The ongoing farmer's protest in India at the border of Delhi and Haryana might take a new turn on Thursday, as the farmer unions’ body announced a ‘mahapanchayat’ at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. The call for further intensifying the protest in the capital city came from Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers’ groups.&nbsp;

With the latest move, the protesting farmers in India will likely pass to “intensify the fight” against the policies of the central government and to pressurise them to come to a resolution.&nbsp;

The Delhi Police has permitted the gathering of farmers in the capital city on the condition that the mahapanchayat will not have more than 5000 people gathered at the site of the protest. The police also have disallowed tractors, trolleys or any such vehicle near the venue, officials told news agency PTI.

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Even after a warning from Delhi Police, it is expected that more than 5000 farmers will flung into the protest site in New Delhi on Thursday.&nbsp;

This can cause traffic disruption in various parts of the national capital on Thursday, police said. The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on Wednesday also cautioned commuters about the possibility of traffic movement slowing down on the Noida-Delhi routes given the proposed farmers' protest in Delhi.

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There has been a heavy deployment of paramilitary personnel at three Delhi borders - Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur, to stop the ongoing protest of the farmers demanding to march to Delhi.

Here’s what you need to know about the possible protest in New Delhi on Thursday:

<h2>Farmers’ Protest in New Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan today: All you need to know | 5 points</h2>

1. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has said it will hold a 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' at the Ramlila Maidan where a resolution will be passed to intensify the fight against the policies of the government.

2. Manjit Dhaner, head of the Dhaner faction of BKU (Ekta-Dakaunda), which is part of the SKM, said more than 30,000 farmers from Punjab are expected to reach the national capital, which can disrupt traffic on various routes in the city.

3. According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Barakhamba Road, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, Tolstoy Marg, Asaf Ali Road, Jai Singh Road, Swami Vivekanand Marg, Sansad Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg, Baba Kharag Singh Marg, Minto Road, Ashoka Road, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh flyover, Connaught Circus, Bhavbhuti Marg, DDU Marg and Chaman Lal Marg are likely to be affected due to the farmers gathering in Delhi.

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4. The Delhi Traffic Police also advised commuters going towards ISBT, railway station or airport to carefully plan their travel with sufficient time at hand.

5. Another police officer said the farmers have been asked to vacate the ground soon after the culmination of their programme after 2:30 pm, PTI reported. He said strict action may be taken if they don't follow the undertakings and indulge in breaking the law and order in Delhi, it added.

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The ongoing farmer's protest in India at the border of Delhi and Haryana might take a new turn on Thursday, as the farmer unions’ body announced a ‘mahapanchayat’ at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi.

