Govt not ready to take back agriculture laws, says farmer leader after meeting Amit Shah
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- Haryana CM Khattar meets Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar at latter's meeting.
- Delhi, Uttar Pradesh on high alert; heavy security deployed.
- CM Arvind Kejriwal under house arrest, claims AAP; police, however, rejected the claim.
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Farmers' outfits are observing a Bharat Bandh (nationwide shutdown) on Tuesday (December 8) to protest against the controversial new agriculture laws, with several trade and transport unions extending support and almost all opposition parties too backing their demands. Farmer leaders said their strike will remain peaceful and that no shops and establishments will be forcibly closed on account of the Bandh.
On the eve of the nationwide strike, the Centre asked all states and Union Territories to tighten security and that peace and tranquillity must be maintained during the strike. A home ministry official said that states have been directed to take precautionary measures so that no untoward incident takes place anywhere in the country.
In its advisory, the Union Home Ministry also said that the respective governments must ensure that the COVID-19 guidelines issued with regard to health and physical distancing, are strictly followed.
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Tomorrow we will hold a meeting at Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) at 12 pm: Hannan Mollah, General Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha.
No meeting will be held between farmers & govt tomorrow. The minister has said that a proposal will be given to the farmer leaders tomorrow. Farmer leaders will hold a meeting over govt's proposal: Hannan Mollah, General Secy, All India Kisan Sabha
The government is not ready to take back the farm laws: Hannan Mollah, General Secretary, All India Kisan Sabha
Bodh Singh Mansa and Ruldu Singh Mansa have returned to ICAR guest house. The meeting is underway under the leadership of Rakesh Tikait, and Darshan Pal.
"We are talking to our people on where the meeting is to be held," said Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bhartiya Kisan Union on being asked about the meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Some farmer leaders went to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Some others also visited ICAR guest house. Rakesh Tikait is outside Amit Shah's house.
Punjabi singer Jass Bajwa joined farmers' protest against Centre's farm laws, at Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP border). "The Government should agree to the demands of the farmers," he said.
We do not want to cause any inconvenience to anyone from Delhi or Haryana, we should be allowed to hold protest at Ramlila Ground, said RS Mansa, Punjab Kisan Union at Singhu border.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia hold sit-in protest outside Chief Minister's residence alleging Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is under house arrest.
#WATCH: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia hold sit-in protest outside Chief Minister's residence alleging Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is under house arrest. pic.twitter.com/QGeedRLXTX
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Are the farmers stupid that they've gathered here in such numbers? There's a huge difference in the farmers from 30 years ago and now. The farmers today are much much better informed: Kamal Nath, Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
A joint delegation of Opposition parties will meet President Kovind tomorrow (Wednesday, December 9) at 5 pm. The delegation will include Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar and others. Due to COVID19 protocol, only 5 people have been allowed to meet him: Sitaram Yechury, CPI (Marxist)
Delhi-Noida border: A farmer representative from Bharatiya Kisan Union who was talking to Police officials, makes an announcement, asking protesters to let an ambulance crossing from there, pass without any obstruction.
#WATCH Delhi-Noida border: A farmer representative from Bharatiya Kisan Union who was talking to Police officials, makes an announcement, asking protesters to let an ambulance crossing from there, pass without any obstruction.
Visuals near Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal. pic.twitter.com/ajlJ8sbjLi
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 8, 2020
Former Madhya Pradesh CM attacks Centre:
Are the farmers stupid that they've gathered here in such numbers? There's a huge difference in the farmers from 30 years ago and now. The farmers today are much much better informed, says Congress leader and ex-MP CM Kamal Nath.
We have a meeting with the Home Minister at 7 pm today. We are going to Singhu Border now and from there we will go to the Home Minister: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union
We have a meeting with the Home Minister at 7 pm today. We are going to Singhu Border now and from there we will go to the Home Minister: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union pic.twitter.com/IWY2G1rMzZ
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 8, 2020
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to meet farmer leaders, including Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikat at 7 pm today.
Karnataka: Regular activities going on at KR Market in Bengaluru on Bharat Bandh.
Karnataka: Regular activities going on at KR Market in Bengaluru on #BharatBandh pic.twitter.com/OKMjyPUhlN
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Delhi: All India Lawyers' Union protests at Tis Hazari District Court, in support of Bharat Bandh.
