Kisan Unions Call Off Tractor Rally, Protest Against Laws to Go On
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The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called off Kisan Republic Day Parade with immediate effect and appealed to all participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites.
The SKM announced the movement will continue peacefully and further steps will be discussed and decided soon.
Extra paramilitary forces are likely to be deployed in the national capital, following the meeting between Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Home Secretary and Delhi Commissioner of Police, after violence broke out during Tractor Rally on 26 January.
- Internet suspended in Singhu border, Ghazipur border, Tikri border, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and adjoining areas from 12:00 hours to 23:59 hours on Tuesday, 26 January
- A protesting farmer died near ITO metro station, after his tractor toppled
- Agitating farmers near Delhi’s borders, too, were reportedly subjected to tear gas shelling and were lathi-charged
- Visuals of chaos emerged, with the police using tear gas on protesting farmers, after they arrived at Delhi’s ITO from the Ghazipur area
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Congress to Welcome Farmers' Tractor Rally In Delhi
The Congress in Delhi will welcome the farmers' tractor rally on 26 January, on the rally route, to pledge solidarity with the farmers demanding the repeal of the three farm laws. The Congress workers have been asked by the party to welcome the rally on various points in the capital.
The Congress said the farm laws, if implemented in the present form, will be a total sell-out of the farm sector to a few chosen corporates supporting the BJP, therefore the farmers demand repeal of the laws.
Chowdhry Anil Kumar, President of the Delhi Congress unit said, "The farmers have been protesting on the borders of Delhi for over the past 60 days, braving the bone-chilling cold weather, demanding the repeal of the anti-farmer laws, and over 100 farmers have already become martyrs to the cause, and I will personally welcome the tractor rally."
UP Police Withdraw 'No Fuel to Tractor' Imposition
The Ghazipur police have withdrawn the orders issued by two police stations, asking petrol pumps to stop giving fuel to tractors, in view of the proposed tractor rally on 26 January as part of farmers' agitation.
The Samajwadi Party had shared a news report on Twitter that said farmers are being kept under house arrest by the UP Police in order to restrain them from participating in the rally.
Superintendent of Police, Ghazipur Om Prakash Singh, said he was shocked when he learnt about the orders issued by the in-charges of the Suhwal and Saidpur police stations and has asked ASP (rural) to probe the matter.
He also made it clear that no such restrictions have been imposed in the district.
Maintain Peace: Punjab CM Ahead of Tractor Rally
Even as he termed their Republic Day tractor rally a testimony to the celebration of the Indian Republic and its constitutional ethos, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday appealed to the farmers to ensure that the event remains peaceful, just as their anti-farm law protests have been so far.
He urged the Centre once again to heed the troubled voice of the farming community in the true spirit of the Indian Republic.
"Peace has been the hallmark of your (farmers') democratic protests all these months, and should remain integral to your agitation in the days ahead, including the R-Day tractor rally into the national capital," said the Chief Minister, in his Republic Day eve message.
'Historic Parade, Won't Get Maligned': Farmers' Union
After getting the permission to organise a tractor rally in Delhi on Republic Day, the farmers' union has issued guidelines so that the parade is carried out in a peaceful manner.
The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) said: "We are going to create history. Till date, such a parade has never been carried in the country on Republic Day. We have to keep in mind that this historic parade doesn't gets maligned. The peaceful parade will mark our victory. We have to remember that we are not going to conquer Delhi, rather we are going to win the hearts of the people of the country."
Farmers Get Ready for the Tractor Rally
As farmers from different parts of Delhi are gearing up for the tractor rally, a large number of them, along with their tractors, are seen heading towards the national capital, according to visuals by ANI.
Protesting Farmers Break Police Barricade at Delhi-Haryana Tikri Border
According to ANI, protesting farmers have broken through the police barricading at the Delhi-Haryana Tikri border.
Police Seize Tractors in Districts Around Bengaluru: Karnataka Farmer Leader
Karnataka farmer leader Kodihalli Chandrashekhar has said that the police are seizing tractors in districts around Bengaluru. Further, teams have been formed to search and seize tractors ahead of the Tractor Rally.
Tractor Rally Begins at Delhi's Dhansa Border
Farmers' Republic Day tractor rally in protest against the three farm laws has begun at Delhi's Dhansa border, according to ANI.
Farmers From Singhu Border Make Their Way to Delhi
The tractor rally from Singhu border has left for Delhi.
Have Deployed Drones for Security Surveillance: DCP East Delhi
DCP East Delhi told ANI that they have deployed drones for security surveillance at the Ghazipur border.
