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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...
Know your rights: Disha Ravi’s arrest & the Delhi police witch-hunt
As a judge sent the 21-year-old to police custody, Sabrangindia explains how arrest should be the last option for law enforcement authorities
Farmers honour fallen CRPF soldiers and martyred farmers on February 14
Farmer leaders condemned the insensitive remarks of the government regarding the death of over 200 farmers since November 24, 2020.
Spent nearly 8 crores on busting “farm law myths”: Centre informs Rajya Sabha
The Agriculture Minister said that the Government has incurred a huge amount to create awareness related to the new farm laws
SKM condemns Centre’s insensitivity towards farmers deaths
Farmer leaders denounced the Centre’s comment stating that it does not intend to compensate martyred farmers
We won’t back down until Centre repeals laws: North Indian farmers
As protests outside Punjab and Delhi intensify, farmers clarify that they are prepared to agitate indefinitely until the three farm laws are repealed.
Gujarat: Over 3 lakh farmers register for chana sale MSP
While registrations continue until February 15, officials hope that this year’s government procurement passes over four lakh tonnes.
Farmer’s death on R Day: Delhi HC seeks status report from Police
While Delhi Police claims that Navreet Singh died in an accident, his grandfather has alleged that Singh died due to bullet injuries
Mahapanchayats in UP, Rajasthan and Haryana from Feb 12
Farmer leaders state that the mass meetings have succeeded in bridging societal gaps to unite all farmers and people against the Centre’s anti-people laws.
At least 25,000 people gather for Punjab’s first Mahapanchayat
Farmer leaders promise the assembled farmers that the agitation will not rest until all three laws are repealed by the central government
Haryana farmers announce Mai Bhi Andolanwaadi campaign to intensify farmers struggle
Angered by Prime Minister’s Modi’s comment about “andolanjivi” people in recent times, farmers have resolved to start a campaign to further strengthen the peasant’s struggle
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