"Govt’s response to protest is a matter of concern. Legal fraternity stands with farmers. These laws are neither in favour of farmers nor of lawyers,” says Tiz Hazari Bar Association president
Delhi: All India Lawyers' Union protests at Tis Hazari District Court, in support of #BharatBandh
"Govt’s response to protest is a matter of concern. Legal fraternity stands with farmers. These laws are neither in favour of farmers nor of lawyers,” says Tiz Hazari Bar assn pres pic.twitter.com/REjFLNB66W
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar hold a meeting.
Delhi: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar hold a meeting at the latter's residence. https://t.co/c2LzMOj73y pic.twitter.com/upESGmIY47
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Trinamool begins three-day protest against farm bills from Kolkata’s Gandhi statue. The party will be protesting on December 8,9 and 10. On December 10, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee will be attending the protest at Gandhi statue.
Today, a stage was decorated with pulses and vegetables. As a symbolic protest, they put up a tractor and a farmer could be seen sitting on it. A round noose was be seen hanging on top of the farmer stating that the farm bills are pushing them towards committing suicide.
Ex-Haryana CM and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda speaks on farm laws:
I agree that some reforms are needed. But these Acts which have been passed, have no reflection of these reforms. They should call a Parliamentary session and discuss these exact reforms, said Hooda.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar arrives at the residence of Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to meet him.
Shopkeepers in Delhi's Sarojini Nagar market tie black ribbons around their arms to show solidarity with farmers' protests on Bharat Bandh. "We're doing this to show our support for the farmers' cause. Why can't the govt grant a simple demand of the MSP," says one shopkeeper
Delhi: Shopkeepers in Sarojini Nagar market tie black ribbons around their arms to show solidarity with farmers' protests, on #BharatBandh
"We're doing this to show our support for the farmers' cause. Why can't the govt grant a simple demand of the MSP," says one shopkeeper pic.twitter.com/T8Ofn6bqRE
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia attacks BJP:
BJP is scared that the Delhi CM will take to the streets in favour of Bharat Bandh and speak for farmers. They don't say anything to Captain Amarinder because the two are colluding to call the farmers anti-nationals.
Delhi top cop on AAP's claim of Kejriwal house arrest:
These claims are totally baseless and unfounded. There's absolutely no restriction whatsoever. CM has been meeting his usual engagements and has been moving out of his residence. There's adequate security in the area to maintain peace and to prevent untoward incident, says Special CP, Delhi
Delhi police will intervene in case of apprehension of breach of peace or any effort is made to block the movement of any critical leader or any person: Satish Golchha, Special CP, Delhi
Union Minister Smriti Irani says Delhi CM Kejriwal had supported farm laws.
When the bills were present in the parliament, the opposition had portrayed that government will stop MSP operation and shut the APMC mandis. The govt didn’t do it. In fact, the government assured that MSP operations will be improved further, said Smriti Irani
Normal life remains uneffected in Jammu. Although transport unions in Jammu had announced Chakka Jam on Tuesday in support for farmers protesting against farm laws, not much impact was seen here today. Markets remain open and commercial vehicles are seen plying on roads.
Bharat Bandh affects life in Bihar, highways, railway tracks blocked
Railway tracks, highways and roads across Bihar were teeming with supporters of the 'Bharat Bandh', which affected normal life in the state on Tuesday with the opposition parties extending support to the protest led by the farmers' unions against the Centre's farm laws.
Police were deployed in large numbers across the state to ensure that the movement of essential goods and services remained unhindered.
Farmer protesting against farm laws found dead at Delhi's Tikri border.
A 32-year-old farmer from Sonipat was found dead at Tikri Border. He was protesting against the farm law and was protesting for the past few days at Tikri Border. He was sleeping open at a TDI park. On Tuesday morning, he was found dead. The police has taken his body for a post-mortem examination. The police suspect that the farmer died due to cold weather.
The deceased has been identified as Ajay Moor and was a resident of Sonipat, Guhana. His family members have been informed about his demise.
TRS leaders K Kavitha and KT Rama Rao protest in Kamareddy and Ranga Reddy respectively, along with other leaders and workers of the party, in support of Bharat Bandh.
Maharashtra: Shops seen open; regular traffic movement in Matunga area of Mumbai, amidst Bharat Bandh.
