<p>The farmers from Punjab called for a march to the capital city after the five-hour meeting with the cabinet ministers remained inconclusive. The protesters have been demanding a law guaranteeing minimum support prices for crops, besides a host of other demands.</p>

<p>The ministers failed to reach any resolution on the main demands of the farmers, one of them being a law to guarantee a Minimum Support Price for all crops. India's Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, along with Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal held the meeting with the farmers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After 11 pm local time on Feb 12 (Monday), both sides agreed to repeal the Electricity Act 2020 and also decided on the withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during the movement as well as compensation to farmers who were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-protest-kejriwal-government-declines-centres-appeal-to-turn-stadium-into-jail-689760">Farmers protest: Kejriwal government declines Centre's appeal to turn stadium into jail</a></p>

<p>However, they failed to reach a consensus on three key demands - farmer loan waiver, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission recommendations and enactment of a law for guaranteeing a Minimum Support Price for all crops.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>How does the current protest differ from the past one?&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>1. In 2020, the farmers were protesting against the three laws which were finally repealed in 2021.</p>

<p>In 2023, 'Delhi Chalo' protest was announced with the demand of a legal guarantee to MSP for all crops, full debt waiver for farmers, withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during the 2020-21 protest, the implementation of Swaminathan Commission's formula and pension for farmers and labourers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>2. Various unions have been spearheading the farmers' protest 2.0 as the landscape of the farmers' unions has changed in the last few years.&nbsp;Delhi Chalo 2.0 has been announced by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.</p>

<p>Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Bharatiya Kisan Union, which led the 2020 protest of farmers, have since split into several factions.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Farmers Protest: Over 250 farmer unions participating in ongoing agitation</strong></p>

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<p>3. Rakesh Tikait and Gurnam Singh Charuni were the two main leaders who led the 2020 protest. However, they have been missing from the current protest.<br />
Sarwan Singh Pandher, general secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, leader of SKM (non-political) are at the forefront now.</p>

<p>4. In 2020, the farmers had entered the national capital. However, this time the administration has adopted strict pre-emptive measures to stop them from entering Delhi. They have used nails on roads, cement barricades and barbed wire to block all roads to Delhi. The government has imposed Section 144 across the capital. The Haryana government has also sealed its borders along with Punjab.</p>

<p>5. The negotiation process before the start of the farmers' Delhi Chalo march was initiated by the government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>6.&nbsp;This time, the protesting farmers are flying kites in a bid to counter the drones deployed to drop tear gas canisters on them by police officials. They are also using barricade-proof modified tractors, and gas masks and avoiding roads and fording rivers and streams.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The farmers from Punjab called for a march to the capital city after the five-hour meeting with the cabinet ministers remained inconclusive. The protesters have been demanding a law guaranteeing minimum support prices for crops, besides a host of other demands.

The farmers from Punjab called for a march to the capital city after the five-hour meeting with the cabinet ministers remained inconclusive. The protesters have been demanding a law guaranteeing minimum support prices for crops, besides a host of other demands. The ministers failed to reach any resolution on the main demands of the farmers, one of them being a law to guarantee a Minimum Support Price for all crops. India's Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, along with Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal held the meeting with the farmers. After 11 pm local time on Feb 12 (Monday), both sides agreed to repeal the Electricity Act 2020 and also decided on the withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during the movement as well as compensation to farmers who were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Also Read: Farmers protest: Kejriwal government declines Centre's appeal to turn stadium into jail However, they failed to reach a consensus on three key demands - farmer loan waiver, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission recommendations and enactment of a law for guaranteeing a Minimum Support Price for all crops. How does the current protest differ from the past one? 1. In 2020, the farmers were protesting against the three laws which were finally repealed in 2021. In 2023, 'Delhi Chalo' protest was announced with the demand of a legal guarantee to MSP for all crops, full debt waiver for farmers, withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during the 2020-21 protest, the implementation of Swaminathan Commission's formula and pension for farmers and labourers. 2. Various unions have been spearheading the farmers' protest 2.0 as the landscape of the farmers' unions has changed in the last few years. Delhi Chalo 2.0 has been announced by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Bharatiya Kisan Union, which led the 2020 protest of farmers, have since split into several factions. Watch: Farmers Protest: Over 250 farmer unions participating in ongoing agitation 3. Rakesh Tikait and Gurnam Singh Charuni were the two main leaders who led the 2020 protest. However, they have been missing from the current protest. Sarwan Singh Pandher, general secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, leader of SKM (non-political) are at the forefront now. 4. In 2020, the farmers had entered the national capital. However, this time the administration has adopted strict pre-emptive measures to stop them from entering Delhi. They have used nails on roads, cement barricades and barbed wire to block all roads to Delhi. The government has imposed Section 144 across the capital. The Haryana government has also sealed its borders along with Punjab. 5. The negotiation process before the start of the farmers' Delhi Chalo march was initiated by the government. 6. This time, the protesting farmers are flying kites in a bid to counter the drones deployed to drop tear gas canisters on them by police officials. They are also using barricade-proof modified tractors, and gas masks and avoiding roads and fording rivers and streams. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The vehicular traffic remained disrupted in the national capital on Tuesday (Feb 13) before the farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest, which was organised after their meeting with two cabinet ministers remained inconclusive.</p>

