22:04 January 04
19:10 January 04
'Wanted to discuss laws clause-wise, farmers adamant on repeal'
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, "We wanted farmer unions to discuss three laws clause-wise. We could not reach any solution as farmer union remained adamant on the repeal of the laws."
"Looking at today's discussion, I hope that we will have a meaningful discussion during our next meeting and we will come to a conclusion."
19:08 January 04
'Will not accept amendments, want complete rollback of farm laws'
After the seventh round of meeting with the Centre, Yudhvir Singh, Bhartiya Kisan Union, said, "The ministers wanted us to discuss the law point-wise. We rejected it and said that there is no point in discussing the laws because we want a complete rollback of the laws. Govt intends to take us towards amendments but we will not accept it.
19:02 January 04
Haryana govt announces ex-gratia for deceased farmers
Haryana government has announced to give compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the kiln of the farmers who died while protesting against new farm laws.
17:59 January 04
7th round of meeting between farmers and Centre remains inconclusive
The seventh round of talks between the government and farmer unions remained inconclusive as no consensus emerged on farmers' demands of
repeal of three farm laws and legal guarantee for a higher minimum support price. Next round of meeting will be on January 8 at 2 PM.
17:58 January 04
Stalemate continues over repeal of laws; Ministers in huddle
A stalemate continued on Monday between the government and a representative group of thousands of protesting farmers, as the unions stuck to their demand for the repeal of three farm laws right from the beginning of the meeting even as the ministers listed various benefits of the Acts.
The two sides took a lunch break after just about one hour of talks, sources said, during which the three central ministers went into a huddle to discuss the way forward while the union leaders had the langar food arranged by them, as they have been doing for the last few times.
17:32 January 04
'No alternative, govt has to repeal laws if it wants protesters to go home'
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who is participating in the meeting, told PTI over the phone during the break that the first hour of discussion remained focussed on the three laws.
"Our demand is the repeal of the laws. We will not agree to any alternatives such as the setting of the committee," he said.
Asked if there could be a concrete outcome from the meeting, Tikait said, "I don't think so. They have to take back the laws for us to end the protest and go back to our homes."
17:20 January 04
True test of 'nationalism' today: Congress on govt-farmers talk
Ahead of the next round of talks between the Centre and the agitating farmers, the Congress Monday said it would be a "true test of nationalism", and warned no government can face the wrath of farmers "who believe they are being deceived."
17:16 January 04
SC agrees to hear petition on police excesses against farmers
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a letter petition filed by Punjab University Students against the Haryana government for using water cannons, tear gases and lathis on peaceful protesting farmers.
The letter was written by Centre for Human Rights and Duties of Punjab University to the Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde, urging for an enquiry against Haryana police and to direct them and the Delhi police to withdraw all cases against farmers.
17:05 January 04
Farmers' representatives have lunch at Vigyan Bhawan
Farmers' representatives have food during the lunch break at Vigyan Bhawan where the government is holding talks with farmers on three farm laws.
15:20 January 04
Meeting underway: Union ministers observe silence to mourn farmers who died during protest
Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Piyush Goyal and Som Parkash along with government officials and representatives of farmers observe a two-minute silence for farmers who died during the ongoing protest.
15:13 January 04
ठंड और बारिश के बीच सड़कों पर डटे हमारे किसानों के हौंसले को सलाम। मेरी केंद्र सरकार से अपील है कि आज की बैठक में किसानों की सारी मांगें मानते हुए तीनों काले कानून वापस लिए जाएं।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 4, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">ठंड और बारिश के बीच सड़कों पर डटे हमारे किसानों के हौंसले को सलाम। मेरी केंद्र सरकार से अपील है कि आज की बैठक में किसानों की सारी मांगें मानते हुए तीनों काले कानून वापस लिए जाएं।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 4, 2021
ठंड और बारिश के बीच सड़कों पर डटे हमारे किसानों के हौंसले को सलाम। मेरी केंद्र सरकार से अपील है कि आज की बैठक में किसानों की सारी मांगें मानते हुए तीनों काले कानून वापस लिए जाएं।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 4, 2021
Accept all demands of farmers, repeal agri laws: Kejriwal to Centre
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the Centre to accept all the demands of the protesting farmers and repeal the three farm laws.
