legal right to MSP. But the BJP Government is not doing that. When INDIA government comes to power, we will give the (law) guaranteeing MSP to the farmers of India. We will fulfill what Swaminathan report mentioned," Rahul Gandhi at Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh.

4:30 PM

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Congress promises to provide legal guarantee of MSP to every farmer on crops

4:28 PM

'Delhi chalo' LIVE updates: Situation intensifies at Jind border

After the squabble at the Shambhu border, farmers from Punjab had skirmishes with Haryana Police at the Jind border, encountering tear gas and water cannons.

4:17 PM

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: 'Use of force should be last resort': Punjab High Court on farmers' protest

The Punjab and Haryana High Court today said  that the 'use of force should be last resort' and that the 'Right to expression is fundamental.'

3:15 PM

'Delhi chalo' march LIVE news: Industrial owners in Jhajjhar urge farmers to not protest in industrial hub

Members of Confederation of Bahadurgarh Industries-District Jhajjhar requested farmers not to conduct their protest in industrial hub Bahadurgarh to ensure that their business remains unaffected

3:11 PM

Stones being pelted at police, tear gas shells used to control situation: Haryana Police spokesperson

Tear gas was employed to control the situation at Shambhu border after stones were pelted by protesters, the spokesperson said today.

3:09 PM

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Protests will continue, says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

"Around 10,000 people are here at the Shambhu border. The farmers are maintaining a peaceful situation here and tear gas is being used against us through drones. (Protest) will continue until the government agrees to our demands,"Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher says.

2:17 PM

Stubborn approach of govt proving to be dangerous, says BKU chief Naresh Tikait

 The BJP government at the Centre should hold discussions with the farmers and alleged that its "stubborn approach" is proving to be dangerous, Bharatiya Kisan Union president Naresh Tikait said today. The BKU chief wondered whether the farmers will always be in the agitation mode, block roads or head towards Delhi.

2:09 PM

Protesting farmers forcibly remove cement barricade as they try to cross over Haryana-Punjab border

Protesting farmers forcibly remove cement barricade with their tractors as they try to cross over the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border.

1:51 PM

Farmers's march LIVE news: Ready to do everything possible to find a solution, says Minister Arjun Munda

"We care about the interests of the farmers. It is not our concern if someone is doing politics over this issue. We have always been ready for talks and discussions and we are ready to do everything possible to find a solution to this issue," said Union Minister Arjun Munda.

1:19 PM

'Delhi chalo' march LIVE news: Concrete slabs, barbed wires installed in Haryana's Bahadurgarh city

Concrete slabs and barbed wires have been installed, and police have been deployed in Haryana's Bahadurgarh city as a measure to maintain law and order as farmers begin to march towards Delhi to press for their demands. Haryana's Education Minister Kanwar Pal said he felt there was politics behind the farmers protest.

12:54 PM

Farmers' protest news updates: Few detained near Shambu border, police hurl tear gas shells

The Haryana Police 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, officials said. A few farmers were detained as well near the Shambhu border, official sources said.

12:49 PM

'Delhi chalo' LIVE news: Farmers' protest affects traffic in Noida amid security checks at Delhi borders

Security was enhanced 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.

12:36 PM

'Delhi chalo' march news updates: Police, paramilitary personnel deployed at Kurukshetra

Concrete slabs, iron nails, barricades, barbed wires, police and paramilitary personnel deployed at Kurukshetra in Haryana as Punjab farmers are on their way to Delhi

12:33 PM

Commuters face the heat as Delhi turned into fortress to prevent farmers' entry

Cops have placed multiple layers of barricades on Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders to thwart the farmers' march to the national capital. Commuters have had to battle traffic jams, with Delhi being turned into a fortress to stop the entry of farmers.

12:27 PM

'Delhi chalo' march LIVE news: After Haryana police fires tear gas, Delhi police amps up security

On Delhi Police security deployment at the Jharoda border with Haryana, DCP Dwarka Ankit Singh says, "Sec 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."

11:56 AM

'Delhi chalo' march news: Farmers continue march on Ambala highway, onward to Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border

Earlier, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had stated that farmers will head to Delhi on Tuesday to press the Centre to accept their demands, including the enactment of a law to guarantee a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.

11:32 AM

Farmers' protest LIVE: Congress is equally at fault, says Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leader

While addressing a press conference before heading towards the national capital, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher  said, "Congress party does not support us, we consider Congress equally responsible as much as the BJP. These laws were brought by Congress itself. We are not in favour of anyone, we raise the voice of farmers."

11:27 AM

Farmers' protest news updates: Multiple gates at 8 stations of Delhi Metro shut

One or more gates at eight stations of the Delhi Metro were shut on Tuesday morning. However, these stations are not closed and entry and exit of passengers is permitted through other gates. Many gates have been closed at various stations -- Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, Central Secretariat, Patel Chowk, Udyog Bhawan, Janpath and Barakhamba Road, a senior official said. PTI quoted sources as saying that the said the gates have been shut for security arrangements on instructions of police authorities.

11:12 AM

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Delhi Police personnel deployed at ITO intersection

Section 144 CrPC has also been imposed in view of farmers' protest march to Delhi.

11:10 AM

'Delhi chalo' march news updates: Delhi govt rejects Centre's proposal to convert Bawana Stadium into jail

 On the Centre's proposal, Delhi Government Home Minister Kailash Gehlot says, "The demands of the farmers are genuine. It is the constitutional right of every citizen to make a peaceful protest. It is therefore incorrect to arrest the farmers."

10:21 AM

'Delhi chalo' march news updates: Punjab, Haryana borders look like international border, says farmer leader

"We tried our best during the meeting yesterday to resolve the issue and avoid a clash with the (central) government. We attended the meeting for five hours. They are sending police and using water cannons in each and every village of Haryana. They are torturing farmers in Haryana. It seems that Punjab and Haryana have been turned into international borders," says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib.