<p>India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said the ongoing farmers' protest against new agriculture laws has come up for discussion in his team meeting where everyone has "expressed what they had to".</p>

<p>Kohli, speaking online to the media ahead of the first Test against England here, did not divulge the details of the "brief" conversation on the matter. "Like any issue present in the country, we do talk about it and everyone had expressed what they had to," Kohli said when asked about the agitation that has been going on for over two months.</p>

<p>"That's about it. We briefly spoke about it in the team meeting and we carried on discussing the team and game plans," he added.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, Kohli was among a host of Indian cricket stars, including the iconic Sachin Tendulkar who urged for unity in the country after some international celebrities like US pop star Rihanna called attention to the plight of the agitating farmers on social media.</p>

<p>"Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together," he had tweeted. India and England will lock horns in a four-match Test series starting Friday.</p>

<p>Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at Delhi's borders for over two months demanding that the three new farm laws be repealed. Farmer groups have alleged that these laws, which allow farmers to sell their produce directly to a buyer, will end the traditional mandi system and the guarantee of a Minimum Support Price for their crops. The government has rejected these apprehensions as misplaced.</p>


India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said the ongoing farmers' protest against new agriculture laws has come up for discussion in his team meeting where everyone has "expressed what they had to".

India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said the ongoing farmers' protest against new agriculture laws has come up for discussion in his team meeting where everyone has "expressed what they had to". Kohli, speaking online to the media ahead of the first Test against England here, did not divulge the details of the "brief" conversation on the matter. "Like any issue present in the country, we do talk about it and everyone had expressed what they had to," Kohli said when asked about the agitation that has been going on for over two months. "That's about it. We briefly spoke about it in the team meeting and we carried on discussing the team and game plans," he added. ALSO READ: Rishabh Pant to start in first Test against England, confirms Virat Kohli On Wednesday, Kohli was among a host of Indian cricket stars, including the iconic Sachin Tendulkar who urged for unity in the country after some international celebrities like US pop star Rihanna called attention to the plight of the agitating farmers on social media. "Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together," he had tweeted. India and England will lock horns in a four-match Test series starting Friday. Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at Delhi's borders for over two months demanding that the three new farm laws be repealed. Farmer groups have alleged that these laws, which allow farmers to sell their produce directly to a buyer, will end the traditional mandi system and the guarantee of a Minimum Support Price for their crops. The government has rejected these apprehensions as misplaced.

We briefly discussed it in team meeting: Virat Kohli on farmers' protest

Wading into a sensitive issue for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the U.S. embassy in New Delhi on Thursday urged his government to resume talks with farmers angry over agricultural reforms that sparked a months-long protest campaign.

US calls for dialogue to resolve India's farmers' protest

<p>Teenage climate activist&nbsp;Greta&nbsp;Thunberg&nbsp;took to social networking platform Twitter to tweet about&nbsp;the ongoing farmers protest in India.</p>

<p>"We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India," Thunberg wrote on Twitter on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>Thunberg's post on the micro-blogging site came after Rihanna shared a news article regarding the farmers'&nbsp;protest in India where internet&nbsp;services have been shut down in several regions to curb violence.</p>

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<p>India's foreign ministry&nbsp;slammed international celebrities on Wednesday for making comments in support of protesting farmers as inaccurate and irresponsible and said vested interest groups were trying to build opinion against the country.</p>

<p>"Before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that the facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of the issues at hand be undertaken," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>Protesters broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed with police in several parts of the national capital during the January 26 'tractor rally'&nbsp;protest organised by farmers. The protesters also entered the iconic Mughal era monument Red Fort.</p>

<p>Police responded by shutting down roads to prevent farmers from entering the capital again.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Haryana government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services in several districts of the state till 5 pm on February 3.</p>

<p>Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been protesting at the national capital's borders for over two months against the laws.</p>

<p>They are demanding that the government repeal the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.</p>


Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg took to social networking platform Twitter to tweet about the ongoing farmers protest in India. "We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India," Thunberg wrote on Twitter on Tuesday.

Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg took to social networking platform Twitter to tweet about the ongoing farmers protest in India. "We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India," Thunberg wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India. https://t.co/tqvR0oHgo0 — Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) February 2, 2021 × Thunberg's post on the micro-blogging site came after Rihanna shared a news article regarding the farmers' protest in India where internet services have been shut down in several regions to curb violence. Also read: Rihanna tweets about farmers' protest in India; creates a stir on social media India's foreign ministry slammed international celebrities on Wednesday for making comments in support of protesting farmers as inaccurate and irresponsible and said vested interest groups were trying to build opinion against the country. "Before rushing to comment on such matters, we would urge that the facts be ascertained, and a proper understanding of the issues at hand be undertaken," it said in a statement. Protesters broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed with police in several parts of the national capital during the January 26 'tractor rally' protest organised by farmers. The protesters also entered the iconic Mughal era monument Red Fort. Police responded by shutting down roads to prevent farmers from entering the capital again. Meanwhile, the Haryana government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services in several districts of the state till 5 pm on February 3. Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been protesting at the national capital's borders for over two months against the laws. They are demanding that the government repeal the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.

After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweets about farmers protest in India

<p>International pop-star and entrepreneur Rihanna created quite a stir on Monday on Twitter as she tweeted in support of the ongoing farmer's protest in India.&nbsp;<br />
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Indian farmers have been protesting on the borders of India's capital city against three agricultural laws that were introduced by the government last year.&nbsp;<br />
The pop star shared a CNN article that cited that the Internet had been shut down in several parts of the New Delhi due to the protest. "Why aren`t we talking about this?!", wrote Rihanna, as she added the hashtag #FarmersProtest along with the post on the micro-blogging site.</p>

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<p>RiRi's tweet created quite a stir on social media and her tweet got over 2 million retweets and the singer trended in India, US, Canada and UAE. While many extended support and cheered Rihanna for speaking up, there were others who cited the Republic Day violence which left several injured. \</p>

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Protestors broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed with police in several parts of the national capital during the January 26 `tractor rally` protest organised by farmers. The protestors also entered the iconic Mughal Era monument Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.&nbsp;<br />
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Before Rihanna, stars like Priyanka Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh too have extended their support to the protest.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sharing Rihanna's tweet, Canadian YouTuber, comedian, talk show host, and actress Lilly Singh tweeted, "Yes! Thank you so much Rihanna. This is a humanity issue! #IStandWithFarmers and this narrative is TIRED."&nbsp;</p>

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— Lilly // #LateWithLilly (@Lilly) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lilly/status/1356656260297281537?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 2, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Among those who opposed Rihanna's tweet was Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut who had earlier got into a Twitter spat with Diljit Dosanjh over the same issue.&nbsp;</p>


International pop-star and entrepreneur Rihanna created quite a stir on Monday on Twitter as she tweeted in support of the ongoing farmer's protest in India. Indian farmers have been protesting on the borders of India's capital city against three agricultural laws that were introduced by the government last year.

International pop-star and entrepreneur Rihanna created quite a stir on Monday on Twitter as she tweeted in support of the ongoing farmer's protest in India. Indian farmers have been protesting on the borders of India's capital city against three agricultural laws that were introduced by the government last year. The pop star shared a CNN article that cited that the Internet had been shut down in several parts of the New Delhi due to the protest. "Why aren`t we talking about this?!", wrote Rihanna, as she added the hashtag #FarmersProtest along with the post on the micro-blogging site. why aren’t we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest https://t.co/obmIlXhK9S — Rihanna (@rihanna) February 2, 2021 × RiRi's tweet created quite a stir on social media and her tweet got over 2 million retweets and the singer trended in India, US, Canada and UAE. While many extended support and cheered Rihanna for speaking up, there were others who cited the Republic Day violence which left several injured. \ After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweets about farmers protest in India Protestors broke barricades to enter New Delhi and clashed with police in several parts of the national capital during the January 26 `tractor rally` protest organised by farmers. The protestors also entered the iconic Mughal Era monument Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts. Before Rihanna, stars like Priyanka Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh too have extended their support to the protest. Sharing Rihanna's tweet, Canadian YouTuber, comedian, talk show host, and actress Lilly Singh tweeted, "Yes! Thank you so much Rihanna. This is a humanity issue! #IStandWithFarmers and this narrative is TIRED." Yes! Thank you so much @rihanna. This is a humanity issue! #IStandWithFarmers and this narrative is TIRED. ❤️ https://t.co/H0h5EM7mNW — Lilly // #LateWithLilly (@Lilly) February 2, 2021 × Among those who opposed Rihanna's tweet was Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut who had earlier got into a Twitter spat with Diljit Dosanjh over the same issue.

Rihanna tweets about farmers' protest in India; creates a stir on social media

<p>Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media and urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Virat's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kohli said: "Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether"</p>

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<p>Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement following the comments made by Rihanna and Thunberg on social media platform Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The MEA, in a statement, said that a minute section of farmers from parts of the country has some reservation about the farm reforms. The statement added that there is need for a proper understanding of the issue before jumping the ship about the ongoing farmers protest.</p>

<p>India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also took to Twitter and wrote: "There’s no issue that cannot be resolved if we stand together as one. Let’s remain united and work towards resolving our internal issues #IndiaTogether"</p>

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— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) <a href="https://twitter.com/ajinkyarahane88/status/1357021947570253831?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar also tweeted regarding the matter and said that the "External forces can be spectators but not participants".</p>

<p>"India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants. Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda," Tendulkar tweeted on Wednesday. &nbsp;</p>


Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media and urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Virat's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India.

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Wednesday took to social media and urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Virat's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India. ALSO READ: Let's remain united: Sachin Tendulkar urges people to not fall for propaganda amid farmers protest Kohli said: "Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether" Let us all stay united in this hour of disagreements. Farmers are an integral part of our country and I'm sure an amicable solution will be found between all parties to bring about peace and move forward together. #IndiaTogether — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 3, 2021 × Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement following the comments made by Rihanna and Thunberg on social media platform Twitter. The MEA, in a statement, said that a minute section of farmers from parts of the country has some reservation about the farm reforms. The statement added that there is need for a proper understanding of the issue before jumping the ship about the ongoing farmers protest. India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane also took to Twitter and wrote: "There’s no issue that cannot be resolved if we stand together as one. Let’s remain united and work towards resolving our internal issues #IndiaTogether" There’s no issue that cannot be resolved if we stand together as one. Let’s remain united and work towards resolving our internal issues #IndiaTogether — Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) February 3, 2021 × Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar also tweeted regarding the matter and said that the "External forces can be spectators but not participants". "India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants. Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda," Tendulkar tweeted on Wednesday.

'Farmers are integral part of our country': Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane urge Indians to stay united

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f081904e-6ebc-46f6-b961-3250a821caaf}{199}" paraid="1910335645" >Former Indian cricketer and a legend of the game,&nbsp;Sachin&nbsp;Tendulkar on Wednesday urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Tendulkar's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international&nbsp;personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cc339035-62a9-4934-8af9-513b0c137cd6}{18}" paraid="1068053597" >Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement following the comments made by Rihanna and Thunberg on social media platform Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{dd520a85-f58f-498e-a190-87f944aa589d}{184}" paraid="1378352092" >The MEA, in a statement, said that a minute section of farmers from parts of the country has some reservation about the farm reforms. The statement added that there is need for a proper understanding of the issue before jumping the ship about the ongoing&nbsp;farmers&nbsp;protest.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{dd520a85-f58f-498e-a190-87f944aa589d}{184}" paraid="1378352092" ><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-slams-comments-by-rihanna-greta-and-others-on-farmers-protests-361028" hreflang="en">India slams comments by Rihanna, Greta and others on farmers protests</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{77ecfed2-f2b9-45a3-ac7e-d6878fc615cc}{102}" paraid="1714152256" >Tendulkar in his post said that external forces can be spectators but can't be participants in domestic issues while urging everyone to remain united as a nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{7646a1c3-7dca-4f6a-8ead-8f5179881f20}{63}" paraid="1387358365" >"India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants.&nbsp;Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation.&nbsp;#IndiaTogether&nbsp;#IndiaAgainstPropaganda," Tendulkar tweeted on Wednesday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Even Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri took to Twitter to lend his support as he wrote: "Agriculture is a very important part of the machinery of the Indian economic system. Farmers are the backbone of any country’s ecosystem. This is an internal matter which I’m sure will be resolved through dialogue. Jai Hind! &nbsp;#IndiaStandsTogether #IndiaAgainstPropoganda"</p>

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— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) <a href="https://twitter.com/RaviShastriOfc/status/1356964076878987266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan followed Tendulkar and Shastri as he tweeted: "Reaching a solution that benefits our great nation is of utmost importance right now. Let’s stand together and move forward together towards a better and brighter future. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda"</p>

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— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/1356967346133377025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Suresh Raina tweeted: "We as a country have issues to resolve today and will have issues to resolve tomorrow as well, but that doesn't mean we create a divide or get perturbed by external forces. Everything can be resolved through amicable and unbiased dialogue.&nbsp;#IndiaAgainstPropaganda #IndiaTogether"</p>

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— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1356977153791971332?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former Indian bowler RP Singh wrote: "India always has a great tradition of diverse views on all subjects. We may not agree with each other all the time but most of us don't like someone interfering and commentating on our internal matters because we rarely do that. &nbsp;#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda"</p>

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— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/rpsingh/status/1356969269993512966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>Rihanna, who has over 100 million followers on Twitter tweeted on Tuesday:&nbsp;"why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest",&nbsp;while posting&nbsp;a CNN report on the internet shutdown near the protest site&nbsp;as she became the first global megastar to voice her support to the ongoing farmers agitation.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/akshay-kumar-ajay-devgn-and-others-urge-people-to-not-fall-for-propaganda-after-rihanna-greta-support-farmers-protest-361087" hreflang="en">Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and others urge people to not fall for propaganda after Rihanna, Greta support farmers protest</a></strong></p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6f51553a-6523-4cd8-b6cc-840685cd71b3}{44}" paraid="1961830705" >Thunberg, Swedish environmental activist, also backed the farmers protest as she tweeted:&nbsp;"We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India."</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{6f51553a-6523-4cd8-b6cc-840685cd71b3}{44}" paraid="1961830705" >Thousands of farmers, mainly from Haryana and Punjab, have been camping at several Delhi border checkpoints since November 2020. They have been demanding the government to take back the three farms laws and legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.</p>

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Former Indian cricketer and a legend of the game, Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Tendulkar's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India.

