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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’ tractor rally: Delhi court grants bail to man accused of attempting to run over the Police
The court observed that “no specific role” can be assigned to him and that he has been in jail since January 26
March will witness mahapanchayats across India, says the SKM
After a week-long of protests, farmer leaders declared farmers’ will spread the message of the struggle across the country with the help of trade union workers.
No call for boycott of milk sales or higher sales price: SKM
Responding to a viral message calling for increased milk prices under the SKM’s name, the farmers’ organisation published a formal statement to dismiss the rumour
Delhi police were complicit with Red Fort rioters: SKM’s letter to Delhi CP
The farmers’ group demanded that the Delhi Police Commissioner cancel the show cause issued against SKM leaders and called for a judicial enquiry.
Farmer Navreet Singh’s death not due to gun-shot injury: Police to Delhi HC
The 25-year-old deceased farmer’s grandfather petitioned the court alleging that Navreet was shot dead by the Delhi Police
Farmers struggle highlights the importance of ensuring laws are based on meaningful consultations: UN High Commissioner
India’s permanent representative at the UNHCR responds to the oral update by calling the High Commissioner lacking in “objectivity and impartiality”
India’s youth stand in solidarity with annadaatas on Yuva Kisan Diwas
Farmer leaders thank youngsters for showing solidarity; also hail the Punjab & Haryana High Court for granting bail to activist Nodeep Kaur
Will return to sit with farmers at Singhu protest site: Nodeep Kaur
The labour rights activist was released on bail on Friday, added that fellow activist Shiv Kumar’s condition is very bad
18-year-old dies at Singhu border on Yuva Kisan Diwas
Farmers as well as villagers in Punjab mourned the death of the young boy who travelled to the city to join farmers protest
Delhi court protects Shantanu Muluk from arrest in Toolkit case
The court has adjourned the matter in connection with the toolkit FIR against Muluk to March 9
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