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India–US trade deal faces mounting resistance as farmers intensify protests
From coordinated motorcycle rallies to toll plaza demonstrations, farmer groups accuse the Centre of ignoring concerns over agriculture, land policies and rural livelihoods while warning of a larger nationwide movement
No MSP committee until Centre clarifies mandate: SKM
Farmers refuse to nominate representatives for the committee until the GoI clarifies its intentions through the committee
SC-appointed Committee recommends cancellation of bail granted to Ashish Mishra
SC directs the State of UP to respond to the reports issued by SIT by April 4, 2022
BKU protests break out in Punjab and UP
While union members accuse police of implicating and assaulting protesting farmers, authorities claim action was justified
Will farmers resume their protest?
Feeling betrayed by the Centre's failure to deliver on its promises, farmers submitted a “rage letter” warning that they could very well resume protests
Rosh Diwas: Farmers’ groups prepare for weeklong campaign
Leaders at Allahabad appeal to citizens to join farmers in their campaign to demand dues assured to them by the Centre
SC slams State, issues notice for protection of witnesses in Ashish Mishra case
UP state to ensure witness protection and file counter affidavit by March 24, 2022
SC to hear plea challenging Ashish Mishra’s bail tomorrow
Ever since he was enlarged on bail, his supporters have grown bolder and even brutally attacked an eye-witness in the Lakhimpur-Kheri massacre
SKM calls for week-long MSP campaign
Farmers say that the non-implementation of the government assurances, even after three months, exposes the anti-farmer intentions of the Centre
UP Assembly Elections: Farmers dealt a mighty blow to the BJP in some constituencies
The BJP won with an overall majority, but suffered greatly in farmer-dominated areas; 'Vote ki Chot' not entirely ineffective
UP Assembly Elections: Lakhimpur Kheri witness allegedly attacked by BJP goons celebrating victory
Victim Diljot Singh said that his assailants threatened to kill all witnesses, following the BJP’s Assembly election victory
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