Former Indian cricketer and a legend of the game, Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday urged fans to not fall for any false propaganda. Tendulkar's tweet comes amid the social media outrage in response to posts by international personalities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India. Earlier on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement following the comments made by Rihanna and Thunberg on social media platform Twitter. The MEA, in a statement, said that a minute section of farmers from parts of the country has some reservation about the farm reforms. The statement added that there is need for a proper understanding of the issue before jumping the ship about the ongoing farmers protest. ALSO READ: India slams comments by Rihanna, Greta and others on farmers protests Tendulkar in his post said that external forces can be spectators but can't be participants in domestic issues while urging everyone to remain united as a nation. "India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants. Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda," Tendulkar tweeted on Wednesday. India’s sovereignty cannot be compromised. External forces can be spectators but not participants. Indians know India and should decide for India. Let's remain united as a nation.#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2021 × Even Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri took to Twitter to lend his support as he wrote: "Agriculture is a very important part of the machinery of the Indian economic system. Farmers are the backbone of any country’s ecosystem. This is an internal matter which I’m sure will be resolved through dialogue. Jai Hind! #IndiaStandsTogether #IndiaAgainstPropoganda" Agriculture is a very important part of the machinery of the Indian economic system. Farmers are the backbone of any country’s ecosystem. This is an internal matter which I’m sure will be resolved through dialogue. Jai Hind! #IndiaStandsTogether #IndiaAgainstPropoganda 🇮🇳 — Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) February 3, 2021 × Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan followed Tendulkar and Shastri as he tweeted: "Reaching a solution that benefits our great nation is of utmost importance right now. Let’s stand together and move forward together towards a better and brighter future. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda" Reaching a solution that benefits our great nation is of utmost importance right now. Let’s stand together and move forward together towards a better and brighter future. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) February 3, 2021 × Suresh Raina tweeted: "We as a country have issues to resolve today and will have issues to resolve tomorrow as well, but that doesn't mean we create a divide or get perturbed by external forces. Everything can be resolved through amicable and unbiased dialogue. #IndiaAgainstPropaganda #IndiaTogether" We as a country have issues to resolve today and will have issues to resolve tomorrow as well, but that doesn't mean we create a divide or get perturbed by external forces. Everything can be resolved through amicable and unbiased dialogue. #IndiaAgainstPropaganda#IndiaTogether — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) February 3, 2021 × Former Indian bowler RP Singh wrote: "India always has a great tradition of diverse views on all subjects. We may not agree with each other all the time but most of us don't like someone interfering and commentating on our internal matters because we rarely do that. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda" India always has a great tradition of diverse views on all subjects. We may not agree with each other all the time but most of us don't like someone interfering and commentating on our internal matters because we rarely do that. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda — R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) February 3, 2021 × Rihanna, who has over 100 million followers on Twitter tweeted on Tuesday: "why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest", while posting a CNN report on the internet shutdown near the protest site as she became the first global megastar to voice her support to the ongoing farmers agitation. ALSO READ: Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and others urge people to not fall for propaganda after Rihanna, Greta support farmers protest Thunberg, Swedish environmental activist, also backed the farmers protest as she tweeted: "We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India." Thousands of farmers, mainly from Haryana and Punjab, have been camping at several Delhi border checkpoints since November 2020. They have been demanding the government to take back the three farms laws and legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.

Let's remain united: Sachin Tendulkar urges people to not fall for propaganda amid farmers protest

<p>Prominent Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, filmmaker Karan Johar and Suniel Shetty on Wednesday urged fans to not fall for any kind of false propaganda. The tweets came after the Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement in response to international celebrities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-slams-comments-by-rihanna-greta-and-others-on-farmers-protests-361028">In a statement, the MEA</a> said a very small section of farmers in parts of the country have some reservations about the farm reforms and a proper understanding of the issue is needed before rushing to comment on the agitation.<br />
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Rihanna, who has 100 million followers on Twitter and is among the most-followed people on the microblogging site, on Tuesday tweeted, "why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest, linking a CNN report on the internet shutdown near the protest site.<br />
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Sharing the MEA statement on Twitter, Akshay said that the efforts by the government to solve the issue are "evident".<br />
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"Farmers constitute an extremely important part of our country. And the efforts being undertaken to resolve their issues are evident. Let's support an amicable resolution, rather than paying attention to anyone creating differences. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda," Kumar wrote.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Farmers constitute an extremely important part of our country. And the efforts being undertaken to resolve their issues are evident. Let’s support an amicable resolution, rather than paying attention to anyone creating differences. 🙏🏻<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaTogether?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaTogether</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaAgainstPropaganda?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaAgainstPropaganda</a> <a href="https://t.co/LgAn6tIwWp">https://t.co/LgAn6tIwWp</a></p>
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<p>Devgn urged the people to be wary of "false propaganda against India or Indian policies".<br />
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"Don't fall for any false propaganda against India or Indian policies. Its important to stand united at this hour w/o any infighting #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda" he posted.</p>

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<p>Karan Johar said the country shouldn't let "anyone divide us".<br />
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"We live in turbulent times and the need of the hour is prudence and patience at every turn. Let us together, make every effort we can to find solutions that work for everyone?our farmers are the backbone of India. Let us not let anyone divide us. #IndiaTogether" he said.</p>

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<p>Shetty also shared the MEA on Twitter, saying nothing is "more dangerous than half truth".<br />
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"We must always take a comprehensive view of things, as there is nothing more dangerous than half-truth. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda" he said.</p>

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<p>Without naming anyone, singer Kailesh Kher said that anti-India can stoop to any level to defame the country.<br />
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"Even in this sad phase of pandemic,India is helping all nations with vaccine supply for the sake of Humanity.Let all realise that India is ONE &amp; will not tolerate comments against it. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda" he tweeted.</p>

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<p>Celebrities like Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher and Ekta Kapoor too tweeted in support of the MEA's statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday night, international pop star <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rihanna-tweets-about-farmers-protest-in-india-creates-a-stir-on-social-media-360997">Rihanna became the first global name </a>to voice her support to the ongoing farmer's agitation while criticising the internet shutdown at the protest site.<br />
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Later, Thunberg, Swedish environmental activist, also backed the agitation, tweeting, "We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India."<br />
In its response, the MEA said the Parliament of India passed the reformist legislation relating to the agricultural sector, and noted that some of the vested interest groups have tried to mobilise international support against India.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-rihanna-greta-thunberg-tweets-about-farmers-protest-in-india-361006">After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweets about farmers protest in India</a></strong><br />
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"We would like to emphasise that these protests must be seen in the context of India's democratic ethos and polity, and the efforts of the government and the concerned farmer groups to resolve the impasse.<br />
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The minister asserted that facts should be ascertained and a proper understanding of the issues must be taken "before rushing to comment on such matters".<br />
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"The temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments, especially when resorted to by celebrities and others, is neither accurate nor responsible," the statement said.<br />
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Thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, have been camping at several Delhi border points since November last year, demanding the government to repeal the three farm laws and legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.</p>


Prominent Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, filmmaker Karan Johar and Suniel Shetty on Wednesday urged fans to not fall for any kind of false propaganda.

Prominent Bollywood stars like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, filmmaker Karan Johar and Suniel Shetty on Wednesday urged fans to not fall for any kind of false propaganda. The tweets came after the Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement in response to international celebrities like Rihanna and Greta Thunberg extended their support for the ongoing farmers protest in India. In a statement, the MEA said a very small section of farmers in parts of the country have some reservations about the farm reforms and a proper understanding of the issue is needed before rushing to comment on the agitation. Rihanna, who has 100 million followers on Twitter and is among the most-followed people on the microblogging site, on Tuesday tweeted, "why aren't we talking about this?! #FarmersProtest, linking a CNN report on the internet shutdown near the protest site. Sharing the MEA statement on Twitter, Akshay said that the efforts by the government to solve the issue are "evident". "Farmers constitute an extremely important part of our country. And the efforts being undertaken to resolve their issues are evident. Let's support an amicable resolution, rather than paying attention to anyone creating differences. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda," Kumar wrote. Farmers constitute an extremely important part of our country. And the efforts being undertaken to resolve their issues are evident. Let’s support an amicable resolution, rather than paying attention to anyone creating differences. 🙏🏻#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda https://t.co/LgAn6tIwWp — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 3, 2021 × Devgn urged the people to be wary of "false propaganda against India or Indian policies". "Don't fall for any false propaganda against India or Indian policies. Its important to stand united at this hour w/o any infighting #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda" he posted. Don’t fall for any false propaganda against India or Indian policies. Its important to stand united at this hour w/o any infighting 🙏🏼#IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda — Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 3, 2021 × Karan Johar said the country shouldn't let "anyone divide us". "We live in turbulent times and the need of the hour is prudence and patience at every turn. Let us together, make every effort we can to find solutions that work for everyone?our farmers are the backbone of India. Let us not let anyone divide us. #IndiaTogether" he said. We live in turbulent times and the need of the hour is prudence and patience at every turn. Let us together, make every effort we can to find solutions that work for everyone—our farmers are the backbone of India. Let us not let anyone divide us. #IndiaTogether — Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 3, 2021 × Shetty also shared the MEA on Twitter, saying nothing is "more dangerous than half truth". "We must always take a comprehensive view of things, as there is nothing more dangerous than half-truth. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda" he said. We must always take a comprehensive view of things, as there is nothing more dangerous than half truth. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda @hiteshjain33 https://t.co/7rNZ683ZAU — Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) February 3, 2021 × Without naming anyone, singer Kailesh Kher said that anti-India can stoop to any level to defame the country. "Even in this sad phase of pandemic,India is helping all nations with vaccine supply for the sake of Humanity.Let all realise that India is ONE & will not tolerate comments against it. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda" he tweeted. बढ़ते वर्चस्व को देख भारत विरोधी किसी भी हद तक गिर रहे. Even in this sad phase of pandemic,India is helping all nations with vaccine supply for the sake of Humanity.Let all realise that India is ONE & will not tolerate comments against it. #IndiaTogether #IndiaAgainstPropaganda — Kailash Kher (@Kailashkher) February 3, 2021 × Celebrities like Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher and Ekta Kapoor too tweeted in support of the MEA's statement. On Tuesday night, international pop star Rihanna became the first global name to voice her support to the ongoing farmer's agitation while criticising the internet shutdown at the protest site. Later, Thunberg, Swedish environmental activist, also backed the agitation, tweeting, "We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India." In its response, the MEA said the Parliament of India passed the reformist legislation relating to the agricultural sector, and noted that some of the vested interest groups have tried to mobilise international support against India. After Rihanna, Greta Thunberg tweets about farmers protest in India "We would like to emphasise that these protests must be seen in the context of India's democratic ethos and polity, and the efforts of the government and the concerned farmer groups to resolve the impasse. The minister asserted that facts should be ascertained and a proper understanding of the issues must be taken "before rushing to comment on such matters". "The temptation of sensationalist social media hashtags and comments, especially when resorted to by celebrities and others, is neither accurate nor responsible," the statement said. Thousands of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, have been camping at several Delhi border points since November last year, demanding the government to repeal the three farm laws and legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for their crops.

Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and others urge people to not fall for propaganda after Rihanna, Greta support farmers protest

India's Republic Day is meant to display the country's cultural diversity & military might, but this year's celebration was hijacked by a protest that turned into a riot. WION's Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

Gravitas: Farmers run riot on India's Republic Day

<p>For weeks, farmers' unions have been protesting in and outside the nation’s capital, demanding the withdrawal of recently passed legislation they say, without evidence, was designed to benefit corporates.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-run-riot-in-delhi-on-republic-day-359493"><strong>Also read | Farmers run riot in Delhi on Republic Day</strong></a><br />
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There have been multiple rounds of talks with the government but the stalemate continues.</p>

<p>A faction of farmers believe that these bills will severely impoverish them but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has a different point of view.</p>

<p>IMF's Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said that India's recently-enacted agriculture laws have the potential to increase farmers' income.</p>

<p>"Indian agriculture is in need of reforms. There are multiple areas where the reforms are needed, including infrastructure," the Chief Economist of the Washington-based global financial institution said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>The three agri laws, enacted in September last year, have been projected by the Indian government as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove middlemen and allow farmers to sell their products anywhere in the country.</p>

<p>Gopinath, in response to a question on the new farm laws, said: "These particular farm laws were in the area of marketing. It was widening the market for farmers. Being able to sell to multiple outlets besides the Mandis without having to pay a tax. And this had the potential to raise, in our view, farmers' incomes."</p>

<p>"That said, every time reform is put in place, there are transition costs. One has to make sure and pay close attention that it's not harming vulnerable farmers, to make sure that the social safety net is provided. Clearly, there is a discussion right now and we'll see what comes out if it," she said.</p>

<p>Thousands of farmers in India, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at several Delhi border points since November 28 last year, demanding a repeal of the farm laws and a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops.</p>

<p>So far, 11 rounds of talks have taken place between the government and farmer leaders with both sides hardening their positions.</p>

<p>In the last round of talks, the government offered to suspend the laws for 1-1.5 years and form a joint committee to find solutions, in return for protesting farmers going back to their respective homes from Delhi borders.</p>

<p>However, farmer leaders said that they would settle for nothing less than a complete repeal of the laws, which they find pro-corporate, and a legal guarantee for the procurement of crops at government-fixed MSP.</p>

<p>The Samkyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 41 farmer unions, is leading the protest against the three central farm laws at several border points of Delhi.</p>

<p>Tuesday's tractor parade in New Delhi, which was to highlight the demands of the farmer unions to repeal three new Agri laws, dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the city as tens of thousands of protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and hoisted a religious flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort.</p>

<p>The Kisan Morcha has disassociated itself from those who indulged in violence during the tractor parade and alleged that some "antisocial elements" infiltrated their otherwise peaceful movement.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


For weeks, farmers' unions have been protesting in and outside the nation’s capital, demanding the withdrawal of recently passed legislation they say, without evidence, was designed to benefit corporates.

For weeks, farmers' unions have been protesting in and outside the nation’s capital, demanding the withdrawal of recently passed legislation they say, without evidence, was designed to benefit corporates. Also read | Farmers run riot in Delhi on Republic Day There have been multiple rounds of talks with the government but the stalemate continues. A faction of farmers believe that these bills will severely impoverish them but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has a different point of view. IMF's Chief Economist Gita Gopinath has said that India's recently-enacted agriculture laws have the potential to increase farmers' income. "Indian agriculture is in need of reforms. There are multiple areas where the reforms are needed, including infrastructure," the Chief Economist of the Washington-based global financial institution said on Tuesday. The three agri laws, enacted in September last year, have been projected by the Indian government as major reforms in the agriculture sector that will remove middlemen and allow farmers to sell their products anywhere in the country. Gopinath, in response to a question on the new farm laws, said: "These particular farm laws were in the area of marketing. It was widening the market for farmers. Being able to sell to multiple outlets besides the Mandis without having to pay a tax. And this had the potential to raise, in our view, farmers' incomes." "That said, every time reform is put in place, there are transition costs. One has to make sure and pay close attention that it's not harming vulnerable farmers, to make sure that the social safety net is provided. Clearly, there is a discussion right now and we'll see what comes out if it," she said. Thousands of farmers in India, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at several Delhi border points since November 28 last year, demanding a repeal of the farm laws and a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops. So far, 11 rounds of talks have taken place between the government and farmer leaders with both sides hardening their positions. In the last round of talks, the government offered to suspend the laws for 1-1.5 years and form a joint committee to find solutions, in return for protesting farmers going back to their respective homes from Delhi borders. However, farmer leaders said that they would settle for nothing less than a complete repeal of the laws, which they find pro-corporate, and a legal guarantee for the procurement of crops at government-fixed MSP. The Samkyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 41 farmer unions, is leading the protest against the three central farm laws at several border points of Delhi. Tuesday's tractor parade in New Delhi, which was to highlight the demands of the farmer unions to repeal three new Agri laws, dissolved into anarchy on the streets of the city as tens of thousands of protesters broke through barriers, fought with police, overturned vehicles and hoisted a religious flag from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort. The Kisan Morcha has disassociated itself from those who indulged in violence during the tractor parade and alleged that some "antisocial elements" infiltrated their otherwise peaceful movement. (With inputs from agencies)

India’s new agriculture laws have potential to raise farm income: IMF's Gita Gopinath

India's 72nd Republic Day celebration has been hijacked by protests that has turned into a riot. Thousands of farmers break through barricades to enter New Delhi as India holds military parade to mark Republic Day.

Farmer protest turns violent in India | Farmers break barricades, attack cops on duty

<p>Urging farmer unions to form an informal group among themselves to prepare concrete proposals to be discussed in the next meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Friday detailed discussions took place at the ninth round of talks but could not reach a decisive stage.</p>

<p>The two sides, therefore, decided to meet again on January 19 at 12 pm, Tomar told reporters after the end of the meeting that lasted for nearly five hours.</p>

<p>"Talks took place over three farm laws in a cordial atmosphere and detailed discussions took place on some issues, but couldn't reach a decisive stage," he said.</p>

<p>"We suggested they can form an informal group of people who can understand the laws better and prepare some concrete proposals, detailing what are farmers' expectations and what clauses are problematic for them, which the government can consider with an open mind," the minister said.</p>

<p>He further said the government is hopeful of discussions reaching some decisive stage at the tenth round of talks on January 19.</p>

<p>On the direct talks between the government and farmers continuing despite the Supreme Court appointing a panel, Tomar said everyone is fully committed to the apex court and the government will also present its side before the committee panel when invited.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unions want to continue the dialogue with the government and we have no problem with that. The SC-appointed panel will also work for the welfare of farmers," he said.</p>

<p>The minister said solution can emerge from the government-farmers talks as well as from the SC-appointed panel's deliberations.</p>

<p>"Our effort is to resolve the issue through dialogue and we want the protest to end at the earliest given the adverse weather conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic situation," he said.</p>

<p>On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the government with regard to the farm laws, Tomar said, "Rahul Gandhi's statements and actions are laughed at within his own party also."</p>

<p>"The Congress manifesto in 2019 itself promised these reforms and therefore Sonia and Rahul Gandhi should tell us whether they were lying at that time or are lying right now," he said.</p>


Urging farmer unions to form an informal group among themselves to prepare concrete proposals to be discussed in the next meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Friday detailed discussions took place at the ninth round of talks but could not reach a decisive stage.

Urging farmer unions to form an informal group among themselves to prepare concrete proposals to be discussed in the next meeting, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said on Friday detailed discussions took place at the ninth round of talks but could not reach a decisive stage. The two sides, therefore, decided to meet again on January 19 at 12 pm, Tomar told reporters after the end of the meeting that lasted for nearly five hours. "Talks took place over three farm laws in a cordial atmosphere and detailed discussions took place on some issues, but couldn't reach a decisive stage," he said. "We suggested they can form an informal group of people who can understand the laws better and prepare some concrete proposals, detailing what are farmers' expectations and what clauses are problematic for them, which the government can consider with an open mind," the minister said. He further said the government is hopeful of discussions reaching some decisive stage at the tenth round of talks on January 19. On the direct talks between the government and farmers continuing despite the Supreme Court appointing a panel, Tomar said everyone is fully committed to the apex court and the government will also present its side before the committee panel when invited. "Unions want to continue the dialogue with the government and we have no problem with that. The SC-appointed panel will also work for the welfare of farmers," he said. The minister said solution can emerge from the government-farmers talks as well as from the SC-appointed panel's deliberations. "Our effort is to resolve the issue through dialogue and we want the protest to end at the earliest given the adverse weather conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic situation," he said. On Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations against the government with regard to the farm laws, Tomar said, "Rahul Gandhi's statements and actions are laughed at within his own party also." "The Congress manifesto in 2019 itself promised these reforms and therefore Sonia and Rahul Gandhi should tell us whether they were lying at that time or are lying right now," he said.

Government wants farmer unions to form informal group to prepare concrete proposals: Narendra Singh Tomar

<p>The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Central government for its handling of the farmers' protest against the recently-approved farm, saying it is "extremely disappointed" and an expert committee will be constituted to resolve the deadlock.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The top court also considered staying the implementation of the three laws and refused to give the government extra time for finding a solution.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We have given you long rope, Mr Attorney General, please don't lecture us on patience," a bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the bench has made "harsh" observations on the government's handling of the crisis to which the top court replied, "that was the most the innocuous factual thing for us to say".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The SC said that it was "extremely disappointed" with the negotiation process and told the Centre that state government are "rebelling" against the laws.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We don't want to make any stray observations on your negotiations but we are extremely disappointed with the process," the top court said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The SC also asked the parties to suggest names of former chief justices that can head the panel</p>


The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Central government for its handling of the farmers' protest against the recently-approved farm, saying it is "extremely disappointed" and an expert committee will be constituted to resolve the deadlock.

The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the Central government for its handling of the farmers' protest against the recently-approved farm, saying it is "extremely disappointed" and an expert committee will be constituted to resolve the deadlock. Watch | The top court also considered staying the implementation of the three laws and refused to give the government extra time for finding a solution. Also read | I’m a farmer’s son, know more about agriculture than Rahul Gandhi: Rajnath Singh "We have given you long rope, Mr Attorney General, please don't lecture us on patience," a bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that the bench has made "harsh" observations on the government's handling of the crisis to which the top court replied, "that was the most the innocuous factual thing for us to say". The SC said that it was "extremely disappointed" with the negotiation process and told the Centre that state government are "rebelling" against the laws. "We don't want to make any stray observations on your negotiations but we are extremely disappointed with the process," the top court said. The SC also asked the parties to suggest names of former chief justices that can head the panel

'Extremely disappointed': SC pulls up Centre for handling farmers' protest

<p>Protesting farmer unions Monday agreed "in-principle" to a government proposal of holding the next round of talks on the new agricultural laws on December 30, but said the Centre should have spelt out the agenda of the meeting in its invite.</p>

<p>Abhimanyu Kohar, a member of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha -- an umbrella body of 40 unions protesting against the contentious legislations -- said the farmers have agreed to go for the meeting on the date proposed by the Centre.</p>

<p>The farmers' acceptance of the proposal came hours after the Centre sent them a letter suggesting December 30 as the date for the dialogue, against December 29 the protesting unions wanted.</p>

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<p>"In our letter sent to the government on December 26, we had clearly mentioned that repeal of three farm laws and legal guarantee for MSP should be part of the agenda for fresh talks, but despite this, the government in letter today has not mentioned any specific agenda," Kohar told PTI.</p>

<p>"But, we have agreed in-principle to hold talks with the government," he said.</p>

<p>The government's latest invite followed a proposal made by unions last week to hold the talks on Tuesday, December 29, on agenda including modalities for the repeal of the three laws enacted in September.</p>

<p>Kohar said the government proposing to hold the talks on December 30, instead of agreeing to farmers' suggestion of December 29, shows the Centre wants to assert its control.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, the Singhu border where thousands of farmers have been camping in protest against the new laws since November 28, visibly swelled up on Monday as new protestors joined in over the weekend.</p>

<p>Navigating the highway-turned-township became challenging with the pathways being cramped as tractors and trolleys of new protestors occupied more and more space at the protest site.</p>

<p>Having already completed one month, the farmers said they were prepared for a long haul, and that essentials such as food and clothing are coming in in sufficient quantities to sustain their agitation.</p>

<p>Apprehensive that the new laws will lead to the elimination of the MSP regime and the mandi system, the farmers have been demanding the three legislations be repealed. The government, on the other hand, has been projecting the laws as major reforms in the agriculture sector.</p>

<p>Several farmers who had gone to their villages after spending a few days at the protest sites have returned with their families.</p>

<p>Amrinder Singh from Patiala had gone back home on December 4, and returned on Saturday with his wife and sister. "More people are coming in, and to keep our fight going, each house in every village in Punjab is giving Rs 1,000."</p>

<p>"More people will be coming from Fatehgarh Sahib on January 2 after a religious event there gets over," he said.&nbsp;</p>


Protesting farmer unions Monday agreed "in-principle" to a government proposal of holding the next round of talks on the new agricultural laws on December 30, but said the Centre should have spelt out the agenda of the meeting in its invite.

Protesting farmer unions Monday agreed "in-principle" to a government proposal of holding the next round of talks on the new agricultural laws on December 30, but said the Centre should have spelt out the agenda of the meeting in its invite. Abhimanyu Kohar, a member of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha -- an umbrella body of 40 unions protesting against the contentious legislations -- said the farmers have agreed to go for the meeting on the date proposed by the Centre. The farmers' acceptance of the proposal came hours after the Centre sent them a letter suggesting December 30 as the date for the dialogue, against December 29 the protesting unions wanted. Also read| Varanasi farmers learn to use drones for seed plantation "In our letter sent to the government on December 26, we had clearly mentioned that repeal of three farm laws and legal guarantee for MSP should be part of the agenda for fresh talks, but despite this, the government in letter today has not mentioned any specific agenda," Kohar told PTI. "But, we have agreed in-principle to hold talks with the government," he said. The government's latest invite followed a proposal made by unions last week to hold the talks on Tuesday, December 29, on agenda including modalities for the repeal of the three laws enacted in September. Kohar said the government proposing to hold the talks on December 30, instead of agreeing to farmers' suggestion of December 29, shows the Centre wants to assert its control. Also read| Indian farmers agree to meet government over contentious farm laws Meanwhile, the Singhu border where thousands of farmers have been camping in protest against the new laws since November 28, visibly swelled up on Monday as new protestors joined in over the weekend. Navigating the highway-turned-township became challenging with the pathways being cramped as tractors and trolleys of new protestors occupied more and more space at the protest site. Having already completed one month, the farmers said they were prepared for a long haul, and that essentials such as food and clothing are coming in in sufficient quantities to sustain their agitation. Apprehensive that the new laws will lead to the elimination of the MSP regime and the mandi system, the farmers have been demanding the three legislations be repealed. The government, on the other hand, has been projecting the laws as major reforms in the agriculture sector. Several farmers who had gone to their villages after spending a few days at the protest sites have returned with their families. Amrinder Singh from Patiala had gone back home on December 4, and returned on Saturday with his wife and sister. "More people are coming in, and to keep our fight going, each house in every village in Punjab is giving Rs 1,000." "More people will be coming from Fatehgarh Sahib on January 2 after a religious event there gets over," he said.

