[9][10], The acts have been described as "anti-farmer laws" by many farmer unions,[11][12] and politicians from the opposition also say it would leave farmers at the "mercy of corporates". Updated: Thursday, June 18, 2020, at 9:20pm. 3 of 116 People hold signs as they march during a protest and rally for justice sponsored by Black Lives Matter from Discovery Green to Houston's City Hall on Friday, May 29, 2020. Protesters gathered in Austin, Houston and Dallas to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd in May. [120] This estimate however did not match with the estimated deaths in the 'struggle' by Dr Darshan Pal, the farmer leader, according to whom the death toll of farmers in the 'struggle' during this period is 35. d['DSGWidgetObj'] = f; This government isn't listening at all. He called upon the BJP to stop slandering the farmers with terms like `Naxalites', `Khalistanis,' and prevail BJP central leadership to pay heed to the voice of the farmers and repeal the draconian farm laws. A group of people being placed under arrest stand beside a Harris County jail bus after protesters were apprehended in a fenced-in area in Houston on June 2, 2020. HOUSTON - RESTORING JUSTICE CO. [24], By mid December, the Supreme Court of India had received a batch of petitions related to removing blockades created by protesters around Delhi. [73], After failing to get the support of their respective state governments, the farmers decided to pressure the Central Government by marching to Delhi. [93][94] On 24 December, 20,000 Kisan Sena members marched to Delhi in support of farm laws. 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Sergio Flores/Getty After he publicly objected and filed a legal notice against the Punjab BJP, the image was replaced with a cartoon drawing of a farmer instead. [83], The farmers' unions announced that on 4 December they would burn effigies of PM Modi and leaders of corporations. From CNN's Zamira Rahim and Rob Picheta [204], Rajya Sabha MP and SAD(D) president Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa also announced that he would return his Padma award due to his personal support of the protests. [65] Farmers also criticized the national media for misrepresenting the protest. u.id = f; "[22] After a meeting with government officials and 30 union representatives, "the farmers have rejected the government's proposals," Darshan Pal, president of the Krantikari Kisan Union told the press on 8 December 2020. On 4 December 2020, environmentalist Baba Sewa Singh returned his Padma Shri Award. The Supreme Court has also conveyed to the central government that it intends to set up a body for taking forward the negotiations. Demonstrators wore pink knit pussyhats and black face masks honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Saturday for the second Women's March of the year. Gupta has served as DG of Intelligence of Punjab police, and with Intelligence Bureau for eight years before being appointed DG Punjab police. Kashmir Singh who had been camping at the border since 28 November along with his son, and grandson, hanged himself in a toilet. [19], A section of farmer unions have been protesting, whereas the Indian Government claims some unions have come out in support of the farm laws. [171] He stated, "BJP leaders should decide who farmers are – are they Leftist, Pakistani, or they have come from China. [213], A plea submitted by several students of Panjab University on 2 December 2020 was registered by the Supreme Court as a public petition on 4 January 2021. Protesters on horseback in Houston, Texas, rally against the death of George Floyd on June 2, 2020. COVID-19 outbreak declared at First Nation in northern B.C. Protests, riots and activism: A look back at 11 moments in Houston history Carlos Hernandez , KPRC Published: June 3, 2020, 1:33 pm Updated: June 3, 2020, 3:46 pm "[164] BJP Uttarakhand chief Dushyant Kumar Gautam stated that the protests had been 'hijacked' by "terrorists" and "anti-national" forces. [228] Canadian rapper Nav also came out in support of the farmers. The new laws prevent the state governments from collecting a market fee, cess, or levy for trade outside the APMC markets; this has led the farmers to believe the laws will "gradually end the mandi system" and "leave farmers at the mercy of corporates". Each one of us we will responsible if anything goes wrong [...] If vast majority says that laws are good, let them say it to (a) committee. Members of George Floyd's family speak during a Houston rally on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The image was actually of a protesting farmer, who had not consented to their use of his image. What are they demanding from the government? Priti Gandhi, the social media for the BJP's Women's Cell, shared an image of farmers allegedly protesting the change to the state of Kashmir's constitutional status in 2019. [4][5][6][7] Farm leaders have rejected a Supreme Court of India stay order on the farm laws as well as the involvement of a Supreme Court appointed committee. On 7 December, farmers announced their plan to organize a Bharat Bandh (national strike) on 8 December. Further talks were planned for 9 December. 6/2/2020 3:17 PM PT Breaking News. The Union Minister for Food, Railway and Consumer Affairs, Piyush Goyal has described the protesting farmers as "Leftist and Maoist" and being "hijacked" by unknown conspirators. Tell us whether you (government) will put these laws on hold or else we will do it. [95][96] However, 5 of the groups supporting the laws were directly linked with the ruling BJP and many do not have any relation to agriculture or farmers. Getty Images. He stated that "the farmers are being deceived on these historic agriculture reform laws by the same people who have misled them for decades", citing numerous times opposition members were convicted of spreading lies. ", "Here's why farmers in India are protesting and why Canadians are concerned", "866 academics, including 7 VCs, back new farm laws". 