Farmers protest: Farmers protest Live: Kerala govt to move to Supreme Court against Centre's Farm Laws

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As their fifth round of talks with the government ended in a deadlock, thousands of farmers protesting the Centre's new farm laws stayed put on the borders of Delhi with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, blocking key routes leading to the national capital that led to long traffic jams.

Monday (December 7, 2020) also witnessed a delegation of 20 farmers meeting Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and extending support to the new farm laws. The development came hours before the 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8, that has been called by the agitating farmers who have camped on the borders of Delhi for almost two weeks now.

However, the government has proposed another meeting on December 9 with the representatives of protesting farmers and requested them to send back the elderly, women and children to their homes from the protest sites.

The agitating farmers had on Friday announced a 'Bharat Bandh' and threatened to intensify their agitation and block more roads leading to the national capital if the government did not accept their demands.

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07 December 2020

19:44 IST

Kerala Government has decided to move to Supreme Court against the Centre's Farm Laws.

"We will move SC this week itself. The anti-farmer laws will not be implemented in Kerala and an alternative law will be considered," said Kerala Agriculture Minister VS Sunil Kumar.

19:14 IST

Maharashtra:

What will be closed during Bharat Bandh?

APMC markets in all districts of Maharashtra will remain closed on December 8. Apart from the APMC market, vegetable markets, fruit market, fish market, milk centers will also be closed. Many different trade unions of the state have also announced to join the Bandh.

What is not closed in Maharashtra?

Many retail merchant associations of Maharashtra have said not to join the Bandh. Local trains, BEST buses and metro trains will continue to run smoothly in Mumbai. The Auto Rickshaw Union and Taxi Union have not yet taken any official stand on Bharat Bandh.

In Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, NCP, Congress have given their support to the farmers' movement as well as the December 8 Bandh. Raj Thackeray's party MNS has not yet clarified its stand.

19:07 IST

Delhi: Vegetable markets including the Azadpur 'Mandi' come in support of the Bharat Bandh, will not have any business activities on December 8.

19:06 IST

Uttar Pradesh government to take strict action against people who will forcefully close the shops during the Bharat Bandh call by the farmers on December 8.

18:14 IST

Farmer leader Nirbhay Singh Dhudike: Our protest is not limited to Punjab. Even leaders from across the globe, like Trudeau from Canada, are supporting us. Ours is a peaceful protest.

Farmer leader Darshan Pal: The bandh will be observed the whole day tomorrow. Chakka jam till 3 PM. It will be a peaceful bandh. We are firm on not allowing any political leaders on our stage:  

The bandh will be observed the whole day tomorrow. Chakka jam till 3 PM. It will be a peaceful bandh. We are firm on not allowing any political leaders on our stage: Farmer leader Dr Darshan Pal at Delhi-Haryana Singhu border https://t.co/K0Q7z5Pz92 pic.twitter.com/2LoLdQ4hlJ

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020

16:45 IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani says that the state will not be shut down on Bharat Bandh on December 8.

"There is no dissatisfaction among the farmers," said Rupani and added that strict action will be taken against those who will try to take the law and order in the name of Bandh.

15:57 IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav: We want the Centre to repeal the farm laws. They should tell the farmers, when will they bring the MSP (Minimum Support Price) that will double the farmers' income? (ANI input)

We want the Centre to repeal the farm laws. They should tell the farmers, when will they bring the MSP (Minimum Support Price) that will double the farmers' income?: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav https://t.co/YP3eSBv7HK pic.twitter.com/mMGnSJ2aQA

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 7, 2020

14:20 IST

Punjab: Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee protests at the same spot in Amritsar where foundation stone laying ceremony of a new BJP office in new Amritsar is taking place.  Police say "Both groups are making their respective claims. There's no problem, situation under control."

Punjab: Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee protests at the same spot in Amritsar where foundation stone laying ceremony of a new BJP office (in New Amritsar) is taking place.

Police say "Both groups are making their respective claims. There's no problem, situation under control" pic.twitter.com/gFG3nVXxaX

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020

14:20 IST

Opposition parties have jumped into the issue of new farm laws. During UPA rule, they did exactly what Modi govt is doing today for reforms in the farm sector. Now that they're losing polls, they take part in any protest for the sake of their existence: Union Minister RS Prasad

13:49 IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav detained by Police. He was staging a sit-in protest after his vehicle was stopped by Police. He was scheduled to visit Kannauj to stage a demonstration in support of farmers, agitating against central farm laws.

13:49 IST

Farmers continue to protest at Tikri (Delhi-Haryana border), as their agitation against farm laws enters Day 12.

13:12 IST

Uttar Pradesh Police take Samajwadi Party MLCs Rajpal Kashyap and Aashu Malik into custody while they were trying to visit party office at Vikramaditya Marg.  "Why are the police stopping us? This is undeclared emergency. Why is Akhilesh ji being stopped?" asks Kashyap.

Lucknow: Police take Samajwadi Party MLCs Rajpal Kashyap and Aashu Malik into custody while they were trying to visit party office at Vikramaditya Marg.

"Why are the police stopping us? This is undeclared emergency. Why is Akhilesh ji being stopped?," says Kashyap. https://t.co/sFFAeMClzE pic.twitter.com/qX9R3at9If

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 7, 2020

13:11 IST

Akhilesh was stopped by the police from visiting Kannauj where he was scheduled to hold a demonstration in support of farmers agitating against Centre's farm laws. 

Our workers have protested at several locations. They (Police) can put us in jail if they want. They've stopped our vehicles. We'll walk: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav 

13:08 IST

Lucknow: Police force deployed outside Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav's residence at Vikramaditya Marg.  Akhilesh is scheduled to visit Kannauj to stage a demonstration in support of farmers protesting against the farm laws.