Protesting farmers agree to government proposal for talks on December 30

<p>PM <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/narendra-modi">Narendra Modi's </a>visit to a Delhi gurdwara is making global headlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reason behind so much attention is because there were no police barricades or traffic restrictions put in place during the PM's visit. Also, Rakab Ganj Sahib Gurdwara is iconic as mortal remains of Guru Tegh Bahadur were cremated here.</p>

<p>On December 19, it was the death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, ninth Sikh guru and Modi visited the holy place a day after that.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His visit came at a time when farmers from Punjab and Haryana, states where Sikh is a major community are protesting at the borders of the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If one connects the dots, he/she will get to know that the prime minister's visit was symbolic. And this report tells why.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I, like millions around the world, am deeply inspired by the kindnesses of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji," Modi tweeted following his visit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The message and gesture of the PM struck a chord as the ninth Sikh guru was indeed the embodiment of service and sacrifice.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Born as Tyaga Mall, he studied Sikh scriptures and weaponry in Amristar, Punjab at a very young age. His father, Guru Hargobind, was the sixth Sikh guru.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Guru Hargobind was also the first guru to raise arms against religious prejudice that was rampant under the Mughals in 17th century India and his youngest son Tyaga Mall took the fight forward.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He made the ultimate sacrifice and was beheaded for standing up to the Mughals. His grandfather, Guru Arjan Dev, had done the same. He too was assassinated by the Mughals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Guru Tegh Bahadur's term ran from 1665 to 1675 and during this period, he travelled across India to spread the teachings of Guru Nanak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He set up community kitchens and wells wherever he went.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the late 17th century, then Mughal emperor Aurangzeb imposed the Sharia law across his empire in which non-Muslims were slapped with the Jizya tax.</p>

<p>Several people were forcibly converted and Kashmiri pandits were amongst them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is believed that those who fled forced conversions sought the refuge of Guru Tegh Bahadur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Sikh guru travelled to Delhi to dissuade Aurangzeb from the measure.</p>

<p>Some claims suggest that Aurangzeb asked Hindus to bring someone who was willing to sacrifice himself for their religion and Guru Tegh Bahadur volunteered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On November 24, 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded in front of a large crowd.</p>

<p>His death is considered among the greatest humanitarian sacrifices the world has seen ever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ninth Sikh guru stands for peace, sacrifice, universal brotherhood and religious freedom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His story is similar to Indian farmers who toil to feed a country of over 1.3 billion people.</p>

<p>As global leaders are politicising their cause, Modi has sent a symbolic message of solidarity with the farmers by paying tribute to the Sikh guru who is remembered for his selfless service to people.&nbsp;</p>


PM Narendra Modi's visit to a Delhi gurdwara is making global headlines. The reason behind so much attention is because there were no police barricades or traffic restrictions put in place during the PM's visit.

PM Narendra Modi's visit to a Delhi gurdwara is making global headlines. The reason behind so much attention is because there were no police barricades or traffic restrictions put in place during the PM's visit. Also, Rakab Ganj Sahib Gurdwara is iconic as mortal remains of Guru Tegh Bahadur were cremated here. On December 19, it was the death anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, ninth Sikh guru and Modi visited the holy place a day after that. His visit came at a time when farmers from Punjab and Haryana, states where Sikh is a major community are protesting at the borders of the national capital. If one connects the dots, he/she will get to know that the prime minister's visit was symbolic. And this report tells why. "I, like millions around the world, am deeply inspired by the kindnesses of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji," Modi tweeted following his visit. This morning, I prayed at the historic Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, where the pious body of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was cremated. I felt extremely blessed. I, like millions around the world, am deeply inspired by the kindnesses of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. pic.twitter.com/ECveWV9JjR — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 20, 2020 × The message and gesture of the PM struck a chord as the ninth Sikh guru was indeed the embodiment of service and sacrifice. Watch | Born as Tyaga Mall, he studied Sikh scriptures and weaponry in Amristar, Punjab at a very young age. His father, Guru Hargobind, was the sixth Sikh guru. Guru Hargobind was also the first guru to raise arms against religious prejudice that was rampant under the Mughals in 17th century India and his youngest son Tyaga Mall took the fight forward. He made the ultimate sacrifice and was beheaded for standing up to the Mughals. His grandfather, Guru Arjan Dev, had done the same. He too was assassinated by the Mughals. Guru Tegh Bahadur's term ran from 1665 to 1675 and during this period, he travelled across India to spread the teachings of Guru Nanak. He set up community kitchens and wells wherever he went. In the late 17th century, then Mughal emperor Aurangzeb imposed the Sharia law across his empire in which non-Muslims were slapped with the Jizya tax. Several people were forcibly converted and Kashmiri pandits were amongst them. It is believed that those who fled forced conversions sought the refuge of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The Sikh guru travelled to Delhi to dissuade Aurangzeb from the measure. Some claims suggest that Aurangzeb asked Hindus to bring someone who was willing to sacrifice himself for their religion and Guru Tegh Bahadur volunteered. On November 24, 1675, Guru Tegh Bahadur was beheaded in front of a large crowd. His death is considered among the greatest humanitarian sacrifices the world has seen ever. The ninth Sikh guru stands for peace, sacrifice, universal brotherhood and religious freedom. His story is similar to Indian farmers who toil to feed a country of over 1.3 billion people. As global leaders are politicising their cause, Modi has sent a symbolic message of solidarity with the farmers by paying tribute to the Sikh guru who is remembered for his selfless service to people.

Why PM Modi's gurdwara visit is symbolic to farmers' cause

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually addressed Madhya Pradesh farmers and said the laws have not been introduced overnight. There have been decades of discussions, consultations, he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking at a virtual event, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his earlier remarks. Political parties should stop misguiding farmers. It's been 6-7 months since Farm laws were implemented. But now suddenly, games are being played to plough one's own political land through a web of lies, he alleged.</p>

<p>"I request all political parties with folded hands, please keep all the credit. I'm giving credit to all your old election manifestos. I just want ease in the life of farmers, I want their progress and want modernity in agriculture," the Prime Minister added.</p>

<p>The now controversial farm laws, the Prime Minister said, had not been introduced overnight. Nor were they new ideas. "Over last 20-30 years, central govt and state govts had detailed discussions on these reforms," he contended.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister also spoke about benefits given to farmers in recent years. "Today, several farmers have been given Kisan Credit Card. Earlier, they were not available to all farmers. But we changed rules to make Kisan Credit Card available to all farmers across the country," he said.</p>

<p>"Today Rs 16 thousand crores are being transferred into the bank accounts of 35 lakhs farmers of Madhya Pradesh," he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually addressed Madhya Pradesh farmers and said the laws have not been introduced overnight. There have been decades of discussions, consultations, he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually addressed Madhya Pradesh farmers and said the laws have not been introduced overnight. There have been decades of discussions, consultations, he said. Speaking at a virtual event, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his earlier remarks. Political parties should stop misguiding farmers. It's been 6-7 months since Farm laws were implemented. But now suddenly, games are being played to plough one's own political land through a web of lies, he alleged. "I request all political parties with folded hands, please keep all the credit. I'm giving credit to all your old election manifestos. I just want ease in the life of farmers, I want their progress and want modernity in agriculture," the Prime Minister added. The now controversial farm laws, the Prime Minister said, had not been introduced overnight. Nor were they new ideas. "Over last 20-30 years, central govt and state govts had detailed discussions on these reforms," he contended. The Prime Minister also spoke about benefits given to farmers in recent years. "Today, several farmers have been given Kisan Credit Card. Earlier, they were not available to all farmers. But we changed rules to make Kisan Credit Card available to all farmers across the country," he said. "Today Rs 16 thousand crores are being transferred into the bank accounts of 35 lakhs farmers of Madhya Pradesh," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Farm laws have not been introduced overnight, PM Modi slams opposition for 'misguiding' farmers

<p>Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by a few Sikh-American youth.</p>

<p>The said protests were held in support of farmers who have been protesting against the recently enacted agri laws in India.</p>

<p>Hundreds of Sikhs from in and around Greater Washington DC area, Maryland and Virginia, along with many from other states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina, on Saturday carried out a car rally to the Indian Embassy in downtown Washington DC, where they gathered to express solidarity with the protesting farmers.</p>

<p>However, the peaceful protest was soon hijacked by a few separatist Sikhs who were carrying Khalistani flags with anti-India posters and banners which said they represent "The Republic of Khalistan".</p>

<p>During the protest, many of the pro-Khalistan Sikh youths flashing Kirpans jumped on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and pasted a poster over it.</p>

<p>The Indian Embassy condemned the "mischievous act" by hooligans masquerading as protesters.</p>

<p>"The statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza in front of the Embassy was defaced by Khalistani elements on 12 December 2020. The Embassy strongly condemns this mischievous act by hooligans masquerading as protesters against the universally respected icon of peace and justice," it said in a statement.</p>

<p>The Embassy said it has lodged a strong protest with the US law enforcement agencies and has also taken up the matter with the Department of State for an early investigation and action against the culprits under the applicable law.</p>

<p>The Washington DC Police and Secret Services had a sizeable presence when all this happened Saturday afternoon.</p>

<p>Around half-an-hour later, another group of pro-Khalistani supporters hung a dummy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's picture with a rope around the neck of the statue.</p>

<p>After more than an hour, a secret service agent was seen coming near the statue and apparently telling the youths that they were violating the law by indulging in vandalism.</p>

<p>On June 26, President Donald Trump had signed an executive order, according to which an individual can be imprisoned for up to 10 years for destroying, damaging, vandalising, or desecrating a monument, memorial, or statue within the United States or otherwise vandalises government property.</p>

<p>The statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the presence of then US president Bill Clinton on September 16, 2000, after the US Congress passed a law in this regard in 1998.</p>

<p>This is for the second time that Gandhi's statue has been desecrated by miscreants. The first such incident was reported on the intervening night of June 2 and 3.</p>

<p>Farmers from different parts of the country, especially Haryana and Punjab, have been camping at various border points of Delhi for over two weeks to demand a repeal of the three farm laws.</p>


Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by a few Sikh-American youth. The said protests were held in support of farmers who have been protesting against the recently enacted agri laws in India.

Members of Khalistani separatists desecrated the statue of Mahatma Gandhi during a protest organised by a few Sikh-American youth. The said protests were held in support of farmers who have been protesting against the recently enacted agri laws in India. Hundreds of Sikhs from in and around Greater Washington DC area, Maryland and Virginia, along with many from other states like New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio and North Carolina, on Saturday carried out a car rally to the Indian Embassy in downtown Washington DC, where they gathered to express solidarity with the protesting farmers. However, the peaceful protest was soon hijacked by a few separatist Sikhs who were carrying Khalistani flags with anti-India posters and banners which said they represent "The Republic of Khalistan". During the protest, many of the pro-Khalistan Sikh youths flashing Kirpans jumped on the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and pasted a poster over it. The Indian Embassy condemned the "mischievous act" by hooligans masquerading as protesters. "The statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza in front of the Embassy was defaced by Khalistani elements on 12 December 2020. The Embassy strongly condemns this mischievous act by hooligans masquerading as protesters against the universally respected icon of peace and justice," it said in a statement. The Embassy said it has lodged a strong protest with the US law enforcement agencies and has also taken up the matter with the Department of State for an early investigation and action against the culprits under the applicable law. The Washington DC Police and Secret Services had a sizeable presence when all this happened Saturday afternoon. Around half-an-hour later, another group of pro-Khalistani supporters hung a dummy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's picture with a rope around the neck of the statue. After more than an hour, a secret service agent was seen coming near the statue and apparently telling the youths that they were violating the law by indulging in vandalism. On June 26, President Donald Trump had signed an executive order, according to which an individual can be imprisoned for up to 10 years for destroying, damaging, vandalising, or desecrating a monument, memorial, or statue within the United States or otherwise vandalises government property. The statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled by then prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in the presence of then US president Bill Clinton on September 16, 2000, after the US Congress passed a law in this regard in 1998. This is for the second time that Gandhi's statue has been desecrated by miscreants. The first such incident was reported on the intervening night of June 2 and 3. Farmers from different parts of the country, especially Haryana and Punjab, have been camping at various border points of Delhi for over two weeks to demand a repeal of the three farm laws.

