Page 27 - Farmers Protest

Best way to move forward on farmers' protests is dialogue: Suresh Prabhu

The best way to move forward over the ongoing farmers' protests in Delhi is dialogue and the NDA government is willing to talk to the ryots to resolve the issue, Suresh Prabhu said on Friday.

Agricultural reforms, farmers' agitation, and the power of narrative

A group of people holding an elected govt to ransom and a govt turning against its own citizens in the name of law and order are both instinctively troubling in a democracy, writes T N Ninan

Congress extends support to 'chakka jam' called by farmer unions on Feb 6

The Congress on Friday extended support to the countrywide 'chakka jam' called by farmer unions on February 6, saying party workers will stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers in their protest

Govt defends farm laws in RS, Oppn demands fresh ones after consultations

The government strongly defended the farm laws in Rajya Sabha and said its offer to amend them should not be viewed as if they had any flaws, even as the Opposition demanded repealment of laws

Tomar gave detailed info on every aspect of farm laws in Rajya Sabha: PM

In a tweet, Modi posted a video link to Tomar's statement and said it is his humble request that people hear his speech

SC farm panel holds consultations with state govt, private mandi operators

The Supreme Court-appointed committee on Friday said it held consultations with the heads of state marketing boards, private mandi operators and food parks from 10 states

No 'chakka jam' in Delhi says farmers' body, asks protestors to be peaceful

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of the farmer unions protesting the three farm laws, on Friday said there would be no 'chakka jam' in Delhi on February

Farm laws: Lok Sabha proceedings a washout amid opposition protests

Lok Sabha proceedings were a virtual washout on Friday

Ahead of 'chakka jam' planned by farmers Delhi Police ramp up security

The Delhi Police have intensified security arrangements with a special focus on bordering areas where the protesting farmers are sitting since November last year

Opposition parties in Rajya Sabha demand repeal of farm reforms

Various opposition parties like the Shiv Sena, SAD, NCP, Samajwadi Party and Left parties on Friday demanded in Rajya Sabha that the three new farm laws be repealed

Chakka jam to be held peacefully pan-India, says farm leader Rakesh Tikait

The protest is set to be held on February 6 by agitating farmers

US supports India's agri laws, remains silent on farmers' protests

Delhi police cites Greta's tweets in FIR; Oppn MPs stopped from meeting protesters

Losing the farm plot

Extreme responses weaken the govt's case

LIVE: Three-hour-long 'chakka jaam' on Feb 6, says BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Farmer leaders alleged that the protest sites resemble 'international border' now with authorities building makeshift walls

US reaction to farmer protests must be seen in its entirety: Govt

This comes hours after the Biden Administration reacted to the farmer protests

Govt should not question patriotism of farmers: Deepinder Hooda

Farmers are the ones who have made the country self-sufficient in food, Congress Rajya Sabha member Deepinder Singh Hooda said

Farmers' protest: Singhu, Ghazipur borders remain closed, traffic diverted

Security at the Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders remain tightened as the Delhi Police has cemented nails near barricades

Twitter risks penal action for defying govt's legal orders under IT Act

Microblogging platform asked to remove tweets and content about a farmer protest-related hashtag with the word 'genocide' in it; defiance could lead to seven years in jail

Congress to bring resolution against farm laws in Haryana assembly

The Congress on Wednesday decided to bring a resolution against the Centre's new farm laws in the next session of the Haryana assembly

Govt slams comments by foreign celebrities in support of farmer protests

The MEA's reaction came after several international celebrities and activists including American pop singer Rihanna and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg tweeted about the farmers' protest in In