<p>In the videos shared by news agencies, vehicles were seen stuck in jams at the Delhi-Gurugram border because of restrictions on traffic movement alongside the borders. The traffic movement at Singhu, Ghazipur and Shambhu borders in New Delhi have also been restricted by the authorities.</p>

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<h2><strong>Barricading of borders</strong></h2>

<p>The police officials have enforced multi-layered barricading at these borders to restrict the protesting farmers from&nbsp;entering the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-remain-adamant-for-delhi-chalo-march-heres-how-protest-differs-from-2020s-stir-689701">Farmers remain adamant for 'Delhi Chalo' march. Here's how protest differs from the 2020 stir</a></p>

<p>“Section 144 is in place. Bringing in tractor trolleys and assemblies is restricted. The Delhi Police and the CAPF are here. We have prepared to seal the border. We will ensure that no one breaks this border. If there is any untoward incident we will seal it completely,” said Ankit Singh, deputy commissioner of police (DCP), northeast district, while speaking to ANI.</p>

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<p>On Tuesday (Feb 13), more than 200 farmer unions will be marching towards the national capital.</p>

<p>"We do not think the government is serious about any of our demands. We do not think they want to fulfil our demands.... Tomorrow, we will march towards Delhi at 10 am," said farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, while speaking to reporters on Monday (Feb 12).&nbsp;</p>

<p>India's Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, along with Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal, held the meeting with the farmers.</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' March: Thousands of agitating farmers en route to Delhi</strong></p>

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<p>"The government always wants that we can resolve every issue through dialogue... We are still hopeful and we welcome talks," said Munda, as quoted by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) announced that more than 200 farmer unions will be moving towards New Delhi to press the central government to accept their demands.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The vehicular traffic remained disrupted in the national capital on Tuesday (Feb 13) before the farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest, which was organised after their meeting with two cabinet ministers remained inconclusive.

The vehicular traffic remained disrupted in the national capital on Tuesday (Feb 13) before the farmers' ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest, which was organised after their meeting with two cabinet ministers remained inconclusive. In the videos shared by news agencies, vehicles were seen stuck in jams at the Delhi-Gurugram border because of restrictions on traffic movement alongside the borders. The traffic movement at Singhu, Ghazipur and Shambhu borders in New Delhi have also been restricted by the authorities. #WATCH | Heavy traffic snarl witnessed at Delhi-Noida Chilla border ahead of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march today. pic.twitter.com/PryL0CD0Dl — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024 × Barricading of borders The police officials have enforced multi-layered barricading at these borders to restrict the protesting farmers from entering the national capital. Also Read: Farmers remain adamant for 'Delhi Chalo' march. Here's how protest differs from the 2020 stir “Section 144 is in place. Bringing in tractor trolleys and assemblies is restricted. The Delhi Police and the CAPF are here. We have prepared to seal the border. We will ensure that no one breaks this border. If there is any untoward incident we will seal it completely,” said Ankit Singh, deputy commissioner of police (DCP), northeast district, while speaking to ANI. VIDEO | Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march: Traffic movement affected at Delhi-Gurugram border. pic.twitter.com/sOUiMS0VCp — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 13, 2024 × On Tuesday (Feb 13), more than 200 farmer unions will be marching towards the national capital. "We do not think the government is serious about any of our demands. We do not think they want to fulfil our demands.... Tomorrow, we will march towards Delhi at 10 am," said farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher, while speaking to reporters on Monday (Feb 12). India's Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, along with Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal, held the meeting with the farmers. Watch: Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' March: Thousands of agitating farmers en route to Delhi "The government always wants that we can resolve every issue through dialogue... We are still hopeful and we welcome talks," said Munda, as quoted by PTI. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) announced that more than 200 farmer unions will be moving towards New Delhi to press the central government to accept their demands. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Police officials fired tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border on Tuesday to stop them from marching to the capital city to hold protests after the five-hour meeting with the cabinet ministers a day before remained inconclusive. The protesters have been pressing for a law guaranteeing minimum support price&nbsp;for crops, loan waiver and other demands.</p>

