Will hold peaceful parade on Republic Day; each tractor to carry Tricolour: Farmers
The farmers unions have assured that they will hold a peaceful parade on the outer ring road in the national capital and added that there will be no disruption on the Republic Day parade
BusinessToday.In | January 18, 2021 | Updated 10:08 IST
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, the joint coordination committee of as many as 40 farmers outfits, has decided to go ahead with the proposed Kisan Tractor March on January 26
Farmers who are protesting at Delhi borders for the past 55 days say they will go ahead with their proposed tractor rally on Republic Day. The farmers unions have assured that they will hold a peaceful parade on the outer ring road in the national capital and added that there will be no disruption on the Republic Day parade. Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, the joint coordination committee of as many as 40 farmers outfits, has decided to go ahead with the proposed Kisan Tractor March on January 26.
During the hearing on a plea seeking an order against the farmers' tractor rally on R-Day, the Supreme Court said it's a matter of law and order and has to be decided by the police.
Indian Embassy in China restricts Republic Day flag hoisting ceremony to staff due to Covid-19 measure
Citing the resurgence of coronavirus cases in China, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said that the flag hoisting ceremony for this year s Republic Day will be confined to its staff only.
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UPDATED: January 18, 2021 15:26 IST
A man walks past the entrance of the Indian embassy in Beijing on June 16, 2020. (Image: AFP)
The Indian Embassy here on Monday announced that the flag hoisting ceremony for this year s Republic Day on January 26 will be confined to its staff only, citing the resurgence of coronavirus cases in provinces adjoining Beijing and related restrictions.
Delhi Police moves SC as farmers outfits gear up for Republic Day tractor march
Delhi Police moves SC as farmers outfits gear up for Republic Day tractor march
Farmers agitating against the three farm laws have planned a tractor protest march on Republic Day to express their anguish. A similar march was held earlier this month.
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UPDATED: January 13, 2021 23:00 IST
File photo of farmers during a tractor rally on Western Peripheral Expressway on January 7 of this year (Photo Credits: PTI)
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Farmers union divided on issue of tractor rally
Delhi police has moved SC seeking a ban on the tractor rally