Page 6 - Farmers Protest

After repeal of farm laws, BKU leader Naresh Tikait demands talks on MSP

BKU national president Naresh Tikait welcomed the Union government's move to repeal the three farm laws but demanded that discussions on MSP and other issues

PM Modi is and will remain committed to farmers: Agri Minister Tomar

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "is and will remain committed towards farmers and agriculture".

Is legalising MSP a panacea for India's agri-troubles?

The Parliament has passed the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021. But farmer unions are demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price of crops. Is legalising MSP a magic bullet to address farmer woes?

Parliament takes 12 mins to repeal farm laws; Tomar hails PM's generosity

The farmers leading the protest, however, said they would keep up the pressure on their other demands, including a legal guarantee for the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agri-commodities

Will not leave protest site before discussion on MSP, other issues: Tikait

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday said farmers will not leave the protest site unless a discussion on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and other issues are held

Why is govt shying away from discussion on farm laws repeal bill, asks Cong

A bill to repeal the three contentious farm laws, against which farmers have been protesting for over a year, was passed by the Lok Sabha within minutes of introduction on Monday

Lok Sabha passes bill to repeal three contentious farm laws

The repeal of these three legislations has been one of the key demands of around 40 farmer unions protesting against these reforms for nearly a year now at various Delhi border points

UN human rights expert welcomes Indian govt's decision to repeal farm laws

A top UN human rights expert has welcomed the Indian government's decision to repeal the three controversial farm laws

Lok Sabha adjourns till noon amid Opposition din over farmer issues

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Monday amid din as Opposition members sought to raise the issue of deaths of farmers during their protests against three farm laws

Agriculture Minister Tomar's comment on MSP 'unjustified', 'illogical': SKM

SKM said that Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar's comments that a Committee to deliberate on the issues of crop diversification among others, is "patently unjustified and illogical".

Of all farmers' demands, legalising MSP is tricky and highly complicated

With now one of their chief demands met, farmers have now moved on to force the government to concede on MSP

Cases against farmers: Will act according to Centre, says Khattar

When asked that the farmers' stir is still on, Khattar said it is for them to decide on it

Rakesh Tikait demands law to guarantee MSP to protect farmers' interests

Tikait accused the Modi-led central government of running away from a debate over the issue.

Govt to introduce bill in LS on Monday to repeal contentious farm laws

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar will introduce the bill in the house, which was approved by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday

PM Modi's U-Turn on farm laws fails to calm farmers as focus moves to MSP

The protesters postponed their planned march to the capital New Delhi on Monday, after the government assured the laws will be repealed next week

Samyukt Kisan Morcha suspends its Nov 29 tractor march to Parliament

The decision to suspend the march comes two days ahead of the commencement of the Winter Session of Parliament, during which a bill to repeal three central farm laws is slated to be introduced

After farm laws repeal, Tomar urges farmers to end protests, go home

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar urged the farmers protesting on different borders of Delhi to end their agitation and go home

Farmers' non-violent struggle a unique saga of valour: Punjab CM Channi

Punjab CM said farmers' non-violent struggle is a unique saga of valour, patience and determination not only for repealing the farm laws but also to uphold the ethos of democracy and human rights.

Farmers' movement will be remembered for arrogance of BJP govt: Priyanka

"One yr of farmers' movement. Will be known for unshakable satyagraha of farmers, the martyrdom of 700 farmers, the arrogance of the ruthless BJP govt and atrocities on 'annadatas'," Priyanka said

SKM to hold nationwide protests today to mark 1 year of farmers' agitation

SKM has organised protests in different states across the nation to mark the first anniversary of the farmers' movement against three farm laws.