The farmers’ unions have called for a ‘Rail Roko’ agitation across the country on March 10. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher shared the details of the agitation. He said, "As part of the agitation that started at the Punjab-Haryana border on 13th February, we have called for 'Rail Roko' across the country today. We urge all farmers, labourers and common people of the country to support us in the 'Rail Roko' today in large numbers. We also urge those, who want to undertake train travel between 12 noon-4 pm today, to not do the same for four hours today. People might face a little inconvenience today. This is partial 'Rail Roko'."
10 March,2024 01:31 PM IST
General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee Sarwan Singh Pandher on March 05 called for a nationwide ‘Rail Roko’ protest on March 10. He appealed to the citizens of Punjab and all over India to stop trains only in stations and railway crossings in the presence of railway staff in the context of the ‘Rail roko’ protest. Taking a dig at BJP, he further said, “The BJP’s hands are stained with the blood of farmers". The Modi government doesn’t care about the farmers. They are not interested in even giving answers about whether they will grant MSP Legal Guarantee law or not. They are busy in their work", he added.
05 March,2024 12:46 PM IST
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on February 22 announced that the Delhi Chalo' protest march will be put on hold for 2 days as a 21 year old youth namely Shubhkaran died on February 21 during the protest at khanauri border crossing in Punjab's Sangrur district during clashes with Haryana Police. Some farmers alleged that he was killed in the tear gas shelling by the police. Sarwan Singh said that the protest will continue at the same place wherever it is continuing. On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann came out in support of Shubhakaran’s family after the 21-year-old lost his life in the ongoing farmers' protest. He further stated that whichever police personnel are responsible for Shubhkaran's death, action will be taken against them. He further added that the Punjab government will provide financial aid to Shubhkaran’s family.
22 February,2024 11:47 AM IST
After the Centre brought a proposal to purchase crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP), farmers leaders rejected the proposal on February 19, saying that it had nothing for them. Addressing a press conference, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said that after the discussion, the forums rejected the proposal. "After the discussion of both forums, it has been decided that if you analyse, there is nothing in the government's proposal. Our government imports palm oil worth Rs 1.75 crore from outside that also causes illness to the general public. If this money is given to the farmers of the country to grow oil seed crops and MSP is announced, then that money can be used here. This is not in the favour of farmers. We reject it," he said. "If the government is not giving legal guarantee of MSP, it means that the farmers of the country will continue to be looted. This is not acceptable," he added.
20 February,2024 10:25 AM IST | Mumbai
Following the fourth round of meetings with the farming leaders in connection with the ongoing farmers protest 2024, the Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on February 19 that a detailed discussion was held with Bhartiya Kisan Mazdoor. He further stated that the outcome of the meeting was very positive. We had a detailed discussion on how to carry forward the work done by PM Modi in the last 10 years, he further added. What is to be seen next is if the farmers will end their protest now. The protesting farmers were demanding implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pension for farmers and farm labourers, and withdrawal of police cases besides loan waiver and a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP).
19 February,2024 12:22 PM IST
The third meeting between Union Ministers and the farmer leaders ended in a stalemate, with no common ground in sight, the next round of the talks will take place on Feb 18. After the meeting concluded, Union Minister Arjun Munda said that the third round of talks with the leaders of the protesting farmers was, however, "positive". "Today, a very positive discussion happened between the government and the farmers' unions. Focusing on the topics highlighted by the farmers' union, we have decided that the next meeting will take place on Sunday at 6 pm... We all will find a solution peacefully...," Munda said. The farmers have put forth 12 demands before the central government for which they're marching to Delhi. The protest this time has been called by the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, led by farmer union leaders Jagjeet Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher. According to the protesting farmers, the centre promised them better crop prices, after which they ended the 2021 protest. They are demanding to enact a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for all crops, as recommended by the Swaminathan Commission report.
16 February,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai
Amid the ongoing Farmers Protest 2024, Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher shared details of the demands of the protesting farmers who are carrying out ‘Dilli Chalo’ march. He said that if the MSP guaranteeing law can’t be made so soon, the Centre should give at least a legal guarantee. He said, "There are reports in the media that the MSP guaranteeing law cannot be formed so soon...All, we are saying is to give us a legal guarantee on that (MSP) so that we don't sell crops below that MSP. So, there is no question of a Committee...We would want the PM to step forward and speak with the farmers..."
14 February,2024 12:12 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Farmers Protest 2024, protesting farmers forcibly removed the cement barricade as they tried to cross over the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border. Protesting farmers threw away police barricades down from the flyover at Shambhu on the Punjab-Haryana border as they marched towards Delhi to press for their demands. In retaliation, the police fired tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border. Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee General Secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said "...Around 10,000 people are here at the Shambhu border. The farmers are maintaining a peaceful situation here and tear gas is being used against us through drones. (Protest) will continue until the government agrees to our demands."
13 February,2024 06:21 PM IST
Police personnel deployed at the Shambhu (Punjab-Haryana) border in Ambala fired tear gas at the protesting farmers on February 13 who were carrying out the ‘Dilli Chalo’ march. Drones were used to drop tear gas shells on protesting farmers. The farmer unions have put forward several demands ahead of the government including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price. Security at several entry points to Delhi has been intensified given the farmers’ protest march.
13 February,2024 03:13 PM IST
Farmers began their 'Dilli Chalo' march from Fatehgarh Sahib in Punjab and Haryana’s Shambhu Border on February 13. Notably, farmers are protesting over their demands, which include the ‘MSP guarantee law’ and debt waiver. Earlier in the day, security measures intensified at the Shambhu border ahead of the scheduled Farmers protests. Barricades and barbed wires have been erected at the borders of Delhi. As part of security measures, the Delhi Police has imposed a month-long ban on public meetings and tractors and trolleys entering Delhi. A robust force of more than 2000 personnel, including CAPF, Crime Branch staff, and battalions, is ready to maintain security and address any untoward incidents.
13 February,2024 12:05 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
