Page 18 - Farmer Protests

LIVE: Minister Tomar sends 8-point letter to farmers, assures them of MSP

Farmers' protest LIVE updates Day 22: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal today tore up copies of the Centre's three new agriculture-related laws in the legislative assembly

Mapping APMC reforms over the decades in the backdrop of farmers' protest

80% of states have had some sort of reforms to their APMCs, but most of these were partial, on pick-and-choose basis and defeated the goal of creating a uniform trade environment across the country

Leaders of over 30 farmer unions observe day-long hunger strike

The hunger strike began at 8 am and ended at 5 pm even as talks with the government remained inconclusive

Amid intensifying protests, UP BJP to launch campaign to explain farm laws

BJP is launching a special campaign from Monday in the state to clear the misconception regarding the recent farm laws

Protest to intensify as farmer leaders set to observe hunger strike today

The number of farmers at the Ghazipur border is increasing while the protesters continue to stay in the cold weather conditions here

SC to hear plea seeking removal of farmers protesting at Delhi's borders

The farmers are protesting against the recently enacted Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020

CM Arvind Kejriwal to observe one day fast in support of farmers today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to hold a one-day fast in support of the farmers' protest on Monday.In response to a call given by the agitating farmers, he also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters as well as the people of the country to join the farmers' agitation.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday he will fast along with farmers. "I will hold a one-day fast tomorrow in support of farmers' protests. I appeal to AAP volunteers to join in. Centre should immediately accept all demands of farmers protesting the laws and bring a bill to guarantee MSP (minimum support price)," Mr Kejriwal said."I appeal to Aam Aadmi Party workers and supporters and the public to observe one-day fast tomorrow in support of farmers. I will also fast tomorrow," he had said while addressing a press conference on Sunday.Kejriwal also slammed 'ministers and leaders' for calling protesting farmers 'anti-national'."Some central govt ministers and BJP leaders are ...

Farmer leaders to observe 9-hour hunger strike today over new farm laws

Agriculture minister Tomar says it has become opposition parties' nature to oppose

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

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

As deadlock over farm laws continues, farmers move SC for resolution

Protests set to be intensified; govt launches nationwide outreach campaign

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

Adani Group: We only manage grain silos for FCI and do not buy harvest

Farmer groups in their protests alleged that the agro reforms were brought to 'favour Ambani and Adani'

Bharat Bandh in pics: Mixed response in Delhi, normal life hit in Punjab

Farmers blocked national highways and other key roads at many places in Punjab and Haryana today

Farmer protests: Bank unions not to participate in Bharat Bandh on Tuesday

Bank unions said they will not participate in the 'Bharat Bandh' on Tuesday, even as they expressed solidarity with farmers protesting against the new farm laws.

For the Union govt the best farm policy would be to let states deal with it

If states insist on costly policies, let them pay for their follies

Farmers' agitation: Perils of a non-consultative government

If the Modi government, made arrogant by its huge legislative majority, does not rethink its peremptory way of functioning, it will face more headwinds

Cong backs farmers' 'Bharat Bandh' call, will hold demonstrations on Dec 8

Former party chief Rahul Gandhi, through tractor rallies, signature campaigns and Kisaan rallies, has been raising the party''s voice in support of the farmers

Bank unions lend support to farmers' agitation against new farm laws

The All India Bank Employees'' Association (AIBEA) in a statement said the government should come forward and resolve their demands in the interest of the nation and farmers

Group of 36 UK MPs seek ministerial intervention in India's farmer protests

India has called the remarks by foreign leaders and politicians on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.