Farm and Forest

Gene-edited rice sparks alarms: Scientists back activists, warn of hidden dangers

Growing apprehensions over the safety and regulation of genome editing in agriculture have reportedly received "validation" from peer-reviewed scientific studies, backed by  civil society advocacy efforts. The Union Government’s...

Bharat Bandh became a reckoning for the central government: farmers’ leaders

After the grand success of Bharat Bandh, people now look towards discussions between farm leaders and the central government.

Snapshots of revolution! Top 10 photos of Bharat Bandh

Despite thrice calling for a nationwide protest, farmers continue to receive an overwhelming response of support.

‘Samundar Bandh’ if gov’t does not listen to farmers: Fishworkers show solidarity

National Fishworkers Forum joins nationwide Bharat Bandh call by “farmer brothers and sisters”

Bharat Bandh: Indians answer farmers’ call for a nationwide shut down

Protests, arrests, sloganeering begins at the crack of dawn! The farmers’ movement continues to grow in size and strength

Live Updates on Bharat Bandh December 8, 2020

Welcome to SabrangIndia’s live blog on nationwide protests by farmers and supporters alike to decry the ruinous economic policies of the Modi-regime. Stay tuned for the latest news, images, posters, interviews, bytes and stories from across the country all day. Read, Share, Participate!

For & Against: Farmers’ Dignity & Right to Fair Livelihood

Why is the right wing, including the BJP, ready to defend the indefensible?

Farmers Bharat Bandh, December 8: Support surges across all sections

An overwhelming section of Indian society answer Indian farmers’ call to close down the nation in condemnation of the three anti-farmer laws passed by the central government.

Railway shutdown if anti-people laws not withdrawn by December 9: AIRF

The All India Railwaymen’s Federation extends a hand of solidarity to India’s farmers and promises a call to shut down railways if the three agriculture laws are not withdrawn.

There has been a Bharat Bandh for 70 years: Kapil Mishra

Bharatiya Janata Party politician Kapil Misra wants people not to express solidarity with the farmer unions, defy the Bharat Bandh on December 8

India’s students and political parties support Bharat Bandh called by protesting farmers

Continued support from various sections of society fuels farmers’ movement with new vigour

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