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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...
Anti-social elements infiltrated Parade to discredit farmers struggle: SKM
The farmers organisation and farmer leader Hannan Mollah expresses deep regret for the infiltration of untoward elements in the Kisan Ganatantra Parade
Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting, directs additional security
According to news being shared on social media, there are allegations of right-wing disruptive forces having infiltrated the protest. This group is also being blamed for climbing the Red Fort ramparts.
Internet suspended around protest sites in Delhi, situation remains tense
Utter chaos in Nangloi area, police launch tear gas, lathicharge on farmers group, some people throw stones at police.
Kisan Tractor Rally underway, moves into national capital Delhi area
Tear gas, lathi charge launched by Delhi Police, security agencies as various points; Mukarba Chowk, Akshardham, Noida
Why such exorbitant amounts sought in bonds and sureties from farmers: Allahabad HC asks State
The court took up the instant petition and asked the district authorities of Sitapur district to explain the reason behind the orders issued
Government remains singularly devoted to farmers welfare: President Ram Nath Kovind
On the eve of 72nd Republic Day the President offers the first and only comprehensive response to the 70-day long Delhi sit-in by hundreds of thousands of farmers, and the five-months long agitation
Come, stand with India’s annadaatas!
The Farmer committee sends out a formal invitation to people in the city to join the farmers parade and decry the three laws of the Centre.
Farmers tear memorandum in face of Maha govt’s insensitivity
Hurt by Maharashtra Governor’s no-show response to the statewide farmers’ protest, farmer leaders tore the memorandum in front of agitating protesters.
Maha Julloos observes public meeting to decry anti-farmer laws
Human rights defender and journalist Teesta Setalvad addressed the public meeting, praising the historic 'Kisan Morcha' for making the Modi regime accountable for its actions... something no urban citizen's movement has really managed so far.
Farmers chart route, issue guidelines for Republic Day Parade
Ready with volunteers, helpline numbers, ambulances and assistance from Delhi Police, farmer leaders gear up for a successful kisan parade on January 26, 2021.
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