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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”
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Railway shutdown if anti-people laws not withdrawn by December 9: AIRF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a hand of solidarity to India’s farmers and promises a call to shut down railways if the three agriculture laws are not withdrawn.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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