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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”
Over 470 farmers martyred but farmers stand resolute against anti-people laws!
India’s annadaatas celebrate the success of the May 26 protest and mourn the loss of 477 comrades-in-arms, who participated in the pan-India movement.
Farmers mark six months of agitation against the Centre
Photos and videos of the national agitation flood social media as farmers commemorate six months of peasant’s struggle against the forcibly-passed laws and directions of the central government
Haryana govt agrees to dismiss police cases against 350 farmers
As thousands of farmers gathered in Hisar to condemn the state government, officials agreed to dismiss cases against 350 farmers
12 Opposition leaders demand GoI resumes talks with farmers
Political leaders express support for May 26 Farmers Protest that marks six months of the agrarian struggle
SKM asks PM Modi to resume dialogue with farmers
Farmers reminded PM Modi that as the head of world’s largest democracy, the onus of resuming a serious and sincere dialogue, lies with him
CropData: Agri Ministry’s new app uses farm data without farmers’ consent!
Coupled with the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act 2020, the app can leave farmers vulnerable to corporate businesses
PMO announces old fertilizer rates for farmers with 140% hiked subsidy on DAP fertiliser
Move comes shortly after AIKS demanded a roll back on hiked fertiliser prices; DAP fertilisers now back to the former price of Rs. 1,200 per bag
Peasantry to assemble on May 26, SKM calls for ‘Black Day’ across India!
Farmers, workers and peasant organisations across India are to gather on May 26 to mark six months of the national struggle and seven years of the Modi-regime
Fertiliser prices go through the roof, AIKS demands roll-back
Severely criticising the government for the exorbitant prices, especially of Kharif crop fertilisers, the farmers organisation asked the Centre to listen to farmers’ requests of fixed MSP
Mamata Banerjee demands payment of arrears to farmers under central financial schemes
The West Bengal Chief Minister has written to the Prime Minister showcasing how despite the state government taking all measures, the Centre has still not released funds under various financial assistance schemes approved for eligible farmers
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