Lucknow: Police force deployed outside Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav's residence at Vikramaditya Marg.

Yadav is scheduled to visit Kannauj to stage a demonstration in support of farmers protesting against the farm laws. pic.twitter.com/GSY4VZXUnL

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) December 7, 2020

10:51 IST

Delhi CM accuses Centre of pressurising to switch stadiums into jail:

CM Arvind Kejriwal said there was lot of pressure on him by the central government to herd all the protesting farmers into nine stadiums of Delhi. He said he refused and supports the farmers right to protest against the bill.

He alleged that the government had planned to invite all farmers into stadium and put them into detention. 

10:50 IST

Farmers are not receiving portable water, says Delhi CM during visit to Singhu border. 

10:46 IST

Delhi CM backs farmers, says farmers' demands justified:

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said AAP totally supports Bharat Bandh call by farmers to protest against the central farm laws. He said he is at Singhu border as a 'sevadaar'. 

I am here to serve the farmers, it is our duty to stand with them, CM Kejriwal said.

10:46 IST

I am here to take stock of situation at the border. AAP MLA Jarnail Singh slept here with farmers on Sunday night, said CM Arvind Kejriwal. 

10:45 IST

'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogans raised during Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's visit at Singhu border. 

10:35 IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal reaches Guru Teg Bahadur Memorial near Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border); meets protesting farmers, inspects arrangements made for them.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal reaches Guru Teg Bahadur Memorial near Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border); meets protesting farmers, inspects arrangements made for them. pic.twitter.com/X07jFWh7yO

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020

08:51 IST

Sunny Deol distances himself from Deep Siddhu's stand on farmers protest:

"Deep Siddhu, who was with me during the election has not been with me for a long time and whatever he is speaking, he is saying on his own. I am in no way related to his activities. I stand with my party and farmers and will always be with farmers. Our government always thinks of the betterment of farmers and I am sure that the government will ensure the right outcome after holding talks with farmers," Deol said.

08:51 IST

BJP leader and Gurdaspur MP Sunny Deol said that he stands with his party and with farmers. He also said that the central government always thinks of the betterment of farmers.

"I request the whole world that it is matter between our farmers and the government. Do not come between them, because both will find a way after discussions. I know that many people want to take benefits from it and are creating problems. They are not thinking of farmers. They may have their own agenda," Sunny Deol said.

08:47 IST

NH 44 has been closed on both sides and the police has advised people to take alternate routes via Lampur, Safiabad and Saboli borders. Traffic has also been diverted from Mukarba and GTK road and people have been advised to avoid Outer Ring Road and GTK road. 

08:47 IST

At present, Dhansa, Daurala, Kapashera, Rajokri NH 8, Bijwasan/Bajghera, Palam Vihar and Dundahera borders are open while Singhu, Auchandi, Piao Maniyari, Mangesh borders are closed.

08:47 IST

Badusarai border is open only for light motor vehicles like cars and two-wheelers while Jhatikara border is open only for two-wheeler traffic.

08:46 IST

Delhi Traffic Police has advised people to avoid Noida link road and NH 24 for coming to Delhi and use Apsara/ Bhopra/DND. Tikri and Jharoda borders are closed for any traffic movement. 

08:46 IST

At the Chilla border on Noida link road and Gazipur border on NH 24 has been closed for traffic due to farmers protests.

08:46 IST

The protests have disrupted normal lives in Delhi-NCR as several borders linking Delhi to cities in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana are closed. 

08:45 IST

On December 6, CM Kejriwal had said that all AAP workers across the country will support the nationwide strike and appealed to all citizens to support the farmers.

08:45 IST

Delhi CM likely to meet protesting farmers at Singhu Border today 

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is likely to visit the Singhu border today, where thousands of farmers are protesting against the Centre's new farm laws. "Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Singhu Border along with his cabinet ministers later in the day," an AAP functionary said.

07:41 IST

We support all demands of farmers. Their issue and demands are valid. My party and I have stood with them from the very beginning. At the beginning of their protests, Delhi Police had sought permission to convert 9 stadiums into jails. I was pressurised but didn't permit: Delhi CM

07:41 IST

Rajender Soni, general secretary of Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh, and Delhi Pradesh Taxi Union said that many important auto, taxi and last mile vehicle driver unions will not join the strike.

"We fully sympathise with the farmers struggle and support their demand. But the drivers of autos, taxis and Gramin Sewa and other last mile vehicles are already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and can not afford to strike now," Soni said.

07:41 IST

Kamaljeet Gill, president of Sarvodaya Driver Association of Delhi, comprising mainly drivers working with cab aggregators, said it will also join the strike on Tuesday.

07:41 IST

Delhi Taxi Tourist Transporters Association President Sanjay Samrat said in a statement that several unions, including Delhi State Taxi Cooperative Society, and Kaumi Ekta Welfare Association will join the strike on December 8.

07:41 IST

However, many other unions have decided to continue normal service despite their support to demand raised by the farmers.

07:40 IST

Commuters may face problems as some auto and taxi unions in the city have decided to join 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8 called by farmer unions protesting against the recent farm laws.

07:39 IST

Singhu, Auchandi, Piao Maniyari, Mangesh borders are closed. NH 44 is closed on both sides. Traffic has been diverted from Mukarba & GTK road: Delhi Traffic Police

07:35 IST

Delhi: Farmers continue to camp at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) to protest against the farm laws. The farmers' protest at Singhu border, against central government's farm laws, entered 12th day today.

Delhi: Farmers continue to camp at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) to protest against the farm laws.

The farmers' protest at Singhu border, against Central Government's Farm laws, entered 12th day today. pic.twitter.com/MAiekrZMvG

— ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2020