New Delhi: The protest by farmers agitating against the three agriculture laws passed by the Centre entered its 12th day Monday. The farmers continue to camp at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border), Sant Nirankari Samagam ground in Burari on the outskirts of Delhi and other border areas. Meanwhile, a nationwide shutdown has been called by the protesting farmers on December 8 as the fifth round of talks between Centre and leaders of the farmer groups remained inconclusive. The government has called another meeting on Wednesday, in a bid to pacify the farmers and end the deadlock over the new agriculture laws. On the other hand, the Samajwadi Party will organise farmer rallies in all districts of Uttar Pradesh from December 7 with its chief Akhilesh Yadav slated to take part in such a rally in Kannauj district on a tractor. The decision came after opposition parties, including many regional political parties came out in strong support of the ‘Bharat Bandh’ on December 8 called by farmer unions.
Farmers Protest Day 12 HIGHLIGHTS:
9.15 pm:
Delhi: A delegation of 20 farmers mainly from Haryana met Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today to lend support to the farm laws. pic.twitter.com/SiFAoqhDUF
— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020
8.50 pm: TRS to support Bharat Bandh call by farmers tomorrow.
8.30 pm: Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal writes to PM Modi saying, “I’m deeply worried about ongoing farmers’ crisis. It seems to me that issue could’ve been dealt with better if govt had paid greater attention to honest feedback on what farmers really thought of govt’s initiatives.”
8.10 pm: Sharad Pawar Sahab wrote to me in 2011,”There’s need to amend APMC Act on lines of model APMC act to encourage private sector investment in marketing, infrastructure & providing alternate competitive marketing channels in overall interest of farmers, consumers & agri trade”:MP CM
8.04 pm: Kerala Government has decided to move to Supreme Court against the Centre’s Farm Laws. “We will move SC this week itself. The anti-farmer laws will not be implemented in Kerala and an alternative law will be considered,” said Kerala Agriculture Minister VS Sunil Kumar
7.58 pm: Congress’ boat is sinking and that is why they are trying to save themselves by misleading farmers: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Hyderabad
7.50 pm: Today I’ll expose the hypocrisy of Congress and other political parties including DMK, AAP, SP, Akali Dal, TMC, left parties on farm laws: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Hyderabad
7.00 pm: Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi and all other mandis in the city to remain closed tomorrow, in support of ‘Bharat Bandh’ call made by farmers: Adil Ahmed Khan, Chairman, Azadpur Mandi
6.15 pm: Opposition parties are doing petty politics in the name of farmers, it’s condemnable. Public & farmers should understand that there is no harm in implementing the laws that have been enacted for the progress of farmers. PM has assured that MSP will continue: Haryana CM ML Khattar.
5.30 pm: Government Will Have To Accept Our Demand, Say Farmer leader.
5.15 pm: For those holding protest without permission, law will take its own course: Tamil Nadu Minister D Jayakumar on BharatBandh tomorrow.
5.10 pm: Our protest is not limited to Punjab. Even leaders from across the globe, like Trudeau from Canada, are supporting us. Ours is a peaceful protest: Farmer leader Nirbhay Singh Dhudike at Singhu border.
5.00 pm: The bandh will be observed the whole day tomorrow. Chakka jam till 3 PM. It will be a peaceful bandh. We are firm on not allowing any political leaders on our stage: Farmer leader Dr Darshan Pal at Delhi-Haryana Singhu border
4.30 pm:
#WATCH | गुजरात में किसानों और APMC की तरफ से भारत बंद को सपोर्ट नहीं है। गुजरात में ऐसी कोई स्थिति नहीं है। कल ये बंद सफल नहीं रहेगा। सरकार ने भी पूरी व्यवस्था की है कि बंद के नाम पर कोई हिंसक घटना न घटे: गुजरात CM विजय रूपाणी pic.twitter.com/22vnTXfV4O
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) December 7, 2020
3.45 pm: Some political parties are trying to spoil the atmosphere, especially the present stand taken by them on model APMC Act shows their double standards: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
3.20 pm: BEST buses will be operational tomorrow and will not be part of ‘Bharat Bandh’. Protective iron grills and other protective gears will be used while plying the buses tomorrow: PRO, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport
14:29 PM: Opposition parties have jumped into the issue of new farm laws. During UPA rule, they did exactly what the Modi govt is doing today for reforms in the farm sector. Now that they’re losing polls, they take part in any protest for the sake of their existence: Union Minister RS Prasad
14:28 PM: Opposition parties are opposing the Narendra Modi govt for the sake of opposition, forgetting their own work in the past. In its 2019 poll manifesto, Congress promised to repeal APMC Act & make trade of agriculture produce including export free from all restrictions, asserted the law minister.
14:21 PM: All operations at APMC market in Maharashtra’s Vashi, Navi Mumbai including supplies of perishables will remain closed tomorrow in support of Bharat bandh, says Navi Mumbai APMC President Rajendra Shelke.