"Salute to the resolve of the farmers staying firm on the roads despite rains and cold. I appeal to the Centre to accept all the demands of the farmers and repeal the three black farm laws in today's meeting," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.
14:31 January 04
Exclusive interview with Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda over the seventh round of Kisan-govt talks.
13:17 January 04
We hope govt will take a human approach
It is up to the government whether it wants to solve the farmers' problems or conspire against the farmers to fizzle out their struggle. We hope govt will take a human approach towards the farmers: Hannan Mollah, General Secy, All India Kisan Sabha ahead of today's talks with govt
12:52 January 04
Reliance Jio moves Punjab Haryana HC, seeks urgent intervention to stop vandalism
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, in a petition filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court today, has sought urgent intervention of Government authorities to bring a complete stop to illegal acts of vandalism by miscreants, said RIL.
These acts of violence have endangered the lives of thousands of its employees and caused damage and disruption to the vital communications infrastructure, sales and service outlets run by its subsidiaries in the two states, RIL said in a media statement.
The miscreants indulging in vandalism have been instigated and aided by vested interests and our business rivals. Taking advantage of the ongoing farmers' agitation near the national capital, these vested interests have launched an incessant, malicious and motivated vilification campaign against Reliance, which has absolutely no basis in truth, it said.
The falsehood of the campaign becomes crystal clear from the following irrefutable facts, which we have placed before the Honourable High Court. These facts establish that Reliance has nothing whatsoever to do with the three farm laws currently debated in the country, and in no way benefits from them. As such, the sole nefarious purpose of linking the name of Reliance to these laws is to harm our businesses and damage our reputation, said RIL.
"Reliance Retail Limited (RRL), Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), or any other affiliate of our parent company, i.e., Reliance Industries Limited have not done any 'corporate' or 'contract' farming in the past, and have absolutely no plans to enter this business," RIL said in its statement.
Neither Reliance nor any of our subsidiaries has purchased any agricultural land, directly or indirectly, in Punjab/Haryana or anywhere else in India, for the purpose of "corporate" or "contract" farming. We have absolutely no plans to do so, it added.
Reliance Retail is an unmatched leader in organised retail business in India. Its retail products of all categories including food grains and staples, fruits and vegetables, items of daily use, apparels, medicines, electronic products of various brands belonging to independent manufacturers and suppliers in the country. It does not purchase any food grains directly from farmers, according to RIL.
It has never entered into long-term procurement contracts to gain unfair advantage over farmers or sought that its suppliers buy from farmers at less than remunerative prices, nor will it ever do so.
"We at Reliance have immense gratitude and the greatest respect for India's kisans, who are the 'ANNA DATA' of 1.3 billion Indians. Reliance and its affiliates are committed to doing everything to enrich and empower them. As customers of their services, we believe in building a strong and equal partnership with Indian farmers on the basis of shared prosperity, inclusive development and an equitable New India," said RIL.
Therefore, Reliance and its affiliates fully share and support the aspiration of Indian farmers to get a fair and profitable price on a predictable basis for what they produce with exemplary hard work, innovation and dedication. Reliance seeks significant augmentation of their incomes on a sustainable basis, and pledges to work towards this goal.
Indeed, we shall insist on our suppliers to strictly abide by the Minimum Support Price(MSP) mechanism, and/or any other mechanism for a remunerative price for farm produce, as may be determined and implemented by the government, RIL added.
Far from hurting the interests of Indian farmers, the businesses of Reliance have actually benefited them and the Indian public at large.
12:51 January 04
Farmers' delegation arrive at Vigyan Bhawan for 7th round of talks
A delegation of farmer leaders arrive at Vigyan Bhawan for talks with Union Government on the three Farm Laws. "We hope there is a breakthrough in this meeting in the new year," said a farmer leader.
12:35 January 04
Hopeful about a positive result
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that he is hopeful that the government and farmers will reach a consensus over the new agriculture bills in the seventh round of talks.
I am hopeful that we will find a positive solution today. We will discuss all issues in the meeting: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
11:45 January 04
Farmers take refuge in tents amid heavy rainfall at Chilla Border
Farmers’ protest against the farm laws entered 40th Day on January 04. Residing at the Chilla border, the protesting farmers are facing multiple hardships. And a heavy spell of rainfall on January 03 added to their plight. Protestors took refuge in tents, which were set up at the border area. Amid all atrocities, their morale remains unmoved.
