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PremiumFarmers Protest News Delhi Chalo Live Updates: Union Minister Arjun Munda on Wednesday invited farmer leaders for discussion on various issues like MSP demand, crop diversification, stubble issue, and FIR in the fifth round of talks. However, farmers are yet to confirm if they will hold another round of talks with the government after they rejected the Centre' proposal of MSP on 5 crops for 5 years.
Meanwhile, the Haryana Police, in a video message, claimed that 12 police officials were "seriously injured" amid unrest at the Data Singh-Khanori border. The police alleged that "the protesters surrounded the police from all sides. They poured chilli powder in the stubble and burnt it. They attacked the policemen using sticks and maces. Stone pelting was also done".
The farmers have been pressing the Union government to accept their demands such as a legal guarantee on the minimum support price, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendations, pension for farmers and farm laborers, and farm debt waiver, were not impressed with the government's offer. Farmer leaders said the proposal was not in their interest, adding that they want a legal MSP guarantee for all 23 crops, not just pulses, maize, and cotton.
The farmers are led by two umbrella bodies—the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM)—representing 200 farm unions.
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Punjab Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra visited Civil Hospital at Patran to meet farmers injured during scuffle with Haryana Police at Khanauri border earlier today. “The visuals coming from Punjab-Haryana borders are unfortunate and condemnable. I have come here to meet the farmers injured in the scuffle. Some severely injured farmers have been referred to Patiala as well. Haryana and Central government are adamant on not letting the farmers move towards Delhi," said Punjab Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra after meeting injured farmers at Civil Hospital in Patran.
Internet suspension in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa districts in the state of Haryana has been extended up to 23 February.
On the scuffle between protesting farmers and Haryana police, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee head Sarwan Singh Pandher said during a press conference: “We condemn the atrocities carried out by Haryana Police on protesting farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu borders. Many of our farmers have suffered injuries and several are missing. In view of the situation, we have decided to halt our ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for the next two days. In these two days, we will meet the families of injured and missing farmers and will decide on our future course of action."
A protesting farmer succumbs to a head injury at the Khanauri border, the Indian Express reported while tweeting a video of the incident. Clashes intensified as authorities deploy tear gas shells at Shambhu and Khanauri borders, injuring several farmers, the report said.
However, the Haryana Police dismissed reports of the death of one farmer as "rumours". They said no farmers died on Tuesday.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher at Shambhu said, "...We will have discussions over the incident that took place in Khanauri. There will be a two-day stay on our march towards Delhi. We will clarify the entire situation later as to what our further movement will be..."
On farmers' protest, Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa alleged that a 23-year-old man from Bathinda district was shot during police firing.
"There is a video of it and I have seen it. Unfortunately, all these protesters were in Punjab territory and none of them didn’t do anything wrong but the kind of action Haryana forces are taking on the peaceful protesters is condemnable. I want to say to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Ji, you should stand with farmers. I also demand that an FIR should be registered against the Home Minister of Haryana Anil Vij in Punjab police station as the police firing is happening and he is the Home Minister, it’s his moral responsibility...," Bajwa said.
Union Minister Arjun Munda said, “I have requested farmers to talk in an atmosphere of peace and find solutions through dialogue. I believe in this nation, we have always solved complex issues through dialogue, and we want to solve this problem also through a positive dialogue. It is true that in our past meetings, we failed to come to a conclusion, but I am hopeful that we will find a solution to the farmers' problem in the coming days."
The Haryana Police, in a video message, claimed that 12 police officials were "seriously injured" amid unrest at the Data Singh-Khanori border. The police alleged that "the protesters surrounded the police from all sides. They poured chilli powder in the stubble and burnt it. They attacked the policemen using sticks and maces. Stone pelting was also done". The official said, "We appeal to the protesters for peace."
"We did not send any youth at the front, instead leaders themselves went peacefully. The way they attacked us (with tear gas shells), everyone saw that. We have never refused for talks, but it is not possible to hold discussions in such environment," farmers' leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said.
DPCC president Arvinder Singh Lovely said while addressing a press conference at Press Club of India in Delhi, "India's democracy is in tatters, in Delhi. Everyone has the right to a peaceful protest, but the way permission has been denied for (Congress’) protest at Jantar Mantar is condemnable. If they are not allowing Delhi residents to protest at Jantar Mantar, you definitely aren’t going to allow our farmers to protest here."
On farmers' protest, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, " Farmers are protesting, they are demanding law on MSP but BJP people were advertising Bharat Ratna. At least now, after giving Bharat Ratna to Dr MS Swaminathan and Chaudhary Charan Singh, they (Centre) need to make decisions to eliminate problems of farmers"
"According to the information received so far, no farmer has died today. This is just a rumour. There is information about two policemen and one protestor being injured at Data Singh-Khanori border," said the Haryana Police on farmers' protest.
BJP government have been taking action as if they are not farmers but terrorists: AAP Spokesperson Malvinder Singh Kang
Police use water cannon to disperse Youth Congress workers protesting outside CM's residence in #Jaipur in support of farmers.