Tractor Rally Underway at Tikri Border
Large groups of protesting farmers participate in the tractor rally starting at the Tikri border.
The route they will be taking is: Tikri border-Nangloi-Baprola Village-Najafgarh-Jharoda border-Rohtak bypass-Asoda toll plaza.
Tractor Rally From Tikri Border Enters Delhi
Tractor rally from the Tikri border has entered Delhi, reported ANI.
Tractor Rally From Singhu Border Reaches Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar
The tractor rally from the Singhu border has reached Delhi’s Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, according to ANI.
It will proceed towards DTU-Shahbad-SB Dairy-Darwala-Bawana T-point-Kanjawala Chowk-Kharkhoda toll plaza.
Farmers Arriving in Tractors Stopped by Police in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka
Farmers who arrived in tractors were stopped by the police in Chikkaballapur district, on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
Farmers Being Welcomed With Flowers
Protesting farmers participating in a tractor rally were welcomed with flowers on their arrival near Delhi's Karnal bypass.
Tractor Rally at Ghazipur Amid High Security Deployment
Farmers are carrying out a tractor rally at Ghazipur border amid high security deployment, according to ANI.
The route they will be taking: Ghazipur border-Apsra border-Hapur Road-IMS College-Lal Kuan-Ghazipur border.
Teargas Used on Farmers at Ghazipur Area
Police used teargas shells on farmers at Ghazipur area, according to NBT Dilli.
Police Use Tear Gas, Lathi Charge Protesting Farmers
Police are using tear gas and lathi-charging protesting farmers attempting to break barricades at Delhi borders, according to NDTV.
Police Use Teargas on Farmers at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar
According to ANI, police used tear gas to disperse farmers on the Singhu border in Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar.
Protesters From Singhu Border Can Continue On the Route They are On: Police
According to ANI, stating that the protesting farmers and the police were cooperating with each other in order to hold a peaceful demonstration, SS Yadav Joint Commissioner of Police at the Singh border tells ANI that “It is our request that they continue to follow the route they are currently on.”
This comes after Satnam Singh Pannu of the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee had said: “We've to move towards Ring Road but the police is stopping us. We've given them 45 minutes to speak to their seniors. We're carrying out a peaceful parade. The route they are asking us to follow wasn't agreed upon.”
Protesters Spotted on Police Vehicle
According to ANI, protesters were seen on top of a police vehicle, removing police barricading at Mukarba Chowk in Delhi.
Crowd of Farmers Gather at Tikri Border
A huge crowd of farmers have gathered at the Tikri border, as they begin their tractor parade, according to ANI.
Protesting Farmers Push Through Police Barricading on Delhi-Meerut Expressway
Protesting farmers were seen pushing through police barricading on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Pandav Nagar, according to ANI.
Ghazipur protesters have now breached route, passed Akshardham and are presently at Sarai Kale Khan.
Protesters at Karnal Bypass Break Police Barricading to Enter Delhi
Protestors at Karnal bypass have broken police barricading to enter Delhi as farmers tractor rally is underway in the national capital, according to ANI.
Farmers Chant 'Jo Bole So Nihal' En Route to Karnal Bypass
Farmers chant ‘Jo Bole So Nihal’ as they march towards the Karnal Bypass.
Singer Kanwar Grewal and Lyricist Harf Cheema At The Tractor Rally
Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal and lyricist Harf Cheema are present at the tractor rally.
Members of SDPI Detained for Protesting in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Protests took place at Cuddalore, Kovai, Salem and members of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) were detained by the police for protesting without permission.
Protesting Farmers From Ghazipur Reach ITO
Protesting farmers from Ghazipur crossed over dividers on their tractors in order to reach ITO.
The tractor rally from Ghazipur was heading from Indraprastha to Rajghat, but owing to police barricading, the tractors had to attempt crossing over dividers and get to the other side of the road.
According to ANI, the protesting farmers also broke police barricades and vandalised a DTC bus in ITO.
According to media reports, there was also a clash between protesting farmers and the police, with the police lathi-charging, and using tear gas on the protesters.
Police Lathi Charge Farmers in Shahdara, Near Ghazipur Border
According to PTI, Delhi Police resorted to lathicharge at Chintamani Chowk in Shahdara near Ghazipur border.
Rally Is Going On Peacefully: Rakesh Tikait
Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), on being asked about incidents of violence at some locations, told ANI:
“Rally is going on peacefully. I don't have any knowledge of it. We are at Ghazipur and are releasing the traffic here.”