One of the farmers said, "We will only relent after the govt accepts our demands of rescinding the black farm laws."
11:40 January 04
Aaj , mere kisaan bhaiyon ko insaaf mil jaye . Ji jaan se Ardaas karta hoon 🙏 Har nek rooh ko sakoon mil jaye ga ...... pic.twitter.com/27VJJLatTr
— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) January 4, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Aaj , mere kisaan bhaiyon ko insaaf mil jaye . Ji jaan se Ardaas karta hoon 🙏 Har nek rooh ko sakoon mil jaye ga ...... pic.twitter.com/27VJJLatTr
— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) January 4, 2021
Aaj , mere kisaan bhaiyon ko insaaf mil jaye . Ji jaan se Ardaas karta hoon 🙏 Har nek rooh ko sakoon mil jaye ga ...... pic.twitter.com/27VJJLatTr
— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) January 4, 2021
Hope farmers gets justice, will be relief to all: Dharmendra
Ahead of the seventh round of talks between the central government and protesting farmer unions, veteran actor and former MP Dharmendra on Monday said he prays with all his heart that the farmers agitating against the three farm laws get justice today.
Braving the cold and rains, thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting at various borders of the national capital for more than a month against the new agri legislations.
"I hope today my farmer brothers get justice. I pray with all my heart. Every noble soul will get relief," Dharmendra, 84, wrote in Hindi on Twitter.
This is not the first time the screen icon has spoken up in the wake of the farmers crisis.
In December, Dharmendra urged the Centre to find a solution to the protests over the farm laws.
"I am in extreme pain to see the suffering of my farmer brothers. Government should do something fast," he had tweeted.
10:55 January 04
Several roads remain closed in Delhi
Routes connecting Delhi to Ghaziabad and Noida via Ghazipur and Chilla borders remained partially closed on Monday due to the farmers' protest against the Centre's agricultural reforms, the traffic police said.
They advised commuters to take alternative routes for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Bhopra and Loni borders.
Farmers from different states have been camping at various border points of Delhi for 40 days now to demand the repeal of the three farm laws enacted in September and legal backing for the minimum support price (MSP).
The farmers had a difficult morning on Sunday as overnight rains left their tents waterlogged, firewood and blankets soaked and intensified the cold. However, the farmers have said the weather will not dampen their spirit and they will continue the protest till their demands are met.
Since the farmers arrived at the national capital's borders in late November, the Delhi Traffic Police has been posting alerts on its official Twitter handle to inform commuters about road closures across the city.
In a series of tweets on Monday, the traffic police said Singhu, Auchandi, Piau Maniyari, Saboli and Mangesh borders are closed for traffic movement.
"Please take alternate route via Lampur Safiabad, Palla & Singhu school toll tax borders. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba & GTK road. Please avoid Outer Ring Road, GTK Road & NH-44," it said.
"The Chilla and Ghazipur borders are closed for traffic coming from Noida & Ghaziabad to Delhi because of farmer protests. Please take alternate route for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Bhopra & Loni Borders," it said.
The traffic police said Tikri and Dhansa borders are also closed for traffic movement.
"Jhatikara Border is open only for LMV (Cars/Light Motor Vehicles), two-wheelers and pedestrian movement," it said in another tweet.
According to the traffic police, people travelling to Haryana can take the routes via Jharoda (only single carriageway), Daurala, Kapashera, Badusarai, Rajokri NH-8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera borders
10:48 January 04
Farmers protest outside Reliance Malls in Ambala
Many farmers held a protest outside Relinace Malls in Ambala and urged the farmers in Punjab and Haryana to boycott Reliance products. Seeing the farmers gathering, Reliance employees shut down the mall.
The protesting farmers said that they will continue to protest outside Reliance malls.
09:30 January 04
Farmer protest continues
The farmers protest entered its 40th day today.
09:21 January 04
Buddhist monks join farmers protest
Buddhist monks join farmers protest at Ghazipur border.
