Farm and Forest

Supreme Court examines Forest Rights Act 2006 versus Conservation Law, makes national headlines

The rights of Adivasis and forest dwellers are, once again under threat as India's highest court considers the impact of Parliament’s wide-sweeping changes to the Forest Conservation Law (2023)

Farmers fight corporates, remove central government middlemen

The sudden decision days before nationwide protests shall have a monumental impact on India’s telecom industry.

Farmers reject government’s repackaged old amendment proposal

Denouncing the so-called “new” offer of the central government, farmers call for sit-ins at district level

Are the new farm laws constitutional?

A closer look at the three agricultural laws that have led to nationwide protests by farmers

Talks with Amit Shah fail: Farmers firm on demand for the repeal of the anti-farmer laws 

Farmers’ leaders stood firm and said that they would not accept the three laws forcibly passed by the government

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?

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