Police Use Tear Gas on Farmers at ITO And Central Delhi
Police is using tear gas shells to disperse the protesting farmers at ITO in Central Delhi, according to ANI.
Entry/Exit Gates of Metro Stations Closed
Entry and exit gates of Indraprastha metro station along with those on the Green Line have been closed, reported ANI, citing DMRC. Other stations that have been shut down include Samaypur Badli, Rohini Sector 18/19, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Jahangir Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines.
Protesters Rescue Cop From Agitators
A Delhi Police personnel was rescued by protesters, even as another group demonstrators attempted to assault him at ITO in central Delhi, according to ANI.
Delhi Police Officials Sit on Road in Nangloi
Delhi Police personnel sit on road in Nangloi in order to block the area from farmers holding tractor parade have reached, according to ANI.
Farmers Carry Sickles, Raise Slogans Against Amit Shah in Coimbatore
In Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, farmers were seen carrying sickles and vegetables while staging a protest against the Centre's farm laws. Condemning Home Minister Amit Shah's actions, protesters raised slongans of "Don't affect the farmers who make the food for the country."
Tear Gas, Lathi Charge: Visuals of Chaos Emerge From ITO
ITO turned into a battleground with the police using tear gas on protesters and were seen lathi-charging farmers amid clashes. Visuals of retaliation by protesters have also emerged.
Police Shells Tear Gas, Protesters Race Their Tractors Towards Them
While the police shells tear gas on the protesting farmers and lathi-charges them in ITO, some among the latter are retaliating by driving their tractors in an extremely fast pace towards the police. The situation in the area is tense, and visuals are often clouded by thick plumes of tear gas.
Protesting Farmers Reach Red Fort
Protesting farmers from Ghazipur border have reached the Red Fort on their tractors. This is in deviation from pre-designated routes for parade.
Man Died After His Tractor Topples
A man died near the ITO metro station, after his tractor toppled. The incident took place outside Andhra Educational Society.
The man was driving on the road that leads to the BJP headquarters, when his tractor toppled.
Delhi Police Asks Farmers to Not Take Law in Their Hands
The Delhi Police, according to PTI, appealed to the protesting farmers, urging them to not take law in their hands and maintain peace as clashes between the force and protesting farmers broke out at several places in the national capital.
The police also asked the farmers to head back to their pre-decided routes for the tractor rally.
"We request the protesting farmers to not take law in their hands and maintain peace," Additional PRO Anil Mittal said.
Protesting Farmers Enter Red Fort
In a deviation from pre-designated routes for the rally, farmers from the Ghazipur border have reached Red Fort on their tractors.
Members of Kisan Ekta Morcha Join Bengaluru Protests
Protests are underway in Bengaluru, with demonstrators being joined by members of the Kisan Ekta Morcha.
Police Use Tear Gas Shells on Farmers in Nangloi Area
The police fired tear gas shells on protesting farmers in Nangloi area, according to ANI.
Have Identified Those Creating Disturbance: Rakesh Tikait
BKU’s Rakesh Tikait, according to ANI, has said they have identified people creating disturbance as those belonging to political parties.
Farmers' Protest: Delhi Traffic Police Issue Advisory
The Delhi Traffic Police have asked people to avoid NH 44, GTK road, Outer Ring Road, Signature Bridge, GT road, ISBT ring road, Vikas Marg, ITO, NH 24, Nizammudin Khatta, Noida link road, Peeragarhi and Outer Delhi, East and West Delhi border areas due to ongoing farmer protests.
Why Are Tamil Nadu Parties Supporting Farm Bills?: CPI Leader
CPI Farmers’ Association President Palanisamy questioned why political parties in Tamil Nadu refused to stand up for farmers, amid widespread protests in national capital.
Delhi Metro's Grey Line Shut Amid Protests
Entry/exit gates of all stations on Grey Line are closed amid farmers’ protest, announced Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
Centre Suspends Internet In Singhu, Ghazipur & Tikri Borders
Amid farmers' Tractor Rally, the Ministry of Home Affairs temporarily suspended internet in Singhu border, Ghazipur border, Tikri border, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and adjoining areas from 12:00 hours to 23:59 hours on Tuesday, 26 January.
In an order, the government has cited “maintaining public safety and averting public emergency” as the reasons for suspending internet.
Jama Masjid Metro, Dilshad Garden Shut Amid Protests
Entry/exit gates of Jama Masjid metro station, Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil and Mansarovar Park are closed, said Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), amid farmers’ protests.
