Farmers' Body Invites Trade Unions, Transporter Associations to Plan Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on Mar 26
3 years, 9 months ago

Farmers' Body Invites Trade Unions, Transporter Associations to Plan Nationwide 'Bharat Bandh' on Mar 26

News 18  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmers’ unions, on Saturday invited trade unions, transporter and retailers associations and other mass organisations for a meeting to plan the nationwide ’Bharat Bandh’ on March 26. For planning this better, we are organising a meeting at Kajaria Tiles Showroom, opposite Malwa Hyundai Showroom at Kundli, Sonepat district, Haryana, at 12 noon on 17th March 2021,” it said. Also, for the ’Bharat Bandh’ call on March 26, it clarified that there will be ”no bandh” in areas going to the polls on March 27. The farmers, whose protest has crossed 100 days, will protest the hike in fuel prices and privatisation of the railways on March 15 and mark the day as ”anti-corporate day” and an ”anti-government day”.

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Farmers March To Shambhu Border Protest Site On Tractors: Watch
1 week, 1 day ago

Farmers March To Shambhu Border Protest Site On Tractors: Watch

ABP News  

Farmers held a tractor march on Monday in support of the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border over their various demands, including a legal guarantee on the MSP for crops. On Sunday, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher wrote to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha to join hands with the protesting farmers. #WATCH | Ambala, Haryana: Farmers march to Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border …

Farmer leader Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting at Punjab-Haryana border
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1 week, 2 days ago

Farmer leader Pandher urges SKM to unite with farmers protesting at Punjab-Haryana border

New Indian Express  

Recently the senior leaders of SKM had met the agitating farmers of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM, who has been on a fast-unto-death agitation since November 26, at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. The SKM is not part of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest which is led by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM. Farmers under …

Farmer leaders meet fasting Dallewal at Punjab-Haryana border, seek to bring together divided unions
1 week, 4 days ago

Farmer leaders meet fasting Dallewal at Punjab-Haryana border, seek to bring together divided unions

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Senior leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha met the agitating farmers of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal of SKM, who has been on a fast-unto-death agitation since November 26, at Khanauri on the Punjab-Haryana border. But now these farmers unions might get together under one umbrella body again as they have a common agenda for the …

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protest live update: Farmers walk amidst tear gas as they gather on the day they march towards New Delhi to press for better crop prices promised to them in 2021, at the Shambhu barrier, a border crossing between Punjab and Haryana states, India, December 6, 2024. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis Farmers protest live update: A ‘jatha’ of farmers from Punjab under …

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today
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1 month ago

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today

Hindustan Times  

Rope in other state units, plan fast, gherao of BJP leaders Both the protesting farmer unions have been staying put on the Punjab and Haryana borders since February 13. The protest march will start from the Shambhu protest site on December 6, before which, Sanyukt Kisan Morcha convener Jagjeet Singh Dallewal will start fast unto death from November 26 at …

Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on December 6 from Shambhu border
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1 month ago

Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on December 6 from Shambhu border

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Punjab farmers have announced to march towards Delhi on December 6 from the Shambhu border if the Union Government refuses to respond to their demands including a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price for crops and other key issues. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Samyukta Kisan Morcha announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 in batches from …

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting farmer unions not to hold talks with SC-formed panel

Hindustan Times  

Strap: Say high-powered committee lacks authority to resolve their demands, including legal guarantee for MSP Farmer unions protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past over seven months have decided not to engage in talks with the Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee. Patiala Farmer unions protesting on the Punjab-Haryana border for the past over seven months have decided not to engage …

‘Rail roko’ protest by farmers affects train services in Punjab
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Rail roko’ protest by farmers affects train services in Punjab

The Hindu  

Farmers on Sunday squatted on railway tracks at many places in Punjab as part of a 'rail roko' protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to press the Centre to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price. Bharti Kisan Union, BKU and Krantikari Kisan Union, farmer bodies which are part of …

