Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday said that he would visit Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, where 8 people, including 4 farmers, died yesterday. “Expressing solidarity with bereaved families of farmers, I am leaving for Lakhimpur Kheri to be with my brothers and sisters in this hour of […]
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Lakhimpur Kheri incident shows mentality of central government: Bhupesh Baghel
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday slammed the BJP-led government in the Centre over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident and said that that the way farmers have been treated shows the mentality of the government. Baghel further said that the Lakhimpur Kheri incident showed that if anyone will stand against […]
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BSP compares Lakhimpur Kheri incident to Jallianwala Bagh massacre, demands ‘stringent punishment’
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) on Monday compared the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, where 8 people lost their lives including 4 farmers, to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and demanded stringent punishment for those involved in this matter. BSP national spokesperson Sudhindra Bhadoria hit out at the Uttar Pradesh government for not allowing […]
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Delhi Police issues traffic advisory due to protest over Lakhimpur Kheri incident
The Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory on Monday due to the ongoing protest over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. In the advisory, the Delhi police have closed the National Highways 24 and 9. The police requested commuters coming from Sarai Kale Khan to take Vikas Marg route to reach Ghaziabad and for Noida, divert their vehicle […]
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Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Rahul Gandhi expresses confidence Priyanka will continue fight for justice
Targeting the Uttar Pradesh government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who was allegedly arrested on her way to the Lakhimpur Kheri, won’t relent and will continue fighting for justice. “Priyanka, I know you won’t relent – they are stunned by your courage. In […]
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Lakhimpur Kheri incident: UP govt urges Lucknow airport not to allow Baghel, Punjab Dy CM to land
Uttar Pradesh government has urged Lucknow airport not to allow Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Punjab Deputy CM Sukhjinder S Randhawa to land at the airport ahead of their scheduled visit to Lakhimpur Kheri today. Awanish Awasthi, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, in a letter to Lucknow airport authorities, said that the District Magistrate […]
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Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Rakesh Tikait demands registration of murder case
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Sunday demanded the registration of a murder case against Union Minister of State Ajay Mishra Teni’s son after the death of four farmers allegedly in an accident with a convoy of cars. He also demanded compensation for the victims, removal of the minister […]