"We are protesting infront of DM office over issues such as MSP guarantee law and others. We will decide our future course of action in SKM's meeting tomorrow."
Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march: Tear gas shells fired at Khanauri border. More details are awaited.
Daily commuters between Delhi and Gurugram have been facing massive traffic jams on Wednesday after protesting farmers announced to continue their 'Delhi Chalo' agitation.
Delhi Police, along with their counterpart in Gurugram, have made elaborate arrangements to stop the farmers from entering the national capital by putting up road blockades at different borders.
Farmers Protest News Delhi Chalo Live: On farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march, Punjab Minister Dr Balbir Singh says, "The situation at the border is very tense because the negotiation between Government and farmers yielded no results. So, the farmers have decided to march. So, I appeal to the farmers to maintain peace. I also urge the Haryana Government and administration as well as the Central Government to allow them their constitutional right to a peaceful protest march and allow them passage to Delhi...The CM has given me the responsibility and we have made all arrangements at the hospitals in all border districts. Ambulances have also been placed. We have made all the arrangements...I still appeal that only plastic pellets should be used. The day the protest started, a lot of people came to me with bullet injuries and also that they lost their eyesight...I urge everyone to observe restraint and present their demands in a peaceful manner..."
Farmers Protest News Delhi Chalo Live: Heavy traffic movement has been witnessed at the Delhi-Gurugram border due to barricading by Delhi Police in view of the farmers' protest on Wednesday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gurugram Traffic Police wrote, “Traffic congestion has been reported at Delhi-Gurugram border on NH 48 due to barricading by Delhi Police. @TrafficGGM is on the spot to facilitate the traffic."
Delhi Traffic Police has also issued a traffic advisory from 9:30 am to 11:30 am today.
“On 21-02-24, due to special traffic arrangements kindly avoid IP Marg in both the carriageways from IP Flyover towards A-point and vice-versa, ITO Chowk, DDU Marg, BSZ Marg, JLN Marg, Shanti Van crossing and Rajghat crossing from 9:30 am to 11:30 am," they said in a post on X.
Earlier today, the General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor, Sarwan Singh Pandher said that all farmers would not proceed together in the 'Dilli Chalo' march; instead, only the farmer leaders would march towards the national capital.
Farmers Protest News Delhi Chalo Live: Indian police fired tear gas on Wednesday to scatter protesting farmers as they resumed a march to the capital, equipped with cranes and excavators after talks with the government on guaranteed prices for their produce failed to break a deadlock.
On security arrangements amid farmers' call for 'Delhi Chalo' march, Jhajjar SP Arpit Jain says, "... All DSPs are on duty... We are prepared for every situation that may arise. All those deployed are specially trained. Strict legal action will be taken against those who will try to disrupt law & order. Regarding traffic, people are advised to follow the guidelines that we keep posting on Twitter and other social media as well as in the newspaper. I appeal to the people not to panic..."
General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor, Sarwan Singh Pandher, on Wednesday reiterated the demand for a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) and assured a 'peaceful' approach going ahead.
The farmers' leader emphasized that all farmers would not proceed together in the 'Dilli Chalo' march; instead, only the farmer leaders would march towards the national capital.
"We have decided that no farmer, youth will march forward. Leaders will march ahead. We will not attack our Jawans. We will go peacefully. All this can be ended if they (central govt) make a law on MSP," Sarwan Singh Pandher said while speaking to ANI.
Addressing a press conference at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters here, senior party leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Narendra Modi government has done "so much work" for farmers.
"Today also, Arjun Munda has promised a discussion (with the protesting farmers). Any solution (to their issues) will come out from dialogue and discussions. The government is open to discussions with the farmers," Prasad said.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent an advisory to Punjab Government asking it to maintain law and order in the wake of the farmers agitation: Sources
"Agriculture minister Arjun Munda has offered talks today also. Solution will emerge from talks, discussion. We would appeal them (farmers) that the issue should be resolved peacefully. We have already discussed how much work our government has done for the farmers. Development of farmers is our one of the biggest priorities."
"In the 5th round of meeting, we are ready to talk with farmers and discuss issues like MSP, stubble, FIR, and crop diversification. I appeal to them to maintain peace and we should find a solution through dialogue."
“After the fourth round, the government is ready to discuss all the issues like MSP demand, crop diversification, stubble issue, FIR in the fifth round. I again invite the farmer leaders for discussion. It is important for us to maintain peace," Union Minister Arjun Munda wrote on X.
The Manohar Lal Khattar government in Haryana on Tuesday extended the temporary ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts of the state till Wednesday i.e. February 21 in the wake of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation
Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march: Heavy traffic witnessed at Delhi-Gurugram border.
Security forces fire tear gas shells as agitating farmers try to proceed to Delhi from Punjab-Haryana #ShambhuBorder.
“Traffic congestion has been reported at Delhi-Gurugram border on NH 48 due to barricading by Delhi Police. @TrafficGGM is on the spot to facilitate the traffic. Inconvenience caused is highly regretted. Commuters are requested to take extra time to reach airport."
