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Agitating farmers at Ghazipur border open one way of road for commuters
Efforts are underway by the unions to draw support from farmers in other states.
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Amid ongoing protests against new agri laws, farmer unions to take call on Centre's letter on Wednesday.
Sarwan Singh Pandher, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee: Govt has decided its position regarding the farm laws that they'll not be withdrawn. They released a letter stating that if farmers want amendments in these laws, they must provide date and time for discussion. This is not a step forward by the govt but a way to trick farmers. A normal person would think that farmers are stubborn but the fact is that we don't seek amendments in farm laws, we want them to be completely shunned.
Farmers agitating at Ghazipur (Delhi-UP) Border open one way of the road for the commuters. (ANI input)
PM Modi stresses on empowerment, self-reliance of Muslim women at AMU centenary celebrations.
We must not forget this power of diversity, nor let it get weakened. We should work together to ensure that spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat' grows stronger day by day in the campus of Aligarh Muslim University: PM Modi virtually addressing AMU centenary celebrations event
People tell me that the AMU campus is like a city in itself. We see a Mini India among different departments, dozens of hostels, thousands of teachers & professors. The diversity which we see here is not only the strength of this university but also of the entire nation: PM Modi
School drop out rate among Muslim girls was more than 70 per cent and this situation persisted for 70 years. In these circumstances, Govt started Swachh Bharat Mission, built toilets in villages and toilets for school-going girls. Now this rate has fallen to nearly 30 per cent: PM Narendra Modi
The way AMU helped society during COVID19 pandemic is phenomenal. Conducting free tests, making isolation wards, creating plasma banks & contributing to PM Cares Fund, all this shows the seriousness of fulfilling your obligations towards society: PM Modi addressing AMU virtually
Country is on the path where no citizen would be left behind because of their religion & everyone would get equal opportunities so that everyone can fulfil their dreams. Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas is the mantra behind it: PM Narendra Modi at AMU centenary celebrations
The country is marching forward on the path where every citizen would get the benefits of development happening in the country without any discrimination. The country is on the path where every citizen should rest assured about their constitutional rights & their future: PM Modi
Wherever in the world they go, AMU alumni represent the rich heritage and culture of India. In its 100 years of history, AMU has crafted and polished millions of lives, giving them modern and scientific thinking and inspiring them to do something for the society and the nation: PM Modi
History of education attached to AMU buildings is India's valuable heritage. I often meet AMU alumni during my foreign visits, who very proudly say that they've studied from AMU, says PM Modi
Visuals: PM Modi releases postal stamp
PM Narendra Modi is attending the centenary celebrations of Aligarh Muslim University via video conferencing. He released a postal stamp during the event. AMU Chancellor Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin and Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank also present on the occasion.
PM Narendra Modi begins address at AMU on its centenary celebration, stresses on the empowerment of Muslim women.
We have not received any meeting invitation from Agriculture Minister yet. Farmers have decided they won't go back till govt takes back all 3 Farm laws. It will take more than a month to resolve all issues. Govt will come to us: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bhartiya Kisan Union
SAD to reach out like-minded parties to force Centre to repeal farm laws
Shiromani Akali Dal plans to hold Akhand Paths from January 2 onwards 'to commemorate the sacrifice of Sant Ram Singh Singhriwala and 42 others who died during the ongoing farmer agitation' besides 'redoubling efforts to reach out to all like-minded political parties to force the BJP led central government to repeal the three agri Acts.
Maharashtra BJP leaders meet Anna Hazare, urge him not to go on protest
Days after social activist Anna Hazare warned of resuming his hunger strike if his demands concerning farmers were not met by the central government, Maharashtra BJP leaders Haribhau Bagade and Bhagwat Karad, MP, met him in his hometown Ralegansiddhi and requested him to not go on protest with his demands.
A release from Anna Hazare's office said the 'BJP delegation' stated that the demands put forward by Anna Hazare are for the benefit of farmers and soon a solution will be found. They also said that looking at his age, he should not go on protest.
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing protests against the three new agriculture laws, the farmer unions on Tuesday (December 22, 2020) said that they will take a call on Centre's letter on Wednesday.
"32 farmer unions from Punjab held a meeting and discussed the next course of action. A meeting of farmer leaders from across India would be held on Wednesday where a decision on the government's offer will be taken," said farmer leader Kulwant Singh Sandhu during a press conference at Delhi's Singhu Border.
The farmers' protests have entered its 27th day and the last six round of talks between the Centre and their leaders couldn't break the deadlock. The sixth round of talks was held on December 9.
Thousands of farmers have been protesting at various Delhi's border points seeking a repeal of the new agriculture laws, which they claim were aimed at benefitting corporates by weakening the mandi system and the minimum support price (MSP) regime for procurement of farm produce.