SKM terms ‘Zero FIR’ eyewash, to hold ‘mahapanchayat’ in Delhi on March 14
9 months, 3 weeks ago

SKM terms ‘Zero FIR’ eyewash, to hold ‘mahapanchayat’ in Delhi on March 14

Hindustan Times  

Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Saturday termed the ‘Zero FIR’ lodged by Punjab Police in the matter of the death of 21-year-old farmer Shubh Karan Singh as an ‘eyewash.’ Farm leader Harinder Singh Lakhowal addressing a press conference in Ludhiana on Saturday. SKM also announced their itinerary for the scheduled ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ at Ram Leela ground in Delhi on March 14 …

Tractor march: Farmers block highway linking Delhi,heavy traffic at Noida border
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Tractor march: Farmers block highway linking Delhi,heavy traffic at Noida border

Hindustan Times  

Traffic was disrupted as farmers took out a tractor march in Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Baghpat, Hapur and Amroha, blocking the left lane of highways by parking their tractors. Tractors will be parked on the highway that leads to Delhi, especially the divider highway.It was decided to register a different kind of protest so that the government would listen to us …

Farmers' protest: SKM joins ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, calls for mega all-India Black Day agitation tomorrow
10 months ago

Farmers' protest: SKM joins ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, calls for mega all-India Black Day agitation tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 famers' protests against the now repealed farm laws and was not a part of the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march to the Capital, has now jumped into the agitation, which will resume on Friday. The Haryana Police on Wednesday hurled tear gas shells to disperse farmers from Punjab at Shambhu and Khanauri border points …

Ghaziabad, western UP witnesses low-key farmer protests
10 months ago

Ghaziabad, western UP witnesses low-key farmer protests

Hindustan Times  

Even as the standoff between the police and farmer groups led by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee Morcha continued for the ninth day at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, certain farmer groups in Ghaziabad and western Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday staged low-key protests in support. Scores of farmers and supporters of the Bharatiya Kisan Union …

'This movement will continue, farmers won't back off,' says BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
10 months ago

'This movement will continue, farmers won't back off,' says BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

India TV News  

Reiterating that the farmers won't back off, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said that they will keep pressing their demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price. Besides a legal guarantee of minimum support price for crops, the farmers are demanding the implementation of the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations, pension for farmers and farm labourers, farm debt waiver, no …

Farm protest to gain momentum in west UP
10 months ago

Farm protest to gain momentum in west UP

Hindustan Times  

MEERUT: The farmers’ movement is expected to intensify in western UP in the coming days after both factions of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha rejected the proposal of the union government to provide time-bound MSP on a few crops. A mahapanchayat convened at BKU’s headquarters in Sisauli town of Muzaffarnagar on February 17 discussed ways and means to extend support to …

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Centre-Farmers to hold 4th round of talks today
10 months ago

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Centre-Farmers to hold 4th round of talks today

The Hindu  

February 18, 2024 20:09 Our struggle will continue even if the model code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections comes into force, says farm leader Rajewal The Samyukta Kisan Morcha will gherao the residences of BJP leaders in Punjab for three days from Tuesday to press the Centre into accepting the farmers’ demands. SKM leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said …

Farmer leaders, Centre hold 4th round of talks as 'Delhi Chalo' protest continues
10 months ago

Farmer leaders, Centre hold 4th round of talks as 'Delhi Chalo' protest continues

India Today  

Union Ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and Nityanand Rai met with farmer leaders on Sunday in Chandigarh for the fourth round of discussions aimed at resolving the ongoing farmers' protest. During the meeting, the Centre sought to establish a consensus on three key issues: ensuring the Minimum Support Price guarantee, implementing recommendations from the Swaminathan Commission, and providing loan waivers …

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week
10 months ago

Bhartiya Kisan Union announces agitation backing protesting farmers from next week

India Today  

The Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Naresh Tikait announced on Saturday that farmers will stage dharnas in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttarakhand on February 21 to press their demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP. Addressing a Panchayat organised at Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh, BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait also expressed solidarity with the protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana border and …