The ongoing farmer's protest in India at the border of Delhi and Haryana might take a new turn on Thursday, as the farmer unions’ body announced a ‘mahapanchayat’ at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. The call for further intensifying the protest in the capital city came from Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers’ groups. With the latest move, the protesting farmers in India will likely pass to “intensify the fight” against the policies of the central government and to pressurise them to come to a resolution. The Delhi Police has permitted the gathering of farmers in the capital city on the condition that the mahapanchayat will not have more than 5000 people gathered at the site of the protest. The police also have disallowed tractors, trolleys or any such vehicle near the venue, officials told news agency PTI. Also Read | Chief Justice of India honours meritorious daughter of Supreme Court cook Even after a warning from Delhi Police, it is expected that more than 5000 farmers will flung into the protest site in New Delhi on Thursday. This can cause traffic disruption in various parts of the national capital on Thursday, police said. The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on Wednesday also cautioned commuters about the possibility of traffic movement slowing down on the Noida-Delhi routes given the proposed farmers' protest in Delhi. Also Read | Nine rescued after massive fire breaks out in residential building in New Delhi's Shahdara There has been a heavy deployment of paramilitary personnel at three Delhi borders - Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur, to stop the ongoing protest of the farmers demanding to march to Delhi. Here’s what you need to know about the possible protest in New Delhi on Thursday: Farmers’ Protest in New Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan today: All you need to know | 5 points 1. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has said it will hold a 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' at the Ramlila Maidan where a resolution will be passed to intensify the fight against the policies of the government. 2. Manjit Dhaner, head of the Dhaner faction of BKU (Ekta-Dakaunda), which is part of the SKM, said more than 30,000 farmers from Punjab are expected to reach the national capital, which can disrupt traffic on various routes in the city. 3. According to a Delhi Traffic Police advisory, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Barakhamba Road, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, Tolstoy Marg, Asaf Ali Road, Jai Singh Road, Swami Vivekanand Marg, Sansad Marg, Netaji Subhash Marg, Baba Kharag Singh Marg, Minto Road, Ashoka Road, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh flyover, Connaught Circus, Bhavbhuti Marg, DDU Marg and Chaman Lal Marg are likely to be affected due to the farmers gathering in Delhi. Also Read | CAA law will never be taken back by India's government, says Home Minister Amit Shah 4. The Delhi Traffic Police also advised commuters going towards ISBT, railway station or airport to carefully plan their travel with sufficient time at hand. 5. Another police officer said the farmers have been asked to vacate the ground soon after the culmination of their programme after 2:30 pm, PTI reported. He said strict action may be taken if they don't follow the undertakings and indulge in breaking the law and order in Delhi, it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Farmers protest in Delhi: Farmers to gather at Ramlila Maidan to 'intensity the fight'; traffic jams likely

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Indian farmers are resuming their agitation. Farmers will be heading towards New Delhi. Farmers' unions gave a clarion call to farmers from all over the country to reach Jantar Mantar on March 6.

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In a major crackdown against the ongoing protest by farmers in India, the Haryana government announced that it would cancel the passports and visas of the demonstrators who were engaged in spreading violence and the ones causing damage to public properties along the Punjab-Haryana border.

Deputy superintendent of police, Ambala, Joginder Sharma released a statement saying that the ones involved in violence have been identified by the cops and that their details would be handed over to the passport office.

He further said that the police would urge the Ministry and embassy to cancel their visas and passports.&nbsp;

"We have identified demonstrators involved in violence coming to Haryana from Punjab in the name of farmers' protest. We have identified them with CCTV cameras and drone cameras. We will request the Ministry and embassy to cancel their Visas and passports... Their photos, name and address will be given to the passport office. We are working on cancelling their passports," Sharma said.

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The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the agitation pressing the Centre to fulfill their demands including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops and a farm loan waiver.

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<h2>Protestors to cover the cost of any damage caused to public property: Ambala Police</h2>

Earlier, the Haryana Police had announced its decision to seize the assets of protesting farmers who caused any damage to&nbsp;public property during the agitation.

The Ambala Police released an official press statement saying that the farmer organisations have been making continuous efforts since Feb 13 to break the barricade placed on the Shambhu Border and daily attempts to undermine law and order are being made by the demonstrators by pelting stones at the police administration and causing disturbances.&nbsp;

"The damage caused to government and private property by the agitators is being assessed. The administration had already informed/warned in this regard that if the agitators caused damage to government and private property during this movement, then this loss would be compensated by seizing their property and bank accounts. If public property is damaged by the agitators during the movement, there is an amendment in the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984 (PDPP Act) under the provisions of the Supreme Court in which, the people who caused damage to public property during the movement or called for the movement and the officials of that organization are held responsible for any damage caused," the official release said.

"In this regard, the actions taken by the administration against the agitators leaders are being implemented. If there has been any damage to any community's property during this movement, the details of the damage can be given to the administration. Proceedings to compensate for the loss of government property during the farmers' protest, attachment of property and seizure of bank accounts of the protestors have been initiated," it added.

<h2>Punjab police register FIR on farmer Shubhkaran Singh's death</h2>

Meanwhile, Punjab police on Thursday (Feb 29) registered a zero FIR in the case of farmer Shubhkaran Singh who died during the ongoing farmers' agitation.&nbsp;

Punjab IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill stated that the probe will proceed as per the law after consulting with the legal experts.