09:16 January 04
Tractor march on January 6 if demands not met
Our demands are the same as before-repeal the three farm laws and guarantee MSP. If our demands aren't met, then, we'll hold tractor march on Jan 6 & also on Jan 26: Sukhwinder S Sabra, Joint Secy, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Punjab ahead of the seventh round of talks with govt
07:13 January 04
Govt should implement Swaminathan's report
Many issues are to be discussed. Govt must understand, the farmer has taken this movement to his heart & won't consider less than the laws' repeal. Govt should implement Swaminathan's report & make law on MSP: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, BKU, on today's meeting with Central govt
06:31 January 04
Farmers' stir LIVE Updates
New Delhi: The central government on Monday will hold the next round of talks with the leaders of farmer unions who have been holding protests at different borders of Delhi for more than a month against the three agricultural laws.
This will be the seventh round of talks between the two sides.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary has expressed hope that a solution will be found out in the talks and agitation against three agriculture laws may end as well.
The farmers have continued their protest amid waterlogging at the agitation venues due to rains since Saturday night. Despite rains and the ongoing cold wave across North India, farmers agitating against the Centre's farm laws stood strong at the borders of the national capital and continued their protest for the last 39 days.
They took refuge in tents amid the recent spell of rainfall in the capital. They continued their demand of repealing of three laws and one of them asserted that "We will only relent after the govt accepts the demand of rescinding the black farm laws."
So far, six rounds of talks have been held between the central government and the farmer unions. However, the talks failed to end the deadlock as the farmers continue to demand the repeal of the three farm laws passed by Parliament in September.
During six rounds of talks on December 30, a consensus was reached on two of the four issues between protesting farmers and the Central government. The consensus was reached on stubble burning and safeguarding power subsidies. However, the deadlock continued over the two main demands, legal assurance on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and complete rollback of the three farm laws.
On January 2, Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a joint front of almost 40 farmer organisations threatened that farmers will march into Delhi on January 26 with their tractors, trolleys and other vehicles if their demands are not met and also said that a "farmers' republic parade" will take place after the official parade.
With concerns that farm laws would weaken the MSP and mandi systems and leave the farmers at the mercy of big corporates, farmers have been protesting at different borders of the national capital for over a month against the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Maintaining that the apprehensions are misplaced, the government has ruled out repealing the laws and asked farmer leaders to hold a discussion on clause by clause of the laws.
22:04 January 04
19:10 January 04
'Wanted to discuss laws clause-wise, farmers adamant on repeal'
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, "We wanted farmer unions to discuss three laws clause-wise. We could not reach any solution as farmer union remained adamant on the repeal of the laws."
"Looking at today's discussion, I hope that we will have a meaningful discussion during our next meeting and we will come to a conclusion."
19:08 January 04
'Will not accept amendments, want complete rollback of farm laws'
After the seventh round of meeting with the Centre, Yudhvir Singh, Bhartiya Kisan Union, said, "The ministers wanted us to discuss the law point-wise. We rejected it and said that there is no point in discussing the laws because we want a complete rollback of the laws. Govt intends to take us towards amendments but we will not accept it.
19:02 January 04
Haryana govt announces ex-gratia for deceased farmers
Haryana government has announced to give compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the kiln of the farmers who died while protesting against new farm laws.
17:59 January 04
7th round of meeting between farmers and Centre remains inconclusive
The seventh round of talks between the government and farmer unions remained inconclusive as no consensus emerged on farmers' demands of
repeal of three farm laws and legal guarantee for a higher minimum support price. Next round of meeting will be on January 8 at 2 PM.
17:58 January 04
Stalemate continues over repeal of laws; Ministers in huddle
A stalemate continued on Monday between the government and a representative group of thousands of protesting farmers, as the unions stuck to their demand for the repeal of three farm laws right from the beginning of the meeting even as the ministers listed various benefits of the Acts.
The two sides took a lunch break after just about one hour of talks, sources said, during which the three central ministers went into a huddle to discuss the way forward while the union leaders had the langar food arranged by them, as they have been doing for the last few times.
17:32 January 04
'No alternative, govt has to repeal laws if it wants protesters to go home'
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who is participating in the meeting, told PTI over the phone during the break that the first hour of discussion remained focussed on the three laws.
"Our demand is the repeal of the laws. We will not agree to any alternatives such as the setting of the committee," he said.
Asked if there could be a concrete outcome from the meeting, Tikait said, "I don't think so. They have to take back the laws for us to end the protest and go back to our homes."
