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Farm protests: UP farmer found dead at Ghazipur border, farmers say death by suicide, another farmer kills self in MP, writes note to PM Modi

The farmers from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and across the country have been protesting against the Centre’s new agricultural legislations since November 26, 2020.

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A farmer protesting against the farm laws at the Ghazipur border was found dead in the toilet on Saturday, leading to claims that he had died by suicide. The farmer identified as Kashmir Singh from Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur district left a suicide note blaming the Central government for forcing him to suicide, reports said. The police are yet to confirm the reason behind the suicide. Another farmer, this time in Madhya Pradesh, had addressed his suicide note to the PM. The 35-year-old farmer in the state’s Chhatarpur village was allegedly being harassed by a power distribution company. In his note to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he requested the PM to hand over his body to the government and sell every part and use the money to repay the pending electricity bill.

On the death at Ghazipur border, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait informed of the news via his twitter handle. He said the deceased farmer, in his suicide note, wished to be cremated at the protest site.

This is not the first time that a farmer at the protest site has died by suicide. A Sikh preacher had died by suicide near the Singhu border on December 16 as he was unable to bear the pain and suffering of farmers and also the treatment given to them by the government. A few days later, one more farmer killed himself in Punjab’s Bathinda after returning from a protest site near the Delhi border on December 19, 2020. He was 22. On December 22, 2020, a 65-year-old attempted suicide by consuming poison at Singhu border. However, he was saved.

The farmers from Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and across the country have been protesting against the Centre’s new agricultural legislations since November 26, 2020. The government has projected the laws as a major reform in the agriculture sector that will remove the APMC mandi system and middlemen, and will allow farmers to sell their produce anywhere in the country. However, the protesting farmers have argued that the new laws will leave them at the mercy of big corporates. They argue that they would settle for nothing less than total scrapping of the legislations.

Regarding the Madhya Pradesh farmer’s death by suicide, media reports said the farmer, Munendra Rajput, was unable to pay a hefty electricity bill of almost Rs 90,000. Rajput owned a small flour mill and is survived by his three daughters and a son. His family members have alleged the power company had seized his mill and his motorbike over dues of Rs 88,000 amid the pandemic. Rajput’s crop was damaged due to which he was unable to pay the power bill, later the company issued notice to the farmer’s family.

In his letter, Rajput wrote when there are scams by big politicians and businessmen, government employees don’t take any action. If they take a loan, they get enough time to repay but if a poor person takes even a small amount of loan, the government would never ask him as to why he was not able to repay the loan.

The victim’s brother, who is employed in the power distribution company, said, his brother died by suicide due to harassment by the power distribution company. He was highly upset and under stress since his flour mill and the motorbike were seized by the power distribution company.

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He told the media that earlier there was an average bill of about Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,000 per month but suddenly a bill of about Rs 88,000 was given to him. The power distribution company officials sent a legal notice to his brother and seized his flour mill and motorbike while his brother was begging for a few more days to pay the bill but the officials refused to listen to him. However, his brother demanded strict action against the company and its officials responsible for the death. The police said they are investigating the matter.

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Women’s quota bill fails in Lok Sabha as it falls short of two-thirds majority

Women’s reservation proposal failed in Lok Sabha after securing 298 votes, below the required two-thirds majority

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Government secures 298 votes in favour, 230 against; proposal does not pass constitutional threshold

The proposed amendment related to women’s reservation failed to pass in the Lok Sabha on Friday after the government could not secure the required two-thirds majority.

The bill received 298 votes in favour and 230 against, falling short of the constitutional threshold needed for passage. As a constitutional amendment, it required the support of at least two-thirds of members present and voting.

Despite securing a simple majority, the government was unable to gather sufficient support to meet this requirement.

Debate continues over two days

The discussion on the bill extended late into Thursday and continued on Friday, with members from both sides participating in the debate on women’s representation in legislative bodies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged members to support the proposal, calling for wider consensus on the issue.

Implications of the outcome

The failure of the bill underscores the challenges in securing broad political agreement on constitutional amendments, especially those related to representation and electoral reforms.

The proposal was aimed at advancing women’s representation in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, an issue that has remained under discussion for several years.

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Rahul Gandhi faces FIR order as Allahabad High Court acts on dual citizenship plea

High Court allows plea in Rahul Gandhi citizenship case, paving the way for further legal process.

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The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has allowed a petition seeking legal action in connection with allegations related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship status, marking a fresh development in the case.

The petition was filed by a political worker, who had approached the court seeking directions for registration of a case over claims that Gandhi may have held foreign citizenship. The High Court, while hearing the matter, passed directions for further proceedings in accordance with law.

The development comes after a special MP/MLA court in Lucknow had earlier declined to order registration of an FIR, reportedly observing that it lacked jurisdiction in matters concerning citizenship.

Background

The case is linked to allegations that Rahul Gandhi may have held British citizenship. Under Indian law, dual citizenship is not permitted. However, these claims remain part of the petitioner’s submissions and have not been established by any court.

During earlier hearings, the High Court had sought records and considered material presented by the parties involved.

What happens next

With the High Court allowing the plea, the matter is expected to proceed as per due legal process. This may involve examination by the appropriate authority and further judicial review at subsequent stages.

The case carries both legal and political significance given Rahul Gandhi’s role as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.

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Pawan Khera faces fresh setback as Supreme Court refuses relief in passport row case

Congress leader Pawan Khera faces fresh setback as Supreme Court refuses interim relief and directs him to seek bail from Guwahati High Court.

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Congress leader Pawan Khera suffered another legal setback on Friday after the Supreme Court of India declined to extend protection in a case linked to his remarks about Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife.

A bench of the apex court refused to interfere with an earlier order that had stayed the transit anticipatory bail granted to Khera by the Telangana High Court. This decision leaves the Congress leader open to possible arrest by Assam Police in connection with the case.

During the hearing, Khera’s counsel sought interim protection, but the court declined the request and advised him to approach the appropriate court in Assam for relief. The bench clarified that the Guwahati High Court should decide any bail plea independently and on its merits.

“Am I a terrorist?” remark during hearing

While seeking protection, Khera’s legal team expressed concern over the urgency of the situation. In court, his counsel remarked, “Am I a terrorist?” highlighting the plea for temporary relief until a fresh bail application could be filed.

The Supreme Court also raised concerns over the submission of incorrect documents during the proceedings, adding another layer to the legal complications faced by the Congress leader.

Case linked to remarks on CM’s wife

The case stems from a press conference held earlier this month, where Khera made allegations regarding the citizenship status and financial assets of the Assam Chief Minister’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.

He had claimed that she possessed multiple passports and owned undisclosed overseas properties. These allegations were strongly denied by the Chief Minister’s family, who termed them fabricated and misleading.

Legal battle intensifies

Earlier, the Telangana High Court had granted Khera temporary transit anticipatory bail, allowing him time to seek relief from a competent court in Assam. However, the Supreme Court stayed that order following a challenge by Assam authorities, escalating the legal battle.

With the latest ruling, Khera is now expected to move the Guwahati High Court for anticipatory bail as the case continues to unfold.

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