"In the matter of Shubhkaran (Singh), after consulting the legal experts, the Punjab Police has registered a zero FIR. Further investigation will be done as per the law. His family is performing his last rites today. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann provided compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family and a daughter in the family is being given the job of a constable," said Gill.

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In a major crackdown against the ongoing protest by farmers in India, the Haryana government announced that it would cancel the passports and visas of the demonstrators who were engaged in spreading violence and the ones causing damage to public properties along the Punjab-Haryana border.

In a major crackdown against the ongoing protest by farmers in India, the Haryana government announced that it would cancel the passports and visas of the demonstrators who were engaged in spreading violence and the ones causing damage to public properties along the Punjab-Haryana border. Deputy superintendent of police, Ambala, Joginder Sharma released a statement saying that the ones involved in violence have been identified by the cops and that their details would be handed over to the passport office. He further said that the police would urge the Ministry and embassy to cancel their visas and passports. "We have identified demonstrators involved in violence coming to Haryana from Punjab in the name of farmers' protest. We have identified them with CCTV cameras and drone cameras. We will request the Ministry and embassy to cancel their Visas and passports... Their photos, name and address will be given to the passport office. We are working on cancelling their passports," Sharma said. #WATCH | Haryana: On efforts to cancel passports and Visas of the alleged farmers involved in violence, DSP Ambala Joginder Sharma says, "We have identified involved in violence coming to Haryana from Punjab in the name of farmers' protest. We have identified them with CCTV… pic.twitter.com/AotrtQDle2 — ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024 × The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the agitation pressing the Centre to fulfill their demands including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops and a farm loan waiver. Also read: Farmers’ protest: ‘Dilli Chalo’ march toll rises to six as another farmer dies Protestors to cover the cost of any damage caused to public property: Ambala Police Earlier, the Haryana Police had announced its decision to seize the assets of protesting farmers who caused any damage to public property during the agitation. The Ambala Police released an official press statement saying that the farmer organisations have been making continuous efforts since Feb 13 to break the barricade placed on the Shambhu Border and daily attempts to undermine law and order are being made by the demonstrators by pelting stones at the police administration and causing disturbances. "The damage caused to government and private property by the agitators is being assessed. The administration had already informed/warned in this regard that if the agitators caused damage to government and private property during this movement, then this loss would be compensated by seizing their property and bank accounts. If public property is damaged by the agitators during the movement, there is an amendment in the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984 (PDPP Act) under the provisions of the Supreme Court in which, the people who caused damage to public property during the movement or called for the movement and the officials of that organization are held responsible for any damage caused," the official release said. "In this regard, the actions taken by the administration against the agitators leaders are being implemented. If there has been any damage to any community's property during this movement, the details of the damage can be given to the administration. Proceedings to compensate for the loss of government property during the farmers' protest, attachment of property and seizure of bank accounts of the protestors have been initiated," it added. Punjab police register FIR on farmer Shubhkaran Singh's death Meanwhile, Punjab police on Thursday (Feb 29) registered a zero FIR in the case of farmer Shubhkaran Singh who died during the ongoing farmers' agitation. Punjab IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill stated that the probe will proceed as per the law after consulting with the legal experts. "In the matter of Shubhkaran (Singh), after consulting the legal experts, the Punjab Police has registered a zero FIR. Further investigation will be done as per the law. His family is performing his last rites today. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann provided compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family and a daughter in the family is being given the job of a constable," said Gill. (With inputs from agencies)

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Thousands of Polish farmers took to the streets of Warsaw carrying the national flag and blowing handheld horns, escalating a protest which started in early February against food imports from Ukraine and EU green rules.