17:20 January 04
True test of 'nationalism' today: Congress on govt-farmers talk
Ahead of the next round of talks between the Centre and the agitating farmers, the Congress Monday said it would be a "true test of nationalism", and warned no government can face the wrath of farmers "who believe they are being deceived."
17:16 January 04
SC agrees to hear petition on police excesses against farmers
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a letter petition filed by Punjab University Students against the Haryana government for using water cannons, tear gases and lathis on peaceful protesting farmers.
The letter was written by Centre for Human Rights and Duties of Punjab University to the Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde, urging for an enquiry against Haryana police and to direct them and the Delhi police to withdraw all cases against farmers.
17:05 January 04
Farmers' representatives have lunch at Vigyan Bhawan
Farmers' representatives have food during the lunch break at Vigyan Bhawan where the government is holding talks with farmers on three farm laws.
15:20 January 04
Meeting underway: Union ministers observe silence to mourn farmers who died during protest
Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Piyush Goyal and Som Parkash along with government officials and representatives of farmers observe a two-minute silence for farmers who died during the ongoing protest.
15:13 January 04
ठंड और बारिश के बीच सड़कों पर डटे हमारे किसानों के हौंसले को सलाम। मेरी केंद्र सरकार से अपील है कि आज की बैठक में किसानों की सारी मांगें मानते हुए तीनों काले कानून वापस लिए जाएं।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 4, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">ठंड और बारिश के बीच सड़कों पर डटे हमारे किसानों के हौंसले को सलाम। मेरी केंद्र सरकार से अपील है कि आज की बैठक में किसानों की सारी मांगें मानते हुए तीनों काले कानून वापस लिए जाएं।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 4, 2021
ठंड और बारिश के बीच सड़कों पर डटे हमारे किसानों के हौंसले को सलाम। मेरी केंद्र सरकार से अपील है कि आज की बैठक में किसानों की सारी मांगें मानते हुए तीनों काले कानून वापस लिए जाएं।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 4, 2021
Accept all demands of farmers, repeal agri laws: Kejriwal to Centre
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the Centre to accept all the demands of the protesting farmers and repeal the three farm laws.
"Salute to the resolve of the farmers staying firm on the roads despite rains and cold. I appeal to the Centre to accept all the demands of the farmers and repeal the three black farm laws in today's meeting," Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi.
14:31 January 04
Exclusive interview with Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda over the seventh round of Kisan-govt talks.
13:17 January 04
We hope govt will take a human approach
It is up to the government whether it wants to solve the farmers' problems or conspire against the farmers to fizzle out their struggle. We hope govt will take a human approach towards the farmers: Hannan Mollah, General Secy, All India Kisan Sabha ahead of today's talks with govt
12:52 January 04
Reliance Jio moves Punjab Haryana HC, seeks urgent intervention to stop vandalism
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), through its subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited, in a petition filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court today, has sought urgent intervention of Government authorities to bring a complete stop to illegal acts of vandalism by miscreants, said RIL.
These acts of violence have endangered the lives of thousands of its employees and caused damage and disruption to the vital communications infrastructure, sales and service outlets run by its subsidiaries in the two states, RIL said in a media statement.
The miscreants indulging in vandalism have been instigated and aided by vested interests and our business rivals. Taking advantage of the ongoing farmers' agitation near the national capital, these vested interests have launched an incessant, malicious and motivated vilification campaign against Reliance, which has absolutely no basis in truth, it said.
The falsehood of the campaign becomes crystal clear from the following irrefutable facts, which we have placed before the Honourable High Court. These facts establish that Reliance has nothing whatsoever to do with the three farm laws currently debated in the country, and in no way benefits from them. As such, the sole nefarious purpose of linking the name of Reliance to these laws is to harm our businesses and damage our reputation, said RIL.
"Reliance Retail Limited (RRL), Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL), or any other affiliate of our parent company, i.e., Reliance Industries Limited have not done any 'corporate' or 'contract' farming in the past, and have absolutely no plans to enter this business," RIL said in its statement.
Neither Reliance nor any of our subsidiaries has purchased any agricultural land, directly or indirectly, in Punjab/Haryana or anywhere else in India, for the purpose of "corporate" or "contract" farming. We have absolutely no plans to do so, it added.
