Thursday, April 18, 2024

Topic: farmers protest

“Jelly for spine,” TMC MP Mahua Moitra taunts Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar is one among the majority bloc of celebrities who appeared on twitter defending Modi's government against the growing global attention on farmers protest.

Farmers’ Chakka Jam: Heavy security in NCR, Haryana, 12 metro gates closed

Farmers protesting against the Narendra Modi government’s three new farm laws have called for a nationwide three-hour ‘Chakka jam’, or road blockade, between noon and 3 PM on Saturday.

Farmers defy 144 to gather for mahapanchayat in Shamli in UP

Despite prohibitory orders in place under section 144 of the CrPC, thousands of farmers turned up for a khap mahapanchayat in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli district Friday to protest against the Narendra Modi government's three new farm laws.

“Govt should stop monologues”, Oppn corners centre over farmers’ protests

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted for the third consecutive day on Thursday as protests by Opposition members demanding a separate discussion on the three contentious farm laws created uproar, leading to repeated adjournments of the House.

“No amount of threats…”: Greta Thunberg responds to Delhi Police FIR

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg's tweets on protesting farmers have been cited in a case filed today by the Delhi Police that alleges an overseas "conspiracy" and an attempt to "promote enmity between groups".

Modi govt failed on all fronts: Derek O’Brien

"Government has failed India at many levels, it failed to uphold Parliament's sanctity because of its arrogance. On September 20, 2020, seven MPs who stood for farmers were suspended. I stand in solidarity with the farmers who lost their lives," he said.