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The ongoing 'Dilli Chalo' march by farmers at the Punjab-Haryana border has surpassed 15 days, marking a prolonged standoff between protesting farmers and government authorities. Amidst this protracted agitation, the toll of casualties has escalated, with six reported deaths.

Among the dead&nbsp;is Karnail Singh, a 62-year-old farmer hailing from Arno village in Patiala district of&nbsp;Punjab. Karnail succumbed to a lung infection allegedly triggered by tear gas shell firing by the Haryana Police on February 21 at the Khanauri border protest site, as reported by the Indian Express.&nbsp;His son Gurpreet Singh recounted his father's unwavering commitment to the protest despite deteriorating health since his involvement on February 13.

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Karnail Singh was an active member of Bharatiya Kisan Union Krantikari, and was advocating for farmers' rights.

The five other fatalities include Darshan Singh, Gyan Singh, Manjit Singh, and Narinder Pal Singh.&nbsp;These five also lost their lives during the protests due to various health complications, including cardiac arrest.

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The Punjab government has pledged a compensation of Rs 5 lakh ($6k) to the families of the deceased farmers, yet formal announcements remain pending.

<h2>Demands and determination</h2>

The protests, organised under the banners of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha, are focusing on a unified front in demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) among other reforms including loan waiver.

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The insistence on holding Haryana government officials accountable for the casualties further underscores the gravity of the farmers' grievances.

The toll extends to a police officer, Dilpreet Singh, a DSP from Malerkotla, who succumbed to a cardiac arrest amidst the heightened tensions at the protest site.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The ongoing 'Dilli Chalo' march by farmers at the Punjab-Haryana border has surpassed 15 days, marking a prolonged standoff between protesting farmers and government authorities.

The ongoing 'Dilli Chalo' march by farmers at the Punjab-Haryana border has surpassed 15 days, marking a prolonged standoff between protesting farmers and government authorities. Amidst this protracted agitation, the toll of casualties has escalated, with six reported deaths. Among the dead is Karnail Singh, a 62-year-old farmer hailing from Arno village in Patiala district of Punjab. Karnail succumbed to a lung infection allegedly triggered by tear gas shell firing by the Haryana Police on February 21 at the Khanauri border protest site, as reported by the Indian Express. His son Gurpreet Singh recounted his father's unwavering commitment to the protest despite deteriorating health since his involvement on February 13. Activism and struggle Karnail Singh was an active member of Bharatiya Kisan Union Krantikari, and was advocating for farmers' rights. The five other fatalities include Darshan Singh, Gyan Singh, Manjit Singh, and Narinder Pal Singh. These five also lost their lives during the protests due to various health complications, including cardiac arrest. Also read | Modi's Kerala visit: Indian PM to inaugurate three major ISRO facilities The Punjab government has pledged a compensation of Rs 5 lakh ($6k) to the families of the deceased farmers, yet formal announcements remain pending. Demands and determination The protests, organised under the banners of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha, are focusing on a unified front in demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP) among other reforms including loan waiver. Also watch | Indian foreign & finance ministers to contest Lok Sabha polls The insistence on holding Haryana government officials accountable for the casualties further underscores the gravity of the farmers' grievances. The toll extends to a police officer, Dilpreet Singh, a DSP from Malerkotla, who succumbed to a cardiac arrest amidst the heightened tensions at the protest site. (With inputs from agencies)

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Indian farmers are determined to continue their protest against the government. Almost two weeks after they started their march to Delhi, they have decided to stay put at two points on the Punjab-Haryana border till Thursday.

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The farmers who are now staging protests at the borders between Punjab and Haryana have decided to host a variety of events there till February 29. They will decide on the Dilli Chalo march's line of action on that day.

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The SKM decided to focus on the death of a youth in the ongoing protest, therefore they called off the farmers' march to the national capital until February 29. They assert that they will not let the youth's autopsy or cremation until the Punjab Police brings a lawsuit against the Haryana police.