<p>The protesting farmers tried to move towards the barricade in their efforts to&nbsp;cross over the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border and even forcibly removed the cement barricades with their tractors.</p>

<p>As the police continued to fire&nbsp;multiple rounds of tear gas, protesting farmers dispersed and entered inside farmlands on the&nbsp;border. The protesters were later detained by Haryana Police at Shambu border amid chaos.&nbsp;Stones were&nbsp;being pelted at security personnel by protesting farmers,&nbsp;said a&nbsp;Haryana Police spokesperson.</p>

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<p>The ministers failed to reach any resolution on the&nbsp;main demands of the farmers, one of them being a&nbsp;law to guarantee a Minimum Support Price for all crops.&nbsp;India's Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, along with Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal held the meeting with the farmers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After 11 pm local time on Feb 12 (Monday), both sides agreed to repeal the Electricity Act 2020 and also decided on the withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during the movement as well as compensation to farmers who were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri in the state of Uttar Pradesh.</p>

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<p>However, they failed to reach a consensus on three key demands - farmer loan waiver, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission recommendations and enactment of a law for guaranteeing a Minimum Support Price for all crops.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-haryana-government-suspends-internet-services-in-several-districts-ahead-of-farmers-march-689064">India: Haryana government suspends internet services in several districts ahead of farmers' march</a></p>

<p>After the meeting came to an end, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee's Sarwan Singh Pandher announced that the 'Delhi Chalo' march was on.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Two years ago, the government had promised to meet half of our demands in writing... We wanted to resolve the issue peacefully. But the government is not sincere. They just want to waste time," said a farmers' representative&nbsp;while speaking to the reporters.</p>

<h2><strong>How Farmer&nbsp;Protest 2.0 differs from the 2020 stir?</strong></h2>

<p>In 2020, the farmers were protesting against the three laws which were finally repealed in 2021.</p>

<p>In 2023, 'Delhi Chalo' was announced with the demand of a legal guarantee to MSP for all crops, full debt waiver for farmers, the implementation of Swaminathan Commission's formula,&nbsp;withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during the 2020-21 protest, and pension for farmers and labourers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Various unions have been spearheading the farmers'&nbsp;protest 2.0 as the landscape of the farmers' unions has changed in the last few years.</p>

<p>Delhi Chalo 2.0 has been announced by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.</p>

<p>Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Bharatiya Kisan Union, which led the 2020 protest of the farmers, went through turbulence and split into several factions.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: More than 200 farmers' union announce March on Feb 13, police impose precautionary measures</strong></p>

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<p>Rakesh Tikait and Gurnam Singh Charuni were the two main leaders who led the 2020 protest. However, they are missing from the&nbsp;protest this year so far.</p>

<p>Sarwan Singh Pandher, general secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee&nbsp;and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, leader of SKM (non-political) are at the forefront now.</p>

<p>In 2020, the farmers had entered the national capital. However, this time the administration has adopted strict pre-emptive measures to stop them from entering Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They have used nails on roads, cement barricades and barbed wire to block all routes to Delhi. The government has imposed Section 144 across the capital. The Haryana government has also sealed its borders along with Punjab.</p>

<p>The negotiation process before the start of the farmers' Delhi Chalo march was initiated by the government but remained unfruitful. The farmers' protest becomes crucial as general elections are just few months away.<br />
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Meanwhile, commuters in&nbsp;Delhi-NCR bore the brunt of the farmers' protest as traffic slowed to a crawl amid heavy barricading at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders.</p>

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Police officials fired tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border on Tuesday to stop them from marching to the capital city to hold protests after the five-hour meeting with the cabinet ministers a day before remained inconclusive.

