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Delimitation: A false solution driven by centralised power

Before asking what dangers delimitation poses, we must first examine a more fundamental issue: what are the existing problems, and will delimitation actually solve them? The real crisis in Indian governance today is not a shortage of representatives; it is the over-centralisation of power.

Farmer’s tractor march: Over 10,000 vehicles flood KMP highway!

The tractor march proceeded smoothly along the expressway with no police altercation although neighbouring areas complained of police interference

Thousands of tractors set off along the KMP highway!

Four batches of farmers mobilise thousands of tractors to meet at various points along the highway, in a "rehearsal" for Republic Day.

Why farmers are anti-Adani

Farmers groups fear that proximity to the highest echelons of power and favourable policies enable the Adani group to hoard and export food grains, a claim vehemently denied by the Adani group

Why is the UP gov’t looking for tractor owning farmers, issuing notices to activists?

Gandhian activist dubbed "gunda" for supporting farmers' movement

BJP’s anti-farmer tirade motivated by Modi’s desire to implement farm Acts: AIKSCC

Farmers organisations criticise the Centre’s non-serious attitude and marvel at the government “finally” understanding farmers’ demand for repeal of the three farm laws.

Covid vaccine trials in Bhopal without participants’ informed consent?

Some trial participants were gas tragedy survivors, activist alleges medical malpractice

National interest trumps individual rights: Kerala HC

The court set aside the bail of one of the students who were charged under UAPA for carrying materials published by a banned organisation

Tractor march on Jan 7 instead of Jan 6, farmer leaders warn the govt to know its limits

While talking about farmers’ struggle, farmers also condemn the Union government for making false claims regarding India’s hunger situation.

Two Dalit labourers in Uttar Pradesh survive brutal assault by upper-caste mob

On the eve of New Year 2020, two Dalit labourers were allegedly beaten by a mob of uppercaste men. Nearly a week goes by and state police continue to remain inactive regarding the matter.

Is Reliance not walking the talk on Contract farming?

On Monday, the company said it does not engage in contract farming, yet past actions show that thousands of farmers have been forced into inconvenient agreements with RIL.

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