Bharat Bandh protest held in Mohali
Farmers protesting against farm laws in Mohali, block Chandigarh highway.
Punjab: Farmers protesting the farm laws in Mohali, block Chandigarh highway, on #BharatBandh pic.twitter.com/gyR8Kmoufp
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Farmers’ associations demonstrate at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border. "If govt can make law they can repeal it as well. They must work with farmer associations and experts. We'll leave only after we get it in writing,” says a farmer leader.
Farmers’ associations demonstrate at Ghazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border as part of #BharatBandh call.
“If govt can make law they can repeal it as well. They must work with farmer associations and experts. We'll leave only after we get it in writing,” says a farmer leader. pic.twitter.com/2XYp8RdgeO
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Normal life remained largely unaffected in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday amid the nationwide shutdown, called by the agitating farmers' unions against the Centre's farm laws. Private cars and public transport were seen on the roads as usual. All the markets and business establishment remained open, while government and private offices, including banks, functioned normally.
Delhi Police rubbish AAP's claim of Kejriwal put under house arrest:
This statement is absolutely incorrect. As being the CM of Delhi, he can move around wherever he wants: Anto Alphonse, DCP North, Delhi
Protests in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad, slogans raised
Protests were held in Seoni-Malwa area in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday morning in support of the 'Bharat Bandh' called by farmer unions. The protesters under the banner of the Krantikari Kisan Mazdoor Sangthan (KKMS) raised slogans and demanded repeal of the new agriculture laws.
Assam Police detain a few people who were protesting in front of Janata Bhawan in Guwahati today in support of Bharat Bandh.
Assam: Police detain a few people that were protesting in front of Janata Bhawan in Guwahati today, in support of #BharatBandh called by farmer unions. pic.twitter.com/YsxYDWBmLD
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut says govt should speak to farmers
The government should talk to the farmers. If the government has a heart, be it the Home Minister or the Prime Minister, they themselves will go and talk to the farmers.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut extends support to farmers
It is our duty to stand in unity with farmers and stay connected to their sentiments. It is no political Bandh. It is our sentiment. Farmer organisations agitating in Delhi aren't carrying any political flag. There is no politics here and there shouldn't be.
Mumbai Dabbawala Association supports Bharat Bandh, says farm laws will finish country's farmers
The farm laws brought by the Centre will finish the farmers of the country. Farmers have started a massive agitation in north India and Bharat Bandh was announced for today. Mumbai Dabbawala Association supports the Bandh, says Mumbai Dabbawala Association President Subhash Talekar
Congress president Sonia Gandhi to not celebrate her birthday in support of farmers' protest and COVID-19 crisis.
Protesting farmers block NH-24
Farmers' organizations blocked Delhi-Ghaziabad highway, takes out Chakka-jam. Roads blocked on both sides of the highway.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi over farmers agitation, asks if he has read the bill.
"This is the agitation of farmers unions and not Khalistan Union. Farmer unions should also speak on this. Has Rahul Gandhi read all the three central agri bills? He is doing politics from the shoulder of the farmer unions.
They (Opposition) had also favoured the bill when they were in power. Congress, who has gone all out against the bill and is protesting today, had once add this farm bill in their manifesto. When the Opposition could not oppose PM Narendra Modi, they have indulged themselves in petty politics using farmers.
Negotiations are going on with farmers and a solution will come out. However, large number of farmers have appealed to keep the bill.
Talk are happening."
Delhi Police has put Delhi Chief Miniser Arvind Kejriwal under house arrest ever since he visited farmers at Singhu Border on Monday, tweets AAP. No one has been permitted to leave or enter his residence.
Delhi-Faridabad border update: Situation normal at Delhi Faridabad border. People are not facing any problem on coming from Faridabad to Delhi and vice-e-versa. Traffic is running smoothly. Police force is stationed at the border.
UP Police IG Praveen Kumar said that the situation is normal so far. "If someone tries to take the law in hand, action will be taken against the person. We appeal to farmers to hold the protest democratically and peacefully. The law and order situation is normal."
