Tag: farmers’ demand

Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse farmers at Shambhu border

Visuals from the Shambhu border show police spraying tear gas and water canons over the farmers through heavy steel barricades.

December 14, 2024

DMK’s Kanimozhi condemns Centre’s “ruthless, inhuman use of force” against farmers

Kanimozhi called the police action "oppressive" and asked the government to address farmers' demands.

December 7, 2024

“Central govt not in mood to talk,” says farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

Pandher mentioned that the farmers are not happy with the NDA or INDIA bloc government and do not support the AAP government in Punjab either.

December 7, 2024

“Govt should listen to farmers demands”: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi

Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav said that the government should accept the demands of the farmers.

December 6, 2024

Punjab: Farmers continue their protest for second day, demand paddy procurement among others

Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh committee and Sanyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) took part in the protest.

October 27, 2024

Punjab: Farmers move towards Phagwara in large numbers

The farmers have also been protesting against police actions against farmers for stubble burning.

October 26, 2024

Punjab: Farmers to hold ‘chakka jam’ in 4 locations over demands, including paddy procurement

Bharatiya Kisan Union (Krantikari) Punjab which is organising the protest said it plans to block four national highways.

October 26, 2024

“PM Modi sensitive towards farmers’ demand”: Piyush Goyal

The minister assured traders and farmers of tobacco that all the issues of the tobacco farmers and industry stakeholders will be addressed.

June 30, 2024