Farmers Gradually Returning to Protests Against Farm Laws in Haryana
Following a surge in COVID-19 cases, the agitation had been suspended in many areas and no fresh mobilisation was done. That may soon change.
Farmers stage a protest against JJP MLA Devendra Babli, demanding his apology as he had abused farmers during a brawl with them, outside SDM office in Tohana, June 02, 2021. Photo: PTI
Rights9 hours ago
New Delhi: While the number of protesters at various sites in Haryana, including its Tikri and Kundli borders with Delhi, may have dipped due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, farmer leaders across the state insist that the agitation against the three farm laws is on and would be intensified once the pandemic subsides. Moreover, with over six months passing since the protests started, they caution that the protesting farmers have now started getting restless as the Centre and the state government have been ignoring their demands.
Farm Laws: No Question of Returning, Ready to Resume Talks, Rakesh Tikait Tells Centre
The BKU leader has said that the farmer unions are willing to talk to the central government, as long as the talks are about repealing the three farm laws.
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait addressing the crowd during the Kisan Mahapanchayat in Haryana s Jind on February 3, 2021. Photo: PTI
Government3 hours ago
Chandigarh:Â Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday said farmer unions were ready to resume talks with the Centre, asserting that the discussion would have to be about repealing the new farm laws.
Farmer unions call for Bharat Bandh on March 26 as farm law protests complete 4 months
Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer unions, will hold a joint convention will be organised with trade unions and other organisations to plan for the nationwide strike
BusinessToday.In | March 10, 2021 | Updated 22:31 IST
Farmer unions protesting the three farm laws have called for a Bharat Bandh on March 26. The day marks the completion of four months of protests against the legislations at borders of Delhi, which started on November 26.
Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer unions, will hold a joint convention will be organised with trade unions and other organisations to plan for the nationwide strike, reports said.