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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 condemn parliamentary committee’s recommendation to implement ECAA 2020

Farmer leaders condemned political parties for claiming to support farmers while voting in favour of the implementation of the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act 2020

Farmers denounce new FCI guidelines, protests held at govt mandis

Various farmer initiatives such as mahapanchayats and pad yatras continue all over the country promising to attract more and more people for Bharat Bandh on March 26.

Maize farmers lost 71 crore in last 15 days: MSP Loot Calculator

As per Thursday’s announcement, farmers showcased the disparity between maize’s market price and MSP.

Navreet Singh’s death: Delhi HC orders a medical board to examine medical reports

The young deceased farmer’s grandfather has approached the court alleging that Navreet was shot dead by the Delhi Police

Farmers reject new FCI proposals for procurement norms

Muzara Lehar Shahadat Diwas celebrated by rejecting move to seek land-records to set up DBT of procured grain prices, when most cultivators did not own the land

Farmers introduce MSP Loot Calculator; PM’s MSP claims busted?

Farmer leaders declared that India’s gram farmers may stand to lose Rs. 870 crore by the end of the gram sale, if the central government does not make their MSP assurances a reality

Gujarat farmers resolve to support struggle for agrarian rights despite state repression

Farmers organisation AIKS held a meeting on Tuesday to plan future activities to support the national agitation by the Indian peasantry

SKM finalises Bharat Bandh on March 26; progessive associations to join 

Farmer leaders also condemned the government decision to continue with the Electricity Bill, in stark contrast to the promises made to farmers during meetings with central government officials.

250 farmers have died! Why is the government silent?: Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik

Malik said that the government should talk to farmers and grant their demand for legalisation of MSP to resolve matters

Haryana gov’t trying to trap farmers in false cases: SKM

Apart from state governments, leaders said they are always willing to talk to the Centre if it creates a favourable environment for talks.

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