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The "Delhi Chalo" demonstration, which is presently being held at the borders between Punjab and Haryana in Shambhu and Khanauri, has been postponed until February 29. The focus of farmer leaders has shifted to the pursuit of justice for Shubhkaran Singh, a 22-year-old farmer who was purportedly slain on February 21 during skirmishes between farmers and the Haryana police.

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Farmers' protest is going to intensify. Indian farmers are set to storm border areas. Massive protests are planned for the coming days.

Farmers vow to intensify protest with Mahapanchayat & Tractor Rally in coming days

Amid the ongoing protests by the farmers, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait, on Thursday (Feb 22), said that the protesting farmers led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) will observe&nbsp;'Black Friday' on Feb 23&nbsp;after one of the protesting farmers died at the Khanauri Border crossing in Sangrur district, Punjab.

"We will observe a 'Black Friday' tomorrow condoling the death of a farmer at the Khanauri Border crossing in Punjab. We held a tractor march yesterday as well," Tikait told news agency ANI.

The BKU leader further said that&nbsp;the farmers protesting to push the Centre for their demands will hold a tractor march on Feb 26.

"On February 26, we will take tractors to the highway, and towards the way that goes to Delhi. It will be a one-day programme, and then we will return. Then, all across India, our meetings will go on. On March 14, there will be a programme at Ram Leela Ground in Delhi for one day. People will go without tractors to that event. The government keeps saying that they are not stopping us so let's see if they will stop us or not," he added.

<h2>SKM calls for nationwide mobilisation of farmers</h2>

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday released an official press statement calling for a nationwide mobilisation of farmers in support of its demands and against the "repression of the farmers' struggle".

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"The SKM General Body (GB) on Thursday decided to organise a massive mobilisation of farmers with a slew of programmes to be observed all over India in support of its demands and against the repression of the farmers' struggle," said the official statement.

"The GB paid homage to martyr Shubh Karan Singh who died in police firing yesterday when the Haryana police crossed the border illegally and shot at the protesters. The police also damaged several tractors of farmers at the protest site," it said.

"SKM squarely blamed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for conspiring to carry out severe repression on the protesters to isolate and divide the Kisan movement, develop alienation among the people of Punjab and try to take electoral advantage of this division," it added.

"SKM while demanding the resignation of Amit Shah and CM and HM of Haryana, ML Khattar and Anil Vij, demanded that the Punjab govt should lodge an FIR under section 302 against them and the police for the murder and injury to the protesters and damage to several tractors at the protest site," said the statement.

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SKM further called for observing 26 February 2024 as Quit WTO Day which is when the WTO Conference is going to begin in Abu Dhabi.

<h2>Protestors to cover the cost of any damage caused to public property: Ambala Police</h2>

Meanwhile, the Haryana Police in the Ambala District has stated that any damage caused to private or public property during the protest will be made up for by seizing the demonstrators' bank accounts and attaching their belongings.

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The Ambala Police released an official press statement saying that the farmer organisations have been making continuous efforts since Feb 13 to break the barricade placed on the Shambhu Border and daily attempts to undermine law and order are being made by the demonstrators by pelting stones at the police administration and causing disturbances.&nbsp;

"The damage caused to government and private property by the agitators is being assessed. The administration had already informed/warned in this regard that if the agitators caused damage to government and private property during this movement, then this loss would be compensated by seizing their property and bank accounts. If public property is damaged by the agitators during the movement, there is an amendment in the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984 (PDPP Act) under the provisions of the Supreme Court in which, the people who caused damage to public property during the movement or called for the movement and the officials of that organization are held responsible for any damage caused," the official release said.

"In this regard, the actions taken by the administration against the agitators leaders are being implemented. If there has been any damage to any community's property during this movement, the details of the damage can be given to the administration. Proceedings to compensate for the loss of government property during the farmers' protest, attachment of property and seizure of bank accounts of the protestors have been initiated," it added.

The police have also initiated the National Security Act (NSA) against the farmer leaders.

