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2096 Farmers of various unions pay tributes to the 24 farmers who died during the course of the farmersâ protests, in front of the DC office in Jalandhar on Sunday . Photo: Sarabjit Singh Aparna Banerji Jalandhar, December 20 Farmers’ unions and residents across the region observed ‘Shradhanjali Diwas’ to mark the sacrifices of the 24 men, who lost lives in the course of farmers’ protests, here on Sunday. Huge flex boards of the 24 persons who died during the farm protests at Delhi border were put up at all sites in the district, where demonstrations were held. Events were held at the DC office Jalandhar, Sanghowal Toll Plaza (Mehatpur), Kartarpur, Phillaur, Nakodar among a number of other villages. While a number of kisan unions gathered outside the DC office on the ‘Shradhanjali Diwas’, farmers, while condemning tax raids on arhtiyas, sought the withdrawal of ordinances from the Centre to prevent the loss of lives. ....
Tributes pour in for farmers who died At Tikri, farmers held a shradhanjali and puja ceremony while photos of those who died were put up next to the stage at Singhu. December 21, 2020 5:28:16 am ‘Shradhanjali Diwas’ observed in Ludhiana’s Jhamat village. (File) On Sunday, protesters across the three borders paid tributes to farmers who died since the protests began. At Ghazipur, Hakam Sandhi (40), a farmer from Karnal, said, “The sacrifice of these farmers who lost their lives is very important. We pay our tributes to Guru Teg Bahadur every year; this year, we decided to pay tributes to the 29 farmers who were martyred as well…” ....
Kerala to call special assembly session to pass resolution against farm laws Kerala to call special assembly session to pass resolution against farm laws The Kerala government has decided to convene a special session of the assembly on Wednesday to pass a resolution against the Centre s new farm laws that have triggered protests from the farmer unions. advertisement Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (Photo: PTI/file) The Kerala government has decided to convene a special session of the assembly to pass a resolution against the farm laws enacted by the central government in September, triggering protests from farmer unions on a large scale. ....
Amid standoff with farmers, PM Modi visits Gurudwara Rakabganj in Delhi The Prime Minister paid his respects at the gurdwara a day after the death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Updated: December 21, 2020 1:16:43 am The prime minister s visit to one of the most popular gurudwaras in Delhi comes amid intense protests by farmers, especially from Punjab, against the three farm laws. (Twitter/Narendra Modi) As the central government remains locked in a standoff with farmers, many of whom are Sikhs from Punjab, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made an “unscheduled visit” to Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in New Delhi. The Prime Minister paid his respects at the gurdwara a day after the death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. ....
Highlights The farmers protest against three new farm laws entered its 25th day on Sunday. The agitating farmers on Saturday said they will now block Ghazipur border between Delhi and UP. PM Modi on Saturday once again defended the new farm laws. As the ongoing farmers protest against three new farm laws implemented by the Centre near Delhi borders enter its 25th day on Sunday (December 20), the agitating farmers on Saturday said that they will now block Ghazipur border between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. The farmers issued the threat amid assurances from Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre on the minimum support price (MSP) for their agricultural produce. ....