Farmers' Protest LIVE Updates: Sharad Pawar In, Uddhav Out as Mumbai Gears Up for Mega Rally

Around 25,000 tractors from Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will participate in the 'kisan parade' in the national capital on January 26, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said on…

AAP Attacks CM Amarinder Singh over Farm Laws | The Aam Aadmi Party Sunday attacked Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over the three contentious farm legislations, alleging he was "aware" well in advance that these laws were being brought by the Centre, and yet he remained "silent", a claim the Congress leader termed "brazen lies". "We have conclusive proof that reveals that all the three black farm laws were discussed by the high-powered Committee on agriculture," AAP's national spokesperson and Punjab co-incharge Raghav Chadha said in a statement here. "As far back as on August 7, 2019, he knew about the members of the Committee and the agenda of this committee. He knew that these controversial laws are being discussed and yet remained tight-lipped," Chadha alleged, citing a copy of an RTI reply.

Farmers from Maharashtra Gather at Mumbai's Azad Maidan | Farmers from various Maharashtra districts of the state gather at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, in protest against farm laws. A protester says, "We'll give memorandum to Governor today. Our families have also come with us because if we lose farming, the entire family will come on road."

Thousands of Farmers from 21 Districts in Maharashtra to Reach Mumbai Today | Thousands of farmers from across 21 districts of Maharashtra have gathered at Nashik on Saturday and began a march to cover the 180 kilometres to state capital Mumbai. Visuals showed a sea of farmers waving flags and carrying banners snaking their way through the roads of the Kasara Ghat region between the two cities. The farmers who are agitating against the farm laws are expected to reach Mumbai in a few hours, where they will participate in a rally at the famous Azad Maidan on Monday.

Farmers Union Not Happy with Conditional Permission, Meeting with Police at 10 am | "We feel that the kind of permission granted to us for tractor rally is not right. We wanted to go to the old Ring Road but we were given conditional permission and assigned the portion that comes largely under Haryana. All we're saying is that we don't want to go there, we just want to go to Ring Road. We'll have a meeting with Police at 10 am today over this. It will then be decided where will we finally go. After the meeting, we'll decide the time and route of the rally," Sukhwinder Singh Sabhra, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee said.

Mayawati Calls for Repealing the Three Farm Laws | Mayawati on Monday said that her party will again request the Central government that they must withdraw the three farm laws so that it shouldn't give precedent to any new tradition on Republic Day nor is there any untoward incident.

बी.एस.पी. का केन्द्र सरकार से पुनः अनुरोध है कि इनको आन्दोलित किसानों की माँगों में से खासकर तीन कृषि कानूनों को जरूर वापस ले लेना चाहिए, ताकि कल 26 जनवरी को गणतंत्र दिवस पर किसी नई परम्परा की शुरूआत न हो तथा न ही दिल्ली पुलिस के संदेह के मुताबिक कोई गलत व अनहोनी हो सके।

— Mayawati (@Mayawati) January 25, 2021

Sharad Pawar to Join Protest Against Farm Laws in Mumbai | NCP president Sharad Pawar had said he will take part in the protest in Mumbai to express support for farmers agitating against the new agri- marketing laws enacted by the central government. Talking to reporters in Kolhapur, the former Union agriculture minister noted that the agitating farmers have rejected the Centre's offer to suspend the new laws for 18 months. "The government proposed suspending the laws for 18 months. But the farmers have rejected it. They (farmers) have asked the government to repeal the laws and then sit for discussion. "The protesting farmers well-wishers from Maharashtra met me, met the chief minister. They told us they will on January 24 or January 25 unite all those who are supporting the agitating farmers.

Farmers from various places had gathered in Nashik and started their journey towards Mumbai on Saturday. Many peasants also joined on the way, the AIKS said. They halted at Ghatandevi near Igatpuri hill town for overnight stay. On Sunday morning, a number of farmers marched down the Kasara Ghat to head for Mumbai, while many left in vehicles. Several women farmers took part in the seven-km long march at Kasara Ghat, which started at 9 am and ended by around 11.30 am. Later, they continued their forward journey in vehicles.

Guidelines for Participating Farmers | Samyukt Kisan Morcha released a statement outlining its preparations and guidelines for farmers participating in the event. It said, "Remember, we have to enhance the grace of Republic Day and win the hearts of the people." Take special care that women be treated with respect. The policeman is also a farmer wearing a uniform, do not quarrel with him. Journalists from any media channel should not be misbehaved with. Tractors and other vehicles will feature in the parade, but trolleys, other than those showcasing special tableaux will not be allowed. Safety of such trolleys must be arranged.

Tractor Rally Routes for Tikri and Singhu Border | The procession will enter the national capital from Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur borders and the tractors will return to their originating points. They will return to their destinations after covering a "respectable" distance of over 170 kilometers in Delhi, police said. The rally will start from Singhu border and pass through Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, Kanjhawala, Bawana, Auchandi Borer, Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway and will return to Singhu border. It will cover a stretch of around 62 kilometres.