"Proceedings have been initiated under the NSA National Security Act 1980/NSA against the chief officials of farmer organizations and the agitators," the Ambala police said on X.

(With inputs from agencies)

Amid the ongoing protests by the farmers, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait, on Thursday (Feb 22), said that the protesting farmers led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) will observe 'Black Friday' on Feb 23 after one of the protesting farmers died at the Khanauri Border crossing in Sangrur district, Punjab.

Amid the ongoing protests by the farmers, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait, on Thursday (Feb 22), said that the protesting farmers led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) will observe 'Black Friday' on Feb 23 after one of the protesting farmers died at the Khanauri Border crossing in Sangrur district, Punjab. "We will observe a 'Black Friday' tomorrow condoling the death of a farmer at the Khanauri Border crossing in Punjab. We held a tractor march yesterday as well," Tikait told news agency ANI. The BKU leader further said that the farmers protesting to push the Centre for their demands will hold a tractor march on Feb 26. "On February 26, we will take tractors to the highway, and towards the way that goes to Delhi. It will be a one-day programme, and then we will return. Then, all across India, our meetings will go on. On March 14, there will be a programme at Ram Leela Ground in Delhi for one day. People will go without tractors to that event. The government keeps saying that they are not stopping us so let's see if they will stop us or not," he added. SKM calls for nationwide mobilisation of farmers Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Thursday released an official press statement calling for a nationwide mobilisation of farmers in support of its demands and against the "repression of the farmers' struggle". Also read: Govt leaving no stone unturned to ensure farmers' welfare: Indian PM Modi "The SKM General Body (GB) on Thursday decided to organise a massive mobilisation of farmers with a slew of programmes to be observed all over India in support of its demands and against the repression of the farmers' struggle," said the official statement. "The GB paid homage to martyr Shubh Karan Singh who died in police firing yesterday when the Haryana police crossed the border illegally and shot at the protesters. The police also damaged several tractors of farmers at the protest site," it said. "SKM squarely blamed Union Home Minister Amit Shah for conspiring to carry out severe repression on the protesters to isolate and divide the Kisan movement, develop alienation among the people of Punjab and try to take electoral advantage of this division," it added. "SKM while demanding the resignation of Amit Shah and CM and HM of Haryana, ML Khattar and Anil Vij, demanded that the Punjab govt should lodge an FIR under section 302 against them and the police for the murder and injury to the protesters and damage to several tractors at the protest site," said the statement. WATCH: India farmers' Protest: Farmers' march on pause for two days, next round of talks awaited × SKM further called for observing 26 February 2024 as Quit WTO Day which is when the WTO Conference is going to begin in Abu Dhabi. Protestors to cover the cost of any damage caused to public property: Ambala Police Meanwhile, the Haryana Police in the Ambala District has stated that any damage caused to private or public property during the protest will be made up for by seizing the demonstrators' bank accounts and attaching their belongings. The Ambala Police released an official press statement saying that the farmer organisations have been making continuous efforts since Feb 13 to break the barricade placed on the Shambhu Border and daily attempts to undermine law and order are being made by the demonstrators by pelting stones at the police administration and causing disturbances. "The damage caused to government and private property by the agitators is being assessed. The administration had already informed/warned in this regard that if the agitators caused damage to government and private property during this movement, then this loss would be compensated by seizing their property and bank accounts. If public property is damaged by the agitators during the movement, there is an amendment in the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984 (PDPP Act) under the provisions of the Supreme Court in which, the people who caused damage to public property during the movement or called for the movement and the officials of that organization are held responsible for any damage caused," the official release said. "In this regard, the actions taken by the administration against the agitators leaders are being implemented. If there has been any damage to any community's property during this movement, the details of the damage can be given to the administration. Proceedings to compensate for the loss of government property during the farmers' protest, attachment of property and seizure of bank accounts of the protestors have been initiated," it added. The police have also initiated the National Security Act (NSA) against the farmer leaders. "Proceedings have been initiated under the NSA National Security Act 1980/NSA against the chief officials of farmer organizations and the agitators," the Ambala police said on X. (With inputs from agencies)

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Farmers' Protest: Farmers pause 'Delhi Chalo' March for two days

In India, protesting farmers, as per reports, have temporarily&nbsp;suspended their 'Delhi Chalo' march for two days, as of Wednesday evening (Feb 21).&nbsp;

As per a PTI news agency quoting farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, the farmers will decide their next course of action on Friday evening.

