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"Graph of PM Modi will increase further": Haryana CM objects to 'political
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Objecting to the "political statement" made by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal that 'they(farmers) have to bring graph of PM Modi down' in their protest, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that the kind of tactics being used by farmers to press for their deman
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Farmer leader Pandher alleges police using "military like ammunitions", di
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday came with serious allegations and alleged police of using weapons used by the military against the agitating farmers.
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"We want PM Modi to have talks" says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher ah
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Sarwan Singh Pandher on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with the farmers and find a solution for their demands.
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"We should be allowed to protest peacefully": Farmer leader Sarwan Singh P
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Meanwhile, police lobbed multiple rounds of teargas shells to disperse farmers who were approaching the police barricade at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border to resume the 'Dilli Chalo' protest on Wednesday.
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"Meeting with Centre tomorrow.. ": Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Amid chaos around the National Capital due to farmer protests, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher on Wednesday said that the meeting with the Centre will be held tomorrow at 5 pm and the farmers want to resolve all the issues peacefully.
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"We request government to stop all this": Farmer leader Pandher on use of
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"Police used SLR bullets, tear gas, plastic and rubber to disperse our farmers. These kinds of actions are not acceptable. The way they are making our perception in the media is not right. They are putting the tag of Khalistani, calling us pro LEFT and the supporter of Congress and Punjab go
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'Farmers would file nomination against PM Modi if he contests from any con
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
A group of Tamil Nadu farmers in Trichy lend their support to the 'Delhi Chalo' farmers' protest. Farmer leader P Ayyakannu said that if PM Modi contested from any constituency in TN in the coming elections, then farmers would file nomination against him.
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"Demands concern all farmers, we are in their support": Rakesh Tikait on '
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday said that demands for law on MSP, implementation of Swaminathan Committee report and debt waiver concern all farmers and they support farmers who have embarked on 'Delhi Chalo' protest over these issues
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"Social media accounts of farmer leaders shut during talks with government
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Congress alleged on Tuesday that the social media accounts of the farmer union leaders were shut down during the talks with the government, which ended in a "stalemate with no common ground in sight," while demanding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold talks with the farmers.
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"People are ready; waiting for direction": Farmer leader Lakhwinder Singh
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After the meeting, Lakhwinder Singh said, "The people are ready and the meeting is also happening. We don't wish to cause inconvenience to the common man. As soon as we get the direction after the meeting, we will march forward."
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"Govt wants to reach solution through talks": Arjun Munda after meeting wi
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
After the meeting between the farmer union leaders and the government ended in a stalemate with no common ground in sight, Union Minister Arjun Munda on Monday said he remains hopeful of a breakthrough, adding that the Centre wants to arrive at a resolution through dialogue.
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Several farmer leaders arrested ahead of Bharat Bandh: CPI(M) leader Hann
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"Sanyukt Kisan Morcha has announced a Bharat bandh on February 16. In conncetion with this the government has arrested several of our leaders across different states, be it Kisan Sabha, Sanyukt Morcha or the BKU. They have arrested 7-8 leaders in Madhya Pradesh. They have also sent police fo
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