Rules and Route for Farmers' Republic Day Tractor Rally in Delhi | Farmers protesting against the three agricultural reform laws have been given permission to carry out a rally with tractors on Republic Day in Delhi, police said on Sunday. As of now, there are approximately 12,000 to 13,000 tractors at various Delhi border points -- around 7,000 to 8,000 at Tikri, around 5,000 at Singhu and around 1,000 at Ghazipur border -- police said, adding that their number is expected to go further up.

Delhi Police Gears Up for Tractor Parade on Republic Day | As hundreds headed to Delhi from neighbouring states for the farmers' tractor parade on the Republic Day, the Delhi Police on Sunday said it is making tight security arrangements due to inputs about possible attempts to disrupt the rally while Haryana authorities advised people to avoid travelling to the national capital. In a circular, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava directed that all officers and personnel, as well as Central Armed Police Forces and others, posted for the Republic Day Parade security arrangements should be prepared for an extended deployment to maintain law and order in the wake of the tractor parade. "It will be a challenging task for us but the rally will be conducted amid tight security after the Republic Day parade is over," Pathak said at a press conference. While police tried to convince farmer leaders to hold their tractor parade outside the national capital, they were adamant about holding it on Delhi's busy Outer Ring Road.

Farmers March from Nashik to Mumbai | Around 1,200 farmers in 90 vehicles have left from Nashik on Saturday under the aegis of the All India Kisan Sabha’s (AIKS) Maharashtra began march to Mumbai. The rally in Maharashtra is part of the call given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), which is leading protests in Delhi, to intensify and broaden the struggle from January 23 to 26. More farmers are expected to join the rally in Mumbai. In three day sit-in at Mumbai’s Azad ground, the farmers will submit a memo to the Governor on January 25. On January 26, there will be a Republic Day flag hoisting at Azad Maidan.

Sharad Pawar to Join Protest Against Farm Laws in Mumbai | NCP president Sharad Pawar had said he will take part in the protest in Mumbai to express support for farmers agitating against the new agri- marketing laws enacted by the central government. Talking to reporters in Kolhapur, the former Union agriculture minister noted that the agitating farmers have rejected the Centre's offer to suspend the new laws for 18 months. "The government proposed suspending the laws for 18 months. But the farmers have rejected it. They (farmers) have asked the government to repeal the laws and then sit for discussion. "The protesting farmers well-wishers from Maharashtra met me, met the chief minister. They told us they will on January 24 or January 25 unite all those who are supporting the agitating farmers.

Thousands of Farmers from 21 Districts in Maharashtra to Reach Mumbai Today | Thousands of farmers from across 21 districts of Maharashtra have gathered at Nashik on Saturday and began a march to cover the 180 kilometres to state capital Mumbai. Visuals showed a sea of farmers waving flags and carrying banners snaking their way through the roads of the Kasara Ghat region between the two cities. The farmers who are agitating against the farm laws are expected to reach Mumbai in a few hours, where they will participate in a rally at the famous Azad Maidan on Monday.

Uddhav Thackeray to Skip Farmers March to Azad Maidan for Mega Rally | Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will not attend the farmers' protest in south Mumbai's Azad Maidan on Monday, sources told News18. However, the CM has sent a message to the protesters, expressing his support. According to sources, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar and Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat will attend the agitation and address protesters in the afternoon. Shiv Sena, meanwhile, will send a representative to the venue.

Routes for Tractor Rally | Dependra Pathak, Special CP, Intelligence, Delhi Police said the tractor rally will enter Delhi from Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur borders, and return to its originating points. From Singhu, it will pass through Kanjhawala, Bawana, Auchandi border, KMP Expressway and then return to Singhu. "From Tikri border, it will go to Nagloi and pass through Najafgarh and Western Peripheral Expressway. From Ghazipur border, the rally will go to 56-feet road and return to its originating point passing through Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal Expressway," Pathak said.

Over 300 Twitter Handles Generated from Pakistan to Disrupt Tractor Rally: Police | Delhi Police on Sunday claimed that over 300 Twitter handles have been generated from Pakistan to disrupt the tractor rally proposed by protesting farmers on Republic Day. Detailing the plan for the tractor parade, Deependra Pathak, Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence) said the rally on Tuesday will be conducted amid tight security after the Republic Day celebrations conclude.

Farmers Allowed in Delhi on Jan 26 Under Strict Vigil | Respecting Kisan Morcha's decision, the Delhi Police on Sunday said that it has allowed farmer unions to hold tractor rally on Republic Day inside the national capital. The officers added that this will be done under strict vigil as they had received intelligence inputs that hinted at "disturbance of peaceful protest".