<h2>Young protester dies in clashes</h2>

This comes after a protester died and about 12 police personnel were injured on Wednesday as thousands of Indian farmers resumed their march to the capital after talks with the government failed to end an impasse over their demands for guaranteed crop prices.

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The 21-year-old farmer, as per PTI, has been identified as Subhkaran Singh.&nbsp;

Singh died after clashes between security forces and farmers erupted in Khanauri, a town in the state of Punjab. He succumbed to a head injury, said medical superintendent H S Rekhi at Rajindra Hospital in the nearby Punjab state of Patiala. He said two others who got injured were in stable condition.

Farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu had resumed their agitation early in the morning after a two-day lull after the fourth round of talks with a panel of three Union ministers failed on Sunday night.

<h2>Govt urges protesting farmers to maintain peace</h2>

Appealing to the protesting farmers to come for another round of discussions, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said farmers' interests from across the country should be taken into account while dealing with demands.&nbsp;

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He said that a solution to the demands of the farmers can be found through negotiations.

"Farmers are across the country. While making a policy, it is important to keep in mind the interest of the farmers of the entire country. Keeping this in mind, we will work towards resolving their concerns in the coming days," he said.&nbsp;

Stressed that a solution can be found only through dialogue, he said: "We have tried to resolve the tough problems through dialogue. Even the current issue, we want to resolve through dialogue".

(With inputs from agencies)

In India, protesting farmers, as per reports, have temporarily suspended their 'Delhi Chalo' march for two days, as of Wednesday evening (Feb 21). As per a PTI news agency quoting farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, the farmers will decide their next course of action on Friday evening.

In India, protesting farmers, as per reports, have temporarily suspended their 'Delhi Chalo' march for two days, as of Wednesday evening (Feb 21). As per a PTI news agency quoting farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, the farmers will decide their next course of action on Friday evening. Young protester dies in clashes This comes after a protester died and about 12 police personnel were injured on Wednesday as thousands of Indian farmers resumed their march to the capital after talks with the government failed to end an impasse over their demands for guaranteed crop prices. Also read | Farmers' protest: Indian police fire tear gas at farmers marching towards Delhi The 21-year-old farmer, as per PTI, has been identified as Subhkaran Singh. Singh died after clashes between security forces and farmers erupted in Khanauri, a town in the state of Punjab. He succumbed to a head injury, said medical superintendent H S Rekhi at Rajindra Hospital in the nearby Punjab state of Patiala. He said two others who got injured were in stable condition. Farmers at Khanauri and Shambhu had resumed their agitation early in the morning after a two-day lull after the fourth round of talks with a panel of three Union ministers failed on Sunday night. Govt urges protesting farmers to maintain peace Appealing to the protesting farmers to come for another round of discussions, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said farmers' interests from across the country should be taken into account while dealing with demands. Also read | India: Farmers plan to use makeshift ‘tanks’ and iron sheets to cross Haryana border He said that a solution to the demands of the farmers can be found through negotiations. "Farmers are across the country. While making a policy, it is important to keep in mind the interest of the farmers of the entire country. Keeping this in mind, we will work towards resolving their concerns in the coming days," he said. Stressed that a solution can be found only through dialogue, he said: "We have tried to resolve the tough problems through dialogue. Even the current issue, we want to resolve through dialogue". (With inputs from agencies)

Protesting farmers in India suspend ‘Delhi Chalo’ march for two days

The protesting farmers have refused to accept the Centre's offer to buy three types of pulses, maize, and cotton at the current Minimum Support Price (MSP), and will continue their march towards Delhi on Wednesday (Feb&nbsp;21).

