Farmers' protest: SKM urges Centre to maintain smooth supply of fertilisers, tackle black marketing
3 years, 1 month ago

Farmers' protest: SKM urges Centre to maintain smooth supply of fertilisers, tackle black marketing

India TV News  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Sunday urged the centre to ensure the smooth supply of fertilisers in the country and control their price rise and black-marketing. The farm union collective also said in its press release that a passage for movement of two wheelers and ambulances has been made at the Tikri Border, in addition to the traffic passage allowed by the protesting farmers over the past few months. Delhi Police on Thursday night started removing barricades placed at the Tikri and Ghazipur borders where farmers were protesting against the Centre's three farm laws. SKM also said that a joint Mahapanchayat by youth, students, farmers and labourers at Khatkar Toll Plaza, Jind, Harayana saw a huge turnout on Sunday. Farmers have been protesting at different sites since November 26 last year against the three enacted farm laws: Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities Act, 2020.

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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 …

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests
1 week, 3 days ago

Farmers Return to Delhi Borders: MSP Laws and Land Compensation Trigger Fresh Protests

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 14, 2024 20:14 IST - 8 MINS READ Farmer issues are once again coming into focus as Delhi’s borders simmer with renewed unrest. This time, the demands revolve around enhanced compensation for land acquired in parts of the National Capital Region in western Uttar Pradesh, alongside the Central government’s unfulfilled assurances on long-term agrarian challenges. It has …

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 …

Bargarh farmers extend support to nationwide protest of Samyukta Kisan Morcha
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bargarh farmers extend support to nationwide protest of Samyukta Kisan Morcha

New Indian Express  

BARGARH: Extending their support to the nationwide protest called by Samyukta Kisan Morcha, farmers of Bargarh organised protest meetings in different blocks of the district on Tuesday. Representatives of farmer outfits from Jharbandh, Bijepur, Barpali, Ghens, Bheden, Attabira, Bhatli, Barahpahad and Ambabhona met tehsildars and sub-collectors of different blocks and submitted memorandums over their long-standing demands. Farmer leader Lingaraj said …

Haryana farmers defer stir after ‘cordial’ talks with govt
5 months ago

Haryana farmers defer stir after ‘cordial’ talks with govt

Hindustan Times  

Haryana’s farmer leaders, under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, on Sunday announced to defer their proposed agitation following productive discussions with the state government. The chief principal secretary, Rajesh Khullar, flanked by a battery of senior government officers, held the talks here with SKM representatives, led by Haryana president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, Rattan Mann. Leaders said …

Will resume agitation on pending demands of legal guarantee to MSP, farm loan waiver: SKM
5 months, 1 week ago

Will resume agitation on pending demands of legal guarantee to MSP, farm loan waiver: SKM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Farmers' body SKM on Thursday announced it will resume its agitation over its pending demands, including a legal guarantee to MSP and loan waiver, and submit a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella organisation of farm unions that led the 2020-21 farmers' …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha announces Jana Mahapanchayat to protest against BJP
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha announces Jana Mahapanchayat to protest against BJP

Op India  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has called up the organisations and platforms of farmers, workers, students, youth, women and other sections including small traders, journalists, professionals, retired workers etc to join hands to convene Jana Mahapanchayat across India asking BJP to explain why farmers peaceful protest was stopped by the Union Government. According to SKM, the Jana Mahapanchayat will appeal to …

SKM to hold protest on April 8 in Chandigarh over the privatisation of grain markets
8 months, 3 weeks ago

SKM to hold protest on April 8 in Chandigarh over the privatisation of grain markets

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha Punjab unit has decided to hold a protest against the Bharatiya Janata Party over the privatisation of grain markets in Punjab on April 8 at Chandigarh. The leaders of different farm unions held a meeting at Jalandhar on Friday and condemned the Union government for forcing the state government to permit opening silos under 26 market …

Farmers protest: 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Maidan, elaborate security arrangements in place
9 months, 1 week ago

Farmers protest: 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' at Ramlila Maidan, elaborate security arrangements in place

India TV News  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha held the "Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat" at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday. The SKM also said that the Delhi Police have given them the NOC for conducting the mahapanchayat at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 and arranging parking space and other basic amenities like water, toilets and ambulance with the support of the municipal administration …

