No FIR for Violation of Sec 144 During Farmers' Protests: Punjab CM
Ahead of the protests against the farm Bills, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder on Thursday appealed to the farmers to maintain law and order and adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols, reported ANI.
He reportedly said that no FIRs will be registered for violation of Section 144 during the protests.
28 Passenger Trains Cancelled as Farmers Continue Agitation in Punjab
At least 28 passenger trains have been cancelled as farmers in Punjab continued blocking train tracks on Saturday, which is day 3 of the "Rail Roko" agitation. However, the Railways is yet to announce a revised schedule.
Farmers’ Body Accuses SAD of Doing Politics Over Farm Bills
The leaders of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, which is spearheading the ‘Rail Roko’ agitation in Punjab, have accused Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) of indulging in politics over the ongoing farmers’ protests.
“Akali Dal is not taking an unequivocal stand. They’re trying to remain part of the alliance and doing politics,” general secretary of the committee Sarwan Singh Pandher said, as reported by ANI.
70 RLD Workers Booked for Holding Demonstration Without Permission
Seventy RLD workers and leaders, including its district president, were booked for holding a protest against the farm bills without permission from the administration, police said on Saturday, according to PTI. A case was reportedly registered against them on Friday.
Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee Continues 'Rail Roko' Agitation
Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on Saturday continued their 'rail roko' agitation in Amritsar, in protest against farm bills.
“Akali Dal is not taking an unequivocal stand. They're trying to remain part of alliance & doing politics,” SS Pandher, General Secretary of the Committee said.