Farm unions reject government proposals in writing, SC acts to break deadlock
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 Farmer unions protesting against the farm laws wrote to the agriculture ministry on Wednesday morning, rejecting the Centre’s December 9 proposals on amending the laws and clarifying certain provisions. Farmer leader Darshan Pal of the "Sanyukta Kisan Morcha" also requested the Centre not to defame the farmers' movement and "stop holding parallel talks" with other farmers’ organisations.
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Delhi Police on Wednesday alleged that farmer leader made inflammatory speeches and were involved in the violence during the tractor parade by agitating farmers that left 394 of its personnel injured, as it warned that no culprit will be spared. Addressing a press conference here, Delhi Police Commissioner S N Srivastava said farmer unions did not follow conditions set for the rally that was supposed to be held from 12 PM to 5 PM with 5,000 tractors and accused them of betrayal. "Police had many options but remained calm. We dealt with the situation in a proper way that is why no one was killed due to police action during the tractor rally violence," Shrivastava told reporters. "We are using the facial recognition system and taking the help of CCTV and video footage to identify the accused. Strict action will be taken against those identified. No culprit will be spared," he said. Watch the full video for more details.
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A day after farmer protestors' tractor rally deteriorated into chaos and vandalism, SS Pandher, General Secretary of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, alleged that miscreants had infiltrated the farmers' ranks to defame the agitation. He also named Deep Sidhu, an actor-turned-activist, being blamed by farmer leaders for inciting the violence. Pandher condemned the January 26 violence. Watch the full video for more.
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Protesting farmers conducted full dress rehearsal for a parallel parade on Republic Day. Thousands of farmers to take out the Kisan tractor parade in Delhi on January 26. Farm unions said the tractor..
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The government's negotiations with protesting farm unions hit a roadblock on Friday as the farmer leaders stuck to their demands for a complete repeal of three farm laws they find pro-corporate and a..
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BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said that the next round of meeting can take place only if farmer unions are ready to accept Government's proposal of putting the implementation of the farm laws on hold..
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
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