Lakhimpur Kheri Violence: The Lakhimpur Kheri violence in Uttar Pradesh in which eight people were killed yesterday has intensified the political activities in the poll bound state with opposition Congress and Samajwadi Party going all out to cash on the opportunity. On the other hand, the BJP government was quick to announce compensation and order a judicial probe into the matter. Notably, four farmers were allegedly run over and four people in a convoy of BJP workers were lynched yesterday as violence erupted during a farmers’ protest in Lakhimpur Kheri district.

Two FIRs have been registered in connection with Sunday’s violence that broke out after two SUVs allegedly ran over a group of anti-farm law protesters who were demonstrating against a visit of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. Political leaders trying to visit the area including Priyanka Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav were detained en route while permission to visit the area was not granted to Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi. The RSS-affiliated farmer union BKS today said people from various political parties, and not farmers, were behind it. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday attacked BJP governments at the Centre and Uttar Pradesh over the death of farmers during a protest , claiming that “autocracy” prevails in the country and “killing Raj” is going on in that state.

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    20:07 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: AAP takes out candle march in 'protest against the brutality of Lakhimpur Kheri'

    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: AAP takes out candle march in 'protest against the brutality of Lakhimpur Kheri' 

    19:55 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi along with his Cabinet colleagues submitted a memorandum on vital farmers’ issues to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit

    Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi along with his Cabinet colleagues submitted a memorandum on vital farmers’ issues to Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit at Raj Bhawan &reiterated need to urgently review & repeal the three farm laws which has caused resentment amongst farmers: CMO

    19:39 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Violence in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri blot on humanity, says Hemant Soren

    Violence in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri blot on humanity; condemn undemocratic attempts to stop opposition from meeting victims' families: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

    19:32 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: Guilty should be arrested, says Punjab CM

    We condemn the unfortunate incident happened in Lakhimpur Kheri and guilty should be arrested. The reason behind this incident is three farm laws... I along with my ministers met Governor Banwarilal Purohit& gave him the memorandum to repeal the three farm laws: Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi

    19:17 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: BJP Hisar MLA Kamal Gupta allegedly held hostage by farmers

    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: BJP Hisar MLA Kamal Gupta has been held hostage by farmers. The farmers have set a condition to release him saying that he would be freed only after the UP police releases Gurnam Singh Chaduni who was detained on his way to Lakhimpur Kheri last night.

     

    19:07 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: The time has come for the ruling vultures to go back to the monasteries, says SP's Rajeev Rai

    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: The time has come for the ruling vultures to go back to the monasteries, says SP's Rajeev Rai

    18:49 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: Several Punjab Congress leaders detained in Uttar Pradesh

    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: Punjab Deputy CM Sukhjinder Randhawa & Congress leader Kuljit Nagra along with other party leaders have been detained by UP police in Saharanpur, while they were on their way to Lakhimpur Kheri to meet families of farmers who lost their lives in violence.

    18:20 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: Congress workers protest demanding release of Priyanka Gandhi

    West Bengal youth Congress workers staged a protest outside the Governor house today over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident & detention of Priyanka Gandhi by UP police.

    17:49 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: Yogi is becoming the dictator of Uttar Pradesh, says Mallikarjun Kharge

    Yogi is becoming the dictator of UP. It's illegal detention & we condemn it. She (Priyanka Gandhi Vadra) must be released. Those who've arrested her should be held & a probe should be initiated. We'll not tolerate such misbehaviour with our leader, said Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress MP

    17:14 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: Is this 'Ram rajya'? questions West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live News: This is a very sad & unfortunate incident. I have no words to condemn this incident. They (BJP govt) don't believe in democracy, they only want autocracy. Is this 'Ram rajya'? No, this is 'killing rajya': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
    16:45 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: Violence carried out using 'leftist methods', alleges BKS

    Lakhimpur Kheri violence carried out using 'leftist methods' and people were mercilessly beaten to death, something farmers cannot do: BKS

