Farm and Forest

Arresting dissent: Punjab Government’s U-turn on farmer protests, protest site bulldozed, farmer leaders detained

The sudden arrest of key farmer leaders signals a stark shift in Punjab’s approach, raising concerns about political pressures and industrial influence.

Highlights of September 27 Bharat Bandh

Nationwide strike successful - SKM's call receives huge response from farmers, workers, trade and students unions

Art and Revolution: Top 10 posters from the Bharat Bandh

SabrangIndia picks out 10 posters that portray the strength of Monday’s nationwide strike called by farmers' and worker' groups

Podcast: A Year of Kisan Andolan

Amidst a global pandemic, India's peasantry has voiced its demands worldwide. As the SKM prepares for another Bharat Bandh on September 27, 2021 Sabrang India team sits down and looks back at the last year.

SKM calls upon citizens to join us on Bharat Bandh

Farmers calls upon every Indian to join Bharat Bandh on Monday

Bharat Bandh: Massive preparations on, countrywide

The call for a Bandh on September 27 was given at the SKM National Convention that took place at the Singhu border in August; demands include repeal of recent agriculture laws, legal guarantee for MSP, and an end to various pro-corporate policies of the gov’t

Accept farmers demands, end the struggle: SKM

Decrying repressive governments for hindering peaceful protests, SKM leaders say people are already mobilising in various states

Maharashtra peasants plan for complete Bandh on September 27

Farmers and peasants plan elaborate road blocks on and before Bharat Bandh on Monday, NRIs pledge support

Stronger than ever! Farmers prepare for September 27 Bharat Bandh

With preparations as early as September 4, farmers across India prepare to re-assert their demands against the contentious laws.

TN govt to quash over 5,000 cases against protestors, journalists, farmers

The government sought information about cases filed against peaceful protesters, and cases that go against or stand to violate right to freedom of press, and has decided to withdraw them

Strong response if WB govt does not pass MSP Bill: SKM

SKM’s West Bengal chapter submits a letter to the state government calling for the speedy implementation of the MSP Bill

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