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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...
Farmers celebrate repeal of three laws at Delhi borders!
SKM thanks martyred farmers and supporters, but reminds that the movement is far from over
Centre backs down, repeals three contentious farm laws
Farmer leaders acknowledge the victory of the repeal but remind that other pressing issues like MSP remain
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The state government agreed to probe monitoring by a retired High Court judge
SKM appeals to protesters to keep morale high
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