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Police Forces Continue Repression, Farmers Body Writes to PM to ‘Stop the Confrontation’
27 Nov 2020
The farmers have had to brave water cannons and tear gas shelling, even as the authorities dug up roads, put up barricades, trucks and even shipping containers in their way.
Sumedha Pal
With Low Conviction under UAPA, Punjab Youths Languish in Jail without Legal Recourse
23 Nov 2020
The stringent anti-terror act has become a political tool in the state, with only one conviction in 11 years, while families are left pleading for justice.
Ronak Chhabra
‘Delhi Chalo’: Punjab Farmers Refuse to Blink First on Train Shutdown
19 Nov 2020
Almost three lakh farmers from Punjab are preparing to participate in a rally to Delhi on November 25. The farmers have been agitating against the Farm Laws.
Ronak Chhabra
Rail Blockade in Punjab: Farmers’ Bodies Stick to Demands, Talks with Centre Remain ‘Inconclusive’
15 Nov 2020
Preparations are underway to make the march to the national capital on November 26-27 possible, to which the Delhi Police have currently denied the permission.
Ronak Chhabra
‘Chakka Jam’ by Farmers Against New Farm Laws Targets Corporate Houses
05 Nov 2020
Road, highway blockades were witnessed at 2,500 sites across the country, the All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee said.
PTI
Punjab Farmers Boycott Meeting on Farm Laws No Minister Present
14 Oct 2020
‘No proper discussion took place. Neither the Union agriculture minister nor junior ministers were present to hear our concerns.’
Ronak Chhabra
Farmers to Intensify Struggle Against Farm Bills Across Country
09 Oct 2020
A nationwide call for chakka jam has been announced for November 3 by farmers’ groups; leaders admit it is crucial to sustain the movement.
Ronak Chhabra
Delhi Chalo Call, Social Boycott of BJP Leaders: Farmers to Intensify Protests Against Reforms
29 Sep 2020
The AIKSCC, in a press statement, said that “it will not rest,” till the Centre withdraws its “inhuman assault on farmers future and livelihood.”
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Govt Pushing Farmers Towards Uncertain Life and Livelihood: Right to Food Campaign
27 Sep 2020
The Campaign has asked the government to increase the MSP to 150% of cost and develop mandis at every block level under the decentralised procurement system.
Ronak Chhabra
Farmers Take to Streets Against Controversial Farm Bills
25 Sep 2020
Protests held in at least 5,000 sites across the country; Road, rail blockades in Punjab , Haryana; Delhi Gherao being planned later this month.