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February 12: Workers and Farmers Forge a Historic Axis of Resistance Across India
For observers of general strikes and journalists covering trade unions and farmer movements, the February 12 General Strike did not unfold as a routine ritual. It unfolded as a...
SKM says govt’s draft agreeable, but “this is not the end”
All SKM unions approve of latest government offer, but wait for official letterhead
Lakhimpur Kheri killings: Kashyap family’s plea for separate FIR against MoS denied
Court says relevant FIR regarding the case already filed by local police officials
Willing to end struggle but no faith in GoI: SKM
After a year of nationwide mobilisation, sources say the farmers struggle may conclude soon on a victorious note
SKM forms five-member committee to hold talks with GoI
Leaders clarify that the Committee is to discuss pending issues with the administration and will not serve as the ‘MSP committee’ suggested by the government
Centre refuses compensation to martyred farmers claiming it has “no record”
Farmer leaders reminds the government that it paid homage to martyrs during talks last year
Teesta Setalvad calls out modern day “zamindars” who are trying to usurp control of India’s forests
Setalvad was the keynote speaker at the inaugural event of the AIUFWP’s 2nd National Conference being held in New Delhi
AIUFWP’s 2nd National Conference begins in New Delhi
Adivasis, forest workers, activists and farmers come together to discuss land and forest rights
SKM decries Centre’s tyranny in disallowing debate on farm laws
While triumphant of the repeal of the laws, farmers note the unilateral and undemocratic attitude of the ruling regime continues
Parliament repeals farm laws sans discussion, but what’s next?
Farmers reiterate that the struggle has always been peasant rights not just the three farm laws
SKM postpones Tractor Rally to Parliament
Farmers urge the government to assure the legalisation of MSP as well
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