Police officials fired tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border on Tuesday to stop them from marching to the capital city to hold protests after the five-hour meeting with the cabinet ministers a day before remained inconclusive. The protesters have been pressing for a law guaranteeing minimum support price for crops, loan waiver and other demands. The protesting farmers tried to move towards the barricade in their efforts to cross over the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border and even forcibly removed the cement barricades with their tractors. As the police continued to fire multiple rounds of tear gas, protesting farmers dispersed and entered inside farmlands on the border. The protesters were later detained by Haryana Police at Shambu border amid chaos. Stones were being pelted at security personnel by protesting farmers, said a Haryana Police spokesperson. #WATCH | Haryana Police detain protestors at Shambu border as chaos breaks out during farmers' movement towards Delhi to press for their various demands pic.twitter.com/EgtaOABJKx — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024 × The ministers failed to reach any resolution on the main demands of the farmers, one of them being a law to guarantee a Minimum Support Price for all crops. India's Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda, along with Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal held the meeting with the farmers. After 11 pm local time on Feb 12 (Monday), both sides agreed to repeal the Electricity Act 2020 and also decided on the withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during the movement as well as compensation to farmers who were killed in Lakhimpur Kheri in the state of Uttar Pradesh. #WATCH | Police fire tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border. pic.twitter.com/LNpKPqdTR4 — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024 × #WATCH | Police fire tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border. The protesters are demanding a law guaranteeing MSP for crops. pic.twitter.com/TRCI8gZ2M9 — ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024 × However, they failed to reach a consensus on three key demands - farmer loan waiver, implementation of the Swaminathan Commission recommendations and enactment of a law for guaranteeing a Minimum Support Price for all crops. Also Read: India: Haryana government suspends internet services in several districts ahead of farmers' march After the meeting came to an end, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee's Sarwan Singh Pandher announced that the 'Delhi Chalo' march was on. "Two years ago, the government had promised to meet half of our demands in writing... We wanted to resolve the issue peacefully. But the government is not sincere. They just want to waste time," said a farmers' representative while speaking to the reporters. How Farmer Protest 2.0 differs from the 2020 stir? In 2020, the farmers were protesting against the three laws which were finally repealed in 2021. In 2023, 'Delhi Chalo' was announced with the demand of a legal guarantee to MSP for all crops, full debt waiver for farmers, the implementation of Swaminathan Commission's formula, withdrawal of cases filed against farmers during the 2020-21 protest, and pension for farmers and labourers. Various unions have been spearheading the farmers' protest 2.0 as the landscape of the farmers' unions has changed in the last few years. Delhi Chalo 2.0 has been announced by Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Bharatiya Kisan Union, which led the 2020 protest of the farmers, went through turbulence and split into several factions. Watch: India: More than 200 farmers' union announce March on Feb 13, police impose precautionary measures Rakesh Tikait and Gurnam Singh Charuni were the two main leaders who led the 2020 protest. However, they are missing from the protest this year so far. Sarwan Singh Pandher, general secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee and Jagjit Singh Dallewal, leader of SKM (non-political) are at the forefront now. In 2020, the farmers had entered the national capital. However, this time the administration has adopted strict pre-emptive measures to stop them from entering Delhi. They have used nails on roads, cement barricades and barbed wire to block all routes to Delhi. The government has imposed Section 144 across the capital. The Haryana government has also sealed its borders along with Punjab. The negotiation process before the start of the farmers' Delhi Chalo march was initiated by the government but remained unfruitful. The farmers' protest becomes crucial as general elections are just few months away. Meanwhile, commuters in Delhi-NCR bore the brunt of the farmers' protest as traffic slowed to a crawl amid heavy barricading at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur borders. (With inputs from agencies)

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In Munich, a significant demonstration unfolded on Sunday as thousands gathered to voice their concerns over the German government's fiscal policies. The protesters rallied for various economic reforms, with a unified call for more government aid directed towards small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Farmers in France are protesting for better pay and living conditions and have vowed to 'siege' Paris as part of their protest. Watch the report for more details!