    15:53 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: Congress reject judicial inquiry with a retired HC judge, demands probe by a sitting judge

    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: The (Lakhimpur Kheri) incident is very shocking. Where is our democracy? Now you're (UP Govt) announcing a judicial inquiry with a retired HC judge, we can't accept it. Because there is a need for a sitting judge to investigate the matter: Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal

    15:51 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: Sachin Pilot trains gun on Uttar Pradesh government

    Haryana CM ML Khattar's statement is unfortunate. Priyanka Gandhi wants to go to Lakhimpur Kheri & sympathise with farmers but the state (UP) govt is afraid and didn't allow her. We demand a judicial inquiry into the incident: Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot

    15:26 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: Sukhbir Singh Badal urges PM Modi to repeal farm laws

    I want to request PM Modi to leave his arrogance and accept farmer's demands & repeal the three laws. So that the lives of farmers could be saved: SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal

    15:15 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: Asaduddin Owaisi expresses wish to visit violence hit area

    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: Asaduddin Owaisi expresses wish to visit violence hit area

    15:12 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: Chhattisgarh CM demands Ajay Mishra Teni's resignation

    Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Live Updates: BJP cannot tolerate any voice that is against them. Most opposition leaders have either been detained or put under house arrest. We demand the Union Minister be removed. This was not an ordinary incident but murder: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on Lakhimpur Kheri violence

    15:02 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Farmers call off agitation after Yogi Govt announces ex-gratia

    Farmers call off agitation across districts in Uttar Pradesh after Yogi Adityanath government announces ex-gratia of Rs 45 lakh to families of each of ther four deceased farmers, along with government jobs to each. Another Rs 10 lakh compensation has been announced for those injured in Sunday violence. 

    14:48 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Navjot Singh Sidhu demands arrest of accused in Lakhimpur Kheri violence

    People who ran vehicles over peaceful protesting farmers in Lakhimpur should be arrested. A case of sedition should be registered against Haryana CM ML Khattar for his statement: Punjab Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu during Congress protest in Chandigarh

    14:08 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    I'm not under house arrest, have been detained: Priyanka Gandhi

    This government lets such incidents happen always. Violence is violence, no matter who is the victim. I am not under house arrest, I have been detained.. I am in a guest house in Sitapur: Priyanka Gandhi to India Today

    14:05 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Congress stages protest in Dehradun
    14:00 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Ex-HC judge to probe Lakhimpur Kheri violence

    The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced that a retired High Court judge will probe the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and that it will give Rs 45 lakh compensation to the families of the four farmers killed in the incident. The government will also give Rs 10 lakh to those injured in the violence, said Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Awanish Awasthi. "An agreement has been reached with the farmers. The government will give Rs 45 lakh to the family members of the four farmers who were killed in the violence on Sunday. Besides, one member from their families will be given a government job at the local level," he said. "The government will give Rs 10 lakh to the injured and get the incident probed by a retired High Court judge," he said.

    13:58 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    SC to examine if right to protest is an absolute right, mentions Lakhimpur Kheri violence

    While hearing a plea of Kisan Mahapanchayat to allow it to hold Satyagrah at Jantar Mantar, Supreme Court says it will examine whether the right to protest is an absolute right. 

    "Nobody takes responsibility when such unfortunate incidents take place," Supreme Court says while referring to Lakhimpur Kheri incident. Attorney General KK Venugopal, for the Centre, says there should be no further protests to prevent incidents like in Lakhimpur Kheri

    13:36 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Priyanka Gandhi, Deepender Hooda detained illegally: Congress

    Priyanka Gandhi & Deependra Hooda were stopped in Sitapur on their way to Lakhimpur Kheri. Hooda was assaulted. They've been detained illegally. This practice of preventing political leaders from free movement is very hazardous. Priyanka should be released: Rajiv Shukla, Congress 