Farmers’ protest: Kisan Mahapanchayat in Delhi tomorrow; check traffic advisory
9 months, 1 week ago

Farmers’ protest: Kisan Mahapanchayat in Delhi tomorrow; check traffic advisory

Live Mint  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha announced that it would organise the All India Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on Thursday, March 14. "Samyukt Kisan Morcha calls upon farmers, agricultural workers and common people of India including those in coordination with SKM like Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions, other Trade Unions, Women's Organizations, Student’s Organizations, Youth Organizations …

Farmers' ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ at Delhi's Ramlila Maiden tomorrow, traffic advisory issued
9 months, 1 week ago

Farmers' ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ at Delhi's Ramlila Maiden tomorrow, traffic advisory issued

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha is set to hold the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ at the Ramlila ground in Delhi on March 14. Farmers to hold ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ in Delhi on March 14; check traffic advisory According to the advisory, movement of traffic will be regulated from 6am to 4pm on Thursday on these routes - Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, …

Kisan Mahapanchayat on March 14: Will block rail, road traffic if stopped from going to Delhi, says SKM
9 months, 1 week ago

Kisan Mahapanchayat on March 14: Will block rail, road traffic if stopped from going to Delhi, says SKM

Hindustan Times  

Farmer body Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Monday announced that more than 50,000 farmers from Punjab will reach Ram Leela Maidan in Delhi to attend the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on March 14. SKM leader Hardev Singh Sandhu, while talking to media, said one of their teams is arranging permission from the government to hold the event, but they will definitely march towards …

‘Rail roko’ protest by farmers affects train services in Punjab
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Quit WTO, farmers demand with tractors lined up on highways
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Quit WTO, farmers demand with tractors lined up on highways

The Hindu  

Even as the stand-off between the Centre and protesting farmers continues, several farmers on February 26 held tractor marches on State and National Highways, and staged demonstrations in Punjab and Haryana, amid calls from different farmer outfits in support of their demands and against repression of their struggle. Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of farmers that spearheaded the 2020-21 …

Farmers take out tractor rallies in Punjab, Haryana, UP to protest against WTO
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers take out tractor rallies in Punjab, Haryana, UP to protest against WTO

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Farmers took out tractor rallies at several places in Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh and burnt effigies, demanding the agriculture sector be taken out of the WTO agreement. On the call of Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of several farm unions that spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers' stir, protesters parked their tractors along the highways at many places …

Farmers' March Halted Till Feb 29 As Focus Shifts To Protester’s Death, Candle March Today
10 months ago

Farmers' March Halted Till Feb 29 As Focus Shifts To Protester’s Death, Candle March Today

News 18  

Farmers’ ‘Delhi chalo’ march has been halted till February 29 as groups leading the agitation have shifted their focus to the death of a young agitator in the ongoing protest. Farmers had put their ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest march on hold for two days after the incident, which had left at least 12 other peasants injured. Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and …

Farmers postpone 'Delhi Chalo' march till February 29, to decide next course of action later
10 months ago

Farmers postpone 'Delhi Chalo' march till February 29, to decide next course of action later

India TV News  

Farmers protest: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the farmers' protest, has decided to pause the 'Delhi Chalo; march till February 29. Police use tear gas to prevent farmers from reaching Khanauri border As the deadlock between the protesting farmers and the central government persists, the Haryana Police on Friday used tear gas to disperse farmers heading towards Khanauri …

SKM pledges to mobilise farmers nationwide and hold talks for action plan
10 months ago

SKM pledges to mobilise farmers nationwide and hold talks for action plan

The Hindu  

As the stand-off between the Centre and farmers continues, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha announced on Thursday that it would mobilise farmers nationwide with a slew of programmes in support of its demands. The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha — the two umbrella bodies of around 200 farmers’ and farm labourer unions — had given the call for …

Farmers to hold ’Mahapanchayat’ at Ramlila Maidan on 10 March. 10 developments
10 months ago

Farmers to hold ’Mahapanchayat’ at Ramlila Maidan on 10 March. 10 developments

Live Mint  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday demanded the registration of a murder case over the death of a protesting farmer on the Punjab-Haryana border and announced a Black Day and a tractor march to condemn the incident. Here are the major developments that happened on Thursday: Farmer leader Avik Saha said after the meeting between SKM National Coordination Committee and …