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Angry French farmers set tires and waste on fire on Friday along the A20 highway, protesting a government plan to gradually reduce state subsidies on agricultural diesel.

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<p lang="en-US">Students living in the Osmania University Post Graduate Girls Hostel staged a protest inside the campus on Saturday (Jan 27) after an incident of security lapse was reported.<br />
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The students, who were protesting, said they had caught hold of one of the intruders who had entered their hostel premises. However, the police are yet to confirm the number of intruders who entered the hostel.<br />
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The students raised the slogan “We want justice" while sitting in front of their hostel as the police personnel persuaded them to leave the spot.</p>

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<p>"We are just asking for VC to come. Why is he not coming?" one of the students was heard shouting while another claimed, "We are just trying to pressurise the VC to come."</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Students recount 'horrific' incident</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">The students started protesting as a series of unsettling incidents took place after they returned from the Sankranti Holidays. The incidents drew their attention to the need to ensure the hostel residents' safety.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">Speaking to news agency ANI, one of the student protesters said that various security concerns have been raised by the hostel occupants since they came back from the holidays.<br />
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"After we came back from the Sankranti Holidays, we were hearing strange sounds in different rooms. But we thought it might be our mistake," said a student.</p>

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<p>The security issues were escalated after one hostel inmate&nbsp;reportedly witnessed someone's hands protruding from the washroom's ventilator both on the ground floor and the first floor.<br />
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The student protester, remembering the harrowing ordeal, said, "Yesterday, the incident happened on two of the floors, the ground floor as well as the first floor at the same time. We have ventilators in our washrooms. The washrooms have little space. She (one of the students) locked herself in the washroom. But she saw hands coming out of the ventilator. She panicked and ran."</p>

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<p>Immediately, the students sought help from their seniors to confront the intruders.<br />
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"We approached our seniors. We were searching for them. We saw three of them, only one was caught by us. We are demanding the rest who were there to be nabbed," said the protester.<br />
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Appealing the Vice-Chancellor (VC) to come to address their issues, the protester said, "We have been sitting here since 12:30..We want the VC to come and address our problem and we want a solution for all our issues. Security is important. We want proper security where we are staying."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Students living in the Osmania University Post Graduate Girls Hostel staged a protest inside the campus on Saturday (Jan 27) after an incident of security lapse was reported.

Students living in the Osmania University Post Graduate Girls Hostel staged a protest inside the campus on Saturday (Jan 27) after an incident of security lapse was reported. The students, who were protesting, said they had caught hold of one of the intruders who had entered their hostel premises. However, the police are yet to confirm the number of intruders who entered the hostel. The students raised the slogan “We want justice" while sitting in front of their hostel as the police personnel persuaded them to leave the spot. #WATCH | Students of Osmania University PG College, Secunderabad, raise slogans of "We want justice" after alleged security breach at the women's hostel last night; Police probing the matter pic.twitter.com/0tkKjVyUwD — ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2024 × "We are just asking for VC to come. Why is he not coming?" one of the students was heard shouting while another claimed, "We are just trying to pressurise the VC to come." Students recount 'horrific' incident The students started protesting as a series of unsettling incidents took place after they returned from the Sankranti Holidays. The incidents drew their attention to the need to ensure the hostel residents' safety. Also read: President Macron’s India visit: A synthesis of symbolism and substance Speaking to news agency ANI, one of the student protesters said that various security concerns have been raised by the hostel occupants since they came back from the holidays. "After we came back from the Sankranti Holidays, we were hearing strange sounds in different rooms. But we thought it might be our mistake," said a student. #WATCH | Hyderabad: Female students protest at the Osmania University PG College, Secunderabad, alleging a security breach at the women's hostel last night. Police present to probe the matter. pic.twitter.com/jY4KEoWYod — ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2024 × The security issues were escalated after one hostel inmate reportedly witnessed someone's hands protruding from the washroom's ventilator both on the ground floor and the first floor. The student protester, remembering the harrowing ordeal, said, "Yesterday, the incident happened on two of the floors, the ground floor as well as the first floor at the same time. We have ventilators in our washrooms. The washrooms have little space. She (one of the students) locked herself in the washroom. But she saw hands coming out of the ventilator. She panicked and ran." Watch: Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu under fire over 'anti-India' stance Immediately, the students sought help from their seniors to confront the intruders. "We approached our seniors. We were searching for them. We saw three of them, only one was caught by us. We are demanding the rest who were there to be nabbed," said the protester. Appealing the Vice-Chancellor (VC) to come to address their issues, the protester said, "We have been sitting here since 12:30..We want the VC to come and address our problem and we want a solution for all our issues. Security is important. We want proper security where we are staying." (With inputs from agencies)