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma Gandhi's statue in US

<p>The government on Friday asked protesting farmers to be vigilant against their platform being misused, saying some "anti-social" as well as "Leftist and Maoist" elements are conspiring to spoil the atmosphere of the agitation even as the protesters stuck to their demands.</p>

<p>Photographs of some protesters at the Tikri border seen holding posters demanding release of activists arrested under various charges had gone viral, prompting Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to say that these "anti-social elements" are conspiring to spoil the atmosphere of the peasants' movement under the guise of farmers.</p>

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<p>He also said the government is sensitive towards farmers and is in discussion with them and their representatives to resolve their concerns.</p>

<p>"A proposal to resolve the farmers' objection has also been sent to the farmers union and the government is ready for further discussion," Tomar tweeted.</p>

<p>Food, Railway and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal was more direct in his charge, alleging that certain Leftist and Maoist elements seem to have taken "control" of the agitation and rather than discussing on farmer issues, they seem to be having some other agenda.</p>

<p>In a tweet, he said, "People of India are watching, seeing what is happening, observing how across the country Leftist-Maoists are not finding any support &amp; therefore they are trying to hijack this farmers agitation &amp; trying misuse this platform for their own agenda."</p>

<p>Farmer leaders had on Thursday insisted that their ongoing protest against the Centre's new farm laws was "apolitical".</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday asserted that anything less than scrapping of the new agri laws won't be accepted and if the government wants to talk, farmer leaders should be formally conveyed like in previous occasions.</p>

<p>The government had asked farmer groups to consider its proposals for amending the Acts to address their concerns and said it was open to discussing its offer further whenever the unions want.</p>

<p>"They (government) should first tell us when and where they want to meet us as they did for previous formal talks. If they invite us for talks, we will discuss that with our coordination committee and then take a decision," Tikait told PTI.</p>

<p>The BKU leader said there was no question of returning home until the government repeals the three laws.</p>

<p>Asked whether the government has sent any invite for further discussion, he said the farmer unions have not received anything as such.</p>

<p>"One thing is very clear that farmers will not accept anything less than scrapping of new agriculture laws," he said.</p>

<p>Farmers leaders on Thursday announced they would block railway tracks across the country if their demands were not met by the government and would announce a date for that soon.</p>

<p>At least five rounds of formal talks have taken place between the Centre and representatives of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, protesting on various borders of the national capital for about two weeks, but the deadlock has continued with the unions sticking to their main demand for the repeal of the three contentious laws.</p>

<p>The sixth round of talks between the government and farm union leaders, which was scheduled for Wednesday morning, was cancelled.</p>


The government on Friday asked protesting farmers to be vigilant against their platform being misused, saying some "anti-social" as well as "Leftist and Maoist" elements are conspiring to spoil the atmosphere of the agitation even as the protesters stuck to their demands.

The government on Friday asked protesting farmers to be vigilant against their platform being misused, saying some "anti-social" as well as "Leftist and Maoist" elements are conspiring to spoil the atmosphere of the agitation even as the protesters stuck to their demands. Photographs of some protesters at the Tikri border seen holding posters demanding release of activists arrested under various charges had gone viral, prompting Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to say that these "anti-social elements" are conspiring to spoil the atmosphere of the peasants' movement under the guise of farmers. Also read | Union Minister claims China, Pakistan behind farmers' protests He also said the government is sensitive towards farmers and is in discussion with them and their representatives to resolve their concerns. "A proposal to resolve the farmers' objection has also been sent to the farmers union and the government is ready for further discussion," Tomar tweeted. Food, Railway and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal was more direct in his charge, alleging that certain Leftist and Maoist elements seem to have taken "control" of the agitation and rather than discussing on farmer issues, they seem to be having some other agenda. In a tweet, he said, "People of India are watching, seeing what is happening, observing how across the country Leftist-Maoists are not finding any support & therefore they are trying to hijack this farmers agitation & trying misuse this platform for their own agenda." Farmer leaders had on Thursday insisted that their ongoing protest against the Centre's new farm laws was "apolitical". Meanwhile, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday asserted that anything less than scrapping of the new agri laws won't be accepted and if the government wants to talk, farmer leaders should be formally conveyed like in previous occasions. The government had asked farmer groups to consider its proposals for amending the Acts to address their concerns and said it was open to discussing its offer further whenever the unions want. "They (government) should first tell us when and where they want to meet us as they did for previous formal talks. If they invite us for talks, we will discuss that with our coordination committee and then take a decision," Tikait told PTI. The BKU leader said there was no question of returning home until the government repeals the three laws. Asked whether the government has sent any invite for further discussion, he said the farmer unions have not received anything as such. "One thing is very clear that farmers will not accept anything less than scrapping of new agriculture laws," he said. Farmers leaders on Thursday announced they would block railway tracks across the country if their demands were not met by the government and would announce a date for that soon. At least five rounds of formal talks have taken place between the Centre and representatives of farmers, mainly from Punjab and Haryana, protesting on various borders of the national capital for about two weeks, but the deadlock has continued with the unions sticking to their main demand for the repeal of the three contentious laws. The sixth round of talks between the government and farm union leaders, which was scheduled for Wednesday morning, was cancelled.

Anti-social, Leftist and Maoist elements trying to take control of farmers' agitation, says Govt; protesters in no mood to budge

<p>The United Kingdom government has clarified the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson mentioning India-Pakistan while responding to a question on Farmers protest in India.</p>

<p>A UK Government spokesperson, in response to a WION question, said, “The Prime Minister clearly misheard the question in parliament today. The Foreign Office is following the issue of protests in India closely.”</p>

<p>On Wednesday the issue of the ongoing farmers' protests in India was raised in the British Parliament. In response to a question raised by Labour Party MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson didn't give any direct response.</p>

<p>Boris said, “Of course, Mr Speaker, and our views as the honourable gentleman knows well, of course, we have serious concerns about what is happening between India and Pakistan but these are pre-eminently matters for those two governments to settle and I know that he appreciates that point".</p>

<p>36 British MPs have written to British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on the matter. Other than the UK, last week saw Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau expressed his concern on the farmer's protests in India leading to a sharp reaction from India. The ministry of external affairs called the comments "unwarranted", and summoned the Canadian envoy to India Nadir Patel, handing over a strong demarche.</p>


The United Kingdom government has clarified the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson mentioning India-Pakistan while responding to a question on Farmers protest in India.

The United Kingdom government has clarified the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson mentioning India-Pakistan while responding to a question on Farmers protest in India. A UK Government spokesperson, in response to a WION question, said, “The Prime Minister clearly misheard the question in parliament today. The Foreign Office is following the issue of protests in India closely.” On Wednesday the issue of the ongoing farmers' protests in India was raised in the British Parliament. In response to a question raised by Labour Party MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson didn't give any direct response. Boris said, “Of course, Mr Speaker, and our views as the honourable gentleman knows well, of course, we have serious concerns about what is happening between India and Pakistan but these are pre-eminently matters for those two governments to settle and I know that he appreciates that point". 36 British MPs have written to British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on the matter. Other than the UK, last week saw Canadian Prime minister Justin Trudeau expressed his concern on the farmer's protests in India leading to a sharp reaction from India. The ministry of external affairs called the comments "unwarranted", and summoned the Canadian envoy to India Nadir Patel, handing over a strong demarche.

Boris Johnson confuses farmers' protest with India-Pakistan dispute, UK spokesperson clarifies

<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is&nbsp;under pressure for revealing where&nbsp;billions of dollars in pandemic aid has gone.</p>

<p>Amid heightening controversy over his controversial comments regarding India's farmers' protest, Trudeau's government has been rattled by another scandal.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/canadas-dual-stance-on-minimum-support-price-exposed-346777">Canada's dual stance on Minimum Support Price exposed</a></strong></p>

<p>While the public authority has made accessible elevated level total spending measurements, or appraisals of the net financial effect, for the in excess of 100 projects it has dispatched since the pandemic started, a couple of divisions have delivered insights regarding which people, gatherings, or organizations have gotten government cash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few divisions have battled CBC's endeavors to get that data without holding back — &nbsp;despite the way that some traded on an open market organizations have intentionally unveiled similar data through their TSX filings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Crafted by House of Commons committees&nbsp;that normally&nbsp;would test government spending programs — such as&nbsp;the Finance board — &nbsp;has been disrupted,&nbsp;first by the public authority's transition to prorogue Parliament in August and&nbsp;then by Liberal delays.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadian-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-faces-third-ethics-probe-over-charity-grant-program-310616">Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program</a></strong></p>

<p>NDP account pundit Peter Julian said the public authority has been generally straightforward about the amount it is spending — yet not about where the cash is going.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As far as what that's identity is explicitly going to, this is the place where I think we run into issues that the public authority has not been straightforward about — which of the huge organizations, some of whom are amazingly beneficial during this pandemic, have really been accepting these critical measures of cash," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the House of Commons, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has been proud despite resistance questions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Right now is an ideal opportunity for us to zero in on what we can do going ahead to spare Canadian lives and to save the Canadian economy," Freeland told the House on Oct. 29. "There will be a period for post-mortems, however while the plane is flying, one doesn't attempt to change the motor."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Freeland was not accessible for a meeting. In an articulation, her office safeguarded the public authority's activities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our administration's main concern is supporting Canadians and organizations as we climate the COVID-19 pandemic," composed representative Katherine Cuplinskas. "The current week's Fall Economic Statement gives definite and straightforward bookkeeping of government uses, just as a development intend to guarantee a hearty and strong recuperation once the infection is vanquished."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Requested to respond to claims the public authority isn't being straightforward about where the cash is going, Cuplinskas declined to remark further.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While offices refer to various reasons, the outcome is that the public authority has wouldn't uncover which gatherings and organizations are profiting by a portion of its most elevated spending programs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Business names private, says EDC&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Export Development Corporation was accused of maintaining the business credit accessibility program (BCAP) and the Canada crisis business account (CEBA). It has made public the names of about six organizations that show up in advertisements adulating the assistance they got, however EDC will not name the other 791,884 organizations affirmed for CEBA credits totalling $31.6 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Organization names are remembered for the information organizations gave in certainty," said EDC representative Amy Minsky. "Without assent, we can't reveal the names."&nbsp;</p>

<p>EDC additionally has wouldn't uncover the data through the Access to Information Act, highlighting a statement in the Export Development Act which says that "all data got by the Corporation according to its clients is advantaged."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has directed a few guide programs, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). CRA has made elevated level insights accessible and says it intends to unveil the names of the 355,990 bosses that profited by what the PBO gauges is more than $49.2 billion in sponsorships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Be that as it may, the CRA has been "concluding" its arrangements to disclose the data since CBC News previously asked two months prior and has neglected to clarify the postponement. It is likewise not known whether the data will be disclosed completely.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Government of Canada is as yet considering the cycle for making this data accessible," said representative Etienne Biram. "An update will be made as more data opens up."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CRA likewise has wouldn't uncover the data through the Access to Information Act, referring to a provision that permits the office to decline to uncover data because of being disclosed within 90 days of the entrance demand.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the US, the names of organizations that profited by the check security program and the sums they got have been unveiled.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>'Financially delicate data'&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>At the point when the pandemic struck, national banks like the U.S. Central bank and the Bank of Canada started purchasing corporate securities to infuse liquidity into the market. Be that as it may, while the Federal Reserve has made public the rundown of corporate securities it purchased, the Bank of Canada says it will just unveil the data in five years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Bank's covering the corporate security buying office mirrors our judgment on the harmony among straightforwardness and the need to ensure economically delicate data and exchange explicit detail that could affect the honest evaluation of the Bank's buys," said representative Alex Paterson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For instance, distributing data about individual security estimating and designation could prompt market twisting. Hence, the Bank will deliver exchange level subtleties of these projects with a five-year slack, or not long after the projects are wrapped up, whichever starts things out."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Bank of Canada has been delivering total data about bond buys by area with a one-month delay. It additionally has distributed top notch of organizations that are qualified for the buying program — however hasn't uncovered which bonds it really purchased.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Subtleties redacted&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Parliamentary Budget Officer assesses the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) gave out $2 billion through the Canada crisis business lease help (CECRA) program. CMHC at first wouldn't unveil any data about which organizations got help, saying it was disallowed under the Privacy Act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Canada's Privacy Act secures the data of people — not organizations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following an admittance to data demand from CBC, the CMHC delivered information concerning 337,423 applications and the sums paid out yet redacted a portion of the data, for example, the name of the landowner and the name of the occupant.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other government associations have been all the more ready to uncover where they sent the checks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indigenous Services, for instance, has made public who got cash from the Indigenous people group uphold reserve and the Indigenous the travel industry boost advancement store .&nbsp;</p>

<p>A few divisions, including Canadian Heritage, have been unobtrusively adding data about who got checks to the public authority's open information base of awards and commitments, which presently has 24,738 records that notice COVID-19. While some are provincial financial advancement assets to help independent ventures climate the pandemic, others are research awards, temporary jobs or awards to expressions associations and celebrations to help keep them above water.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation, an auxiliary of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, has been proactively distributing the names of organizations that have gotten cash under the enormous manager crisis financing office (LEEFF). Be that as it may, to date it has just distributed two names: Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which was endorsed for a $200 million advance, and B.C-based Conuma Resources, a coal mining organization affirmed to obtain $120 million.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Government assets to pay for new water stations, more food and supplies for school&nbsp;</p>