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Fourth round of talks between Centre-farmers to take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers protest 2024 updates: Fourth round of talks between Centre-farmers to take place on Sunday, February 18, 2024

The Hindu  

The Bhartiya Kisan Union and the BKU took out a tractor march in Haryana and held dharnas outside the residences of senior BJP leaders in Punjab respectively in support of the protesting farmers. In Punjab, the BKU held dharnas outside the residences of former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh in Patiala, BJP’s Punjab unit chief Sunil Jakhar in Abohar and senior …

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' protest enters Day 5, next round of talks with Centre tomorrow

India Today  

Farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, resumed their protest on the fifth day since they kicked off their 'Delhi Chalo' march on Tuesday over a legal guarantee for minimum support price. FOLLOW HERE FOR FARMERS' PROTEST LIVE BLOG FOR UPDATES FARMERS' PROTEST: LATEST DEVELOPMENTS SO FAR The government representatives will meet farmer leaders on Sunday for a fourth round of …

Farmers’ Bharat Bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ Bharat Bandh call leaves commuters stranded as buses stay off roads in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Commuters in Punjab faced inconvenience on Friday as buses stayed off the roads in response to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha’s Bharat Bandh call to pressurise the central government to accept farmers’ demands, including a legal guarantee of the minimum support price. Bus service paralysed in Malwa Normal life was hit in southwest Punjab districts as all private and the government-run …

Farmers’ protest Live Updates, Bharat Bandh: Internet shutdown extended in Haryana
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ protest Live Updates, Bharat Bandh: Internet shutdown extended in Haryana

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has said it will intensify agitation in the coming days as farmers’ groups, along with trade unions and others, observed ‘Bharat Bandh’. In a statement issued on the day of the bandh, the SKM also accused the Union government of “vitiating the atmosphere on farmers’ issues” by not keeping its promises made when the 2020-21 sit-in …

SKM bandh call: Commuters left stranded as many buses stay off roads in Punjab
10 months, 1 week ago

SKM bandh call: Commuters left stranded as many buses stay off roads in Punjab

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Commuters in Punjab faced inconvenience on Friday as many buses stayed off the roads in response to the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a 'Bharat Bandh' to press the government to accept farmers' demands including a legal guarantee of MSP. Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers' Union are supporting the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's bandh call. Many farmer bodies …

Noida Police impose Section 144 ahead of Bharat Bandh, issue traffic advisory
10 months, 1 week ago

Noida Police impose Section 144 ahead of Bharat Bandh, issue traffic advisory

Live Mint  

In view of the Bharat Bandh called by farmers' unions on Friday, the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police on Thursday said restrictions under CrPC Section 144, including a ban on unauthorized public assemblies, would be enforced across the district, reported news agency PTI. Earlier, the Bharatiya Kisan Union, part of SKM, had called for a Bharat Bandh on February 16 -- …

SKM writes to PM ahead of Gramin Bharat Bandh, slams govt action of 'Dilli Chalo' protest
10 months, 1 week ago

SKM writes to PM ahead of Gramin Bharat Bandh, slams govt action of 'Dilli Chalo' protest

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding Minimum Support Price for crops, slamming action on the farmers' 'Dilli Chalo' march and accusing the government of trying to "project" division among farmer bodies. Farmers’ protest February 13, 2024 Updates The statement comes on a day the 'Dilli Chalo' agitation, spearheaded by SKM splinter group Samyukta Kisan …

What Rakesh Tikait said on farmers' Delhi Chalo protest 2.0
10 months, 1 week ago

What Rakesh Tikait said on farmers' Delhi Chalo protest 2.0

Hindustan Times  

Farmers protest 2024 in which over 200 farmer unions will be marching to Delhi on Tuesday has been called by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha. Rakesh Tikait's Bharatiya Kisan Union is not part of Farmers' Delhi Chalo protest 2024 though BKU will observe Bharat Bandh on Feruary 16. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait is also sitting this …

