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VIGYAN BHAWAN Farmers’ representatives speaking with media after meeting with the Centre on the new farm laws, in New Delhi on Thursday —PHOTOS BY PTI
Eight-hr-long meet yields no result, talks again tomorrow New Delhi: Talks between three union ministers and a representative group of thousands of agitating farmers failed to yield any resolution on Thursday, as the union leaders stuck to their demand for the repeal of new farm laws during almost eighthour-long hectic parleys. On its part, the government assured the group of nearly 40 farmer leaders that all their valid concerns would be addressed, but the other side flagged several loopholes and deficiencies in the laws, which they said were passed hastily in September. The Agriculture Ministry tweeted that doubts of farmers were addressed by Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, who led the government side at the talks. Tomar later told reporters that the next meeting will take place on Saturday at 2 pm. Turn to P6
The government has no ego. We will consider giving more legal rights to farmers. MSP will continue, we have assured farmers
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar along with MoS for Commerce Som Prakash addressing media after the meeting.
—Narendra Tomar, Agriculture Minister
“NATION’S SECURITY”: AMARINDER URGES SHAH TO RESOLVE ROW
“WE BROUGHT OUR OWN FOOD”
New Delhi: The massive farmer protests on highways near Delhi will not only impact the economy of Punjab but also threaten “national security”, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said after a meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah, urging “both sides” to resolve the deadlock. “Discussions are on between the farmers and the centre, there’s nothing for me to resolve. I reiterated my opposition in my meeting with the Home Minister and requested him to resolve the issue as it affects the economy of my state and the security of the nation,” said Amarinder Singh. The Punjab Chief Minister called on Amit Shah in Delhi and held discussions on ways to resolve the current stand-off between the government and farmers protesting over new farm laws. Several leaders in the ruling BJP have accused Amarinder Singh of actively supporting the protesters.
New Delhi: Representatives of the farmers’ organisations refused to break bread with the three participating Union ministers. At the lunch break, farmers said “no” to the food offered by the government and stuck to the langar, which was brought in by a waiting van. Visuals from inside Vigyan Bhawan showed farmers’ representatives assembled at a long table for a hurried lunch. Some sat on the ground in a quiet corner.
Akali’s Parkash Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over ‘betrayal of farmers’
Chandigarh: Former Punjab Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal patron Parkash Singh Badal has returned his Padma Vibhushan award in protest against what he termed as the “betrayal of farmers” and indifferent attitude adopted by the BJP-led Central government towards the ongoing farmers protest against agriculture laws. In a letter addressed to the President, Badal wrote “I write this letter to return the Padma Vibhushan award in protest against the betrayal of the farmers by the government of India and against the shocking indifference and contempt with which the government is treating the ongoing peaceful and democratic agitation against farm acts.”
Farmers representatives, holding talks with the Centre, have their own food (langar) during the lunch break, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Thursday.
Rajinikanth to launch party in Jan, to fight 2021 TN polls Chennai: Superstar Rajinikanth on Thursday asserted that he would launch his political party in January 2021, ending years of suspense and in a big morale booster to his supporters and fans. The top star, promising his brand of spiritual politics, dramatically asserted that he was even ready to risk his life for the sake of people’s welfare by making a foray into politics. The 70-year old actor categorically said that
Kartikey Dev Singh Jaipur: Addressing the state-level ‘Divyangjan Samman’ ceremony on the occasion of International Day of Disability on Thursday at the Chief Minister’s residence, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the state government is constantly taking sensible decisions in the direction of welfare of the disabled and to prepare them as efficient human resources. “In the manifesto, we
had promised to provide facilities similar to BPL to the differently-abled. An appropriate decision will soon be taken in this regard,” Gehlot said. Notably, This will be another major humane’ decision of the state government after the increase the reservation for disabled persons in government services from three percent to four percent and to support the disabled after increasing their honorarium pension amount. During the ceremony,
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot along with CS Niranjan Arya during the Divyangjan Samman’ ceremony, on Thursday.
district collectors involved through virtual medium, honored the institutions and their
representatives doing remarkable work in the area of the welfare of specially-abled persons
He expressed confidence that his to be floated outfit would be able to “win elections with the huge support of people.” Turn to P6
Burevi with winds at 90 kmph
Chennai: The India Meteorological Department on Friday said that Cyclonic storm Burevi is expected to cross the south Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari during late Thursday night or early Friday morning with a wind speed of 70-80
results today Will decide on BPL like facilities for Divyang soon: CM Hyderabad: The counting of votes for the Hyderabad municipal elections will take place on Friday. The polling for 150 wards spread into six zones had taken place on December 1. The city had witnessed a highly charged-up campaign by the BJP including Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda and UP CM Yogi Adityanath in the run-up to polls against rival AIMIM led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi but failed to impress in terms of a higher voter turnout.
his party would fight Assembly elections in 2021 and “emerge victorious.” Assembly elections are due in Tamil Nadu during April-May 2021.
Kerala, Tamil Nadu brace for Cyclone
STATE-LEVEL AWARD CEREMONY FOR SPECIALLY-ABLED
H’bad civic polls
Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth gestures at his fans.
in their districts. Along with this, assistive devices were also provided to specially-abled individuals. “There was a time when ‘Divyang’ were viewed with an inferiority complex due to their physical dependence. Even their family often considered them a burden. After the United Nations started to observe the international day for disabled persons, there has been a major change in the society. Turn to P6
A NDRF team at a seashore of Valiyathura in Thiruvananthapuram.
gusting to 90 kmph. As per the latest data, Cyclone Burevi lay centered 40km east-southeast of Pamban. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi appealed to the people to remain alert and assured that the administration is well-equipped to deal with the situation.
MDH’s GRAND OLD MAN
OF SPICES NO MORE New Delhi: Dharampal Gulati, the owner of the MDH Masala brand often called the grand old man of spices, died on Thursday. He was 97. “Mahashay” Dharampal Gulati, as he was known, had been in a hospital in Delhi for weeks. He died of a cardiac arrest early in the morning. A familiar face on MDH products in his signature red turban and pearl necklace, Dharampal Gulati was the face of the ads of MDH (Mahashian Di
Hatti). Many recalled on social media platforms his smiling face at the close of the ads with the tagline “Asli Masale Sach Sach, MDH, MDH”.