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35 civil society groups oppose Maharashtra’s proposed anti-conversion law, warn of threat to women’s autonomy and constitutional freedoms
Coalition, which also included CJP who is the lead petitioner on challenge to anti-conversion laws in SC, demands draft bill be made public, calls for consultations and legislative scrutiny; says existing criminal law already addresses coercion
BJP begins to pay a political price as farmers’ struggle completes three months
In the week before the historic nationwide farmers’ struggle completed three months on February 26, the BJP had already begun to pay a heavy political price for its pro-corporate obstinacy
Farmers focus on assembly election stating “govt only understands votes”
Farmers organisation announces a series of events upto March 15 including another Mahila Kisan Diwas to honour women farmers.
2020-2021: The historic farmers agitation and its significance
While opposing the brazenly pro-corporate policies of the present government, the further success of the farmers’ movement lies in co-operative farming, addressing issues of land ownership and distribution, fair wages, implementation of the FRA 2006 as well as the barriers caused by caste and gender
Delhi HC quashes defamation case against Mitali Saran over RSS article
The complainant who claimed to be an RSS member, had alleged that the article had lowered his reputation
Farmers’ tractor rally: Delhi court grants bail to man accused of attempting to run over the Police
The court observed that “no specific role” can be assigned to him and that he has been in jail since January 26
‘Toolkit’ case: Nikita Jacob moves Delhi HC for pre-arrest bail
Nikita was granted 3 weeks transit anticipatory bail by Bombay High Court on February 17
March will witness mahapanchayats across India, says the SKM
After a week-long of protests, farmer leaders declared farmers’ will spread the message of the struggle across the country with the help of trade union workers.
Gautam Navlakha moves SC against Bombay HC’s order denying bail
The top court will hear the human rights activist’s plea on March 3
No call for boycott of milk sales or higher sales price: SKM
Responding to a viral message calling for increased milk prices under the SKM’s name, the farmers’ organisation published a formal statement to dismiss the rumour
Delhi police were complicit with Red Fort rioters: SKM’s letter to Delhi CP
The farmers’ group demanded that the Delhi Police Commissioner cancel the show cause issued against SKM leaders and called for a judicial enquiry.
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