Lakhs of farmers headed to Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for 'kisan mahapanchayat' tomorrow: SKM
1 year, 9 months ago

Lakhs of farmers headed to Delhi's Ramlila Maidan for 'kisan mahapanchayat' tomorrow: SKM

India Today  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday said lakhs of farmers from across the country are on their way to Delhi to participate in the 'kisan mahapanchayat' that will be held at Ramlila Maidan on March 20. The 'kisan mahapanchayat' will be held to press for a legal guarantee on the minimum support price, the SKM, an umbrella body of farmers' …

Farmers to March to Raj Bhavans Across Country
2 years ago

Farmers to March to Raj Bhavans Across Country

News 18  

Farmer unions will take out marches to Raj Bhavans across the country on Saturday to mark two years since they launched their agitation against the now-repealed three farm laws. Farmer leaders claim that the government had given to them in writing that it would hold a discussion and bring a law for minimum support price of crops, but nothing has …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha alleges breach of assurance by Centre, to hold marches to Raj Bhavans on November 26
2 years, 1 month ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha alleges breach of assurance by Centre, to hold marches to Raj Bhavans on November 26

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha will hold nationwide marches to Raj Bhawans on November 26, alleging breach of assurance by the Centre on farmers' pending demands, the organisation announced on Thursday. SKM, a body of farmers' unions that spearheaded the agitation against the new farm laws later repealed by the Centre, has called a meeting on December 8 to decide the …

Farmers' agitation ends in Lakhimpur Kheri after officials meet protesters
2 years, 4 months ago

Farmers' agitation ends in Lakhimpur Kheri after officials meet protesters

The Hindu  

A farmers' agitation seeking the removal of Union minister Ajay Kumar Mishra and a law guaranteeing MSP among other demands, was called off Saturday after top district officials met the protesters, Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader Rakesh Tikait said. DistrIct Magistrate Mahendra Bahadur Singh and others arrived at the dharna site around 2.30 p.m. and received a memorandum by the farmers. …

SKM stir in Lakhimpur enters second day, Rakesh Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation
2 years, 4 months ago

SKM stir in Lakhimpur enters second day, Rakesh Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation

Firstpost  

The agitation has gained strength since its start on Thursday with prominent leaders, including SKM core committee member Dharshan Singh Pal, Swaraj India national convener Yogendra Yadav and social activist Medha Patekar, addressing the dharna Lakhimpur Kheri: Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait exhorted farmers to be ready for a massive nationwide agitation over their demands as a 75-hour sit-in …

Farmers' protest: SKM to begin 72-hour stir from today, to seek justice in Lakhimpur Kheri case
2 years, 4 months ago

Farmers' protest: SKM to begin 72-hour stir from today, to seek justice in Lakhimpur Kheri case

India TV News  

Highlights On Wednesday, farmers from Punjab left for Lakhimpur Kheri to participate in the protest Farmers will also be demanding withdrawal of cases registered against them They will also press for a compensation to families of farmers who died during the protests Farmers' protest: The Samyukt Kisan Morcha is set to hold a protest beginning today till August 20, demanding …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold protest against Punjab government on 3 August
2 years, 4 months ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold protest against Punjab government on 3 August

Firstpost  

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is a member of the SKM, said the farmers will block national highways at three places in Majha, Malwa and Doaba regions on the day of protest Chandigarh: Farmer’s collective Samyukt Kisan Morcha Monday announced it will hold a protest on 3 August against the AAP-led government in Punjab over several issues, including the non-payment of …

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit
2 years, 8 months ago

Bharat Bandh Day 2: Unions continue to protest; banking, public transport hit

Firstpost  

A joint forum of central trade unions is protesting against the government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. New Delhi: The two-day nationwide strike by central trade unions to protest against the government policies entered its second day on Tuesday, impacting normal life in some parts of the country. On Monday, the first day of the strike, public dealings at …

