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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...

Why is the UP gov’t looking for tractor owning farmers, issuing notices to activists?

Gandhian activist dubbed "gunda" for supporting farmers' movement

BJP’s anti-farmer tirade motivated by Modi’s desire to implement farm Acts: AIKSCC

Farmers organisations criticise the Centre’s non-serious attitude and marvel at the government “finally” understanding farmers’ demand for repeal of the three farm laws.

Tractor march on Jan 7 instead of Jan 6, farmer leaders warn the govt to know its limits

While talking about farmers’ struggle, farmers also condemn the Union government for making false claims regarding India’s hunger situation.

Is Reliance not walking the talk on Contract farming?

On Monday, the company said it does not engage in contract farming, yet past actions show that thousands of farmers have been forced into inconvenient agreements with RIL.

Karnataka and Kerala farmers come together to intensify struggle

Responding to Delhi farmer leaders’ resolve to intensify farmers’ struggle, Kerala and Karnataka farmers groups chart out protests for January.

Stalemate for seventh time! Farmers confirm that January protest will continue on schedule

Farmer leaders claim the government seems to be testing peasants but assure continued protests and agitations regardless.

Farmers’ movement akin to India’s struggle against colonisers: AIKSCC

Enraged at state governments’ treatment towards protesting farmers, the AIKSCC warns of larger gatherings and wider protests against the “anti-farmer, insensitive and undemocratic” government.

Reliance Industries claims it stands with farmers, not for contract farming

Taken aback by the severe condemnation of Indian farmers, Reliance Industries published a statement assuring farmers that it will not engage in contract farming

SC registers suo motu case against Police action on farmers

In an open letter written by Punjab University students have alleged that the farmers are being treated like separatists

Haryana: Farmer protesters suffer tear gas shellings, survivors claim police used expired shells

Farmers heading towards Delhi were suddenly forced to run for cover as Haryana police allegedly used expired tear gas explosives to stop the jatha.

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