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TN: Sugarcane Farmers Protest, Demand Better FRP, Reintroduction of SAP

The previous AIADMK regime had introduced the RSF which should be abolished and SAP be reintroduced, the protesting farmers demanded.

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking release of over 200 “illegally detained” farmers

However, the court directed Delhi Police to conduct thorough investigation into the FIRs lodged, in a time-bound fashion

Budget 2021-22 disappointing: Farmers’ Unions

Farmers and trade unions say the Centre continues to peddle lies and brazen privatisation while betraying people’s demands

PIL in Delhi HC seeks release of over 200 ‘illegally detained’ farmers

The PIL filed by a law student states that Delhi Police did not follow procedure established by law after detaining such persons thus it amounts to illegal detention

Farmers declare chakka jam on Feb 6 on all major highways

Farmers will observe a chakka jam on all national...

Nails embedded on roads, barricades set in concrete at Delhi borders, who are they trying to keep out?

Suspension of mobile internet services at protest sites will now continue till 11 pm February 2, traffic jams build up in nearby areas

FIR against senior journalist Siddharth Varadarajan 

A complaint against the editor of news website The Wire, was lodged at Rampur’s Civil Lines police station for his social media post

Naturally in solidarity with farmers, fishermen and workers of all faiths: AICU

Catholic group podcasts solidarity message in all national languages, urges withdrawal of new farm laws

Over 100 persons missing after Kisan Ganatantra Parade!

Farmers organisation forms a six-member committee to look into the whereabouts of the missing people. The concerning number adds to the rising death toll of 192 deaths.

Stop internet shutdowns to suppress farmers’ protests!

Advocacy groups demand immediate restoration of internet services, start online signature campaign

Annadaatas observe Sadbhavana Diwas

Commemorating the death anniversary of Gandhiji, farmer leaders across India observe a day-long fast to strengthen their resolve against the three farm laws.

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