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 …

Tractor march on February 26, kisan rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 as farmers protest set to intensify
10 months ago

Tractor march on February 26, kisan rally at Ramlila Maidan on March 14 as farmers protest set to intensify

India TV News  

Farmers protest: Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday announced to conduct a tractor rally on February 26. Farmers leaders yesterday put the 'Delhi Chalo' march on hold for two days after a protester was killed and about 12 police personnel injured in clashes at Khanauri border, one of the two protest sites on the Punjab-Haryana border. Police fired tear gas shells …

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 …

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 …

Amid Standoff With Govt, Farmers' Body 'Rejects' Centre's 5-year MSP Contract Offer
10 months ago

Amid Standoff With Govt, Farmers' Body 'Rejects' Centre's 5-year MSP Contract Offer

News 18  

After the fourth round of talks between protesting farmers and Union Ministers concluded on Sunday night, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha – an umbrella organisation of farmer unions, which is not directly linked to those leading the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, has rejected the government’s 5-year MSP contract offer. After leaving the meeting with farmer leaders late Sunday night, Union Minister Piyush …

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 …

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 …

Ghaziabad: Cold response to strike call makes farmers rethink strategy
10 months, 1 week ago

Ghaziabad: Cold response to strike call makes farmers rethink strategy

Hindustan Times  

The ‘Grameen Bharat Bandh’ call given by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha evoked a dull response in Ghaziabad district on Friday. According to farmer leaders in western Uttar Pradesh, the call was intended to galvanise support of farmers, workers or rural masses by nationally highlighting the rural people’s livelihood concerns. Meanwhile, a major farmers’ group led by Naresh Tikait led Bharatiya …

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 …

Police action against them spurs support for farmers
10 months, 1 week ago

Police action against them spurs support for farmers

The Hindu  

Protesting farmers began receiving support from several like-minded groups across the country, a day after the police action on them on Tuesday. Senior leader of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha-Non Political Shiv Kumar Kakka told The Hindu from Jind in Haryana that the farmers were prepared for the Delhi march. Several constituents of the SKM, including the All India Kisan Sabha …

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 …

SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal
10 months, 1 week ago

SKM reports detainment of around 100 Karnataka farmers at Bhopal

India TV News  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha disclosed that approximately 100 farmers from Karnataka, en route to the national capital to partake in the scheduled protest on February 13, were halted by state police authorities at Bhopal. Criticism of government actions Expressing disappointment, Shanthakumar criticised the government's stance, highlighting the contradiction between peace talks held with SKM and other farmer bodies and the …

Farmers likely to start Delhi march from Monday, after collapse of talks with Centre on guaranteed MSPs
10 months, 1 week ago

Farmers likely to start Delhi march from Monday, after collapse of talks with Centre on guaranteed MSPs

The Hindu  

Approximately one lakh farmers belonging to the Samyukt Kisan Morcha-Non Political, a splinter group of the original SKM, started preparations for a rally in Delhi on Tuesday seeking guaranteed minimum support prices for their produce. At the first round of talks on Monday, Commerce and Food Minister Piyush Goyal, MoS Agriculture Arjun Munda, and MoS Home Nityanand Rai told the …

Farmers sit-in protest continue for second day in Punjab, Haryana
1 year ago

Farmers sit-in protest continue for second day in Punjab, Haryana

The Hindu  

Farmers from Punjab and Haryana continued their protest for the second day near Chandigarh under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha over the pending demands of farmers, including legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price. Farmers from different parts of States gathered in Mohali, Punjab and Panchkula, Haryana following nationwide protest call given by the SKM. Farmer leader Harmeet Singh …

Farmers meet Agriculture Minister, demand fulfilment of promises; SKM’s Mahapanchayat decides on nationwide protests
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmers meet Agriculture Minister, demand fulfilment of promises; SKM’s Mahapanchayat decides on nationwide protests

The Hindu  

Thousands of farmers assembled in Delhi on March 20 for the ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ organised by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha to remind the Centre of its unfulfilled promises before protestors dispersed in November 2021 after a 13-month-long agitation at Delhi’s borders. A delegation of SKM leaders met with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and submitted two memorandums on the pending …

