SKM writes to President Murmu seeking immediate attention to farmers' demands
3 months ago

SKM writes to President Murmu seeking immediate attention to farmers' demands

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella organization of all the farmers' unions that spearheaded the 2021 farmers' protest, has written to President Droupadi Murmu seeking an appointment with her to discuss the farmers demands. This development has taken place amid ongoing farmers’ protests 2.0 and an indefinite hunger strike by farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal which entered the 31st day. Senior SKM leader Prem Singh Bhangu said farmers wanted to address the situation surrounding Dallewal’s fast-upto-death and other pressing issues including the introduction of a National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing. "We held a meeting recently in which all the farmer leaders took strict note of the model draft of the National Agricultural Marketing Policy sent to the states by the central government and termed it as a new form to implement the three repealed farm laws as it was also decided to organize a conference in Moga on January 9 in this regard," he said.

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SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on March 28
3 days, 13 hours ago

SKM calls upon farmers to hold nationwide protests on March 28

Hindustan Times  

Hitting out at Punjab Police’s crackdown on the protesting farmers, national coordination committee of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha has called upon farmers across India to hold demonstrations across the country on March 28. “The national coordination committee of SKM calls upon the farmers across India to hold protest demonstrations at districts across India on March 28 against the police repression …

SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28
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4 days, 4 hours ago

SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Hitting out at Punjab Police's crackdown on the protesting farmers, national coordination committee of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called upon farmers across India to hold demonstrations across the country on March 28. SKM calls upon farmers to hold protests across nation on Mar 28 "The National Coordination Committee of SKM calls upon the farmers across India to hold …

Punjab: Ahead of March 26 protest, government invites SKM for talks on Friday
6 days, 12 hours ago

Punjab: Ahead of March 26 protest, government invites SKM for talks on Friday

Hindustan Times  

Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders Thursday said they have received a Punjab government invite for a meeting Friday with agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian. The talks between the Punjab government and SKM leaders broke down midway on March 3 after CM Bhagwant Mann “walked out of the meeting in a huff” and blamed the farmer unions for turning Punjab into a …

AAP, BJP stand for corporate interests, say farmers’ groups, deciding to intensify protests
1 week ago

AAP, BJP stand for corporate interests, say farmers’ groups, deciding to intensify protests

The Hindu  

After all 28 leaders of the protesting farmers who attended a discussion with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on various issues, including the demand for statutory Minimum Support Price, were arrested on Wednesday, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha-Non Political blamed both the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Union government and Aam Aadmi Party -led Punjab government …

Greater Noida: Farmers warn of agitation if no talks are held with authorities
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1 week, 2 days ago

Greater Noida: Farmers warn of agitation if no talks are held with authorities

Hindustan Times  

GREATER NOIDA: The Kisan Sangharsh Morcha, a farmer union, on Monday warned of launching a large-scale protest if talks on their long-pending issues were not held before the March 20 despite the chief minister’s assurances to resolve their concerns. One of the key concerns raised by the farmers is the delay in implementing the recommendations of the high-power committee regarding …

Ludhiana: ‘No entry for ruling leaders in villages’, farmers warn
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ludhiana: ‘No entry for ruling leaders in villages’, farmers warn

Hindustan Times  

In a strong show of dissent, farmers staged protests outside the residences of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in the district, warning that if their demands remain unmet, the ruling party will face severe consequences. Protesters gathered outside the Samrala MLA Jagtar Singh Dyalpura’s residence on Monday, where farmer leaders made it clear that chief minister Bhagwant Mann and his party …

Farmers under the banner of SKM stage sit-ins outside AAP MLAs’ residences, offices in Punjab
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Farmers under the banner of SKM stage sit-ins outside AAP MLAs’ residences, offices in Punjab

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 farmers' agitation, held protests across Punjab on Monday against the ruling AAP government. Farmers staged sit-ins outside the residences and offices of various AAP MLAs, protesting against the government's move to block their recent agitation in Chandigarh. Farmers staged sit-ins outside the residences and offices of several AAP MLAs, including Minister …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold dharnas in front of residences of all AAP MLAs on March 10, 15
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to hold dharnas in front of residences of all AAP MLAs on March 10, 15

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Recalling all the ongoing dharnas across the state, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella organization of farmer unions that led the 2020-21 protests, has decided to hold demonstrations outside the residences of all Aam Aadmi Party MLAs on March 10 and on March 15. Furthermore, the SKM has invited Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for an open debate with …