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Protesters clash with New York City police in Manhattan on 31 May. Protesters took to the streets of Houston for George Floyd on Tuesday, and a number of protesters were seen riding on horseback. Several politicians have circulated misinformation and fake news about the protests, and based on this, have made allegations of separatism, sedition, and 'anti-national' activities concerning the farmers' protests. It was later brought back after public outrage. ET, June 8, 2020 [122], As of 8 January 2021 death toll of farmer by suicide to protest government's farm policy was four. nation-wide shutting down) to protest against these farm laws. [30], On 30 December, the Indian Government agreed to two of the farmers' demands; excluding farmers from new pollution laws and dropping amendments to the new Electricity Ordinance. Protesters gathered in Austin, Houston and Dallas to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd in May. [90][91] On 29 November, the protesters announced that they would block five further points of entry into Delhi, namely Ghaziabad-Hapur, Rohtak, Sonipat, Jaipur and Mathura. Last: Protesters raise their hands in protest. A man covering his mouth and nose holds a sign and attends a protest across from the Consulate General of India, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, in Houston. [142] Notable incidents of fake news include: Several BJP leaders have claimed without any evidence that the protests are the result of a conspiracy, launched by what they have described as "anti-nationals". [222][224], On 30 December, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh took exception to the Punjab Governor Vijayender Pal Singh Badnore summoning state's chief secretary and the Director-General of Punjab Police Dinkar Gupta. Nursing home residents welcome special visitors allowExpand: true, [165] Several BJP leaders have blamed what they have called the 'Tukde Tukde Gang' – a pejorative term used by the BJP and its supporters, against anyone who disagrees with its politics, which implies that the person supports secession – as instigating the protests, and linked them to previous protests about India's citizenship laws. cityIds: [348498,351413], // Can put a list of fallback cities here, but really shouldn't be needed, can leave empty like this [111] Of these 38 were from Punjab (30 from Malwa, six from Doaba,and two from Majha), and three from Haryana. Shamsher Singh, 44, a dalit farmer, who was in Singhu camp with his son, 13, died after he complained of chest pain, before reaching the hospital in Soneput, Haryana. [103] The media also made adverse comments on farmer's consumption of dried fruits and nuts such as cashews and raisins at an "almond langar" provided by beneficent NRIs. widgetKey: 'nUa1h8WhhgWT5Vy', Members of the group carried guns and used a baseball bat to hit a President Donald Trump piñata. [10], On 4 December, the farmers protesting on the outskirts of Delhi against the center's new agricultural laws called a nationwide strike on Tuesday, 8 December, saying they will block all roads to the capital, amid a stand-off with the government. [37] The legality of the acts has been questioned since both agriculture and markets come under State list. [55], In Punjab, small-scale protests had started in August 2020 when the Farm Bills were made public. On 12 January, farmer unions and leaders rejected the Supreme Court committee and demanded repeal of the farm laws. Since then both Facebook and Facebook-owned Instagram has been accused of removing and shadow banning content that spoke for farmers in favor of BJP led government, an accusation it has faced in past too. Piara Singh, according to his elder brother, was part of the contingent participating in the farmer's-satyagraha since 26 November. Supporters of U.S. President Donald Trump, hold American flags and placards as they pose during a "Stop the Steal" protest following the 2020 U.S. presidential election in Las Vegas, Nov. 4, 2020. [74] The police employed the use of tear gas and water cannons, dug up roads, and used layers of barricades and sand barriers to stop the protesters,[75] leading to at least three farmer casualties. He was on his way to join the farmers who had been stopped by the Delhi Police on 26 November, on the border of Haryana, and Delhi. [84][85] After talks with the central government failed to find a solution on 5 December, farmers confirmed their plans for a national strike on 8 December. Tell us about your favourite cause. On 25 September 2020 farm unions all over India called for a Bharat Bandh (lit. The 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against the three farm acts which were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. Farm bills protest organised in more than 250 centers in Kerala. HOUSTON - Election frustration is now noticeable on some city streets nationwide. [227] Several clips of the protest featured in an international collaboration "Ek Din" by Bohemia, The Game and Karan Aujla. type: 'platform', 2020 Protest: #Black Lives Matter. [209][210] The central government opposed the court's recommendation of putting on hold the implementation of the farm laws. Northern BC Crime Stoppers celebrates record-breaking 2020. Share fundraising event details. HOUSTON - A Houston man flew home Friday after being among the Trump supporters who stormed past barricades to climb the steps of the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Wednesday.. Wilmar Montano is recovering from bumps and bruises after joining the crowd of Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol. Burns Lake becomes a COVID-19 hotspot with 21 cases from Dec. 27 to Jan 2 this year . "[171] The conspiracy claims have also been opposed by Rajasthan Chief Minister and Congress politician, Ashok Gehlot, who urged the government to come to an "amicable solution" with protesting farmers "...instead of blaming gangs, anti-national elements for these protests. George Floyd's funeral will be held June 9 in his hometown of Houston. "[109], On 20 December, the 25th day of the protest, to honor the memory of 41 farmers who have died since 15 September, called Shahid by the farmer's leaders, national 'Shradhanjali Diwas' (Homage and Remembrance Day), was observed at Singhu, Tikri, UP Gate, and Chilla, farmer-camps with largest farmer's presence on the borders of Delhi, and in town and villages all-round the country. 