India: Students protest over security lapse in girls hostel, claim ‘saw hands coming out of the ventilator’

French farmers blocked highways and dumped crates of imported produce on Thursday, demanding urgent action on low farmgate prices, green regulation and free-trade policies as swelling protests moved closer to Paris.

French farmers block roads, dump produce as protest moves closer to Paris

<p>Tens of thousands of protesters demanding reservations for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category in the Indian state of Maharashtra are currently en route to Mumbai and will reach the country’s financial capital, on Thursday (Jan 25) amid Republic Day celebrations.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Protests in Mumbai</strong></h2>

<p>Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil kickstarted the recent protest march demanding reservation for the Maratha community and may begin an indefinite hunger strike on Friday (Jan 26). He has also reportedly asked his supporters to prepare for a long sit-in protest in the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to organisers, tens of thousands of people are expected to join the march which they&nbsp;describe&nbsp;as one of the biggest in the Indian state’s history. While&nbsp;Jarange-Patil has claimed more than two crore&nbsp;(20 million) people are expected to come to Mumbai in a show of support.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Mumbai police have imposed&nbsp;section 144 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) till February 6&nbsp;in the city ahead of Republic Day celebrations. In line with this, a gathering of five or more people and any kind of a procession&nbsp;in the financial capital is banned.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Mumbai police have also reportedly denied permission for the protesters to gather at&nbsp;Azad Maidan and instead offered a rally ground in Navi Mumbai's Kharghar.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Jarange-Patil had set out for the march towards Mumbai from Maharashtra’s Jalna district on January 20 with thousands of supporters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday (Jan 25), police and personnel from the Rapid Action Force and the bomb disposal squad were seen stationed at one of the entry points to the city.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Media reports citing march&nbsp;organisers said Jarange-Patil will start his indefinite hunger strike on January 26 in Mumbai at Azad Maidan.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court, on Wednesday, refused to issue an order preventing Jarange-Patil from entering the city.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The petition filed by activist Gunratna Sadavarte said Jarange-Patil, accompanied by crores&nbsp;of his followers, posed a logistical challenge for Mumbai and could cause law and order problems.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What are they demanding?</strong></h2>

<p>Maratha reservation supporters led by Jarange-Patil have sought the inclusion of all Marathas under the OBC category by giving them Kunbi sub-caste certificates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Marathas, who form an estimated 33 per cent of the state’s population, have periodically protested for reservations in government jobs and educational institutions of the state.</p>

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday (Jan 24) said he is “positive” towards Jarange-Patil’s demands and will “ensure the reservation is legally viable.” He added, “I appeal to Jarange-Patil to stop the agitation.”</p>

<p>Earlier in January, faced with the latest round of protests, the Maharashtra government filed a curative petition asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its 2021 decision of striking down the quota given to Marathas under the ‘socially and educationally backward class’ after they deemed it “unconstitutional”.</p>

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<p>On Wednesday, the state government granted a second extension to a committee formed to finalise the methodology to grant Kunbi status to Marathas, till February 29.</p>

