Our Agitation Will Continue, Next Meet With Govt on 3 Dec: Farmers
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Farmers' leaders on Tuesday, 1 December, participated in talks with the Centre at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan over the protests against the new farm laws with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and Union Minister Piyush Goyal.
The Government reportedly told the farmers’ organisations to constitute a committee, along with government representatives and agricultural experts to discuss new agricultural laws.
The meeting has since concluded and the next round of talks will take place on 3 December.
Meanwhile, the Chilla border (Delhi-Noida Link Road) has been closed in wake of protesting farmers blocking Delhi to UP Link Road.
- The Centre perponed the talks with the farmers, initially scheduled for 3 December, citing the COVID-19 situation and the cold weather
- The farmers have insisted that the government must hold talks with farmers from all states
- Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh skipped the meet
- Delhi Police have detained Shaheen Bagh activist Bilkis ‘Dadi’ from the Delhi-Haryana border on Tuesday before she could join the protests
Union Agriculture Minister Invites Farmers for Talks Today
"On November 13, we had decided we will meet on December 3, but farmers are in a mood to protest," Union minister Narendra Tomar said.
"It is cold and there is coronavirus. Hence we invite the kisan union heads to Vigyan Bhawan on December 1 at 3 pm. We request you to leave the protest and find a solution through discussion," he added.
2 FIRs Registered in Connection with Clashes at Delhi Borders
The Delhi Police have registered two separate FIRs in connection with the clash between the farmers and the police at Delhi’s borders, senior police officers said on Monday.
The police have listed rioting and damage to government property among the charges, as well as injuries sustained by at least three policemen, one of whom was allegedly attacked by a sword, NDTV reported.
Tikri, Singhu Borders Closed for Traffic Movement: Delhi Police
The protest by farmers at Delhi borders continued to hamper traffic on Tuesday. The Delhi Traffic Police posted a tweet early on Tuesday morning which said that both Singhu and Tikri borders, where these farmers are protesting, are closed for any traffic movement.
Won't Go for Talks Till All Farmer Groups Invited: Jt Secy, Punjab Kisan Sangarsh Committee
Sukhvinder S Sabhran, Jt Secy, Punjab Kisan Sangarsh Committee in Delhi said on Tuesday that the farmers would not go for talks till all farmer groups had been called.
“There are more than 500 groups of farmers in the country, but the government has invited only 32 groups for talks. The rest haven't been called. We won't be going for talks till all groups are called,” Sabhran said, according to ANI.
Haryana Khaps to Proceed Towards Delhi Today
Haryana khaps have unanimously decided to support the farmers' protest and will proceed towards Delhi on Tuesday.
"We request the centre to re-consider farm laws. Everyone has a right to express themselves," said Sombir Sangwan, Haryana Khap Pradhan and Dadri MLA, according to ANI.
Farmers to Hold Meet to Decide on Centre's Offer
Protesting farmers have called a meeting later today to take a decision on the Centre's offer to hold talks.
"We will hold a meeting today to take a decision whether we should accept the Centre's offer or not," Baljeet Singh Mahal, a farmer leader, said.
Rajnath Singh to Hold Meeting With Farmers Today: Report
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold the scheduled talks today with the farmers, NDTV reported, quoting sources. The report also said that he will meet Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at BJP chief JP Nadda's house on Tuesday morning ahead of the discussions.
Rajnath, Shah & Tomar at Nadda's Residence, Meeting Underway on Protests
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday morning arrived at the residence of BJP President JP Nadda, to hold a meeting over the ongoing farmers protest, reports ANI.
Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar had also reached Nadda’s residence for the meeting.
Govt Always Ready for Talks: Agri Minister Tomar
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday told ANI that farmer leaders have been invited for talks today at 3 pm, adding that the government is always ready for talks.
Rahul Gandhi Takes Dig at PM Over Farmer Protests
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday again took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi without taking his name, saying he needs to shun arrogance and give the rights to the protesting farmers.
"Farmers are protesting on the streets and a 'lie' is giving speeches on television. We all are indebted to the farmers for their hard work. And we can repay their debt by giving them justice and their rights, not by disrespecting them or by hitting them with lathis or tear-gas shells. Wake up, get down from a position of arrogance and think, and give the farmers their rights," Gandhi tweeted.
Independent MLA Withdraws Support From Haryana Govt Over Protests
Independent MLA Sombir Sangwan has withdrawn his support from the Khattar led-Harayana government.
"In light of the atrocities committed on the farmers, I hereby withdraw my support to the current government," he said on Tuesday, according to ANI.
35 Representatives Farmers to Attend Meet With Centre
After holding a meeting to decide on the Centre’s invitation, farmers have reportedly said they will attend the talks.
"The government has invited us without preconditions and we're going for the talks. About 35 representatives will go, and we will demand the laws be repealed. We will also demand law on MSP. If the government doesn't agree, the protests will continue," Jagjit Singh Dallewal of the Bharatiya Kisan Union said, according to NDTV.
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad Joins Farmers Protest
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad has joined the farmers' protest at the Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border, ANI reports.
Farmer Leaders Reach Vigyan Bhawan for Talks
Farmer leaders reach Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi where Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has called them for talks.