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh
2 years, 8 months ago

Trade unions to go on two-day Bharat Bandh

The Hindu  

Trade unions, including in the coal, steel, oil, telecom, banks and insurance sectors, would go on a two-day strike or “Bharat Bandh” from Monday, according to a joint platform of 10 Central trade unions. Responding to the call of the other Central unions, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, a Central trade union affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, had on March …

Farmers' Protest: SKM to Hold Nationwide Agitation Today Over 'Unfulfilled Promise' on MSP
2 years, 9 months ago

Farmers' Protest: SKM to Hold Nationwide Agitation Today Over 'Unfulfilled Promise' on MSP

News 18  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha will hold a nationwide protest on Monday over ‘non-fulfillment of promises’, including setting up of a panel on MSP and withdrawal of cases against farmers, according to its functionaries. “There has been no progress in fulfilling the promises made by the Centre to farmers on the issue of forming a panel on MSP to make legislation …

SKM likely to meet in Delhi tomorrow to re-start farmers’ protests: Report
2 years, 9 months ago

SKM likely to meet in Delhi tomorrow to re-start farmers’ protests: Report

Live Mint  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, group of over 40 farm organisations that spearheaded years-long protest over farm laws against Centre, is likely to meet in Delhi on March 14 to discuss re-starting agitation, The Hindustan Times reported on Sunday. I am with the SKM,” Rakesh Tikait, leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, a farmers’ group, told HT. According to the report, …

Punjab polls: Missing out on local farm unions’ support, SSM faces uphill task in South Malwa
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab polls: Missing out on local farm unions’ support, SSM faces uphill task in South Malwa

Hindustan Times  

With farm unions in South Malwa — seen as the hub of agrarian movements in Punjab — refusing to back the Samyukt Samaj Morcha ’s poll plunge, the newly floated political outfit is facing an uphill task to woo voters in the region ahead of the assembly elections scheduled in less than a month. Around 10 farmers’ unions, including Punjab’s …

Farmers\' stir: Government agrees to all demands, protest may end
3 years ago

Farmers\' stir: Government agrees to all demands, protest may end

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: With the Central government on Tuesday agreeing to most of the demands of the agitating farmers, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha — which is spearheading the ongoing protest — is likely to call off the year-long agitation. In a meeting held at Delhi’s Singhu border Tuesday, SKM leaders expressed satisfaction over the initiative of the Central government to resolve …

Will farmers call off protest? SKM to take final decision in today's meet
3 years ago

Will farmers call off protest? SKM to take final decision in today's meet

India TV News  

Highlights SKM will hold another crucial meeting today to discuss future of farm protests After Tuesday's meeting, SKM responded to govt's draft on pending demands Reports say farmers may announce end of protest after today's meeting The Samyukta Kisan Morcha is slated to take the final call on the year-long farmers' agitation at a crucial meeting today around 2 pm. …

Farmers protest: SKM crucial meet tomorrow, crowd begins to thin at Delhi's Singhu border
3 years ago

Farmers protest: SKM crucial meet tomorrow, crowd begins to thin at Delhi's Singhu border

India TV News  

Highlights SKM on Saturday formed a five-member panel for dialogue with government on their pending demands Crucial SKM meet tomorrow to decide the future course of movement Ahead of the next meeting of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on December 7, the protesting farmers at the Singhu border started preparations to return to their homes in Punjab. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha …

Farmers Protest: SKM meeting concludes, 5-member committee formed to hold talks on MSP with govt
3 years ago

Farmers Protest: SKM meeting concludes, 5-member committee formed to hold talks on MSP with govt

India TV News  

Highlights The SKM held a crucial meeting to discuss the future course of farmers' agitation. Earlier today, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said, "We will decide how the agitation should move forward and how the talks with the governments should go ahead." Some people held discussions with thw government yesterday, they have come from haryana and they will share …

Farm laws protest will end only after govt gives written assurance on pending demands: Farmers
3 years ago

Farm laws protest will end only after govt gives written assurance on pending demands: Farmers

