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Karnataka: SIR Interrogated

A report, The SIR Investigation Report—A Narrative of Betrayal and Tears was released by the Anti-SIR Alliance and the Citizens’ Vote Protection Committee today; the report documents the (mal) implementation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka

Lucknow Mahapanchayat: Droves of farmers celebrate first victory

SKM congratulates farmers and resolves to push for MSP and similar demands as well

Now even beggars are not spared by Assam FTs!

CJP comes to his aid of Assam beggar served FT notice, discovers name already included in NRC

Welcome repeal of laws but other demands pending: SKM to PM Modi

Pointing out that issues of MSP and Electricity Bill 2021 are yet to be addressed, farmers continue with protests

Farmers struggle to continue until all demands are met: SKM

Farmers will not leave protest areas until the crucial demand for legal guarantee of MSP is accepted

Allow legal guarantee to MSP and empower farmers: Varun Gandhi to Modi

Gandhi made a case for small and marginal farmers, and how MSP at C2+50 provided them with a degree economic security 

Repealing the farm laws

Political decision with an eye on upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab

Will repeal of Farm Laws help BJP win UP, Punjab, Uttarakhand elections?

Farmers say protest will continue till MSP legalised, justice for martyrs assured

Farmers celebrate repeal of three laws at Delhi borders!

SKM thanks martyred farmers and supporters, but reminds that the movement is far from over

Gov’t U-turn in Hyderpora encounter: Bodies of 2 Srinagar residents exhumed, to be returned to families

While the authorities had previously denied requests to return the remains claiming the deceased were militants, the gov't has now reversed the decision in what appears to be a victory for the People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration who have also demanded a time-bound judiciary inquiry into Hyderpora killings

Centre backs down, repeals three contentious farm laws

Farmer leaders acknowledge the victory of the repeal but remind that other pressing issues like MSP remain

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