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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”

WB potato farmers celebrate govt schemes but voice need for more initiatives

Potato farmers held on to their produce to reap major benefits, which shows better financial conditions, say government officials

Kisan Shaheed Smarak: A memorial to those who died during the nationwide farmers’ protest 

Metallic flames, anthems and earthen pots full of India’s soil; India’s local artists use their talents to honour the martyrs of the farmers’ struggle.

Back-to-back farmers’ events in coming days: SKM

Farmer leaders announced a series of events that will also honour local citizens and Bahujan supporters for their contribution to the struggle

Haryana Property Damage law, an attempt to kill democracy: Protesters

Haryana farmers and other citizens demand the repeal of the recently passed state law that holds protesters accountable for property damage

Stop attack on farmers, repeal hike in fertilizer prices: AIKS

Farmers have demanded an explanation for the exorbitant increase in prices, especially amidst an economically crippling lockdown 

Employees to strengthen farmers’ protests during wheat harvest time

Farmer unions warn the Centre against reversing any commitment made to farmers on Draft Electricity Amendment Bill

Government is bent on ending the mandi system: Yogendra Yadav

Farmers MSP Calculator continues to look at market prices in states across India

MSP Loot Calculator: MP farmers lost more than Rs 200 crores in March

As the farmers’ movement enters a new month, farmers look back at March mandi sales to put the government's MSP assurances to the test

GoI blindly following Shanta Kumar Committee recommendations for private sector benefit: AIKS

AIKS leaders write to Prime Minister Modi, asserting that protecting India’s national security is the Centre’s responsibility

Haryana: Farmers condemn police lathi-charge on peaceful protesters

Farmer leaders stated that such attacks on peacefully protesting farmers will only intensify the struggle

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