<p>Julian and Conservative account pundit Pierre Poilievre said the public authority began by being straightforward, with then-money serve Bill Morneau preparation them in secret about the public authority's spending plans. That all changed in August, they said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"From that point forward, it's been exceptionally hard to get data about which of these enormous, beneficial organizations have been getting government uphold," said Julian. "This is an issue. Canadians must have the option to pass judgment on this.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We need to have full straightforwardness so Canadians can decide whether it was proper to give that freebee to an organization that is announcing profits or leader rewards and laying off dedicated representatives simultaneously."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Poilievre said that at the beginning of the pandemic, with local officials telecommuting, it was simpler to acknowledge that the public authority couldn't disclose to Canadians where the cash had been going. After nine months, he stated, "the complementary lift is finished. We should now hope to get the information."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Previous parliamentary spending official Kevin Page, who presently fills in as CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa, said there is "a colossal straightforwardness hole" when if comes to what the Canadian and the U.S. governments have uncovered about where the cash has gone — a hole the public authority should be pushed to close.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We should realize more where that cash is going. These are tens and a huge number of dollars in business underpins. It's a vital piece of the general boost," he said. "What's more, not knowing truly ... decreases our capacity to see how these projects are functioning and what job would they be able to play as far as supporting the monetary recuperation going ahead."</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is under pressure for revealing where billions of dollars in pandemic aid has gone. Amid heightening controversy over his controversial comments regarding India's farmers' protest, Trudeau's government has been rattled by another scandal.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government is under pressure for revealing where billions of dollars in pandemic aid has gone. Amid heightening controversy over his controversial comments regarding India's farmers' protest, Trudeau's government has been rattled by another scandal. Also read: Canada's dual stance on Minimum Support Price exposed While the public authority has made accessible elevated level total spending measurements, or appraisals of the net financial effect, for the in excess of 100 projects it has dispatched since the pandemic started, a couple of divisions have delivered insights regarding which people, gatherings, or organizations have gotten government cash. A few divisions have battled CBC's endeavors to get that data without holding back — despite the way that some traded on an open market organizations have intentionally unveiled similar data through their TSX filings. Crafted by House of Commons committees that normally would test government spending programs — such as the Finance board — has been disrupted, first by the public authority's transition to prorogue Parliament in August and then by Liberal delays. Also read: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces third ethics probe over charity grant program NDP account pundit Peter Julian said the public authority has been generally straightforward about the amount it is spending — yet not about where the cash is going. "As far as what that's identity is explicitly going to, this is the place where I think we run into issues that the public authority has not been straightforward about — which of the huge organizations, some of whom are amazingly beneficial during this pandemic, have really been accepting these critical measures of cash," he said. In the House of Commons, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has been proud despite resistance questions. "Right now is an ideal opportunity for us to zero in on what we can do going ahead to spare Canadian lives and to save the Canadian economy," Freeland told the House on Oct. 29. "There will be a period for post-mortems, however while the plane is flying, one doesn't attempt to change the motor." Freeland was not accessible for a meeting. In an articulation, her office safeguarded the public authority's activities. "Our administration's main concern is supporting Canadians and organizations as we climate the COVID-19 pandemic," composed representative Katherine Cuplinskas. "The current week's Fall Economic Statement gives definite and straightforward bookkeeping of government uses, just as a development intend to guarantee a hearty and strong recuperation once the infection is vanquished." Requested to respond to claims the public authority isn't being straightforward about where the cash is going, Cuplinskas declined to remark further. While offices refer to various reasons, the outcome is that the public authority has wouldn't uncover which gatherings and organizations are profiting by a portion of its most elevated spending programs. Business names private, says EDC The Export Development Corporation was accused of maintaining the business credit accessibility program (BCAP) and the Canada crisis business account (CEBA). It has made public the names of about six organizations that show up in advertisements adulating the assistance they got, however EDC will not name the other 791,884 organizations affirmed for CEBA credits totalling $31.6 billion. "Organization names are remembered for the information organizations gave in certainty," said EDC representative Amy Minsky. "Without assent, we can't reveal the names." EDC additionally has wouldn't uncover the data through the Access to Information Act, highlighting a statement in the Export Development Act which says that "all data got by the Corporation according to its clients is advantaged." The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has directed a few guide programs, including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS). CRA has made elevated level insights accessible and says it intends to unveil the names of the 355,990 bosses that profited by what the PBO gauges is more than $49.2 billion in sponsorships. Be that as it may, the CRA has been "concluding" its arrangements to disclose the data since CBC News previously asked two months prior and has neglected to clarify the postponement. It is likewise not known whether the data will be disclosed completely. "The Government of Canada is as yet considering the cycle for making this data accessible," said representative Etienne Biram. "An update will be made as more data opens up." The CRA likewise has wouldn't uncover the data through the Access to Information Act, referring to a provision that permits the office to decline to uncover data because of being disclosed within 90 days of the entrance demand. In the US, the names of organizations that profited by the check security program and the sums they got have been unveiled. 'Financially delicate data' At the point when the pandemic struck, national banks like the U.S. Central bank and the Bank of Canada started purchasing corporate securities to infuse liquidity into the market. Be that as it may, while the Federal Reserve has made public the rundown of corporate securities it purchased, the Bank of Canada says it will just unveil the data in five years. "The Bank's covering the corporate security buying office mirrors our judgment on the harmony among straightforwardness and the need to ensure economically delicate data and exchange explicit detail that could affect the honest evaluation of the Bank's buys," said representative Alex Paterson. "For instance, distributing data about individual security estimating and designation could prompt market twisting. Hence, the Bank will deliver exchange level subtleties of these projects with a five-year slack, or not long after the projects are wrapped up, whichever starts things out." The Bank of Canada has been delivering total data about bond buys by area with a one-month delay. It additionally has distributed top notch of organizations that are qualified for the buying program — however hasn't uncovered which bonds it really purchased. Subtleties redacted The Parliamentary Budget Officer assesses the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) gave out $2 billion through the Canada crisis business lease help (CECRA) program. CMHC at first wouldn't unveil any data about which organizations got help, saying it was disallowed under the Privacy Act. Canada's Privacy Act secures the data of people — not organizations. Following an admittance to data demand from CBC, the CMHC delivered information concerning 337,423 applications and the sums paid out yet redacted a portion of the data, for example, the name of the landowner and the name of the occupant. Other government associations have been all the more ready to uncover where they sent the checks. Indigenous Services, for instance, has made public who got cash from the Indigenous people group uphold reserve and the Indigenous the travel industry boost advancement store . A few divisions, including Canadian Heritage, have been unobtrusively adding data about who got checks to the public authority's open information base of awards and commitments, which presently has 24,738 records that notice COVID-19. While some are provincial financial advancement assets to help independent ventures climate the pandemic, others are research awards, temporary jobs or awards to expressions associations and celebrations to help keep them above water. The Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation, an auxiliary of the Canada Development Investment Corporation, has been proactively distributing the names of organizations that have gotten cash under the enormous manager crisis financing office (LEEFF). Be that as it may, to date it has just distributed two names: Gateway Casinos and Entertainment, which was endorsed for a $200 million advance, and B.C-based Conuma Resources, a coal mining organization affirmed to obtain $120 million. Government assets to pay for new water stations, more food and supplies for school Julian and Conservative account pundit Pierre Poilievre said the public authority began by being straightforward, with then-money serve Bill Morneau preparation them in secret about the public authority's spending plans. That all changed in August, they said. "From that point forward, it's been exceptionally hard to get data about which of these enormous, beneficial organizations have been getting government uphold," said Julian. "This is an issue. Canadians must have the option to pass judgment on this. "We need to have full straightforwardness so Canadians can decide whether it was proper to give that freebee to an organization that is announcing profits or leader rewards and laying off dedicated representatives simultaneously." Poilievre said that at the beginning of the pandemic, with local officials telecommuting, it was simpler to acknowledge that the public authority couldn't disclose to Canadians where the cash had been going. After nine months, he stated, "the complementary lift is finished. We should now hope to get the information." Previous parliamentary spending official Kevin Page, who presently fills in as CEO of the Institute of Fiscal Studies and Democracy at the University of Ottawa, said there is "a colossal straightforwardness hole" when if comes to what the Canadian and the U.S. governments have uncovered about where the cash has gone — a hole the public authority should be pushed to close. "We should realize more where that cash is going. These are tens and a huge number of dollars in business underpins. It's a vital piece of the general boost," he said. "What's more, not knowing truly ... decreases our capacity to see how these projects are functioning and what job would they be able to play as far as supporting the monetary recuperation going ahead."

Canadian PM Trudeau under political firestorm over lack of transparency of billions of dollars in aid

<p>India is concerned over the recent attempts by the extremists and Khalistani elements to influence the decision-making process and policy in Canada and UK on the farmer protest issue.</p>

<p>Canada and the UK are&nbsp;home to an influential Sikh community and Indian leaders say there are some fringe groups there that are still sympathetic to the cause of an independent Sikh state called&nbsp;Khalistan, carved out of India.</p>

<p>The farmers are protesting against the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.</p>

<p>Thousands of farmers have gathered at Delhi’s borders to protest against the new farm laws. Talks between the government and protesting farmers remained inconclusive on Saturday even after five rounds of discussions as union leaders stuck to their demand for the repeal of the new farm laws.</p>

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<p>London police were seen in full force giving protection to Indian High Commission as demonstrators gathered on Sunday in support of Indian farmers protesting against farm laws. The protestors raised anti-India and pro-farmer slogans.</p>

<p>Khalistani terrorist Paramjeet Singh Pamma, who is on the National Investigation Agency’s most wanted list, was seen raising anti-India slogans at the Khalistani terror funded rally in London.</p>

<p>Paramjeet Singh Pamma is wanted in India for his involvement with designated terror group Sikhs for Justice, which is funded by Pakistan ISI.</p>

<p>Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canadian Federal Opposition New Democratic Party&nbsp;described the “violence perpetrated” by the government against “peacefully protesting” farmers as “appalling”. Stating he stood in “solidarity” with the farmers, he called upon the Indian government to “engage in peaceful dialogue” with them.</p>

<p>Pro-Khalistan separatist groups in Canada have also joined the chorus of opposition to the farm laws against which the protests are being held. Sukhminder Singh Hansra, the senior member of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) Canada branch, wrote to Canada’s foreign minister François-Philippe Champagne, seeking intervention to protect the “fundamental rights” of the protesting farmers, adding that the Canadian Sikh community was “monitoring the situation very closely.” Hansra, one of the leading proponents of Khalistan in Canada, framed the matter in terms of self-determination.</p>


India is concerned over the recent attempts by the extremists and Khalistani elements to influence the decision-making process and policy in Canada and UK on the farmer protest issue.

India is concerned over the recent attempts by the extremists and Khalistani elements to influence the decision-making process and policy in Canada and UK on the farmer protest issue. Canada and the UK are home to an influential Sikh community and Indian leaders say there are some fringe groups there that are still sympathetic to the cause of an independent Sikh state called Khalistan, carved out of India. The farmers are protesting against the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. Thousands of farmers have gathered at Delhi’s borders to protest against the new farm laws. Talks between the government and protesting farmers remained inconclusive on Saturday even after five rounds of discussions as union leaders stuck to their demand for the repeal of the new farm laws. × London police were seen in full force giving protection to Indian High Commission as demonstrators gathered on Sunday in support of Indian farmers protesting against farm laws. The protestors raised anti-India and pro-farmer slogans. Khalistani terrorist Paramjeet Singh Pamma, who is on the National Investigation Agency’s most wanted list, was seen raising anti-India slogans at the Khalistani terror funded rally in London. Paramjeet Singh Pamma is wanted in India for his involvement with designated terror group Sikhs for Justice, which is funded by Pakistan ISI. Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canadian Federal Opposition New Democratic Party described the “violence perpetrated” by the government against “peacefully protesting” farmers as “appalling”. Stating he stood in “solidarity” with the farmers, he called upon the Indian government to “engage in peaceful dialogue” with them. Pro-Khalistan separatist groups in Canada have also joined the chorus of opposition to the farm laws against which the protests are being held. Sukhminder Singh Hansra, the senior member of Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) Canada branch, wrote to Canada’s foreign minister François-Philippe Champagne, seeking intervention to protect the “fundamental rights” of the protesting farmers, adding that the Canadian Sikh community was “monitoring the situation very closely.” Hansra, one of the leading proponents of Khalistan in Canada, framed the matter in terms of self-determination.

