Farmers Protests

Punjab urges Centre to maintain order amid Haryana police injuring 160 farmers

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued an advisory to the Punjab government on Wednesday, expressing concern over the “deteriorating” law-and-order situation in the state.

Centre appeals for talks amid farmers’ protest; tear gas deployed by Haryana Police

NEW DELHI: The Centre has urged protesting farmers to engage in the fifth round of talks, expressing readiness to address key issues such as MSP, stubble burning, and FIR withdrawals. Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda emphasised the importance of this dialogue in resolving disputes peacefully. “In the 5th round of meetings, we are ready to […]

Delhi Chalo protests: Who are farmer leaders steering this movement?

NEW DELHI: Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are leading the farmers’ protest in 2024. Over 200 farmer unions are slated to march towards Delhi on Tuesday. The “Delhi Chalo” march was announced by farmer unions in December 2023. This time, farmers are demanding a legal guarantee of MSP and the implementation of the Swaminathan […]