Congress president Rahul Gandhi during his address at farmers protest at New Delhi said that farmers are not a burden on the nation.
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Kisan Mukti March in Delhi Live News Updates: Rahul Gandhi Takes a Jibe at Narendra Modi-led Government
With the farmers marching towards the Parliament Street and Delhi police issued traffic advisory, here are the live updates.
30 Nov, 16:03 (IST)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while addressing the farmers at Jantar Mantar said that if required, people should change the Union government. He was of the opinion that PM Modi cheated the farmers and sought the implementation of Swaminathan Committee.
30 Nov, 15:56 (IST)
Congress president Rahul Gandhi while addressing the farmers, protesting at Jantar Mantar, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a liar who made just fake promises.
30 Nov, 15:47 (IST)
Congress president Rahul Gandhi joins farmers protest at Jantar Mantar and would soon address the people. He is most likely to attack the Narendra Modi-led Union government.
30 Nov, 15:34 (IST)
Gurudwaras in Delhi - Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Sis Ganj Sahib, Rakabganj, Bap Sahib and Majnu Ka Tila - have announced accommodation to protesting farmers for the night. Along with this they have also made special arrangements to provide foods to the farmers.
30 Nov, 15:19 (IST)
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury while addressing the farmers rally at Jantar Mantar called PM Narendra Modi-led Union government the most anti-farmer ever and opined that it must go.
30 Nov, 15:09 (IST)
Congress president Rahul Gandhi will join farmers protest at Jantar Mantar at 3:30 pm. He would also address the farmers are per the information.
30 Nov, 15:04 (IST)
Former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief was of teh opinion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should focus on 'Ease of Doing Agriculture' rather than just focussing on 'Ease of Doing Business'.
30 Nov, 14:52 (IST)
Swaraj Abhiyan chief Yogendra Yadav while addressing the farmers at Jantar Mantar stated that for the first time, farmers have not only protested but have started giving alternatives.
30 Nov, 14:39 (IST)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will address the farmers rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in the evening.
30 Nov, 13:34 (IST)
New Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police Madhur Verma said that they have given persmission for farmers' protest, but with conditions. Adding more, he said that proper security arrangements have been made by the police administration to tackle any untoward incident.
30 Nov, 12:53 (IST)
Tamil Nadu farmers protest nude at Jantar Mantar, which they have done earlier during their protest months ago in the national capital.
30 Nov, 12:45 (IST)
Protesting farmers from all across the country have reached the Parliament Street and soon key addresses will take place.
30 Nov, 12:24 (IST)
Protesting farmers have reached Sansad Marg police station area and are marching ahead. Traffic in nearby places are now normal, says Delhi Police.
New Delhi, November 30: Around one lakh protesting farmers are marching towards the Sansad Marg (Parliament Street) in the national capital to press their demands to the people in power. Armed with slogans and marching peacefully, these farmers are protesting for the third time in a year.
Earlier, the farmers from all across the country have gathered in the Ramlila Ground in New Delhi on Thursday and have organised a Kisan Night – cultural event. During the cultural event, the ailing farmers chanted slogans, presented drama and sang songs. Delhi Traffic Advisory Issued by Police For Kisan Mukti March Day 2: Check Diversions And Road Closures as Farmers March to Parliament
Citing a mega march in to Parliament Street, Delhi Police Commissioner (Traffic) Alok Kumar issued a traffic advisory for the commuters. The Delhi Police even advised people to check the social media handles to get the latest update.
Here are the latest updates:
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