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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”
Union Cabinet completes formalities for repeal of contentious farm laws
SKM asserts farmers will not vacate protest sites until all demands are met
NBDSA finds Zee News violated Code of Ethics in coverage of Farmers’ Protest
Use of provocative captions condemned, Zee news ordered to take down videos
Lucknow Mahapanchayat: Droves of farmers celebrate first victory
SKM congratulates farmers and resolves to push for MSP and similar demands as well
Welcome repeal of laws but other demands pending: SKM to PM Modi
Pointing out that issues of MSP and Electricity Bill 2021 are yet to be addressed, farmers continue with protests
Farmers struggle to continue until all demands are met: SKM
Farmers will not leave protest areas until the crucial demand for legal guarantee of MSP is accepted
Allow legal guarantee to MSP and empower farmers: Varun Gandhi to Modi
Gandhi made a case for small and marginal farmers, and how MSP at C2+50 provided them with a degree economic security
Repealing the farm laws
Political decision with an eye on upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab
Will repeal of Farm Laws help BJP win UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand elections?
Farmers say protest will continue till MSP legalised, justice for martyrs assured
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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