Reliance Retail is an unmatched leader in organised retail business in India. Its retail products of all categories including food grains and staples, fruits and vegetables, items of daily use, apparels, medicines, electronic products of various brands belonging to independent manufacturers and suppliers in the country. It does not purchase any food grains directly from farmers, according to RIL.
It has never entered into long-term procurement contracts to gain unfair advantage over farmers or sought that its suppliers buy from farmers at less than remunerative prices, nor will it ever do so.
"We at Reliance have immense gratitude and the greatest respect for India's kisans, who are the 'ANNA DATA' of 1.3 billion Indians. Reliance and its affiliates are committed to doing everything to enrich and empower them. As customers of their services, we believe in building a strong and equal partnership with Indian farmers on the basis of shared prosperity, inclusive development and an equitable New India," said RIL.
Therefore, Reliance and its affiliates fully share and support the aspiration of Indian farmers to get a fair and profitable price on a predictable basis for what they produce with exemplary hard work, innovation and dedication. Reliance seeks significant augmentation of their incomes on a sustainable basis, and pledges to work towards this goal.
Indeed, we shall insist on our suppliers to strictly abide by the Minimum Support Price(MSP) mechanism, and/or any other mechanism for a remunerative price for farm produce, as may be determined and implemented by the government, RIL added.
Far from hurting the interests of Indian farmers, the businesses of Reliance have actually benefited them and the Indian public at large.
12:51 January 04
Farmers' delegation arrive at Vigyan Bhawan for 7th round of talks
A delegation of farmer leaders arrive at Vigyan Bhawan for talks with Union Government on the three Farm Laws. "We hope there is a breakthrough in this meeting in the new year," said a farmer leader.
12:35 January 04
Hopeful about a positive result
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that he is hopeful that the government and farmers will reach a consensus over the new agriculture bills in the seventh round of talks.
I am hopeful that we will find a positive solution today. We will discuss all issues in the meeting: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
11:45 January 04
Farmers take refuge in tents amid heavy rainfall at Chilla Border
Farmers’ protest against the farm laws entered 40th Day on January 04. Residing at the Chilla border, the protesting farmers are facing multiple hardships. And a heavy spell of rainfall on January 03 added to their plight. Protestors took refuge in tents, which were set up at the border area. Amid all atrocities, their morale remains unmoved.
One of the farmers said, "We will only relent after the govt accepts our demands of rescinding the black farm laws."
11:40 January 04
Aaj , mere kisaan bhaiyon ko insaaf mil jaye . Ji jaan se Ardaas karta hoon 🙏 Har nek rooh ko sakoon mil jaye ga ...... pic.twitter.com/27VJJLatTr
— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) January 4, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Aaj , mere kisaan bhaiyon ko insaaf mil jaye . Ji jaan se Ardaas karta hoon 🙏 Har nek rooh ko sakoon mil jaye ga ...... pic.twitter.com/27VJJLatTr
— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) January 4, 2021
Aaj , mere kisaan bhaiyon ko insaaf mil jaye . Ji jaan se Ardaas karta hoon 🙏 Har nek rooh ko sakoon mil jaye ga ...... pic.twitter.com/27VJJLatTr
— Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) January 4, 2021
Hope farmers gets justice, will be relief to all: Dharmendra
Ahead of the seventh round of talks between the central government and protesting farmer unions, veteran actor and former MP Dharmendra on Monday said he prays with all his heart that the farmers agitating against the three farm laws get justice today.
Braving the cold and rains, thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, are protesting at various borders of the national capital for more than a month against the new agri legislations.
"I hope today my farmer brothers get justice. I pray with all my heart. Every noble soul will get relief," Dharmendra, 84, wrote in Hindi on Twitter.
This is not the first time the screen icon has spoken up in the wake of the farmers crisis.
In December, Dharmendra urged the Centre to find a solution to the protests over the farm laws.
"I am in extreme pain to see the suffering of my farmer brothers. Government should do something fast," he had tweeted.
10:55 January 04
Several roads remain closed in Delhi
Routes connecting Delhi to Ghaziabad and Noida via Ghazipur and Chilla borders remained partially closed on Monday due to the farmers' protest against the Centre's agricultural reforms, the traffic police said.
They advised commuters to take alternative routes for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Bhopra and Loni borders.
Farmers from different states have been camping at various border points of Delhi for 40 days now to demand the repeal of the three farm laws enacted in September and legal backing for the minimum support price (MSP).
