Farmers

PM Narendra Modi underlines support for farmers, says NDA aims to ensure their dignity

For years, small businessmen and small farmers were ignored but the "NDA government has given topmost priority to these two sections," he said in his address at a public meeting in this western town of poll-bound Tamil Nadu. "It has been our honour to work for the small farmer of India. In the past seven years our efforts for small farmers are aimed at giving them a life of prosperity and dignity," he said.

Feb 25, 2021, 20:04 PM IST

Govt, Parliament have great respect for farmers, says PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

The prime minister said those who are disrupting the House are doing so as per a well-planned strategy as they are unable to digest that people can see the truth. "Through their games, the trust of the people can never be won," he said, amidst protests by the opposition members. The Congress walked out of Lok Sabha as PM Modi explained the government's stand on the three farm laws.

Feb 10, 2021, 17:43 PM IST

MSP hasn't stopped after three farm laws enacted, you can't deny truth: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

PM Modi also said that the farm laws were passed through an Ordinance and later by Parliament. He also asserted that no mandis were shut after the implementation of these laws, adding that Minimum Support Price (MSP) did not end anywhere in the nation. "This House, our Government and we all respect the farmers who are voicing their views on the farm bills," said PM Modi in Lok Sabha.

Feb 10, 2021, 17:11 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi makes BIG statement on MSP, farmers and agriculture laws protest: Top points

Reeling out statistics, the prime minister said over two-third of farmers have small landholdings and the new laws give them the freedom to sell their produce anywhere, helping to realise the best prices. He slammed those abusing agitating Sikh farmers, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

Feb 08, 2021, 18:22 PM IST

CM Palaniswami announces crop loan waiver worth Rs 12k crore in Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister K Palaniswami announced the waiver on Rs. 12,110 cr crop loans for the farmers who borrowed from cooperative banks. According to the Chief Minister, this move is to benefit over 16.43 lakhs farmers. The CM said that this announcement was intended to ease the burden of the farmers.

Feb 06, 2021, 19:24 PM IST

West Bengal budget: CM Mamata Banerjee announces hike in allowance for farmers under state's flagship Krishak Bandhu scheme, says 'keep faith in me'

CM Banerjee, during the assembly session, said her government has worked tirelessly for the state's overall development, despite not getting necessary help from the central government. She said, "We have decided to build 20 lakh houses for the SC and ST communities and upgrade mud houses into pucca ones."

Feb 05, 2021, 18:48 PM IST

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Taal Thok Ke: Khalistan will win if farm laws will be withdrawn?

In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic of debate: Khalistan will win if farm laws will be withdrawn?

Feb 05, 2021, 18:48 PM IST

'I still stand with farmers', tweets Greta Thunberg after Zee News exposes Swedish climate activist

The Delhi Police on Thursday filed a case against the activist over her tweets on farmers' protests near the borders of Delhi. On February 3, the teen activist took to micro-blogging website, Twitter, to express her concerns over farmers’ agitation and shared a post stating solidarity with the farmers.

Feb 04, 2021, 17:30 PM IST

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Breaking News: PM Modi spoke on the issues of Farmers Protest in all-party meeting

An all-party meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi, in which the PM said that the government was always ready to talk to the farmers.

Jan 30, 2021, 21:04 PM IST

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New video of uproar at Red Fort surfaces, shows attempt to attack police personnel

Farmers protesting against the three agriculture laws marched to the Red Fort on January 26, where they climbed on to poles and waved flags from its ramparts. Now, the second video has surfaced of the violence at the Red Fort. The farmers had barged into the premises of the Red Fort after deviating from their planned route for the tractor parade and hoisted flags at the iconic monument in the national capital.

Jan 26, 2021, 20:34 PM IST

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After the saffron flag hoisted by protesting farmer now, Second Video came from Red Fort

Farmers protesting against the three agriculture laws marched to the Red Fort Tuesday, where they climbed on to poles and waved flags from its ramparts. Now, second video came on Media Timeline.

Jan 26, 2021, 19:30 PM IST

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Farmers Protest: Why are the statements of the Delhi Police and the farmer different?

The farmers' Protest has been going on for the last 60 days, and the agitation laws between the government and farmers are going on. At the same time. The Delhi Police and the farmer are making separate statements, where the police did not allow the tractor march, while the farmers say that they will take out a tractor march in Delhi on 26 January.

Jan 24, 2021, 12:24 PM 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

Doubling farmers income biggest priority of Narendra Modi govt, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the three central farm laws would ensure manifold hike in the earnings of the farmers.

Jan 17, 2021, 17:23 PM IST

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Will the seventh dialogue between the farmer-government end the dispute?

Leaders of the farmers' organization have reached Vigyan Bhawan for the seventh round of talks with the Center. With the opposition of the farmers, the government is likely to again discuss all three laws 'section by section'.

Jan 04, 2021, 14:58 PM IST

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Seventh dialogue between farmer and govt, Farmers organization leaders reach Vigyan Bhawan

Jan 04, 2021, 14:40 PM IST

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No reform has ever happened out of a complete consensus : PV Narasimha Rao’s

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said at least 50 per cent resolution has been reached with mutual agreement on two out of four items on the agenda and discussions would continue on the remaining two on January 4 at 2 PM.

Jan 01, 2021, 12:20 PM IST

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Farmers Protest : Farmer unions to hold key meetings to discuss Centre's proposal Today

A proposed amendment in three central farm laws may lead reforms in the agriculture sector but with small farming, second employment must be there for the small, marginal farmers and farm laborer's. Watch full Video

Jan 01, 2021, 11:56 AM IST