agri laws

Yogi Adityanath welcomes the move to repeal farm laws, says 'we failed to convince'

"The government tried to have a dialogue with farmers at every level. But maybe because of some deficiency on our part, we failed to explain our point to the people," Adityanath said.

Nov 19, 2021, 16:03 PM IST

Tamil Nadu's DMK government adopts resolution urging Centre to withdraw new farm laws

AIADMK MLAs said that the resolution has been moved in haste and the state government should seek the views of farmers by convening an all-party meeting.

Aug 28, 2021, 14:52 PM IST

Opposition parties back farmers' union's call to observe May 26 as 'Black Day for Democracy'

The joint statement was signed by opposition leaders Sonia Gandhi (Congress), HD Deve Gowda (JD-S), Sharad Pawar (NCP), Mamata Banerjee (TMC), Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena) and several others.

May 23, 2021, 22:56 PM IST

Won't support SKM's call to block Kundali-Manesar-Palwal highway during peak harvest season: Palwal farmers

They also said that all future calls by SKM will be supported and it is just for today`s protest that the farmers in Palwal are not taking part.

Apr 11, 2021, 23:20 PM IST

Delhi Police summons 6 farmer leaders in Republic Day violence case, rioters charged under UAPA

On January 28, Delhi Police issued lookout notices against farmer leaders and registered a case under the stringent UAPA and sedition for the Republic Day violence. A confrontation was building up at the UP Gate in Ghazipur bordering Delhi with heavy security deployed while frequent power cuts were witnessed in the evening at the protest site.

Jan 29, 2021, 07:54 AM IST

Agri laws protests: SC hearing on Monday; farmer leader says 'prepared for sit-in till May 2024'

The Centre has urged the agitating farmers to discuss alternatives to scrapping the legislation at the next meeting scheduled for January 19.

Jan 18, 2021, 00:33 AM IST

Ready for alternative to agri laws repeal demand, says Centre to protesting farmers; agitators determined on Republic Day tractor march in Delhi

The Centre has yet again urged the protesting farmer leaders to give up their "stubborn" stand on the agri laws.

Jan 17, 2021, 21:06 PM IST

Farmers remain defiant after Supreme Court ruling on agri laws, here's what they said

BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said, "We are not satisfied. We will continue to agitate at borders and won't return our homes until the government withdraws the three farm laws."

Jan 12, 2021, 14:37 PM IST

No farm land will be grabbed if farmer default, rules Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (January 12) held commenced hearing on clutch of petitions challenging the three central farm laws passed by the Parliament and removal of protesting farmers from Delhi entry points.

Jan 12, 2021, 13:01 PM IST

Farmers protest: Meeting between protesting farmer leaders and Centre fails to end deadlock, to meet again on January 8

Stay tuned to the live blog of Zee News for latest updates on farmer protest.

Jan 04, 2021, 13:53 PM IST

Farmers' protest against agri laws enters day 33

On Saturday, the protesting farmer unions had decided to resume their dialogue with the Centre, and proposed December 29 for the next round of talks.

Dec 28, 2020, 09:59 AM IST

Agitating farmers at Ghazipur border open one way of road for commuters

Efforts are underway by the unions to draw support from farmers in other states.

Dec 22, 2020, 07:46 AM IST

Farmers protest Live updates: Farmers block Delhi-Meerut Expressway with tractors as protest intensifies at Ghazipur border

Stay tuned to the live blog for latest updates on farmers' protest against agri laws. 

Dec 21, 2020, 07:32 AM IST

DMK, allies on one-day hunger strike in support of protesting farmers

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Dec 18, 2020, 08:30 AM IST

Over 60,000 farmers protesting at Delhi borders, situation unsustainable, says Haryana Police

Thousands of farmers are protesting at various border points of Delhi against new farm laws.

Dec 15, 2020, 08:15 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to observe fast in support of farmers today

In response to a call given by the agitating farmers, he also urged his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, supporters as well as the people of the country to join the farmers` agitation.

Dec 14, 2020, 09:16 AM IST