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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...
The world is watching us: former Admiral L Ramdas to PM Modi and Pres. Kovind
In a moving letter, the Naval leader appeals to India’s leaders to use their position to resolve the trials of India’s farmers.
His tears have refuelled the revolution, we will win: farmers at Ghazipur border
Rakesh Tikait’s eyes well up each time a child hands him a tiffin box of home cooked food, and water from their village. Thousands of supporters continue to arrive
Huge gathering of farmers assemble at Muzaffarnagar in support of BKU
While no major decisions come to light at the meeting, farmers promise their loyalty to the BKU and its fraternal leadership.
Singhu Border: Stone-pelting, lathi-charge, tear gas shelling, but protesters remain calm
Farmers at Singhu border resolve to maintain peace in keeping with the instructions of farmer leaders.
The anti-CAA and the ongoing farmers’ protests in India: Similar protests, different outcomes
Given that the present government aligns its response on the religious identity of the protestors, there is very little chance for any Muslim led protest to be heard, far less succeed
Kisan Ganatantra Parade: A picture of peace
Farmer-villainising narratives call for a more focused look at the farmers’ parade on Republic Day. Take a long hard look at these organised processions.
Stop Repression on Farmers Movement: AIKS
The AIKS condemns the BJP government’s attempt to forcefully vacate protest sites and appeals to people to stand in solidarity with farmers.
Armed forces retract as protests soar at Ghazipur; Delhi police mulls UAPA
After police registered cases against prominent farmer leaders, people from various districts started arriving at Ghazipur as show of strength to the protest
All eyes on Ghazipur farmers protest site
Security deployment increased, tension prevails as eviction expected tonight
Opposition parties to boycott President’s address to Parliament on Friday
The boycott is being done as an expression of solidarity with the farmers protesting farm laws
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