Two Delhi Police Officers Injured
Two police officers – Additional DCP East Manjeet and a probationer IPS Officer — were injured as they tried to stop the farmers from breaking barricades, said the Delhi Police.
Anti-Social Elements Infiltered Peaceful Movement: Farmers' Union
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha thanked farmers for unprecedented participation in the Tractor Rally, but also condemned the “unacceptable events” that took place.
“We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today's Farmers Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts,” said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha.
Amit Shah Briefed About Situation In Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah takes stock of law and order situation in Delhi from senior Home Ministry officials, sources told news agency ANI.
Condemn Violence, Centre Let Situation Deteriorate: AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said that they “strongly condemned” violence in today’s protest and blamed the Centre for allowing the situation to deteriorate.
"The movement has been peaceful for the last two months. Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner,” the AAP said, in a statement.
Violence Negates Goodwill Generated By Farmers: Amarinder Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh condemned the violence during Tractor Rally today and said that it will negate the goodwill generated by protesting farmers.
“Shocking scenes in Delhi. Violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended Tractor Rally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders,” the Punjab CM said.
Normal Services Begin In Grey Line
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that normal services have begun in the grey line.
Entry/exit has been permitted through one gate in the following stations — Samaypur Badli, Rohini Sector 18/19, Haiderpur Badli Mor, Jahangir Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Azadpur, Model Town, GTB Nagar, Vishwavidyalaya, Vidhan Sabha and Civil Lines.
Protesters Turned Violent, Cops Injured: Delhi Police Spokesperson
Delhi Police Spokesperson Eish Singhal claimed that protesters turned violent and many cops were injured.
'Drove Different Route': Delhi Police Blame Farmers For Vandalism
Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava told news agency ANI that farmers drove tractors in different routes and before fixed time, which he claimed led to vandalism.
“The time and the routes for the tractor rally were finalised after several rounds of meetings. But farmers drove tractors off the routes and before the fixed time, leading to vandalism in which many police personnel were injured,” Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava to ANI
“Legal action will definitely be taken against those who assaulted the police personnel during the farmers' tractor rally today,” added Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police.
Missed Train From Delhi Today? You Can Claim Refund
Those passengers who missed their trains from any Delhi area stations due to violence amid Tractor Rally can apply for full refund of all the trains departing from all stations of Delhi area up to 21:00 hrs today through TDR and e TDR for e-tickets, the Indian Railways has announced.
Extra Paramilitary Forces Likely to Be Deployed In Delhi
Extra paramilitary forces are likely to be deployed in the national capital, following the meeting between Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Home Secretary and Delhi Commissioner of Police, after violence broke out during Tractor Rally on 26 January.
“Additional companies of Paramilitary Forces are likely to be deployed in Delhi. These would be over and above 15 companies which were sent yesterday,” government sources said.
Farmers' Union Calls Off Tractor Rally Protest
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called off Kisan Republic Day Parade with immediate effect and appealed to all participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites.
The SKM announced the movement will continue peacefully and further steps will be discussed and decided soon.
Internet, SMS Services Suspended In Parts Of Haryana
Internet and SMS services to remain suspended in Sonipat, Palwal, and Jhajjar districts of Haryana till 5 pm tomorrow to check misinformation, announced Haryana government on 26 January.
Exercise Caution: US Embassy Tells Their Employees
The US Embassy in India advised government personnel to avoid areas affected due to clashes between protesting farmers and Delhi Police.
“Media outlets are reporting clashes between New Delhi Police and protesting farmers in parts of Delhi. US government personnel have been advised to avoid these areas, stay at home, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large groups, protests, or demonstrations,” US Embassy in India.
83 Cops Injured In Tractor Rally Violence: Delhi Police Claim
At least 83 Police personnel were injured after being attacked by agitating farmers in Delhi today, the Delhi Police claimed after violence broke out during Tractor Rally.
Tractor Rally: Delhi Police Register Four Cases Of Vandalism
Four cases have been registered in connection with the vandalism in East Delhi during the farmers' tractor rally, said Delhi Police (Eastern Range), reported ANI.
Eight buses and 17 private vehicles were vandalized, the cops added.
Delhi Police 'Rescue' 300 Stranded Artists From Red Fort
DCP (North) Anto Alphonse said that 300 artists, including children, who were stranded in Red Fort due to Tractor Rally were rescued by Delhi Police.
“There were around 300 artists including children at the Red Fort. As the situation developed, we provided them with food and shifted them to a safe place, Daryaganj Mess,” he said.