India TV News  

Highlights Centre asked five names from SKM for committee on MSP, other pending demands SKM, an umbrella body of over 40 farm unions, has been spearheading the farmers' movement SKM to hold next crucial meeting to decide future course on December 4 Agitating farmers on Wednesday in a press conference said that they will end their protest only after the …

Farmers asked to name MSP panel members
3 years ago

Farmers asked to name MSP panel members

The Hindu  

Moving forward on the Prime Minister’s promise to set up a committee to discuss minimum support prices for crops among other issues, the Centre has informally asked protesting farm unions to suggest five names to be part of the panel. On November 19, the Prime Minister said a committee would be formed “to promote zero budgeting based agriculture, to change …

Will go to voters of UP with 'defeat BJP' slogans, hope govt resolves MSP issue: Rakesh Tikait
3 years ago

Will go to voters of UP with 'defeat BJP' slogans, hope govt resolves MSP issue: Rakesh Tikait

India Today  

Minimum Support Price for crops was always our issue, Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said on Thursday. He further appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that MSP was always the issue of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the union of nearly 40 farmers' outfits spearheading the agitation against the Centre's three farm laws. BKU's Rakesh Tikait, other SKM leaders at …

SKM to Hold Meeting on Nov 27 to Decide Farmers' Future Course of Action
3 years, 1 month ago

SKM to Hold Meeting on Nov 27 to Decide Farmers' Future Course of Action

News 18  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha will hold another meeting on November 27 to decide future course of action while the planned march to Parliament by farmers on November 29 will go ahead as per schedule, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said on Sunday. Addressing a press conference at Singhu border following a meeting, Rajewal said, "We discussed the repeal of farm …

Punjab farmer unions to meet tomorrow, likely to decide on ending protest
3 years, 1 month ago

Punjab farmer unions to meet tomorrow, likely to decide on ending protest

India Today  

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the roll back of the three farm laws on Friday, at least 32 farmers' organisations from Punjab are set to meet on Saturday to take a call on their future course of actions. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, PM Modi on Friday announced that the government has decided …

Bharat Bandh | Farmers hold mass rallies across the country
3 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh | Farmers hold mass rallies across the country

The Hindu  

Farmers blocked highways and rail lines, shut down markets and institutions in some cities and States and held mass rallies across the country in response to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha’s nationwide strike call on Monday, exactly a year after the President gave his assent to the three contentious agricultural reform laws. Their call for a Bharat Bandh between 6 a.m. …

Cadres of Left parties stage protests braving rain in Telangana
3 years, 2 months ago

Cadres of Left parties stage protests braving rain in Telangana

The Hindu  

Braving intermittent rain, scores of activists of the Left and other Opposition parties came out on the streets in Khammam and elsewhere in the district this morning in support of Bharat Bandh, buttressing farmers’ demand for scrapping of the Centre’s three farm laws. Members of a host of unions and mass organisations representing farmers, labourers and people from various walks …

Bharat Bandh | Rahul Gandhi voices support for farmers, slams govt as 'exploitative'
3 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh | Rahul Gandhi voices support for farmers, slams govt as 'exploitative'

The Hindu  

Expressing support for protesting farmers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said the farmers' non-violent 'satyagraha' is still resolute but the "exploitative" government does not like this and that is why a 'Bharat Bandh' has been called. The Congress has asked its workers, state unit chiefs and heads of frontal organisations to take part in the 'Bharat Bandh' called by …

Bharat Bandh: Twitter says #NoBharatBandh as normal life remains unaffected in several states
3 years, 2 months ago

Bharat Bandh: Twitter says #NoBharatBandh as normal life remains unaffected in several states

India Today  

The Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions against the Centre's three agricultural laws evoked a mixed response in many states in India. Normal life unaffected in Maharashtra, non-BJP parties stage protests Commercial establishments and local transport were operating as usual and normal life remained unaffected across Maharashtra on Monday even as various non-BJP parties held demonstrations and bike rallies in …

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