Farmers

‘Meri Maa Baithi Thi Wahan Pe’: CISF Staffer Suspended After Slapping Kangana Ranaut Over ‘₹100 Tweet’ About Farmers’ Protest (VIDEO).

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Kangana Ranaut

According to the latest information, the CISF has suspended the woman constable and filed a complaint at the local police station to register an FIR against her. After allegedly slapping actress and newly elected MP from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday, a CISF woman constable expressed her anger, stating that she was hurt by Ranaut’s comments against the protesting farmers, in which her mother had also participated. In a video now circulating on social media, the CISF constable can be heard saying in Hindi: “Isne byan diya tha na 100-100 Rs ke liye baith ti …

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Farmers are using tractors to block a highway that connects Delhi, causing heavy traffic at the Noida border.

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Tractor march

Farmers from the Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) Tikait and BKU Lokshakti are leading the tractor march. Traffic came to a halt as farmers organized a tractor march in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Baghpat, Hapur, and Amroha. They blocked the left lane of highways by parking their tractors. In Meerut, farmers and activists from the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Tikait) caused a traffic jam on NH 58 at Mohiuddinpur. The BKU has called for tractors to be parked on highways to show support for farmers protesting in Punjab and Haryana for their demands. Tikait stated on Monday that the tractor march aims to …

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The Farmers’ Agitation: Demands, Fiscal Impact, and Path to Resolution

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Farmers' agitation

Introduction: Farmers across India have once again taken to the streets, reminiscent of protests witnessed three years ago. In 2021, the government retracted newly enacted agricultural policies following widespread demonstrations. The 2020 Farm Act aimed to empower farmers to sell their produce freely in any market beyond local Mandis, intending to enhance the agricultural supply chain by introducing private players. Today, farmers are protesting anew, seeking further concessions from the government, buoyed by their past victory. ALSO READ :“Bandra’s Bollywood Boost: Metro Line 2B Introduces Cinema Theme Park” Current Situation and Market Impact: As the protests unfold amid an impending …

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Farmers are protesting, causing a Bharat Bandh. Lots of buses in Punjab aren’t running, leaving commuters stuck.

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**Services Remaining Operational** Pal stated that emergency services such as ambulances, funeral arrangements, medical stores, newspaper distribution, students commuting for board exams, and airport travelers will not be affected during the Bharat Bandh today. According to The Times of India, banks will remain open and operate normally. It's worth noting that the Reserve Bank of India's holiday matrix also confirms that banks will maintain their regular hours.

Nationwide Strike Called by Farmers: Gramin Bharat Bandh What’s Happening: Key Points: Farmers’ unions called for a nationwide strike named “Gramin Bharat Bandh” today to address their demands. The strike is anticipated to cause disruptions in transportation, agricultural operations, and various sectors. However, emergency services and the core demands of the farmers will continue unaffected. The Gramin Bharat Bandh is scheduled from 6 am to 4 pm today, with farmers planning extensive road blockades from 12 pm to 4 pm. Routes in Punjab are expected to experience disruptions for four hours, potentially leading to traffic diversions and delays. Today, farmers’ …

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Farmers at Punjab-Haryana border try to get through barricades, police use tear gas.

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Farmers Punjab-Haryana Border Tear Gas

During the early protests, police, outnumbered, used drones to drop smoke bombs in a bid to scatter the farmers. Tear gas was used against a large group of farmers gathering at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, a crucial point for farmers heading to Delhi for the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest. Videos showed thick smoke making it hard to see, with farmers and media scrambling as tear gas shells were fired. The shelling, the first instance of violence, started at noon as farmers started their march towards Delhi. Around two dozen shells were fired, even though there was no clear …

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