The farmers had a difficult morning on Sunday as overnight rains left their tents waterlogged, firewood and blankets soaked and intensified the cold. However, the farmers have said the weather will not dampen their spirit and they will continue the protest till their demands are met.
Since the farmers arrived at the national capital's borders in late November, the Delhi Traffic Police has been posting alerts on its official Twitter handle to inform commuters about road closures across the city.
In a series of tweets on Monday, the traffic police said Singhu, Auchandi, Piau Maniyari, Saboli and Mangesh borders are closed for traffic movement.
"Please take alternate route via Lampur Safiabad, Palla & Singhu school toll tax borders. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba & GTK road. Please avoid Outer Ring Road, GTK Road & NH-44," it said.
"The Chilla and Ghazipur borders are closed for traffic coming from Noida & Ghaziabad to Delhi because of farmer protests. Please take alternate route for coming to Delhi via Anand Vihar, DND, Bhopra & Loni Borders," it said.
The traffic police said Tikri and Dhansa borders are also closed for traffic movement.
"Jhatikara Border is open only for LMV (Cars/Light Motor Vehicles), two-wheelers and pedestrian movement," it said in another tweet.
According to the traffic police, people travelling to Haryana can take the routes via Jharoda (only single carriageway), Daurala, Kapashera, Badusarai, Rajokri NH-8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera borders
10:48 January 04
Farmers protest outside Reliance Malls in Ambala
Many farmers held a protest outside Relinace Malls in Ambala and urged the farmers in Punjab and Haryana to boycott Reliance products. Seeing the farmers gathering, Reliance employees shut down the mall.
The protesting farmers said that they will continue to protest outside Reliance malls.
09:30 January 04
Farmer protest continues
The farmers protest entered its 40th day today.
09:21 January 04
Buddhist monks join farmers protest
Buddhist monks join farmers protest at Ghazipur border.
09:16 January 04
Tractor march on January 6 if demands not met
Our demands are the same as before-repeal the three farm laws and guarantee MSP. If our demands aren't met, then, we'll hold tractor march on Jan 6 & also on Jan 26: Sukhwinder S Sabra, Joint Secy, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Punjab ahead of the seventh round of talks with govt
07:13 January 04
Govt should implement Swaminathan's report
Many issues are to be discussed. Govt must understand, the farmer has taken this movement to his heart & won't consider less than the laws' repeal. Govt should implement Swaminathan's report & make law on MSP: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, BKU, on today's meeting with Central govt
06:31 January 04
Farmers' stir LIVE Updates
New Delhi: The central government on Monday will hold the next round of talks with the leaders of farmer unions who have been holding protests at different borders of Delhi for more than a month against the three agricultural laws.
This will be the seventh round of talks between the two sides.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary has expressed hope that a solution will be found out in the talks and agitation against three agriculture laws may end as well.
The farmers have continued their protest amid waterlogging at the agitation venues due to rains since Saturday night. Despite rains and the ongoing cold wave across North India, farmers agitating against the Centre's farm laws stood strong at the borders of the national capital and continued their protest for the last 39 days.
They took refuge in tents amid the recent spell of rainfall in the capital. They continued their demand of repealing of three laws and one of them asserted that "We will only relent after the govt accepts the demand of rescinding the black farm laws."
So far, six rounds of talks have been held between the central government and the farmer unions. However, the talks failed to end the deadlock as the farmers continue to demand the repeal of the three farm laws passed by Parliament in September.
During six rounds of talks on December 30, a consensus was reached on two of the four issues between protesting farmers and the Central government. The consensus was reached on stubble burning and safeguarding power subsidies. However, the deadlock continued over the two main demands, legal assurance on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and complete rollback of the three farm laws.
On January 2, Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a joint front of almost 40 farmer organisations threatened that farmers will march into Delhi on January 26 with their tractors, trolleys and other vehicles if their demands are not met and also said that a "farmers' republic parade" will take place after the official parade.
With concerns that farm laws would weaken the MSP and mandi systems and leave the farmers at the mercy of big corporates, farmers have been protesting at different borders of the national capital for over a month against the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Maintaining that the apprehensions are misplaced, the government has ruled out repealing the laws and asked farmer leaders to hold a discussion on clause by clause of the laws.
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