Protest march held, effigies burnt:
Left parties hold a protest march and burn effigies in the Jadavpur area of Kolkata. "In West Bengal, there is a complete bandh in support of the peasant's demand. We imagine similar situations prevailing across India as well," says Sujan Chakraborty, CPI(M) leader
Visuals: CITU protest march in support of Bharat Bandh
West Bengal: Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) took out a protest march in Asansol today, in support of the #BharatBandh called by farmer unions against Central Government's #FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/25doCYptSB
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
CITU takes out protest march:
Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) took out a protest march in Asansol in West Bengal on Tuesday in support of the Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against central farm laws.
RJD workers burn tyre:
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers burn a tyre at Ganj Chowk in Darbhanga in Bihar in protest against central government and show their support to Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions.
Bihar: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers burn a tyre at Ganj Chowk in Darbhanga, in protest against Central Government, and show their support to #BharatBandh called by farmer unions. pic.twitter.com/kea7UwpQlN
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Karnataka: Congress leaders protest in support of Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions, raise slogans against the Centre and show black flags, in front of Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Party leaders Siddaramaiah, BK Hariprasad, Ramalinga Reddy and others present.
Karnataka: Congress leaders protest in support of #BharatBandh called by farmer unions, raise slogans against the Centre & show black flags, in front of Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.
Party leaders Siddaramaiah, BK Hariprasad, Ramalinga Reddy and others present. pic.twitter.com/YptI0ENQlg
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Telangana Police appeals people to maintain peace in Bharat Bandh:
It is appealed to all to maintain peace in Bharat Bandh. Action will be taken against those who indulge in any forcible closure/stoppages, says Rachakonda Police, Telangana
Officers are making the rounds in their respective areas and ensuring that no one imposes Bandh forcibly. Everyone has been instructed to ensure security of railway stations, bus stands, metro stations and autos. We'll strictly deal with anyone who takes law in their hands: Additional CP Love Kumar
Slogans against the new farm laws raised by Left organisations in Kalaburagi in Karnataka on account of Bharat Bandh. Visuals from the Kalaburagi Central Bus Station:
Karnataka: Slogans against the new farm laws raised by Left organisations in Kalaburagi, on account of #BharatBandh
Visuals from the Kalaburagi Central Bus Station pic.twitter.com/44a86zisUf
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
We're ensuring that public don't face inconvenience & there's no traffic disruption. Adequate security deployed at all important entry/exit points to and from the district. We also deployed PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary) force, said Love Kumar, Additional CP, Gautam Buddh Nagar
Andhra Pradesh: Left political parties protest in Parvathipuram of Vizianagaram district, in support of the Bharat Bandh called by farmers unions, against central government farm laws.
Andhra Pradesh: Left political parties protest in Parvathipuram of Vizianagaram district, in support of the #BharatBandh called by farmers unions, against Central Government's #FarmLaws. pic.twitter.com/YHr6XnyP2k
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Maharashtra: Pune APMC market remains open on Bharat Bandh
"We support farmers' agitation. But we've kept the market open today so farm produces coming in from other states can be stored or else they will rot. It will be sold tomorrow only," says a local trader, Sachin Paygude
Maharashtra: Pune APMC market remains open on 'Bharat Bandh'
"We support farmers' agitation. But we've kept the market open today so farm produces coming in from other states can be stored or else they will rot. It will be sold tomorrow only," says a local trader, Sachin Paygude pic.twitter.com/r2tavcyOnp
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson says Bharat bandh will be a peaceful protest. "Our protest will be completely peaceful. If someone gets stuck for 2-3 hours in a Bandh called by us, we provide them with water and fruits. Ours is a different concept," he said.
In another incident, a highway connecting Bharuch and Dahej in Bharuch districtwas similarly blocked near Nandelav by protesters. Police detained protesters in Ahmedabad and brought the situation under control, an official said.
A highway connecting Ahmedabad to Viramgam was blocked near Sanand by protesters from the Congress party who placed burning tyres on roads, causing a traffic jam.
Protesters blocked three highways in rural Gujarat by placing burning tyres on roads on Tuesday morning as part of the Bharat Bandh called by agitating farmer unions to press for repeal of the Centre's agri laws, affecting vehicular traffic for some time.
Heavy deployment of security at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border). The farmers protest at the border entered 13th day on Tuesday. Farmer Unions have called Bharat Bandh today, against the central government's farm laws.
Security stepped up in Patna:
Security personnel deployed in Patna in the wake of Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions, against central government's farm laws.