We Will Go to Support Farmers' Protest Today: Bilkis Dadi
“We are daughters of farmers, we'll go to support farmers' protest today,” said Bilkis Dadi of Shaheen Bagh.
Som Prakash, Piyush Goyal and Narendra Singh Tomar to Be Present in Meeting
Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Som Parkash, Union Minister Piyush Goyal along with himself will be will be present in the meeting with the protesting farmers, informed Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture Minister.
“The options which we will offer to them will depend on the exact demands which they present,” Narendra Singh Tomar said, according to ANI.
Narendra Singh Tomar Arrives at Vigyan Bhawan
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has arrived at Vigyan Bhawan for meeting with farmers' leaders, reported ANI.
Union Ministers' Meeting With Farmers Underway
Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal hold meeting with farmers' leaders at Vigyan Bhawan, reported ANI. Around 30 of the farmers present at the meeting are reportedly from Punjab.
Govt Meeting Punjab Group at 3 pm, to Meet Farmers From Other States at 7 pm: BKU Chief
Naresh Tikait, President BKU at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border, reportedly told ANI that the government has called the Punjab delegation for a meeting at 3 pm.
He also reportedly informed that latter, that the government will hold a meeting with delegations from Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Delhi at 7pm on Tuesday, 1 December.
There Should Be Proper Dialogue With Centre: Delhi Cabinet Minister Kailash Gehlot
“There should be a proper dialogue and Centre should accept all demands proposed by farmers as they are genuine,” Delhi Cabinet Minister Kailash Gehlot said, during a visit to Burari protest site.
Police Detains Bilkis 'Dadi'
Delhi Police have detained Shaheen Bagh activist Bilkis ‘Dadi’, who had reached Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) to join farmers' protest, reported ANI.
Govt Gives Presentation on MSP at Meeting With Farmers
Government is reportedly giving a detailed presentation to the farmers' leaders on Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act during their talks, reported ANI, on Tuesday, 1 December.
The meeting is presently underway at Delhi’s Vigyan Bhawan.
Constitute a Committee to Discuss Agri Law: Govt Tells Farmers
The Government reportedly told the farmers’ organisations to constitute a committee, along with government representatives and agricultural experts to discuss new agricultural laws.
"You give names of 4-5 people from your organisations and constitute a committee in which there'll be representatives from govt as well as agricultural experts to discuss new agricultural laws", the Government said according to ANI.
Chilla Border Closed by Police
Chilla border (Delhi-Noida Link Road) has been closed in wake of protesting farmers blocking Delhi to UP Link Road, reported ANI.
Delhi Traffic Police has further reportedly issued an advisory requesting commuters travelling to Noida to take a U-turn from Ghazipur/Akshardham flyover and take Sarai Kale Khan route..
Farmers Don't Have a Problem With New Farm Laws: VK Singh
Union Minister VK Singh, on Monday, 1 December alleged that it is not the farmers who have a problem with the farm laws.
“Many of the people in pictures do not appear to be farmers. What is in the interest of farmers has been done,” VK Singh said, according to ANI.
“ It's not the farmers who have a problem with this (farm laws), but others. Besides opposition, people who get commission are behind it (protest
Meeting Between Farmer Leaders and Govt Concludes
Meeting between the farmer leaders and the government has concluded, reported ANI.
Another round of talks will be held on 3 December
We Wanted Small Groups, Farmer Leaders Wanted Everyone to Be Part of Talks: Govt
The farmers’ meeting for Tuesday, 1 December, with the NDA government has concluded.
Speaking after the meeting, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, according to ANI, said that even though the government wanted small groups to be constituted, farmer leaders wanted talks with everyone.
Tomar also appealed to the farmers to suspend their protests and come for the talks.
“However, this decision depends on farmers' unions and farmers.” said the Agriculture Minister.
Govt Will Eiher Give Us Bullets or Peaceful Solution: Chanda Singh, Farmer Leader
Chanda Singh, Member of Farmers' Delegation who met Union Agriculture Minister in Delhi, on Tuesday, 1 December, reportedly told ANI that the farmers’ movement will continue.
No Clause in Farm Law is Pro Farmer: Prem Singh Bhangu, President of All India Kisan Federation
Prem Singh Bhangu, President of All India Kisan Federation, reportedly told ANI, that in the next meeting they will convince the government that “no clause of Farm law is pro-farmer.”
Train Movement Affected in Punjab Amid Agitation
Due to Kisan agitation in Punjab, train movement has been affected. Owint to this, a few trains have been diverted and certain trains have been short terminated and accordingly short originated, reported ANI, citing CPRO, Western Railway
Identify & Share Issues With Govt: Agriculture Minister Tomar
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, informed on Tuesday, 1 December, that during their interaction with the farmers, the Government suggested to the representatives of Farmer unions to “identify specific issues related to Farm Reform Acts and share with Government on 2 December for consideration.”
He further said that their meeting with Farmers’ unions representatives was meaningful.
Indian Overseas Congress Germany to Donate Rs 1 Crore for Farmers
Indian Overseas Congress Germany has decided to donate Rs 1 crore for the farmers, according to ANI.
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