<p>The Maharashtra government has said that it needs time to figure out the legality of the reservation for all Marathas while urging Jarange-Patil to call off the agitation. However, the activist has insisted on continuing till the quota was announced.</p>

<p>Over a decade or so there has been a lot of back and forth between the state government and the courts. Initially, the Maharashtra government had granted a 16 per cent reservation to the community&nbsp;by passing an act, in 2018,&nbsp;following widespread protests.</p>

<p>However, the validity of the legislation was challenged in the Bombay High Court, which later upheld the decision but slashed the quota to 13 per cent and 12 per cent in education and jobs, respectively. In 2021, the apex court quashed it entirely.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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Tens of thousands of protesters demanding reservations for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category in the Indian state of Maharashtra are currently en route to Mumbai and will reach the country’s financial capital, on Thursday (Jan 25) amid Republic Day celebrations.

Tens of thousands of protesters demanding reservations for the Maratha community under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category in the Indian state of Maharashtra are currently en route to Mumbai and will reach the country’s financial capital, on Thursday (Jan 25) amid Republic Day celebrations. Protests in Mumbai Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil kickstarted the recent protest march demanding reservation for the Maratha community and may begin an indefinite hunger strike on Friday (Jan 26). He has also reportedly asked his supporters to prepare for a long sit-in protest in the city. According to organisers, tens of thousands of people are expected to join the march which they describe as one of the biggest in the Indian state’s history. While Jarange-Patil has claimed more than two crore (20 million) people are expected to come to Mumbai in a show of support. Meanwhile, the Mumbai police have imposed section 144 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) till February 6 in the city ahead of Republic Day celebrations. In line with this, a gathering of five or more people and any kind of a procession in the financial capital is banned. The Mumbai police have also reportedly denied permission for the protesters to gather at Azad Maidan and instead offered a rally ground in Navi Mumbai's Kharghar. ALSO READ | Maratha protest: Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission panel members quit citing govt interference Jarange-Patil had set out for the march towards Mumbai from Maharashtra’s Jalna district on January 20 with thousands of supporters. On Thursday (Jan 25), police and personnel from the Rapid Action Force and the bomb disposal squad were seen stationed at one of the entry points to the city. Media reports citing march organisers said Jarange-Patil will start his indefinite hunger strike on January 26 in Mumbai at Azad Maidan. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court, on Wednesday, refused to issue an order preventing Jarange-Patil from entering the city. The petition filed by activist Gunratna Sadavarte said Jarange-Patil, accompanied by crores of his followers, posed a logistical challenge for Mumbai and could cause law and order problems. What are they demanding? Maratha reservation supporters led by Jarange-Patil have sought the inclusion of all Marathas under the OBC category by giving them Kunbi sub-caste certificates. Marathas, who form an estimated 33 per cent of the state’s population, have periodically protested for reservations in government jobs and educational institutions of the state. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Wednesday (Jan 24) said he is “positive” towards Jarange-Patil’s demands and will “ensure the reservation is legally viable.” He added, “I appeal to Jarange-Patil to stop the agitation.” Earlier in January, faced with the latest round of protests, the Maharashtra government filed a curative petition asking the Supreme Court to reconsider its 2021 decision of striking down the quota given to Marathas under the ‘socially and educationally backward class’ after they deemed it “unconstitutional”. ALSO READ | Ex-Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar rejoins BJP months after crying foul over 'ill-treatment' On Wednesday, the state government granted a second extension to a committee formed to finalise the methodology to grant Kunbi status to Marathas, till February 29. The Maharashtra government has said that it needs time to figure out the legality of the reservation for all Marathas while urging Jarange-Patil to call off the agitation. However, the activist has insisted on continuing till the quota was announced. Over a decade or so there has been a lot of back and forth between the state government and the courts. Initially, the Maharashtra government had granted a 16 per cent reservation to the community by passing an act, in 2018, following widespread protests. However, the validity of the legislation was challenged in the Bombay High Court, which later upheld the decision but slashed the quota to 13 per cent and 12 per cent in education and jobs, respectively. In 2021, the apex court quashed it entirely. (With inputs from agencies)

Maratha quota march: Thousands of protesters to reach Mumbai on January 26; section 144 imposed

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