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As mining lobby “hijacks” Ajmer public hearing, “tokenism” on Aravallis condemned
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Rajasthan has raised serious questions on the tokenisms behind the recent public hearings on the Aravallis, and condemned the “hijacking” of the process by the “mining lobby”
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.
Farmers protest faces new enemy in the form of winter rains
While farmers’ organisations worry about farmers’ wellbeing, protesting farmers say they will protest in the rain if necessary, until the three laws are repealed!
Former Minister calls Centre’s three agri laws “draconian”, demands repeal
Acknowledging the severe distress of peasants, former Minister Rao asked the Centre to repeal the three laws and criticised the government for “misleading” the masses.
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