Farmers to protest outside AAP MLAs homes on March 10, dare Bhagwant Mann to debate
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers to protest outside AAP MLAs homes on March 10, dare Bhagwant Mann to debate

India Today  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha in Punjab has challenged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to an open debate on March 10 regarding their demands. The SKM, a coalition of over 30 farmer groups, had called for the sit-in to push for several demands, including the purchase of six crops at a minimum support price by the state government. SKM leader Buta …

SKM suspends Chandigarh march for now
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3 weeks ago

SKM suspends Chandigarh march for now

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha suspended their march to Chandigarh as the Punjab Police thwarted the farmers’ attempt to reach the state capital for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday. The police action came after talks between the Punjab government and SKM leaders broke down midway on March 3 after CM Bhagwant Mann “walked out of the meeting in a huff” and …

Ludhiana: Several farmers rounded up, tractor-trailers confiscated
3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Several farmers rounded up, tractor-trailers confiscated

Hindustan Times  

The police stopped hundreds of farmers from marching towards Chandigarh to participate in a protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Wednesday. As per government directives, no protester will be allowed to enter Mohali or Chandigarh.” The authorities have also set up additional checkpoints at multiple locations to intercept farmers heading towards Chandigarh. Similarly, the police stopped farmers in …

Many SKM leaders 'detained' ahead of planned Chandigarh sit-in; farmer leaders criticise AAP government
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Many SKM leaders 'detained' ahead of planned Chandigarh sit-in; farmer leaders criticise AAP government

The Hindu  

Several leaders of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha were "detained" or put under "house arrest" after early Tuesday morning "raids" at their residences by the Punjab police ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5. Police action against farmer leaders Apprehending police action, several farmer leaders have gone "underground", according to SKM members. Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Police Jaskaran Singh …

Punjab CM Mann walks out of meeting with farmer leaders, 'Chandigarh Chalo' call by SKM on March 5 stands
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Punjab CM Mann walks out of meeting with farmer leaders, 'Chandigarh Chalo' call by SKM on March 5 stands

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Talks between the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 farmers' protest, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann ended inconclusively. Farmers claim CM Mann walked out in "anger," and the 'Chandigarh Chalo' march on March 5 will proceed as planned. The two-hour meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the leadership of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha held at Punjab …

CM Bhagwant Mann invites SKM for meeting on March 3, two days before their planned sit-in
3 weeks, 4 days ago

CM Bhagwant Mann invites SKM for meeting on March 3, two days before their planned sit-in

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann has invited representatives of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha for a meeting on March 3 to discuss their demands, farmer leaders said on Saturday. The meeting, scheduled to be held at Punjab Bhavan, comes just days ahead of SKM’s planned week-long sit-in protest in Chandigarh starting March 5. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann The SKM, which played …

Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing over the farmers' protest observing two rounds of talks took place between the Centre and the agitating farmers, who have raised several demands, including the legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops. Farmers' protest: SC to hear matter after March 19 A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N …

Next round of talks between Centre, protesting farmers on March 19: Punjab Government informs Supreme Court
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Next round of talks between Centre, protesting farmers on March 19: Punjab Government informs Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Punjab Government informed the Supreme Court of India on Friday that representatives of the Union Government and farmers’ leaders have met twice to discuss issues, including the guaranteed Minimum Support Price for crops, and would meet again on March 19, 2025. The platform for the meetings are being facilitated by an apex court-appointed committee led by former Punjab and …

Maharashtra Congress to hold protest to highlight ‘farmers’ plight’ on March 3
1 month ago

Maharashtra Congress to hold protest to highlight ‘farmers’ plight’ on March 3

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshvardhan Sapkal said on Tuesday that a State-wide protest to raise farmers’ issues will be held on March 3, the first day of the Maharashtra Assembly’s budget session. Urban development projects and essential public services are also stalled in the State; to raise these concerns, the Congress party will stage protests in municipal areas …

Protesting farmers in Punjab put Feb. 25 ‘Delhi march’ on hold
1 month ago

Protesting farmers in Punjab put Feb. 25 ‘Delhi march’ on hold

The Hindu  

Farmers and farm-labourers groups protesting in Punjab over their long pending demands on Monday announced that they would put on hold their proposed ‘Delhi march’, slated for February 25 in the wake of the next meeting with the Centre. In Amritsar, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said “We have decided to postpone the foot march towards the national capital on …