Separatists, politicians in Canada, UK wading into farmers’ protest row

<p>Tens of thousands of Indian farmers have been trying for more than a week to encircle the capital New Delhi in protest at new laws on farm produce trading.</p>

<p>New Delhi has passed reforms that enable farmers to sell produce anywhere in India and avoid state-run markets.&nbsp;The protests are led by farmers from Punjab, an Indian state which accounts for many migrants in Canada.</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate of India&nbsp;is investigating the Hawala network, operating in the state of Punjab the based on Canadian handlers. This Hawala money is allegedly being funded in some portion of the farmers' protest. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>India has called the remarks by foreign leaders and politicians on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country.</p>

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<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s support for farmer protest is part of a political strategy and is hypocritical.</p>

<p>In Ottawa on Friday, Trudeau told reporters: "Canada will always stand up for the right of peaceful protests and human rights anywhere around the world." He added he was "pleased to see moves towards de-escalation and dialogue" between farmers and the Indian government.</p>

<p><b>Value of Sikh votes</b></p>

<p>Sikhs are the dominant ethnic group in the eight seats of the House of Commons in Canada, as well as a significant minority group in 15 other seats where they can change the polling equation.</p>

<p>Trudeau’s track record on Sikh issues has been a concern for India earlier, as he behaves in an immature manner for the sake of his political interest by ignoring radicalism.</p>

<p>His delegation, during the state visit in 2018, included Jaspal Atwal, who was convicted for attempting to murder Punjab minister Malkiat Singh Sidhu.</p>

<p>Therefore, due to Trudeau’s immaturity, he was given a cold shoulder by the Indian government during his visit when PM Narendra Modi did not go to receive him personally, and instead sent then minister of state for agriculture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.</p>

<p><strong>Canada’s hypocrisy</strong></p>

<p>Canada is that it has consistently opposed India on agricultural issues at the World Trade Organization (WTO). It&nbsp;challenged India at WTO meetings when it sought to defend its agricultural programmes like the minimum support price (MSP) for staple crops such as rice, wheat and pulses.</p>

<p>In July this year, Canada&nbsp;had questioned India on exceeding the permitted limit on food subsidies given for rice production — also called de minimis levels under WTO norms — to farmers in 2018-19. The de minimis level is determined as 10 per cent of the value of food production.</p>

<p>Canada had also sent 25 questions to India with regard to its farm subsidy and also explained the impact of such food subsidies on global agricultural trade.</p>

<p>Subsequently, in September, a slew of questions were posed to India by Canada and other developed nations regarding its multiple agriculture policies.</p>

<p>The Indian farmers are demanding what Trudeau’s government is opposing at WTO.</p>


Tens of thousands of Indian farmers have been trying for more than a week to encircle the capital New Delhi in protest at new laws on farm produce trading. New Delhi has passed reforms that enable farmers to sell produce anywhere in India and avoid state-run markets.

Tens of thousands of Indian farmers have been trying for more than a week to encircle the capital New Delhi in protest at new laws on farm produce trading. New Delhi has passed reforms that enable farmers to sell produce anywhere in India and avoid state-run markets. The protests are led by farmers from Punjab, an Indian state which accounts for many migrants in Canada. The Enforcement Directorate of India is investigating the Hawala network, operating in the state of Punjab the based on Canadian handlers. This Hawala money is allegedly being funded in some portion of the farmers' protest. India has called the remarks by foreign leaders and politicians on protests by farmers as "ill-informed" and "unwarranted" as the matter pertained to the internal affairs of a democratic country. × Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s support for farmer protest is part of a political strategy and is hypocritical. In Ottawa on Friday, Trudeau told reporters: "Canada will always stand up for the right of peaceful protests and human rights anywhere around the world." He added he was "pleased to see moves towards de-escalation and dialogue" between farmers and the Indian government. Value of Sikh votes Sikhs are the dominant ethnic group in the eight seats of the House of Commons in Canada, as well as a significant minority group in 15 other seats where they can change the polling equation. Trudeau’s track record on Sikh issues has been a concern for India earlier, as he behaves in an immature manner for the sake of his political interest by ignoring radicalism. His delegation, during the state visit in 2018, included Jaspal Atwal, who was convicted for attempting to murder Punjab minister Malkiat Singh Sidhu. Therefore, due to Trudeau’s immaturity, he was given a cold shoulder by the Indian government during his visit when PM Narendra Modi did not go to receive him personally, and instead sent then minister of state for agriculture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Canada’s hypocrisy Canada is that it has consistently opposed India on agricultural issues at the World Trade Organization (WTO). It challenged India at WTO meetings when it sought to defend its agricultural programmes like the minimum support price (MSP) for staple crops such as rice, wheat and pulses. In July this year, Canada had questioned India on exceeding the permitted limit on food subsidies given for rice production — also called de minimis levels under WTO norms — to farmers in 2018-19. The de minimis level is determined as 10 per cent of the value of food production. Canada had also sent 25 questions to India with regard to its farm subsidy and also explained the impact of such food subsidies on global agricultural trade. Subsequently, in September, a slew of questions were posed to India by Canada and other developed nations regarding its multiple agriculture policies. The Indian farmers are demanding what Trudeau’s government is opposing at WTO.

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<p>Sunday saw a massive demonstration in front of the Indian High Commission in London with many raising Khalistani flags. Known Khalistanis, like Paramjeet Singh Pamma of Sikhs for Justice, a group that has been outlawed in India just last year and Kuldeep Singh Chaheru of Federation of Sikh organization (FSO), a well-known front of Babbar Khalsa were seen at the protest.</p>

<p>The Indian Mission was quick to reach out to the UK Foreign Office and Home Office, with London Metropolitan Police disposing of the crowds.</p>

<p>Vishwesh Negi, Minister (Political, Press &amp; Information), Indian High Commission in London said, "As expected, it soon became clear that the gathering was led by anti-India separatists who had taken the opportunity of the farmers' protests in India to pursue their own anti-India agenda."</p>

<p>The Metropolitan Police ahead of the protest had warned that action will be taken if COVID-19 protocols are violated. Protestors, who wanted to demonstrate against India's farm laws, could only hold a gathering of 30 people but the number crossed many times higher, leading to police action.</p>

<p>A total of 13 people were arrested for breach of COVID-19 regulations. Four of those people were subsequently de-arrested after they provided their details to officers and were issued a fine. Nine others remain in custody.</p>

<p>Commander Paul Brogden of the MET Police said, "If you attend a gathering that breaches the regulations, you may be committing an offence, which is punishable by a fine. In certain circumstances, if you hold a gathering of over 30 persons and you do not meet the requirements of the regulations, you might be committing a different offence, which is also punishable by a fine."</p>

<p>The police pointed out that three teenagers who were seen setting off a firework towards a crowd were spoken to by police and fireworks were confiscated from them.</p>

<p>While this is the first such protest this year in front of the Indian Mission, last year saw two major protests in the aftermath of India removing special status for the erstwhile status of Jammu and Kashmir. That time, most of the protestors were from the Pakistani diaspora, many of whom tried to vandalize the Indian Mission by breaking a windowpane. The matter was discussed at the highest level with Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the matter with UK PM Boris Johnson, who assured that the incident will not be repeated.</p>


Sunday saw a massive demonstration in front of the Indian High Commission in London with many raising Khalistani flags. Known Khalistanis, like Paramjeet Singh Pamma of Sikhs for Justice, a group that has been outlawed in India just last year and Kuldeep Singh Chaheru of Federation of Sikh organization (FSO), a well-known front of Babbar Khalsa were seen at the protest.

Sunday saw a massive demonstration in front of the Indian High Commission in London with many raising Khalistani flags. Known Khalistanis, like Paramjeet Singh Pamma of Sikhs for Justice, a group that has been outlawed in India just last year and Kuldeep Singh Chaheru of Federation of Sikh organization (FSO), a well-known front of Babbar Khalsa were seen at the protest. The Indian Mission was quick to reach out to the UK Foreign Office and Home Office, with London Metropolitan Police disposing of the crowds. Vishwesh Negi, Minister (Political, Press & Information), Indian High Commission in London said, "As expected, it soon became clear that the gathering was led by anti-India separatists who had taken the opportunity of the farmers' protests in India to pursue their own anti-India agenda." The Metropolitan Police ahead of the protest had warned that action will be taken if COVID-19 protocols are violated. Protestors, who wanted to demonstrate against India's farm laws, could only hold a gathering of 30 people but the number crossed many times higher, leading to police action. A total of 13 people were arrested for breach of COVID-19 regulations. Four of those people were subsequently de-arrested after they provided their details to officers and were issued a fine. Nine others remain in custody. Commander Paul Brogden of the MET Police said, "If you attend a gathering that breaches the regulations, you may be committing an offence, which is punishable by a fine. In certain circumstances, if you hold a gathering of over 30 persons and you do not meet the requirements of the regulations, you might be committing a different offence, which is also punishable by a fine." The police pointed out that three teenagers who were seen setting off a firework towards a crowd were spoken to by police and fireworks were confiscated from them. While this is the first such protest this year in front of the Indian Mission, last year saw two major protests in the aftermath of India removing special status for the erstwhile status of Jammu and Kashmir. That time, most of the protestors were from the Pakistani diaspora, many of whom tried to vandalize the Indian Mission by breaking a windowpane. The matter was discussed at the highest level with Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the matter with UK PM Boris Johnson, who assured that the incident will not be repeated.

Khalistani flags raised at protest outside Indian mission in UK, 13 arrested

About 4000 people gathered outside the Indian High Commission office in London and demanded to struck down controversial Farm Laws of India. According to reports, 13 people have been arrested for flouting COVID-19 guidelines.

4,000 people assemble in London, 13 arrested for flouting COVID rules

However, thousands of protestors and hundreds of vehicles stormed the streets in the demonstration in support of the farmers.

Pro-Khalistan flags at UK protest outside Indian High Commission | WION Dispatch

<p>Farmers' protests in India have got the attention of celebrities. After Diljit Dosanjh's Twitter spat with Kangana and appearing at the protest in support of the farmers, many others have taken to their social media to speak about the issue.</p>

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<p>Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke out in support of the ongoing farmers' protest on Sunday. Priyanka re-shared Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh's tweet on the same issue and called for a quick solution on the matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our farmers are India's Food Soldiers. Their fears need to be allayed. Their hopes need to be met. As a thriving democracy, we must ensure that this crisis is resolved sooner than later (sic)," she wrote on Twitter, quoting a tweet by Dosanjh in Punjabi.</p>

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<p>Preity Zinta also came out in support of the farmers who are protesting and called them 'the soldiers of the soil. she wrote, “My heart goes out 2the farmers &amp; their families protesting in the cold in this pandemic. They are the soldiers of the soil that keep our country going. I sincerely hope the talks between the farmers &amp; govt yield positive results soon &amp; all is resolved. #Farmerprotests #Rabrakha.”</p>

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<p>Sonam Kapoor posted pictures of the protesting farmers along with a quote, "When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization." The actor also used a hashtag of the movement name ‘Delhi Chalo’.</p>

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<p>Riteish Deshmukh shared on Twitter, “If you eat today, thank a farmer. I stand in solidarity with every farmer in our country. #JaiKisaan.”</p>

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<p>Richa Chadha wrote, “For those who are wondering what the farmers are protesting, read- India has been facing an agrarian crisis for the past 2 decades, 12000 farmers commit suicide every year, that’s over 30/day! And yet, this is the biggest protest by people who put food on our plates.”</p>

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<p>While Sunny Deol tweeted saying that the issue is between the government and the farmers and no third party should come in between.</p>

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<p>So far, several prominent Punjabi film stars have rallied for the cause of the farmers and urged the government to hear the farmers out who have protested for weeks over the new farm bill.&nbsp;</p>


Farmers' protests in India have got the attention of celebrities. After Diljit Dosanjh's Twitter spat with Kangana and appearing at the protest in support of the farmers, many others have taken to their social media to speak about the issue.

Farmers' protests in India have got the attention of celebrities. After Diljit Dosanjh's Twitter spat with Kangana and appearing at the protest in support of the farmers, many others have taken to their social media to speak about the issue. Gal PYAR Di Kariye.. Dharm Koi V Ladai Ni Sikhaunda..🙏🏾 Hindu-Sikh-Muslim-Isai-Jaini-Bodhi Sab Bhara Ne 1 Dujey De 🙏🏾 BHARAT ES KAR KE HEE DUNIA TE VAKHRA AA.. KION KE ETHEY SAB PYAAR NAAL REHNDE NE 🙏🏾 Har Dharm Da Satkaar Kita Janda 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/dis0vUaRDa — DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) December 6, 2020 × Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke out in support of the ongoing farmers' protest on Sunday. Priyanka re-shared Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh's tweet on the same issue and called for a quick solution on the matter. "Our farmers are India's Food Soldiers. Their fears need to be allayed. Their hopes need to be met. As a thriving democracy, we must ensure that this crisis is resolved sooner than later (sic)," she wrote on Twitter, quoting a tweet by Dosanjh in Punjabi. Our farmers are India’s Food Soldiers. Their fears need to be allayed. Their hopes need to be met. As a thriving democracy, we must ensure that this crises is resolved sooner than later. https://t.co/PDOD0AIeFv — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) December 6, 2020 × Preity Zinta also came out in support of the farmers who are protesting and called them 'the soldiers of the soil. she wrote, “My heart goes out 2the farmers & their families protesting in the cold in this pandemic. They are the soldiers of the soil that keep our country going. I sincerely hope the talks between the farmers & govt yield positive results soon & all is resolved. #Farmerprotests #Rabrakha.” My heart goes out 2the farmers & their families protesting in the cold in this pandemic.They are the soldiers of the soil that keep our country going.I sincerely hope the talks between the farmers & govt yield positive results soon & all is resolved. #Farmerprotests #Rabrakha 🙏 pic.twitter.com/b7eW8p8N3P — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) December 6, 2020 × Sonam Kapoor posted pictures of the protesting farmers along with a quote, "When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization." The actor also used a hashtag of the movement name ‘Delhi Chalo’. "When tillage begins, other arts follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of human civilization." Daniel Webster 🇮🇳 https://t.co/26mfnHGZki — Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) December 6, 2020 × Riteish Deshmukh shared on Twitter, “If you eat today, thank a farmer. I stand in solidarity with every farmer in our country. #JaiKisaan.” If you eat today, thank a farmer. I stand in solidarity with every farmer in our country. #JaiKisaan — Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) December 5, 2020 × Richa Chadha wrote, “For those who are wondering what the farmers are protesting, read- India has been facing an agrarian crisis for the past 2 decades, 12000 farmers commit suicide every year, that’s over 30/day! And yet, this is the biggest protest by people who put food on our plates.” Next time you shop for vegetables, (which u will soon irrespective of where u live or how much meat/fish u eat), don’t wonder why the prices for vegetables are constantly rising. India is still an agrarian economy. It’s not just a ‘farmer’s issue’. Everything is connected. https://t.co/8CAF9xcsIs — TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) November 27, 2020 × While Sunny Deol tweeted saying that the issue is between the government and the farmers and no third party should come in between. pic.twitter.com/a9imr724lg — Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) December 6, 2020 × So far, several prominent Punjabi film stars have rallied for the cause of the farmers and urged the government to hear the farmers out who have protested for weeks over the new farm bill.