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At the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, as well as other checkpoints heading to the national capital, the police and paramilitary troops are ready to stop the convoy by erecting multi-layered defences.

Administrative measures include concrete barriers, barbed wires, and large shipping containers forming a multi-layer blockade. Police have affixed cemented nail strips on the highway to impede the movement of tractors and other vehicles used by the farmers. In response, the protesting farmers have improvised a makeshift "tank" to counteract these measures and continue their 'Dilli Chalo' march.

During the initial day of the protest, there were vehement demonstrations, leading to the police firing tear gas shells to disperse the farmers.

The farmers have installed a JCB Poclain Machine, which is generally utilised for excavation,&nbsp;onto a tractor by using a clever tactic.

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Iron sheets act as a shield against rubber pellets and tear gas shells, protecting the operator cabin. The farmers think the rubber pellets and tear gas shells won't work because of the iron sheets. There's a little grill that the handler may see through in the JCB operator cabin.

To shield themselves from tear gas smoke, the farmers have covered their faces with layers of cloth. Taking further precautions, numerous sacks soaked in water will be hurled on&nbsp;the gas shells to thwart the release of smoke.

The protesting farmers have rejected the government's proposition for a five-year contract to purchase maize, cotton, and three types of pulses at the existing minimum support price.

This refusal was announced shortly after the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organisation of farmer unions not directly involved in the ongoing protests, also criticised the MSP proposal.

Explaining the rejection, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal stated, "The government proposed (on Sunday night) and we have studied it. It doesn't make sense for the MSP to apply to only two or three crops and for the other farmers to be left to fend for themselves."

(With inputs from agencies)

The protesting farmers have refused to accept the Centre's offer to buy three types of pulses, maize, and cotton at the current Minimum Support Price (MSP), and will continue their march towards Delhi on Wednesday (Feb 21).

The protesting farmers have refused to accept the Centre's offer to buy three types of pulses, maize, and cotton at the current Minimum Support Price (MSP), and will continue their march towards Delhi on Wednesday (Feb 21). Also read: Here's how farmers' protest 2.0 differs from the 2020 agitation At the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, as well as other checkpoints heading to the national capital, the police and paramilitary troops are ready to stop the convoy by erecting multi-layered defences. Administrative measures include concrete barriers, barbed wires, and large shipping containers forming a multi-layer blockade. Police have affixed cemented nail strips on the highway to impede the movement of tractors and other vehicles used by the farmers. In response, the protesting farmers have improvised a makeshift "tank" to counteract these measures and continue their 'Dilli Chalo' march. During the initial day of the protest, there were vehement demonstrations, leading to the police firing tear gas shells to disperse the farmers. The farmers have installed a JCB Poclain Machine, which is generally utilised for excavation, onto a tractor by using a clever tactic. Also read: Farmers' protest: Haryana government extends ban on mobile Iron sheets act as a shield against rubber pellets and tear gas shells, protecting the operator cabin. The farmers think the rubber pellets and tear gas shells won't work because of the iron sheets. There's a little grill that the handler may see through in the JCB operator cabin. To shield themselves from tear gas smoke, the farmers have covered their faces with layers of cloth. Taking further precautions, numerous sacks soaked in water will be hurled on the gas shells to thwart the release of smoke. The protesting farmers have rejected the government's proposition for a five-year contract to purchase maize, cotton, and three types of pulses at the existing minimum support price. This refusal was announced shortly after the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organisation of farmer unions not directly involved in the ongoing protests, also criticised the MSP proposal. Explaining the rejection, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal stated, "The government proposed (on Sunday night) and we have studied it. It doesn't make sense for the MSP to apply to only two or three crops and for the other farmers to be left to fend for themselves." (With inputs from agencies)

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