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Another round of unity talks among farmer bodies remains inconclusive | Latest News India

Another round of unity talks among farmer bodies remains inconclusive | Latest News India

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Chandigarh, A meeting between the Samukta Kisan Morcha , SKM and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha for forging unity to take on the Centre in support of their various demands remained inconclusive on Thursday, though all three farmer bodies said their efforts are on for a joint fight. Another round of unity talks among farmer bodies remains inconclusive It was the fourth round of unity talks between the SKM, SKM and the KMM after the three farmer outfits failed to reach any consensus in the previous three rounds. From the SKM side, farmer leaders Joginder Singh Ugrahan, Raminder Singh Patiala, Darshan Singh, Jhanda Singh Jethuke, Jangveer Singh Chauhan and Harinder Singh Lakhowal were present in the meeting held here on Thursday. The SKM and KMM were represented by Sarwan Singh Pandher, Kaka Singh Kotra and Abhimanyu Kohar, among others. Addressing the media after the meeting, SKM leader Ugrahan said a detailed discussion took place among the three farmer bodies. But there are several issues which need to be discussed for achieving complete unity among the three …

Fourth round of farmers’ unity talks today

Fourth round of farmers’ unity talks today

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Feb 27, 2025 04:24 AM IST The farmers set up their protest sites after security forces prevented them from marching to Delhi to press for their demands. Amid concerns over the deteriorating health of fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, protesting farmer unions — Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) — are set to hold the fourth round of unity talks with Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) in Chandigarh on Thursday. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on hunger strike for the past 93 days. (HT) While the protesting farmer unions have already accepted SKM’s invitation, there is uncertainty over the participation of SKM (Non-Political) in the meeting. SKM (Non-Political) had withdrawn from the last round of unity talks on August 12. KMM and SKM (non-political) have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13 last year. The farmers set up their protest sites after security forces prevented them from marching to Delhi to press for their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP). Despite …

Amid talks with Centre, KMM to call off Feb 25 ‘Delhi Chalo’ march | Latest News India

Amid talks with Centre, KMM to call off Feb 25 ‘Delhi Chalo’ march | Latest News India

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Feb 24, 2025 04:29 AM IST The KMM, one of the two unions leading the farmers’ protest, is reconsidering its protest strategy in light of ongoing discussions with the government. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) is likely to call off its scheduled ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on February 25 following the Union government’s invitation for a third round of talks on March 19. Farmer leaders told HT that they plan to suspend the march since the dialogue with the Union government is set to continue. (Representational photo) (HT File) The KMM, one of the two unions leading the farmers’ protest, is reconsidering its protest strategy in light of ongoing discussions with the government. Farmer leaders told HT that they plan to suspend the march since the dialogue with the Union government is set to continue. However, they emphasised that other forms of protest would persist, with further announcements expected in the coming days. Also Read | Ministers, farmers hold discussions on MSP law Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a fresh round of talks with …

Today in Politics: Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers in Chandigarh | Political Pulse News

Today in Politics: Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers in Chandigarh | Political Pulse News

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The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on Friday in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, thus ending a stalemate over the resumption of a dialogue with the agitators, who have been demanding a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. Farmer leader Pandher spoke to reporters at Shambhu border, where a Kisan Mahapanchayat was held to mark the completion of one year of the ongoing agitation. He said that they will make efforts to move the Centre towards resolving the farmers’ issues in the meeting. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said that Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast, will make his best efforts to participate in the meeting to put forth farmers’ demands. Story continues below this ad He said that Dallewal will try to participate in the meeting but he is not keeping well. “Dallewal wants to attend the meeting to put forth farmers’ demands before the Centre,” Kohar said. Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), has been on an indefinite hunger …

Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on February 14; Dallewal takes medical aid

Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on February 14; Dallewal takes medical aid

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The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, thus ending a stalemate over the resumption of a dialogue with the agitators, who have been demanding a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops. Following the announcement of the proposed meeting, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered the 54th day on Saturday (January 18, 2025), agreed to take medical aid. However, he will not end his indefinite fast till a legal guarantee on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops is given, said farmer leader Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande. Later, pictures showing Mr. Dallewal taking medical aid with an intravenous drip were released by the farmers. The breakthrough came after a delegation of officials from the Union agriculture ministry, led by Joint Secretary Priya Ranjan, met Mr. Dallewal and held a meeting with the representatives of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM), which are spearheading the agitation for the last 11 months. Following the announcement of the meeting on February …