Thousands of farmers to descend at Ramlila Maidan for \'Kisan Mahapanchayat\'
1 year, 9 months ago

Thousands of farmers to descend at Ramlila Maidan for \'Kisan Mahapanchayat\'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Thousands of farmers will gather at Ramlila Maidan here on Monday for the 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' to press for a legal guarantee on the minimum support price amid heightened security. The public and motorists have been advised to avoid roads around the Ramlila Maidan, especially JLN Marg from Delhi Gate to Ajmeri Gate Chowk, a traffic police official said. …

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' …

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to campaign against BJP during Gujarat Assembly election
2 years, 1 month ago

Samyukt Kisan Morcha to campaign against BJP during Gujarat Assembly election

The Hindu  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has decided to campaign against the BJP in the Gujarat Assembly elections, raising various issues of farmers. The SKM has also decided to launch a national campaign on the second anniversary of the farmers’ protests urging the Centre to implement all the promises it made before withdrawing the protests last December. Addressing a press conference, SKM …

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 …

Lakhimpur Kheri: Farmers' agitation called off after officials meet protesters
2 years, 4 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri: Farmers' agitation called off after officials meet protesters

Firstpost  

Top district officials assured that a meeting at the government level for the farmers will be arranged in the first week of September, said Samyukta Kisan Morcha leader Rakesh Tikait Lakhimpur Kheri: 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 …

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 …

UP: SKM will commence 75-hour sit-in in Lakhimpur Kheri to advocate unmet demands
2 years, 4 months ago

UP: SKM will commence 75-hour sit-in in Lakhimpur Kheri to advocate unmet demands

Firstpost  

The umbrella group comprising about 40 farm organisations, primarily demands the proper implementation of MSP for crops. Activists also urged the centre to stop providing alleged protection to minister and son involved in Lakhimpur Kheri violence last year Lakhimpur Kheri : In order to advocate for their unmet demands, the farmers’ umbrella organisation Samyukt Kisan Morcha has declared that it …

Farmers Begin 75-Hour Protest in Lakhimpur Kheri Demanding Sacking of MoS Ajay Mishra
2 years, 4 months ago

Farmers Begin 75-Hour Protest in Lakhimpur Kheri Demanding Sacking of MoS Ajay Mishra

News 18  

Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who led the farmers’ protest against the new farm laws by the Central government, has begun a 75-hour Dharna along with other farmers’ organisations from Thursday. They are demanding the sacking of Union minister Ajay Mishra Teni and releasing four farmers who were put in jail in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence last …

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 …

SKM rejects govt's MSP panel, says 'so-called farmer leaders' who backed three farm laws in panel
2 years, 5 months ago

SKM rejects govt's MSP panel, says 'so-called farmer leaders' who backed three farm laws in panel

Firstpost  

Senior SKM member Darshan Pal alleged the Centre’s committee looks ‘bogus’ as it does not talk about ensuring the legal rights of farmers. New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer unions, on Tuesday rejected the government’s committee on minimum support price, saying “so-called farmer leaders” who supported the now-repealed farm laws are its members. Senior SKM …

SKM accuses Centre of going back on its promises to farmers, plans 'Protest Against Betrayal' meetings
2 years, 5 months ago

SKM accuses Centre of going back on its promises to farmers, plans 'Protest Against Betrayal' meetings

Firstpost  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers when the protest was lifted on 9 December last year. New Delhi: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Sunday expressed its disappointment against the Union government and accused the Centre of completely reneging on the written promises made to the farmers when …

Rakesh Tikait stands against Centre's paddy procurement policy, calls for 'another farmers protest'
2 years, 8 months ago

Rakesh Tikait stands against Centre's paddy procurement policy, calls for 'another farmers protest'

India TV News  

Highlights Rakesh Tikait lent support to the protest against the Centre's paddy procurement policy. As some Telangana leaders held a protest against Centre's paddy procurement policy in the national capital on Monday, Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait joined them and called for 'another farmers' protest'. Tikait also added that the farmer umbrella body Samyukt Kisan Morcha will back every …

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