Meeting between protesting farmers, central team in Chandigarh
1 month ago

Meeting between protesting farmers, central team in Chandigarh

Deccan Chronicle  

A fresh round of talks between protesting farmers and the Centre will be held here on Saturday evening centred around the legal guarantee of minimum support price on crops, among other demands.The meeting between the central team and farmer leaders will take place at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Public Administration in Chandigarh at 6 pm.In the last meeting held …

Protesting Farmers, Centre Hold 'Cordial' Meet, Next Round Set To Take Place On Feb 22
1 month, 1 week ago

Protesting Farmers, Centre Hold 'Cordial' Meet, Next Round Set To Take Place On Feb 22

ABP News  

A meeting was held on Friday between the Centre and farmers' representatives in Chandigarh to discuss the demand of the farmers, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price on crops. Following the meeting, Union Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi announced that the next round of discussions will take place on February 22 under the leadership of Union Minister …

Protesting farmers-Centre hold ‘positive’ meeting, plan to meet again on February 22
1 month, 1 week ago

Protesting farmers-Centre hold ‘positive’ meeting, plan to meet again on February 22

The Hindu  

While farmers kept up their protests in Punjab, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher among others met on Friday in Chandigarh to deliberate on their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price on crops. Mr. Joshi and Mr. Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 81 …

Union minister Pralhad Joshi reaches Chandigarh for meeting with farmer leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Union minister Pralhad Joshi reaches Chandigarh for meeting with farmer leaders

The Hindu  

Union minister Pralhad Joshi reached here on Friday for a meeting with farmers’ representatives to discuss their various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops. The Union minister of consumer affairs, food and public distribution will lead a central team to the meeting that will be attended by a 28-member delegation from the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the …

Punjab: Farmers’ ‘unity talks’ hit fresh roadblock
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Farmers’ ‘unity talks’ hit fresh roadblock

Hindustan Times  

The unity talks called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha in Chandigarh on February 12 have run into choppy waters with the protesting unions, SKM and Kisan Mukti Morcha, failing to respond to the SKM’s invite. SKM leader Raminder Patiala confirmed, “We are still awaiting response from both unions.” Sources added that a six-member committee of the SKM, specially formed to …

Will attend talks with central delegation if health permits: Farmer leader Dallewal
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will attend talks with central delegation if health permits: Farmer leader Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Fasting farmer leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal on Tuesday expressed his desire to attend the meeting with the central delegation on February 14 if his health permits. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on the indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border since November 26, speaks with the media, in Sangrur on Tuesday. I feel this gathering will give …

Tractor rally taken out in Mysuru in support of farmers’ agitation
2 months ago

Tractor rally taken out in Mysuru in support of farmers’ agitation

The Hindu  

Farmers took out a tractor rally in Mysuru on Sunday in support of the agitation launched by Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, demanding the implementation of a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price for farm produce and waiver of farm loans. Farmers’ leader Kurubur Shanthakumar, who is also the South India convenor of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, said the …

Farmers In Punjab Stage Tractor March On R-Day Demanding MSP Guarantee, Loan Waiver, NPFAM Withdrawal — WATCH
2 months ago

Farmers In Punjab Stage Tractor March On R-Day Demanding MSP Guarantee, Loan Waiver, NPFAM Withdrawal — WATCH

ABP News  

Farmers from various organisations under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha took part in a tractor parade across multiple locations in Punjab on Sunday to press for their demands. These include a legal guarantee on minimum support price based on the C2 plus 50 per cent formula proposed by the Swaminathan Committee, a comprehensive loan waiver scheme for farmers …

Trade unions plan joint protest against Centre’s ‘anti-labour policies’ on February 5
2 months ago

Trade unions plan joint protest against Centre’s ‘anti-labour policies’ on February 5

The Hindu  

A host of trade unions owing allegiance to the Opposition will stage a protest against the Centre’s ‘anti-labour policies’ in front of Swadeshi Mills on February 5. The trade unions affiliated to CITU, INTUC, AITUC, AICCTU and other organisations decided to organise a protest at a recent consultative meeting chaired by AITUC general secretary K. Sethu Selvam. According to a …

State farmers welcome Centre’s move to hold talks with Punjab farmers
2 months, 1 week ago

State farmers welcome Centre’s move to hold talks with Punjab farmers

The Hindu  

Farmers have expressed relief over Punjab farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was on fast-unto-death agitation in Punjab since November 26 last year in support of his demands, ending his fast and agreeing to take medical aid with the Centre agreeing to hold talks with the protesting farmers. The Sugarcane Growers’ Association President and Federation of State Farmers’ Organisations President …

Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday urged the Centre to hold the proposed February 14 meeting with protesting farmers early and also appealed to fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to end his indefinite fast. Farmers' protest: KMM seeks early meeting with Centre, defers Jan 21 march to Delhi The KMM, which along with the Samyukta Kisan Morcha is …

Farmer protest: Centre invites protesting farmers for key meeting in Chandigarh on This date - What’s on agenda?
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmer protest: Centre invites protesting farmers for key meeting in Chandigarh on This date - What’s on agenda?

