Farmers' protest: Mobile internet suspension extended in 7 Haryana districts till Feb 23

Haryana: Internet suspension extended up to February 23 in Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa districts

Haryana Police refutes claim of farmer's death at Khanauri Border

The Haryana police has denied the claims of a farmer’s death at the Khannauri border on Tuesday.

Farmers put 'Delhi Chalo' march on hold for two days

 "We are putting it (Delhi Chalo march) on hold for two days. After reviewing the Khanauri situation, we will take further decisions," says Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee head Sarwan Singh Pandher on the ongoing farmers' protest

'Protesters pelted stones at police': Haryana Police Spokesperson Manisha Chaudhary

“At Data Singh-Khanauri border, protesters surrounded police personnel and set stubble on fire with chilli powder in it. They also pelted stones at police and attacked policemen using sticks and maces. As many as 12 police personnel have suffered serious injuries in this attack. We appeal to protesters to maintain peace and help maintain law and order in the region. This is dangerous for both sides and can result in unforeseen circumstances,” Chaudhary said on alleged scuffle between protesting farmers and Haryana Police.

'We have never refused for talks but....': Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher

"We did not send any youth at the front, instead leaders themselves went peacefully. The way they attacked us (with tear gas shells), everyone saw that. We have never refused for talks, but it is not possible to hold discussions in such environment," he said.

'Solution can be found only through...': BKU leader Rakesh Tikait on farmers' protest

"This movement will continue, a solution can be found only through dialogue... SKM (Samyukt Kisan Morcha) will meet tomorrow and decide what to do," he said.

'Let us think over it': Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Centre's invite for talks

Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda has invited protesting farmers for a fifth round of discussion on all issues including the minimum support price (MSP).

Several protesting farmers suffered injuries as Haryana police and paramilitary force personnel dropped tear gas shells at agitating farmers at Khanouri Border. The farmers also accused the police of firing from 32-bore and 12-bore weapons.

Clashes erupted on the Khanauri and Shambhu borders between security forces and protestors, with the police firing tear gas to disperse the crowd via drones.

On 5th round of talks with farmers, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda says, ".....No information has come yet (from farmers' side). We appeal that we should move forward for talks and present our stand. The government also wants to move forward and find a solution."

Farmer leaders gather at Highway Police Picket at the Shambhu border after the government made an offer to them. They are yet to announce their decision.

On farmers' protest, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge says, "We are supporting them (farmers). We are saying openly that their reasonable demands should be fulfilled. We are going to say this in our election manifesto also that a legal guarantee will be given. All crops cannot be covered but the essential crops should be done (providing MSP)..."

Congress leader Priyank Kharge says, "The central government does not care about the farmers. Just giving Dr MS Swaminathan Bharat Ratna does not mean that they have solved the problems of the farmers. The farmers have welcomed the decision of the Bharat Ratna, but are demanding that the recommendations of Dr. Swaminathan be implemented in letter and spirit. And the government has not even bothered talking to them. The PM has enough time to congratulate celebrities, He has enough time for 'Mann ki Baat' but does not have the time to listen to 'Kisan ki Baat'. The way they have put up blockades on the borders of Delhi goes to show that the government is not willing to farmers and resolve their issues."

"We've decided that no farmer, youth will march forward. Leaders will march ahead. We will go peacefully if …the government attacks us we will be standing there with empty hands..” said farmer Sarwan Singh Pandher as they prepared to march toward Delhi.

The talks between union ministers and farm leaders resume ahead of the 'Delhi Chalo' march. The Union Government has reached out to farmers for another round of talks and they are in touch over the phone as of now.

VIDEO | Heavy security, barricading at Delhi's Tikri Border in view of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march.

Shambhu Border: Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal says, "Our intention is not to create any chaos... We have made a programme to reach Delhi since November 7. If the government says that they didn't get enough time this means the government is trying to neglect us... This is not right that such huge barricades are placed to stop us. We want to go to Delhi peacefully. The government should remove the barricades and let us come in... Otherwise, they should fulfill our demands... We are peaceful... If they extend one hand, we will also cooperate... We have to handle the situation with patience... I appeal to the youngsters to not lose control..."

On farmer leaders rejecting the Government's proposal over MSP, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda says, "We want to do good and several opinions can be given for doing so, as we always welcome good opinions... But to find a way on how that opinion will be fruitful, the only way is conversation. Through conversation, a solution will surely come out..."

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher says, "...We have told the govt that you can kill us but please don't oppress the farmers. We request the Prime Minister to come forward and put an end to this protest by announcing a law on the MSP guarantee for the farmers...The country will not forgive such a govt...There are paramilitary forces deployed in the villages of Haryana...What crime have we committed?... We have made you the Prime Minister. We never thought that the forces would oppress us this way...Please protect the Constitution and let us peacefully head towards Delhi. This is our right..."