West Bengal: BJP has called a 12-hour bandh in North Bengal today, over the death of a party worker during its protest against the state government in Siliguri yesterday.
West Bengal: BJP has called a 12-hour bandh in North Bengal today, over the death of a party worker during its protest against the state government in Siliguri yesterday.
Visuals from Siliguri. pic.twitter.com/oVZuFAmRbb
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Left political parties, trade unions and farmer unions stopped trains at Bhubaneswar Railway Station in Odisha.
Rail Roko protest held in Odisha:
Swabhimani Shetkari Saghtana staged 'Bharat Bandh Rail Roko' protest and briefly stopped a train today in Malkapur of Buldhana district. They were later removed from the tracks by police and detained.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked the police to ensure that traders are not forced to down their shutters during the four-hour long Bandh which will begin from 11 am and end at 3 pm.
Uttar Pradesh put on high alert
In Lucknow, District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash has extended the prohibitory orders under Section 144 to the rural areas of the state capital and joint commissioner of police Naveen Arora said that sector scheme had been enforced in the wake of the bandh call. The government has directed all officers in the rank of ADG and IG to ensure patrolling in their respective areas and also maintain a vigil on highways connecting the border areas.
The state home department has asked UP DGP H C Awasthi to direct all district police chiefs to maintain a dialogue with local farmer organisations.
Delhi's Azadpur Mandi partially opened amid Bharat Bandh
In the wake of Bharat Bandh called by agitating farmers, the Azadpur mandi, one of the Asia's biggest vegetable markets, remained partially opened with a very few shops open. However, the crowd was not like a normal day in view of the nationwide strike. The Azadpur Mandi Association had announced to support the farmers` agitation.
Congress Workers in the leadership of DPCC president Chaudhary Anil Kumar to visit Ring Road, ITO in New Delhi at 9.45am in support of protesting farmers who called for Bharat bandh.
A strict vigil is being maintained in all districts bordering Delhi and additional forces have been deployed there.
Uttar Pradesh has been put on high alert in view of Bharat Bandh call issued by farmers protesting the new agriculture laws. UP CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to make adequate arrangements to ensure that the common people are not put to any inconvenience on account of the shutdown.
Bharat bandh against farm laws: Protests were carried out on railway tracks in Buldhana and Bhubaneswar in Odisha on Tuesday morning. Protesters block railway tracks at a few places in Odisha.
Farmers staying at Burari's Nirankari Samagam Ground in Delhi gathered for prayers this morning. The protest at the Nirankari Ground entered 13th day today. Farmer Unions have called a Bharat Bandh today, against central government's farm laws.
Bharat Bandh today: Heavy police security deployed in Delhi; Uttar Pradesh Police deploys force in Noida and nearby areas.
Andhra Pradesh: Left political parties stage a protest in Vijayawada, in support of Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against central government's farm laws.
Andhra Pradesh: Left political parties stage a protest in Vijayawada, in support of today's #BharatBandh called by farmer unions, against Central Government's #FarmLaws. pic.twitter.com/PsbrFNxlaL
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
Trinamool extends support to farmers' movement:
Our government doesn't support bandh but Trinamool Congress (TMC) will support the farmers' movement, says West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Midnapore.
Maharashtra: Swabhimani Shetkari Saghtana staged 'Bharat Bandh Rail Roko' protest and briefly stopped a train on Tuesday in Malkapur of Buldhana dist. They were later removed from the tracks by Police and detained.
Farmer Unions have called Bharat Bandh today, over Centre's farm laws.
Maharashtra: Swabhimani Shetkari Saghtana staged 'Bharat Bandh Rail Roko' protest and briefly stopped a train today in Malkapur of Buldhana dist. They were later removed from the tracks by Police & detained.
Farmer Unions have called #BharatBandh today, over Centre's #FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/syREnd7Iez
— ANI (@ANI) December 8, 2020
All examinations scheduled on December 8 under Osmania University jurisdiction have been postponed due to Bharat bandh. The revised schedule will be given in due course of time. Examinations scheduled from 9th Dec will be held as per schedule: Controller of Exams, Osmania University
The agitating farmers, who have been camping at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh Ghazipur border for the last 12 days on Tuesday morning once again blocked the national highway that connects Delhi with Meerut via Ghaziabad.
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