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The farmers also said they will block the Delhi-Jaipur highway on 12 December and nationwide dharnas will be called on 14 December 2020. ", "Maharashtra crosses 60,000 farm suicides", "Have India's farm suicides really declined? [168] Rajasthan BJP leader Madan Dilawar has accused protesting farmers of "conspiring" to spread avian influenza in India after reports of some cases of avian flu were made in January. [22] After the government did not accept the farmer unions' demands during talks on 4 December, the farmer unions planned to escalate the action to another India-wide strike on 8 December 2020. [63] Railway services have remained suspended in Punjab for more than two months due to the protests, starting from October. This image was not taken during the farmers' protest, but was from a protest held in 2019 by the, Several BJP politicians, including Union Minister. [18][79], Between 28 November and 3 December, the number of farmers blocking Delhi in the Delhi Chalo was estimated at 150 to 300 thousand. [57] The most widespread protests took place in Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh[58] but demonstrations were also reported in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka,[59] Tamil Nadu,[60] Odisha,[61] Kerala[62] and other states. Save this story for later. [25][26] The court also asked the government to put the laws on hold, which they refused. In response to these, in December 2020, a group of protesting farmers announced that they would be establishing a unit to counter misinformation being spread about the protests. The acts have been described as "anti-farmer laws" by many farmer unions, and politicians from the opposition also say it would leave farmers at the "mercy of corporates". Saturday, May 30, 2020 HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- During a protest and march in downtown over the death of George Floyd, things turned violent. A committee consisting of seven Chief Ministers was set up in July 2019 to discuss the implementation. It was only after the passage of the acts that more farmers and farm unions across India joined the protests against the reforms. [136] The three Union Ministers declined the requests of scrapping the three new farm laws as it required more consultation with higher authorities. The nation watched in horror as a video showed the death of George Floyd, a Black man gasping for air and calling for his mother as a white … [28] A student who drafted the petition informed The Wire that "over the course of over 100 days of the farmers' protest, this is the first petition filed in favour of the protest". [130] On 26 September, Shiromani Akali Dal left the National Democratic Alliance. Protesters gathered in Austin, Houston and Dallas to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd in May. [108] On 2 January 2021, the estimate of dead-farmers was 57. "[172], United Nations: António Guterres, secretary-general, called on the Indian government to allow the protests, affirming the right to voice opposition to the government, stating "...People have a right to demonstrate peacefully and authorities need to let them do so. ", "JJP seeks withdrawal of cases against protesting farmers", "Markandey Katju asks government to repeal farm laws to prevent Jalianwala Bagh type massacre situation on Republic Day", "No takers for govt's offer to amend farm laws, farmers say nothing short of repeal acceptable". The summer of 2020 saw the United States' biggest protests for racial justice and civil rights in a generation. Thousands crowded downtown Houston for George Floyd march HOUSTON – People marched for several hours through downtown Houston Tuesday in protest of the death of … The scars of 2020 will pursue us into the future. [67], Under the coordination of bodies such as Samyukt Kisan Morcha and All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee[note 1], the protesting farm unions include:[68][44][69]. First: Police officers on horseback approach a crowd gathered to protest the deaths of George Floyd and Mike Ramos, in Austin on May 30, 2020. BJP leader Surjit Singh Jyani, who was part of a committee that negotiated with several farmers unions, vocally opposed the claims, stating, "This type of language should be avoided. "let us go to Delhi") campaign were met by police at the borders of the city. Social worker Baba Sewa Singh returns Padma Shri in protest against centers' farm laws. [197] Rajshri Jayaraman, Associate Economics Professor at the University of Toronto, states that "the bills are confusing and to pass legislation like this affects the largest single sector of the economy and the poorest people in an already poor country during a pandemic. We know many farmers groups are Left-leaning but branding them tukde tukde gang and anti-national will not end the deadlock. Transport bodies such as the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), representing about 9.5 million truckers and 5 million bus and taxi drivers, have threatened to halt the movement of supplies in the northern states, further adding that "We will then escalate it to the entire country if the government fails to address (the farmer's) issues.
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