Punjab: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) organised Ardās at Akal Takht in Amritsar today to pray for farmers protesting at Delhi borders, against Central Government's #FarmLaws. pic.twitter.com/1abOmg5Nsr
— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020
14:21 PM: We don’t want to cause problems for common man. Therefore, we will begin at 11 am, so that they could leave for office on time. Work hours in offices will end by 3 pm. Services such as ambulance, even weddings, can go on as usual. People can show their card & leave, added Tikait
14:20 PM: Our protest is peaceful and we’ll continue that way. Tomorrow’s Bharat Bandh is from 11 am to 3 pm. It is a symbolic protest to register our opposition. It is to show that we don’t support some of the policies of the Govt of India, said Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union
14:18 PM: I would call Congress leaders, workers and right-minded people to fully support the farmers in Bharat Bandh so that the self-conceit govt could open their eyes and ears: Punjab Congress Chief Sunil Jakhar
14:17 PM: Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee protests at the same spot in Amritsar where foundation stone laying ceremony of a new BJP office (in New Amritsar) is taking place. Police say “Both groups are making their respective claims. There’s no problem, situation under control”.
13: 50 PM: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav detained by Police. He was staging a sit-in protest after his vehicle was stopped by Police. He was scheduled to visit Kannauj to stage a demonstration in support of farmers.
13:42 PM: Delhi Police has made proper arrangements ahead of tomorrow’s BharatBandh. We are trying to ensure that the lives of the common people are not affected. If someone tries to shut down shops forcefully or block roads, legal action will be taken, said Eish Singhal, Delhi Police PRO
13:30 PM: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav has been detained after he broke security cordon and sat on dharna in heart of Lucknow to express solidarity with farmers protesting farm bills.
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and party workers stage a sit-in protest after their vehicles were stopped by Police.
He was scheduled to visit Kannauj to stage a demonstration in support of farmers, agitating against Centre's #FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/FgeCnDe1U8
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 7, 2020
13:00 PM: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and party workers stage a sit-in protest after their vehicles were stopped by Police. He was scheduled to visit Kannauj to stage a demonstration in support of farmers.
12:26 PM: A doctor and a fashion designer from Ludhiana -Dr Harkanwal Sinkhon & Sandeep Grewal- join farmers’ protest at Singhu (Delhi-Haryana border). Sandeep said, “We’re all linked to farmers family. Centre must listen. It was never a political agenda but always about farmers’ rights.”
12:05 PM: Congress MPs from Punjab protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding winter session of Parliament to discuss farmers issue. “Session should be called, anti-farmer laws should be reconsidered & withdrawn. Govt is avoiding the session. It’s against democracy,” MP Manish Tewari says
11:30 AM: “Our party, MLAs and leaders have been serving farmers as ‘sevadars’ ever since. I haven’t come here as CM but as a ‘sevadar’. Farmers are in trouble today, we should stand with them. AAP supports Dec 8th Bharat Bandh, party workers will participate in it across the nation,” said Delhi CM.
#WATCH | Noida: An ambulance got stuck in traffic jam near the toll plaza on Delhi Noida Direct Flyway (DND), police facilitated its passage. pic.twitter.com/CFOqxpRtYI
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 7, 2020
11:07 AM: The chilla border on Noida link road is closed for traffic from Noida to Delhi due to farmers protests near Gautam Budh Dwar. People are advised to avoid Noida link road for coming to Delhi and use DND: Delhi Traffic Police
10:00 AM: We support all demands of farmers. Their issue & demands are valid. My party & I have stood with them from the very beginning. At the beginning of their protests, Delhi Police had sought permission to convert 9 stadiums into jails. I was pressurised but didn’t permit, said Delhi CM
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal leaves from his residence. https://t.co/HOV4oYrT1v pic.twitter.com/5CoIsWyDG8
— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020
09:50 AM: Barring pre-existing marriage and banquet bookings already confirmed, all hotels, restaurants, resorts and bars to remain closed to show support to Bharat bandh on December 8, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Punjab said in a statement.
Farmers' protest against the farm laws enters Day 12 at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border); heavy police force deployed. pic.twitter.com/q7sAsUglcC
— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020
09:30 AM: Police force deployed outside Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav’s residence at Vikramaditya Marg in Lucknow. Yadav is scheduled to visit Kannauj to stage a demonstration in support of farmers protesting against the farm laws.
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ये सरकार केवल अरबपतियों के बारे में सोचती है pic.twitter.com/KwEa7f8PY4
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 7, 2020
08:50 AM: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked the Narendra Modi-led Centre, says it has money to construct Parliament but nothing for farmers.
08:23 AM: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to visit Singhu Border (Haryana-Delhi border) today where farmers are protesting. Other ministers of Delhi government to also accompany the CM. They’ll inspect arrangements made by the UT Govt for farmers at the spot.
कृषि से सम्बंधित तीन नये कानूनों की वापसी को लेकर पूरे देश भर में किसान आन्दोलित हैं व उनके संगठनों ने दिनांक 8 दिसम्बर को ’’भारत बंद’’ का जो एलान किया है, बी.एस.पी उसका समर्थन करती है। साथ ही, केन्द्र से किसानों की माँगों को मानने की भी पुनः अपील।
— Mayawati (@Mayawati) December 7, 2020
08:12 AM: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supports the Bharat Bandh called by farmer Unions on December 8 over FarmLaws, tweeted party chief Mayawati.
Delhi: Farmers continue to camp at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) to protest against the farm laws.
The farmers' protest at Singhu border, against Central Government's Farm laws, entered 12th day today. pic.twitter.com/MAiekrZMvG
— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020
08:10 AM: Farmers continue to camp at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) to protest against the farm laws.
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