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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”
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
Eastern UP crucial to give BJP ‘vote ki chot’: SKM
SKM appeals to Varanasi to stand with farmers against BJP; farmers complete the final leg of Mission UP, a campaign to punish the BJP during Assembly Elections
UP elections: ECI data indicates enthusiastic voter turnout in the farming community
Voter turnout higher in farmer-dominated areas; is this a sign of disillusionment with the regime that has failed to deliver on promises made to the agricultural community?
SKM demands justice for West Bengal and Odisha Adivasis
Adivasis in parts of West Bengal and Odisha say that the administration does not acknowledge their forest and constitutional rights; they fear their fertile land will be usurped
SKM urges citizens and farmers to punish BJP with ‘vote ki chot’
SKM focuses on Prayagraj and Kaushambi farmer trials in Allahabad while citizens circulate pamphlets on dire issues
Punjab: Farmers begin Lok Kalyan rally
Punjab farmers begin their awareness rally even as PM Modi campaigns in the state
SKM focuses on Jhansi, asks what has the regime done to alleviate suffering in the drought-prone region?
Farmers umbrella body warns farmers that if the BJP returns, anti-farmer laws can be imposed again
Lakhimpur Kheri case: Farmers remain enraged by Mishra’s bail
Farmers called the bail to Lakhimpur Kheri-accused Ashish Mishra “lamentable”
JSW destroying forest without permit: Dhinkia villagers
Worried about the ruined flora and fauna, Dhinkia villagers write to higher officials
Western UP: Are Jat farmers losing faith in the BJP?
Western UP farmers demand attention to real issues like a legal guarantee of MSP, and reforms that empower the tillers instead of large corporates
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