Now, Samajwadi Party and AAP too lend support to farmers' Bharat Bandh call on December 8
The farmers' call for an all India bandh on December 8 has garnered the support of several political parties including Congress, TMC, SAD, TRS and the Left parties.
Dec 06, 2020, 18:27 PM IST
Bharat bandh on Dec 8: Know who all have extended support to shutdown call by farmer unions
Here's a look at the political parties who have announced their support to the countrywide strike against the new agri-marketing laws:
Dec 06, 2020, 15:30 PM IST
Delhi traffic alert: Ghazipur, Singhu, Tikri borders closed; DND to Delhi, Badusarai border open — Check list of roads to avoid
The Delhi Traffic Police took to Twitter to inform commuters about alternative routes open for travelling to the neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Dec 06, 2020, 14:55 PM IST
Radical Sikhs for Justice to protest against farm laws at Indian consulates, India raises matter with UK Metropolitan police
According to reports, the rally, planned for December 10, is being organized by Khalistani secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which was banned by India last year only.
Dec 06, 2020, 07:46 AM IST
Members of Kamal Haasan's party Makkal Needhi Maiam took part in farmers' protest in Delhi
The meeting between the three ministers of the Central government and representatives of 32 major farmers` organisations will be held on December 9 again as the fifth round of meeting at Vigyan Bhawan didn`t reach to any conclusion.
Dec 06, 2020, 06:54 AM IST
Send old people and women protesters back home, Centre appeals to farmers
The Centre appealed that that the old people and women, who have taken part in the farmers agitation, should be sent home.
Dec 05, 2020, 21:14 PM IST
Farmers protest: 36 British MPs support agitation against farm laws, want UK to raise issue with India
The MPs, in a missive to Raab, asked to pressurise India against the recently enacted agriculture laws which 'exploit' the farmers and those who depend on farming.
Dec 05, 2020, 15:33 PM IST
Protesting farmers call Bharat bandh on Dec 8, threaten to intensify agitation; key talks today
Upping the ante, farmers protesting against the Centre's new farm laws on Friday (December 5) announced a Bharat bandh on December 8 where they said they will block all roads and toll plazas leading to Delhi. They threatened to intensify their agitation if the government does not accept their demands.
Dec 05, 2020, 06:37 AM IST
Dilli Chalo protest: Narendra Singh Tomar, Piyush Goyal hold meeting with farmers' leaders from Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand
The centre is going to hold a fourth round of meeting on December 3 with the representatives of Farmers Union to discuss specific issues related to Farm Reform Acts.
Dec 01, 2020, 07:15 AM IST
Delhi traffic update: Here are roads and routes to avoid today due to farmers' protest
Delhi Police has advised people to avoid travelling towards Singhu and Tikri borders as traffic movement was not allowed on these routes.
Nov 30, 2020, 12:14 PM IST
Protesting farmers make these demands, refuse to shift to Delhi's Burari ground
The agitating farmers rejected Centre's offer for talks calling it 'conditional', have made these eight demands.
Nov 29, 2020, 17:47 PM IST
Dilli Chalo protest: Farmers reject Amit Shah's offer for talk, refuse to go to Burari protest site
Thousands of farmers dug in their heels at Delhi's border points, their numbers swelling through the day as many more joined them, and hundreds gathered at the city's Burari grounds on Saturday (November 28), disparate but united in their determination to hold protests against the new farm laws.
Nov 29, 2020, 07:57 AM IST
Skip these roads to avoid traffic snarls due to farmers protest in Delhi
Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are mounting pressure on the Centre to rollback the recently-passed farm laws.
Nov 28, 2020, 12:45 PM IST
Explained: Why are Punjab, Haryana farmers protesting in Delhi and what are their demands
Anger against the three farm laws legislation has been simmering against September, ever since the government passed the three agricultural bills. The bills collectively seek to provide farmers with multiple marketing channels, break several monopolies, including that of government-regulated mandis (market yards), and provide a legal framework for farmers to enter into pre-arranged contracts among other things.
Nov 28, 2020, 10:47 AM IST
Farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Baghpat join 'Chalo Delhi' protest; massive jam seen at borders
UP farmers joined the 'Chalo Delhi' demonstration and come out in huge numbers in Mathura, Baghpat.
Nov 27, 2020, 12:28 PM IST