Centre To Hold Meeting With Protesting Farmers On February 14

Centre To Hold Meeting With Protesting Farmers On February 14

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Chandigarh: The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday evening. The breakthrough came after a delegation of officials from the Union Agriculture Ministry, led by joint secretary Priya Ranjan, met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and held a meeting with the representatives of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. The central government delegation also urged Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered 54th day on Saturday, to take medical aid so that he can participate in the proposed meeting. Speaking to reporters at the Khanauri protest site, Ranjan said a high-level delegation was sent by the Centre keeping in mind the deteriorating health of Dallewal. “We enquired about his health and held a meeting with the representatives (of protesting farmer bodies),” said Ranjan. He said that the meeting will be held in Chandigarh on February 14. “We urge him (Dallewal) to break his fast, take medical aid so that he can participate in the …

Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14; Dallewal urged to take medical aid | Latest News India

Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14; Dallewal urged to take medical aid | Latest News India

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Chandigarh, The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday evening. Centre to hold meeting with protesting farmers on Feb 14; Dallewal urged to take medical aid The breakthrough came after a delegation of officials from the Union Agriculture Ministry, led by joint secretary Priya Ranjan, met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and held a meeting with the representatives of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. The central government delegation also urged Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered 54th day on Saturday, to take medical aid so that he can participate in the proposed meeting. Speaking to reporters at the Khanauri protest site, Ranjan said a high-level delegation was sent by the Centre keeping in mind the deteriorating health of Dallewal. “We enquired about his health and held a meeting with the representatives ,” said Ranjan. He said that the meeting will be held in Chandigarh on February 14. “We urge him to break his …

Tear gas, barricades: Massive standoff between farmers, police at Delhi border | Photos | Latest News India

Tear gas, barricades: Massive standoff between farmers, police at Delhi border | Photos | Latest News India

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Dec 06, 2024 04:02 PM IST Farmers marching to Delhi halted their protest after clashes with police at the Delhi-Haryana border.  Farmers marching to Delhi called off their protest after a standoff with police at the Delhi-Haryana border. The farmers, who began their foot march at 1 pm on Friday, were stopped near the Shambhu border by a multilayered barricading erected by the Haryana police. The farmers are protesting to force the Centre for a legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops. Farmers stand next to the barricades at Shambhu border after commencing their foot march to Delhi.(PTI) The police cited a prohibitory order clamped under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which bans any unlawful assembly of five or more persons in the district. The situation turned volatile as the cops used teargas to disperse the farmers as they approached the barricades. The farmers removed metal barricades and spikes but were unable to push through the jersey barricades and cemented wall-like structures. The farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for …

Ambala administration asks Punjab farmers to reconsider proposed march to Delhi | Latest News India

Ambala administration asks Punjab farmers to reconsider proposed march to Delhi | Latest News India

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Ambala, The district administration of Ambala in Haryana Wednesday asked Punjab farmers to reconsider their proposed march to Delhi on December 6 and told them to contemplate further action only after getting permission from the Delhi Police. Ambala administration asks Punjab farmers to reconsider proposed march to Delhi The Ambala administration has imposed Section 163 of BNSS restricting assembly of five or more persons in the district and has issued notices at the protest site near Shambhu border. Notices have also been sent to the homes of two farmer leaders in Punjab including Sarwan Singh Pandher. Protesting farmers had earlier attempted to march towards Delhi on February 13 and February 21 but they were stopped by security forces deployed at the borders. The farmers under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since then. A communication to the farmer leaders by Ambala Deputy Commissioner Parth Gupta said, “…you are appealed to reconsider the protest and going to Delhi on foot …

Haryana calls farmers for meeting after unions announce plans for ‘Dilli Chalo’ march from December 6 | Chandigarh News

Haryana calls farmers for meeting after unions announce plans for ‘Dilli Chalo’ march from December 6 | Chandigarh News

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A day after the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) non-political group announced the details of their upcoming ‘Dilli Chalo’ foot march, the Haryana government on Monday invited leaders of the farmer unions to a meeting. The meeting was scheduled for 4.30 pm at the police officers’ institute in Ambala. Talking to The Indian Express, KMM union leader Guramneet Singh said, “On Sunday evening, we got a phone call in which we were asked to come to Ambala for a meeting, but we insisted that we would go only after a written invite. Hence, Monday afternoon, the office of the Ambala superintendent police sent a written communication to the union leaders of KMM and SKM non-political.” KMM and SKM (non-political) members have been sitting at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders between Punjab and Haryana since February 13. They are seeking a legal guarantee for the minimum support price (MSP) and 12 other demands. The Haryana government’s letter to the farmer leaders stated that a meeting was called to discuss the issue …