6 December 2020, 22:00 PM
A group of members of Makkal Needhi Maiam took part in farmers' protest at Singhu border today. Mugambika Ratnam, MNM said, "We're standing in solidarity with farmers of Haryana&Punjab. We're here to show the support of farmers from Tamil Nadu. New farm laws should be repealed." (ANI)
6 December 2020, 16:08 PM
Samajwadi Party has come out in support of farmers and their call for Bharat Bandh on December 8. SP President Akhilesh Yadav will hit the road tomorrow in support of farmers and will take a tractor journey with farmers from Mandi to Kisan Bazaar in Kannauj, UP. Akhilesh Yadav has lend his support to all the demands of the farmers.
6 December 2020, 15:51 PM
Members of Bhartiya Kisan Union Lok Shakti begin their march from Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal to Delhi in support of farmers' protest against Centre's farm laws. Security force deployed & barricading done at Kalindi Kunj border from where they're scheduled to enter Delhi. (ANI)
6 December 2020, 15:50 PM
Indian Tourist Transporters Assn (ITTA) & Delhi Goods Transport Association call for strike on December 8 in solidarity with farmers’ protest in Delhi. “51 unions decided to support farmers. Farming & transporting are like two sons of a father,” says Satish Sherawat, president of ITTA. (ANI)
6 December 2020, 14:32 PM
After Left and Congress, Arvind Kejriwal's AAP announces support for Bharat Bandh call
Arving Kejriwal-led AAP announces support for Bharat Bandh call planned by farmers union on December 8, hours after Congress and other opposition parties announced solidarity.
6 December 2020, 14:19 PM
We had opposed the Bills in Parliament, we continue to do so. MSP hasn't been assured in any of these Bills. Also, if mandi structure is dismantled there's no alternative structure in this country, so farmer is insecure. TRS will support the farmer' Bandh call: K Kavitha, TRS MLC
6 December 2020, 14:18 PM
TRS extends support to Bharat Bandh call on December 8
Telangana Chief Minister and TRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao extends party's total support to Bharat bandh called on December 8 by farmers. He said that the TRS rank and file would participate actively in the proposed bandh: Chief Minister's Office
6 December 2020, 14:17 PM
Visual: SAD delegation meets Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray
Mumbai: A Shiromani Akali Dal delegation met Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray today.
"He said that he'll support all programs of farmers during agitation. He'll also come to the meeting in Delhi two weeks later. He said that he'll support farmers' agitation," says the delegation. pic.twitter.com/xbPxGgfnB8
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2020
6 December 2020, 14:16 PM
A Shiromani Akali Dal delegation met Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. "He said that he'll support all programs of farmers during agitation. He'll also come to the meeting in Delhi two weeks later. He said that he'll support farmers' agitation," says the delegation.
6 December 2020, 14:16 PM
Boxer Vijender Singh joins farmers' agitation at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border). The farmers' protest at Singhu border, against Central Government's Farm laws, entered 11th day today.
6 December 2020, 14:16 PM
Dilli Chalo protest: If the government doesn't withdraw the black laws, I'll return my Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award - the highest sporting honour of the nation, says Boxer Vijender Singh
If the government doesn't withdraw the black laws, I'll return my Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award - the highest sporting honour of the nation: Boxer Vijender Singh #FarmLaws https://t.co/8Q5fVEmncC pic.twitter.com/imTATDZCei
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2020
6 December 2020, 14:12 PM
Farmers from Punjab and Haryana are the main producers of wheat and paddy, and they are protesting. If the situation is not resolved soon, we will see farmers from across the country joining them: Sharad Yadav
6 December 2020, 14:11 PM
When Bill was being passed, we had requested govt that they shouldn't be in a hurry. It should be sent to Select Committee and a discussion is needed, but that didn't happen and the Bill was passed in haste. Now the government is facing problems because of that haste, says Sharad Pawar.
6 December 2020, 14:11 PM
NCP chief Sharad Pawar to meet President Ram Nath Kovind at 5 pm over farmers' protest.
6 December 2020, 12:18 PM
Congress has decided to support the Bharat Bandh on December 8. We will be demonstrating the same at our party offices. It will be a step strengthening Rahul Gandhi’s support to the farmers. We will ensure that the demonstration is successful: Congress Spokesperson Pawan Khera
6 December 2020, 12:07 PM
I have faith in PM Modi's leadership and farmers. I'm sure farmers will never make a decision that will cause unrest anywhere in the country. These laws have provided freedom to them. I don't think the real farmers, working in their farms, are bothered about it: Kailash Chaudhary
6 December 2020, 12:06 PM
I think farmers should think how this is being politicised and not get lured by the ones who are trying to score political benefits: Minister Kailash Choudhary
6 December 2020, 12:05 PM
Govt has said that MSP will continue. We can give it in writing too. I think Congress govt in states and Opposition are trying to instigate farmers. Nation's farmers are in favour of these laws but some political people are trying to add fuel to the fire: MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhary
6 December 2020, 12:05 PM
Union minister Kailash Chaudhary accused Congress of misleading farmers against central farm laws. He stated that the government will consider to amend some provisions of new farm laws.
6 December 2020, 11:15 AM
Farmers continue to hold a sit-in protest at Singhu (Haryana-Delhi border) against the central farm laws.
Delhi: Farmers continue to hold a sit-in protest at Singhu (Haryana-Delhi border) against the Centre's #FarmLaws. pic.twitter.com/774cbrGtlK
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2020
6 December 2020, 11:13 AM
Farmers protest at Burari's Nirankari Samagam Ground in New Delhi against central farm laws. The Dilli Chalo protest enters 11th day on Sunday.
6 December 2020, 11:13 AM
Delhi traffic update:
Kalindi Kunj, Suraj Kund, Badarpur and Aaya Nagar borders are open from both sides for traffic movement: Delhi Traffic Police
6 December 2020, 11:13 AM
Farmers' protest against the farm laws enters Day 9 at Ghazipur border (Uttar Pradesh-Delhi border). Sixth round of talks between farmers and the central government is scheduled to take place on December 9.
Farmers' protest against the farm laws enters Day 9 at Ghazipur border (Uttar Pradesh-Delhi border).
Sixth round of talks between farmers and the Central government is scheduled to take place on December 9. pic.twitter.com/N9y1GmWmCY
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 6, 2020
6 December 2020, 11:08 AM
A protesting farmer at Singhu border told Zee News that they are ready to return to their homes if the government agrees to their demands on the farm laws.
6 December 2020, 11:08 AM
According to reports, at least 10 doctors are present at Singhu border. Farmers protesting at Delhi borders are mostly elderly citizens and hence, chances of them getting infected with coronavirus and facing other health issues are high.
6 December 2020, 11:08 AM
Dr Harnam Singh, a physician from Mohali, said that some of the protesting farmers at Singhu border are suffering from high blood pressure and other health issues.
6 December 2020, 08:24 AM
Delhi: Farmers continue to camp at Delhi-Haryana border in Tikri to protest against the farm laws; security personnel remain deployed. Next round of talks between the Centre and farmers will be held on 9th December.
Delhi: Farmers continue to camp at Delhi-Haryana border in Tikri to protest against the farm laws; security personnel remain deployed.
Next round of talks between the Centre and farmers will be held on 9th December. pic.twitter.com/89k7ILFkQq
— ANI (@ANI) December 6, 2020