    Tomorrow, there will be gherao of DM's office in every district across the country. It will become a countrywide movement. I demand the PM & UP CM take strict action against those responsible: Congress leader Rajiv Shukla in Delhi

    13:19 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Rs 45 lakh ex-gratia, govt jobs to families of deceased farmers: UP ADG (Law & Order) Prashant Kumar
    13:07 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Ajay Mishra Teni demands Rs 50 lakh compensation for BJP workers allegedly killed in Lakhimpur Kheri violence
    12:32 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    AAP delegation to visit Lakhimpur Kheri today, says party

    Aam Aadmi Party delegation led by Punjab Leader of Opposition Harpal Singh Cheema along with Raghav Chadha, Kultar Sandhwa & Baljinder Kaur to leave for Lakhimpur Kheri today, the party says

    12:17 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    SKM writes to President Ram Nath Kovind, demands sacking of MoS Home Ajay Mishra

    In letter to President Ram Nath Kovind, Samyukta Kisan Morcha demands sacking of MoS Home Ajay Mishra over Lakhimpur Kheri incident: PTI

    12:00 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Shivpal Yadav detained in Lucknow
    11:37 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Kapil Sibal seeks judicial inquiry by sitting judge, dismissal of Ajay Mishra

    "As a citizen, I think there should a judicial inquiry by a sitting judge. Before that, the union minister must be dismissed or suspended at least during the inquiry as the incident took place with respect to his convoy," Congress leader Kapil Sibal 

    11:33 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Two FIRs registered in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case

    Two FIRs registered in Lakhimpur violence case, details not available yet: ADG, Law and Order, Prashant Kumar

    11:26 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Farmers take out protest in Ambala
    11:11 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Section 144 imposed in Lucknow

    Section 144 imposed in Lucknow: Police commissioner DK Thakur

    11:06 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Shashi Tharoor tweets in support of Priyanka Gandhi and Deepender Singh Hooda
    11:04 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Don't complete your 2022 election journey over dead bodies: Sidharth Nath Singh to Priyanka Gandhi

    There is no issue in presenting your opinion. But if they want to complete their journey till 2022 election over dead bodies, then it won't happen: UP Minister Sidharth Nath Singh

    We've seen Priyanka Gandhi Vadra doing political tourism earlier. It an attempt to hamper the probe & manipulate public opinion. This shouldn't happen. They should at least wait for 24 hours or visit after there's a result to the probe: UP Minister Sidharth Nath Singh

    10:40 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Akhilesh Yadav arrested in Lucknow
    10:37 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    UP govt urges Punjab chief secy to not anyone from state go to Lakhimpur Kheri

    Uttar Pradesh Govt writes to Punjab chief secretary, urging not to let anyone from the state go to Lakhimpur Kheri where Section 144 of CrPC was imposed following death of 8 people in violence on Sunday. 

    10:27 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Do people no longer have rights in UP?: Bhupesh Baghel

    Why are people being stopped from visiting Lakhimpur Kheri? Section 144 has been imposed in Lakhimpur Kheri then why isn't one allowed to land in Lucknow? Do people no longer have rights in UP? Does one need a visa to visit UP?: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

    10:06 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Akhilesh Yadav sits on dharna outside his residence
    09:50 (IST)04 Oct 2021
    Akhilesh Yadav slams UP govt over Lakhimpur Kheri incident

    Atrocities on farmers have exceeded what all happened during the British Rule. MoS home had openly threatened to protest farmers. It is worse than what Hitler did: Akhilesh Yadav

    On Sunday, four farmers were among eight persons killed in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri after a convoy of three SUVs, including one owned by Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, hit a group of farm protesters leading to a clash. The protesters then allegedly set two SUVs on fire. Four of the dead were people in the cars, apparently a part of a convoy of BJP workers who had come to welcome the UP minister. They were allegedly thrashed to death.