The Haryana Police on Wednesday asked owners of excavators to withdraw their machines from the protest site, where farmers are set to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' march, else they will be held liable for action.
According to police, these excavators might cause harm to security personnel deployed at the two border points of Punjab and Haryana if protesting farmers used them.
"Delhi, Haryana and Punjab belong to the farmers. The entire nation does not belong to a particular government. The way the BJP, Haryana Police and the Haryana government have asked (the farmers) to remove the tractors, are they illegal machines? The Haryana government and the BJP need to understand that the country belongs to the farmers and will continue to be so."
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Wednesday said protesting farmers, who have been camping at two border points between Punjab and Haryana after they were stopped by security personnel, will march towards Delhi in a peaceful manner.
"Our intention is not to disturb peace," Dallewal said ahead of the farmers' plan to march towards the national capital.
The protesting farmers have rejected the Centre's proposal to buy pulses, maize and cotton crops through government agencies at minimum support price (MSP) for five years and announced to continue with their agitation.
Responding to the concerns shown by Haryana government on JCBs, Poclaines, Tippers, Hydras and other heavy earthmoving equipment being brought to Shabhu border by agitating farmers, DGP Punjab directed all the concerned officers of Punjab on Tuesday to stop the movement of this type of machinery to Punjab-Haryana Border at Khanauri and Shambu.
"Our top leaders will move forward, and the entire world will see us moving ahead peacefully. If the government feels that by killing the farmers their problems will be solved, then it can do so. But we will continue to move forward peacefully," says farmers leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on farmers resuming their 'Delhi Chalo' march from Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "We've decided that no farmer, youth will march forward. Leaders will march ahead. We will go peacefully... All this can be ended if they (central govt) make a law on MSP..."
Masks, gloves and safety suits being distributed at Punjab-Haryana #Shambhuborder as agitating farmers prepare to resume their 'Delhi Chalo' march.
The Delhi Police has beefed up security in the national capital on Wednesday and directed its personnel to ensure strict vigil at Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur borders after protesting farmers announced to continue their 'Delhi Chalo' agitation.
The move came a day after the protesting farmers rejected the Centre's proposal to buy pulses, maize and cotton crops through government agencies at minimum support price (MSP) for five years, and announced to continue with their agitation.
Hundreds of farmers have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border in response to the ‘Dilli Chalo’ march that began on February 13.
Delhi Chalo march today: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should come forward to accept their demands and the farmers should be allowed to march towards Delhi.
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Wednesday said protesting farmers, who have been camping at two border points between Punjab and Haryana after they were stopped by security personnel, will march towards Delhi in a peaceful manner.
"Our intention is not to disturb peace," Dallewal said ahead of the farmers' plan to march towards the national capital.
The protesting farmers have rejected the government’s proposal in its entirety and have decided to continue with the ‘Delhi Chalo’ March. On Sunday, the group of ministers entrusted to negotiate a truce with the protesting farmers met with members of the farmers’ union and proposed a plan guaranteeing minimum prices for some crops currently traded with no such safeguard. However, the farmers rejected the proposal terming it insufficient.
Farmers protesting at two border points between Punjab and Haryana will resume their "Delhi Chalo" march on Wednesday after they rejected the Centre's proposal for procuring pulses, maize and cotton at the MSP by government agencies for five years.
Thousands of farmers, who began their march to Delhi on February 13, were stopped at the Haryana border, where they clashed with security personnel. The farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri points between Punjab and Haryana since then.
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal says, "Our intention is not to create any chaos... We have made a programme to reach Delhi since November 7. If the government says that they didn't get enough time this means the government is trying to neglect us... This is not right that such huge barricades are placed to stop us. We want to go to Delhi peacefully. The government should remove the barricades and let us come in... Otherwise, they should fulfil our demands... We are peaceful... If they extend one hand, we will also cooperate... We have to handle the situation with patience... I appeal to the youngsters to not lose control..."
On farmer leaders rejecting the Government's proposal over MSP, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda says, "We want to do good and several opinions can be given for doing so, as we always welcome good opinions... But to find a way on how that opinion will be fruitful, the only way is conversation. Through conversation, a solution will surely come out..."
On the 'Delhi Chalo' march today, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "We tried our best from our side. We attended the meetings, every point was discussed and now the decision has to be taken by the central government. We will remain peaceful…The Prime Minister should come forward and accept our demands. ₹1.5-2 lakh crore is not a huge amount...We should be allowed to remove these barriers and march towards Delhi...''
Security arrangements at the Tikri Border as the farmers have announced to continue to march towards the National Capital.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Delhi Police said, "On 21-02-24, due to special traffic arrangements kindly avoid IP Marg in both the carriageways from IP Flyover towards A-point and vice-versa, ITO Chowk, DDU Marg, BSZ Marg, JLN Marg, Shanti Van crossing and Rajghat crossing from 9.30 am to 11.30 am."
