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“₹4 a Kilo for a Crop That Costs ₹20 to Grow”: Nashik’s onion farmers erupt in protest over deepening price crisis
Farmers in the thousands blocked the Mumbai–Agra Highway in Maharashtra’s onion belt, demanding fair procurement prices, compensation for distress sales and relief from export restrictions; the protests were supported by the Opposition Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders who were also detained
Intentions as pure as Gangajal: PM to farmers
While refusing any dialogue on the issues raised by vast sections of Indian farmers, Modi claims that both, Minimum Support Price (MSP) and mandis, have been strengthened by the government
India says “Jai Kisan!”
As the peasants’ movement continues to gain momentum, more and more civic organisations and activists join in their voices to support Indian farmers.
It’s Modi vs Farmers: NRI children of Punjab’s farmers
NRIs express solidarity, raise funds for the protesting farmers in Delhi
Our farmers cannot be treated like criminals and terrorists: Citizens For Democracy
Haryana government must immediately withdraw the cases filed against the farmers and release all those arrested, demands CFD
Women farmers worst hit by anti-farmer laws: National Women’s Organisations
The group of leading womens’ organisations write open letter to PM Modi; will soon hold nationwide protests against the “ruthlessness exhibited by the Union government”
If Modi really cares about Nanak’s teachings, he must treat farmers with respect
Farmers met with lathis and water cannons during nationwide protests
Residents of Jamia Nagar and left organisations voice their solidarity with India’s farmers
From asserting the rights of farmers to making demands at their behest, various organisations voice support to encourage the peasant movement.
What do right wing trolls earn by insulting India’s farmers?
Right Wing affiliated actor Kangana Ranaut, BJP’s Amit Malviya, etc lead troll army in amplifying fake news, and anti farmer propaganda
Agri Minister should meet farmers ASAP: Why wait till December 3?
The protesting farmers will now be ‘contained’ in a massive open area, as the cold wave intensifies in Delhi.
Top 10 Moments of November 27, 2020
We bring to you pictures worth a thousand words of the Peasant Movement as it marks its second day today.
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