Farmers warn Uttarakhand of state shutdown if govt blocks them; Unions mull resuming talks

Amid a faceoff between Uttarakhand govt and protesting farmers, Bharat Kisan Union (BKU) leer Rakesh Tikait on Friday, warned of shutting down whole state. Earlier in day, visuals were seen where protesters driving a green tractor ran over a police barrice, forcing dozens of policemen to get out of way. Farmers continue to protest against Centre's Farm Laws for 30th consecutive day, demanding a total repeal.

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BKU to U'Khand: Warns of 'state shutdown'

"If any farmer is stopped by Uttarakhand ministration, we warn of shutting down whole state. All streets/ros in state will be sealed. We are fighting Central Govt. We have thing to do with State govt," said Rakesh Tikait.

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Farmers mull resuming talks

With Prime Minister Modi urging a farmers to set a date with Centre for next round of talks, protesting farmer unions met on Friday to discuss government's latest letter inviting m for talks, with some of m indicating that y may decide to resume ir dialogue with Centre.   unions said y will hold ar meeting on Saturday where a formal decision on Centre's invite for resumption of stalled talks is likely to be taken. An official in Union ministry of agriculture and farmers' welfare also said government was expecting next round of meeting to take place in next two-three days.

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PM Modi transfers 2nd farmers' installment

PM Modi released over Rs 18,000 crore to more than nine crore farmers under 'Prhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' scheme. Under PM-KISAN Scheme, a financial benefit of Rs.6000/- per year is provided to eligible beneficiary farmers, payable in three equal 4-monthly instalments of Rs.2000/- each. fund is transferred directly to bank accounts of beneficiaries. After that, PM Modi h a conversation with farmers from seven different states who shared ir experiences with PM-KISAN and also on various or initiatives taken by Government for welfare of farmers.

Rejecting Centre's proposed amendment to three Farm Laws,  farmers have stayed firm on ir demand of total repeal of Farm acts, stating a 'lack of trust' on Modi government. farm union leers were sent a 10-point proposal by Centre assuring to give written guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP), empowering states to create a law which will prevent misuse of trers' registration, continuing current electricity bill payment done by government and amend stubble burning penalty clause. While Centre has been in talks to several or farm unions supporting Laws, protesting unions have retaliated by approaching Supreme Court seeking a total repeal of laws and a nationwide farm waiver.

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