Priyanka Chopra, Richa Chadha to Sunny Deol: Here's what Bollywood celebrities have tweeted regarding farmers' protest

<p>The Indian High Commission in London reached out to the UK Foreign and Home office after a large group of protestors began protesting in front of the mission, defying COVID-19 protocols&nbsp;and carrying Khalistani flags.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The demonstration&nbsp;was attended by&nbsp;3,500-4,000 people, which defied the rule of no gathering of more than&nbsp;30 people, which has been put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Nearly 700 vehicles were also spotted at the rally, even though permission was sought only for 40.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-extends-support-to-bharat-bandh-as-deadlock-between-farmers-govt-continues-347886" hreflang="en">Congress extends support to 'Bharat Bandh' as deadlock between farmers, govt continues</a></strong></p>

<p>Vishwesh Negi, Minister (Political, Press and Information), Indian high commission in London said, "The developing situation was brought to the attention of the UK Foreign Office and Home Office. London Metropolitan Police managed, controlled and eventually disposed the crowds. We could see that a few violent were arrested."</p>

<p>Protestors had told the authorities while taking permission that they will be protesting against the new farms laws of India but Khalistani flags were seen at the protest raising fears of anti-India elements behind the move.</p>

<p><strong>Also read|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/un-chief-comments-on-farmers-protest-in-india-347867" hreflang="en">UN chief comments on farmers protest in India</a></strong></p>

<p>Negi explained, "As expected, it soon became clear that the gathering was led by anti-India separatists who had taken the opportunity of the farm protests in India to ostensibly back the&nbsp;farmers in India but use the opportunity to pursue their own anti-India agenda."</p>

<p>Metropolitan Police had also issued a reminder, ahead of the protest to follow COVID protocols. The High Commission had raised the concerns of the upcoming protest with UK's metropolitan police earlier.</p>

<p>While this is the first such protest this year in front of the Indian mission, last year saw two major protests in the aftermath of India removing special status for the erstwhile status of Jammu and Kashmir. That time, most of the protestors were from the Pakistani diaspora, many of whom tried to vandalize the Indian mission by breaking a windowpane. The matter was discussed at the highest level with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the matter with UK PM Boris Johnson, who assured that the incident will not be repeated.</p>


The Indian High Commission in London reached out to the UK Foreign and Home office after a large group of protestors began protesting in front of the mission, defying COVID-19 protocols and carrying Khalistani flags.

The Indian High Commission in London reached out to the UK Foreign and Home office after a large group of protestors began protesting in front of the mission, defying COVID-19 protocols and carrying Khalistani flags. The demonstration was attended by 3,500-4,000 people, which defied the rule of no gathering of more than 30 people, which has been put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Nearly 700 vehicles were also spotted at the rally, even though permission was sought only for 40. Also read | Congress extends support to 'Bharat Bandh' as deadlock between farmers, govt continues Vishwesh Negi, Minister (Political, Press and Information), Indian high commission in London said, "The developing situation was brought to the attention of the UK Foreign Office and Home Office. London Metropolitan Police managed, controlled and eventually disposed the crowds. We could see that a few violent were arrested." Protestors had told the authorities while taking permission that they will be protesting against the new farms laws of India but Khalistani flags were seen at the protest raising fears of anti-India elements behind the move. Also read| UN chief comments on farmers protest in India Negi explained, "As expected, it soon became clear that the gathering was led by anti-India separatists who had taken the opportunity of the farm protests in India to ostensibly back the farmers in India but use the opportunity to pursue their own anti-India agenda." Metropolitan Police had also issued a reminder, ahead of the protest to follow COVID protocols. The High Commission had raised the concerns of the upcoming protest with UK's metropolitan police earlier. While this is the first such protest this year in front of the Indian mission, last year saw two major protests in the aftermath of India removing special status for the erstwhile status of Jammu and Kashmir. That time, most of the protestors were from the Pakistani diaspora, many of whom tried to vandalize the Indian mission by breaking a windowpane. The matter was discussed at the highest level with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising the matter with UK PM Boris Johnson, who assured that the incident will not be repeated.

Indian high commission in London reaches out to UK foreign office, home office after protests; Khalistani flags seen

<p>Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke out in support of the ongoing farmers' protest on Sunday. Priyanka re-shared Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh's tweet on the same issue and called for quick solution on the matter.&nbsp;<br />
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"Our farmers are India's Food Soldiers. Their fears need to be allayed. Their hopes need to be met. As a thriving democracy, we must ensure that this crises is resolved sooner than later (sic)," she wrote on Twitter, quoting a tweet by Dosanjh in Punjabi.&nbsp;</p>

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Priyanka is one of the first few Bollywood actors to have spoke up on the ongoing protest. So far several prominent Punjabi film stars have rallied for the cause of the farmers and urged the government to hear the farmers out who have protesting for weeks over the new farm bill.&nbsp;<br />
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Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke out in support of the ongoing farmers' protest on Sunday. Priyanka re-shared Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh's tweet on the same issue and called for quick solution on the matter.

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke out in support of the ongoing farmers' protest on Sunday. Priyanka re-shared Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh's tweet on the same issue and called for quick solution on the matter. "Our farmers are India's Food Soldiers. Their fears need to be allayed. Their hopes need to be met. As a thriving democracy, we must ensure that this crises is resolved sooner than later (sic)," she wrote on Twitter, quoting a tweet by Dosanjh in Punjabi. Our farmers are India’s Food Soldiers. Their fears need to be allayed. Their hopes need to be met. As a thriving democracy, we must ensure that this crises is resolved sooner than later. https://t.co/PDOD0AIeFv — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) December 6, 2020 × Priyanka is one of the first few Bollywood actors to have spoke up on the ongoing protest. So far several prominent Punjabi film stars have rallied for the cause of the farmers and urged the government to hear the farmers out who have protesting for weeks over the new farm bill. Dosanjh has been one of the prominent faces who have been speaking in support of the farmers. He was recently in news for his bitter Twitter fight with Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut. Ranaut has criticised the ongoing protest.

Priyanka Chopra on farmer's protest: They are India's food soldiers

The Indian Mission in Canada has asked for additional security as Khalistani and Pakistani elements have joined the protests near the High Commission and Indian Consulates in the country.

India-Canada Diplomatic Row: Indian mission in Canada seeks additional security

<p>After several UK parliamentarians and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the United Nations Chief has also addressed the ongoing farmers' protest in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As to the question of India, what I would say to you is what I've said to others when raising these issues is that people have a right to demonstrate peacefully, and authorities need to let them do so," said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General.</p>

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<p>Thousands of farmers are demonstrating from several days at border areas of the national capital against three farm laws that were approved in September.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, Trudeau extended his support to the protests despite strong opposition from New Delhi, calling it India's internal matter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 36 parliamentarians of various parties in the UK have also written a letter to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to take up the matter with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar as it affects many British Sikhs and Punjabis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is an issue of particular concern to Sikhs in the UK and those linked to Punjab, although it also heavily impacts on other Indian states. Many British Sikhs and Punjabis have taken this matter up with their MPs, as they are directly affected with family members and ancestral land in Punjab," the content of the letter said.</p>

<p>"This is a joint letter calling for representation to be made by yourself to your Indian counterpart about the impact on British Sikhs and Punjabis, with longstanding links to land and farming in India."&nbsp;</p>


After several UK parliamentarians and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the United Nations Chief has also addressed the ongoing farmers' protest in India. "As to the question of India, what I would say to you is what I've said to others when raising these issues is that people have a right to demonstrate peacefully, and authorities need to let them do so," said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General.

After several UK parliamentarians and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the United Nations Chief has also addressed the ongoing farmers' protest in India. "As to the question of India, what I would say to you is what I've said to others when raising these issues is that people have a right to demonstrate peacefully, and authorities need to let them do so," said Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary-General. Watch | Thousands of farmers are demonstrating from several days at border areas of the national capital against three farm laws that were approved in September. Also read | Diljit Dosanjh makes surprise appearance at Singhu border to support farmers Earlier, Trudeau extended his support to the protests despite strong opposition from New Delhi, calling it India's internal matter. At least 36 parliamentarians of various parties in the UK have also written a letter to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab to take up the matter with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar as it affects many British Sikhs and Punjabis. "This is an issue of particular concern to Sikhs in the UK and those linked to Punjab, although it also heavily impacts on other Indian states. Many British Sikhs and Punjabis have taken this matter up with their MPs, as they are directly affected with family members and ancestral land in Punjab," the content of the letter said. "This is a joint letter calling for representation to be made by yourself to your Indian counterpart about the impact on British Sikhs and Punjabis, with longstanding links to land and farming in India."

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<p>The BJP on Saturday slammed Canada's stand on farmers' protests in India as "nothing but hypocrisy", saying it is a strident critic of minimum support price and other agricultural policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agricultural measures, including food and livelihood security.</p>

<p>"It (Canada) also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India's agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers," BJP's foreign affairs department in-charge Vijay Chauthaiwale tweeted.</p>

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<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had recently backed the agitating farmers in India, saying his country will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protests. He had expressed concern over the situation.</p>

<p>Reacting strongly, India on Friday summoned Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel and told him that the comments made by Trudeau and others in his cabinet on the protests were an "unacceptable interference" in the country's internal affairs and these actions, if continued, will have a "seriously damaging" impact on bilateral ties.</p>

<p>In a series of tweets tagging Trudeau and Patel, Chauthaiwale said, "Canada's criticism of India on farmer's issues is nothing but hypocrisy. Canada is strident critic of MSP and other agriculture policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agriculture measures including food and livelihood security."</p>

<p>Noting that Canada is a member of the Cairns Group of agri exporters, he said the body's objective in WTO negotiations is to seek increased market access in countries like India.</p>

<p>It also seeks reduction in the agri subsidies provided to domestic producers, even if such subsidies are subsistence-level, he said.</p>

<p>"It also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India's agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers," the BJP leader said.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given topmost priority to enhance farmers' income by increasing minimum support price, giving better access to technology and providing adequate insurance cover for agri products against natural calamities, he said, adding that "Unfortunately, Canada has refused to acknowledge it".&nbsp;</p>

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The BJP on Saturday slammed Canada's stand on farmers' protests in India as "nothing but hypocrisy", saying it is a strident critic of minimum support price and other agricultural policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agricultural measures, including food and livelihood security.

The BJP on Saturday slammed Canada's stand on farmers' protests in India as "nothing but hypocrisy", saying it is a strident critic of minimum support price and other agricultural policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agricultural measures, including food and livelihood security. "It (Canada) also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India's agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers," BJP's foreign affairs department in-charge Vijay Chauthaiwale tweeted. PM @narendramodi ji has given topmost priority to enhance farmers' income by increasing MSP, giving better access to technology and providing adequate insurance cover for agri products against natural calamities. Unfortunately, Canada has refused to acknowledge it. — Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale (@vijai63) December 5, 2020 × It also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India’s agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers. — Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale (@vijai63) December 5, 2020 × It also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India’s agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers. — Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale (@vijai63) December 5, 2020 × Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had recently backed the agitating farmers in India, saying his country will always be there to defend the rights of peaceful protests. He had expressed concern over the situation. Reacting strongly, India on Friday summoned Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel and told him that the comments made by Trudeau and others in his cabinet on the protests were an "unacceptable interference" in the country's internal affairs and these actions, if continued, will have a "seriously damaging" impact on bilateral ties. In a series of tweets tagging Trudeau and Patel, Chauthaiwale said, "Canada's criticism of India on farmer's issues is nothing but hypocrisy. Canada is strident critic of MSP and other agriculture policies at the WTO, and often questions India's domestic agriculture measures including food and livelihood security." Noting that Canada is a member of the Cairns Group of agri exporters, he said the body's objective in WTO negotiations is to seek increased market access in countries like India. It also seeks reduction in the agri subsidies provided to domestic producers, even if such subsidies are subsistence-level, he said. "It also opposes import restrictions to protect India's farmers. The questions posed by Canada to India regarding India's agri policies in WTO are evidence of the fact that Canada has scarce interest in the genuine well-being of Indian farmers and agriculture producers," the BJP leader said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given topmost priority to enhance farmers' income by increasing minimum support price, giving better access to technology and providing adequate insurance cover for agri products against natural calamities, he said, adding that "Unfortunately, Canada has refused to acknowledge it".

Canada opposes MSP, has scarce interest in well-being of Indian farmers: BJP

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