Live Mint  

The central government has invited the protesting farmers for a meeting which will be held on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official said. The breakthrough came after a delegation led by the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Priya Ranjan, met fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and held a meeting …

Big breakthrough: Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers on Feb 14
2 months, 1 week ago

Big breakthrough: Centre to hold talks with protesting farmers on Feb 14

Hindustan Times  

The Centre will hold a meeting with Punjab’s protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday evening. Joint secretary Priya Ranjan, met with fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to extend the invite for February 14 meeting in Chandigarh. The breakthrough came after a delegation of officials …

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since Nov 26, agrees to take medical aid
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on hunger strike since Nov 26, agrees to take medical aid

Hindustan Times  

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike since November 26, agreed to accept medical aid on Sunday, PTI reported quoting farmer leader Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande. Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has been on hunger strike since November 26, 2024. Sukhjit Singh Hardojhande, a fellow farmer leader, confirmed the decision to allow medical aid, explaining …

Govt Proposes Talks With Farmers On Feb 14, Farmer Leaders Urge Dallewal To Take Medical Aid On 54th Day Of Fast
2 months, 1 week ago

Govt Proposes Talks With Farmers On Feb 14, Farmer Leaders Urge Dallewal To Take Medical Aid On 54th Day Of Fast

ABP News  

The Union government has proposed a meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, according to a senior Union government official on Saturday. In response, farmer leaders appealed to Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a fasting farmer leader whose fast-unto-death entered its 54th day on Saturday, to take medical aid so he could participate in the proposed …

Central govt proposes meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh
2 months, 1 week ago

Central govt proposes meeting with protesting farmers on February 14 in Chandigarh

India TV News  

In a major development amid ongoing farmers' protest, the Centre has proposed a meeting with the peasants on February 14 in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, a senior official of the Union government said on Saturday. According to the information, a delegation of Central government officials led by joint secretary rank officer Priya Ranjan met Dallewal at Khanauri and held …

Centre has given us a proposal, we are examining it, say protesting farmers
2 months, 1 week ago

Centre has given us a proposal, we are examining it, say protesting farmers

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmer leaders protesting at the Khanauri border said that a team from the Union government had given them a proposal on Saturday which they are examining. It is learnt that a high-level Union government team headed by Indian Forest Service officer Priya Ranjan, who is Joint Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, visited the Khanauri border …

Farmers’ outfit announces tractor rally and hunger strike demanding MSP law
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ outfit announces tractor rally and hunger strike demanding MSP law

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu chapter of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha has announced a State-wide tractor rally on January 26 and a hunger strike in Chennai on January 22 to express solidarity with the fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal in Punjab and to press for the legalisation on Minimum Support Price for crops. Pandian, Co-ordinator of SKM Tamil Nadu chapter, along …

Deadlock continues as 111 farmers sit on fast-unto-death in solidarity with Dallewal
2 months, 1 week ago

Deadlock continues as 111 farmers sit on fast-unto-death in solidarity with Dallewal

The Hindu  

A group of 111 farmers on Wednesday began an indefinite fast to support their demands at Punjab’s Khanauri, even as farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast unto death entered its 51st day. Mr. Dallewal, who is the convener of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, has been on an indefinite hunger strike for their demands at the Khanauri protest site since November …

Farmers’ ‘unity’ meeting remains inconclusive, round 2 on January 18
2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ ‘unity’ meeting remains inconclusive, round 2 on January 18

Hindustan Times  

The key ‘unity’ meeting between protesting farmer unions and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Monday in Patran town ended without any conclusion. The two farm unions leading the protests at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders between Punjab and Haryana, in Patiala district -- Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM -- and the SKM decided to hold another round of ‘unity’ talks …

Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18
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2 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of farmers that spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers’ agitation, on Monday, held a meeting with Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, the farmer outfits that have been protesting for farmers demands on the inter-state boundaries between Haryana and Punjab. KMM coordinator Sarwan Singh Pandher said the SKM has extended its support for the …

Citing Dallewal’s health, SKM calls for tractor march on Republic Day
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Citing Dallewal’s health, SKM calls for tractor march on Republic Day

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday called for tractor marches across the country on January 26 and demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold discussions with farmers over their pending demands. The SKM’s call comes amid growing concerns over the health of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast for 48 days. In a …

Punjab: Farmers burn copies of new farm policy draft, Dallewal's condition deteriorates
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab: Farmers burn copies of new farm policy draft, Dallewal's condition deteriorates

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The farmers on Monday burnt copies of the new draft agriculture marketing policy across the state. Meeting inconclusive Meanwhile, the meeting held on Monday between the leaders of Samyukta Kisan Morcha, Samyukt Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to forge unity among themselves proved inconclusive. The farmers want to forge unity among themselves to help them collectively take …

Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers to hold protest on Lohri in Punjab, burn copies of new farm market policy draft

India TV News  

Farmers in Punjab are gearing up to hold a protest on the occasion of Lohri on Monday by burning copies of the draft of the new farm market policy. His prolonged fast shows the deep dissatisfaction and determination among the farmers to resist the implementation of the draft policy, as per farmer leaders. 70-year-old Dallewal has also written to several …

SKM moves up meeting with protesting farmers after 80-year-old farmer dies at Khanauri border
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

SKM moves up meeting with protesting farmers after 80-year-old farmer dies at Khanauri border

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Sunday moved up its proposed meeting to January 13, from January 15, to discuss a joint strategy, following a request from Punjab farmers protesting at the Khanauri and Shambhu border points. The decision came after SKM and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha urged the SKM to hold the meeting on January 12 or 13 due to …

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Farmers’ Protest | Jagjit Dallewal’s Fast-Unto-Death and Protesters’ Suicides Unite Farmers

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 11, 2025 15:12 IST - 9 MINS READ Farmers agitating on the border of Punjab and Haryana at Khanauri and Shambhu for a legally guaranteed minimum support price for all crops have once again become a talking point. Unlike the farmers’ agitation of 2020-21, which was led by more than 500 farmer and peasant fronts across the …

SKM calls for unity among farmers considering enormity of demands, passes ‘unity resolution’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SKM calls for unity among farmers considering enormity of demands, passes ‘unity resolution’

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of farmers that spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers’ agitation, on Thursday passed a ‘unity resolution’ considering the enormity of the farmers’ demands in Punjab’s Moga. At its ‘Mahapanchayat’, the SKM resolved to reject the National Policy Framework on Agriculture Marketing and demanded formulation of a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price based on the …

Dallewal, Pandher unions welcome SKM’s call for unity
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dallewal, Pandher unions welcome SKM’s call for unity

Hindustan Times  

Samyukta Kisan Union and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders spearheading the stir at the Khanauri and Shambhu borders between Punjab and Haryana welcomed SKM’s call for unity and said they have been advocating for the same since the beginning of their protest. Reacting to SKM’s resolution passed during mahapanchayat at Moga, KMM convener Sarwan Singh Pandher said: “We have already been …

SKM calls for nationwide unity among farmers to challenge Centre
2 months, 2 weeks ago

SKM calls for nationwide unity among farmers to challenge Centre

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which led the 2020-21 farmers' protest, today issued a call for unity at its Mahapanchayat in Moga. A six-member delegation of SKM along with a 101 farmers jatha will go to the Khanauri border to meet the leadership of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Morcha and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha on Friday to give a message to come …

AIPF appeals to people to stand by Dallewal who is on a hunger protest
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AIPF appeals to people to stand by Dallewal who is on a hunger protest

The Hindu  

Expressing concern over the deteriorating health of farmers leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal who has been on a fast for the last 42 days, All India Peoples Front has appealed to people to stand by the agitating leader and save his life. AIPF has also expressed deep anguish over President Draupadi Murmu’s rejection to meet a Samyukta Kisan Morcha delegation which …

President Murmu declines to meet delegation to discuss Dallewal’s strike, SKM urges her to reconsider
2 months, 2 weeks ago

President Murmu declines to meet delegation to discuss Dallewal’s strike, SKM urges her to reconsider

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has urged President Droupadi Murmu to reconsider her decision not to meet a farmers’ delegation on the issue of the hunger strike of farmers’ leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. The SKM said in a statement here on Monday that it expresses its deep regret that the President could not accede to meet the farmers’ delegation due to …

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 6, 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, January 6, 2024

The Hindu  

With PM Modi expected to visit Paris in February, deals to buy Rafale fighter jets, Scorpene subs for Navy reach final stage Two large defence deals in the pipeline between India and France are being finalised, amid expectations that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Paris in February for the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit to be hosted by French President …

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