India clamps down on free speech to fight farmer protests
3 years, 11 months ago

India clamps down on free speech to fight farmer protests

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — When Vinod K. Jose, executive editor of The Caravan, India’s leading investigating magazine, logged onto Twitter on Monday, he was shocked to find the magazine’s account blocked. Reporters Without Borders noted “police violence against journalists” and increased “pressure on the media to toe the Hindu nationalist government’s line” as a major reason for the demotion. But similarly, Twitter’s reaction of suspending accounts has also “set a terrible precedent” for free speech and press, said Jose. The ministry did not respond to calls and emails but issued another statement Wednesday, accusing Twitter of “unilaterally” restoring the accounts “despite orders to withhold them.” It said the platform had to adhere to the authorities’ directions and may face criminal charges “for not complying with government orders.” Twitter declined to comment. On Wednesday, India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned “vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda” after pop star Rihanna and teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg tweeted in support of the protests.

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Elon Musk’s X takes on Indian government in freedom of speech row amid farmer protests
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s X takes on Indian government in freedom of speech row amid farmer protests

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Elon Musk’s X, previously known as Twitter, confirmed that it took down some …

Why thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again
11 months ago

Why thousands of Indian farmers are protesting again

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands of Indian …

Anita Anand | Protests, and how to handle them: A wake-up call for all governments
1 year, 6 months ago

Anita Anand | Protests, and how to handle them: A wake-up call for all governments

Deccan Chronicle  

Growing up in rural West Bengal, I first encountered protests when I heard the word “gherao”, which literally means “to encircle”. Two recent and substantial protests in India were against the Central government’s proposed policies or policies adopted without sufficient interaction with the concerned parties: the Citizenship Amendment Act and the three farm bills. In December 2019, the government proceeded …

World Press Freedom Day | How free speech in India is compromised by government control over platforms: Book excerpt from ‘Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government is Holding Indians Back’ by Subhashish B
1 year, 8 months ago

World Press Freedom Day | How free speech in India is compromised by government control over platforms: Book excerpt from ‘Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government is Holding Indians Back’ by Subhashish B

The Hindu  

Published : May 03, 2023 07:00 IST - 6 MINS READ In December 2004, the Delhi Police arrested Avnish Bajaj, the CEO of Baazee.com, because someone in Kharagpur, West Bengal, tried to sell through the website video copies of two Delhi-based students having sex. Social media companies, a term left vague and expansive, need to take down content within 36 …

Twitter Blocked a Country
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter Blocked a Country

Slate  

On Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a virtual address at the second-ever Summit for Democracy, hailing his country as the “best example of democracy in the world.” As Modi’s words were beamed out to dozens of other nations, the Indian government was cracking down on its citizens’ digital rights—again. Indian authorities, who have still not caught Singh, have …

Setting The Tone: Elon Musk’s Free Speech Debate in The West And Its Relevance in India
2 years, 8 months ago

Setting The Tone: Elon Musk’s Free Speech Debate in The West And Its Relevance in India

News 18  

The expected acquisition of Twitter by billionaire Elon Musk has sparked a debate in the United States over freedom of expression and the role of social media platforms in regulating information flow. Even though Musk has addressed himself as a “free speech absolutist” and made it the core of his agenda after the Twitter takeover, some human rights groups believe …

India’s farmers call off year-long protest after gov’t assurances
3 years, 1 month ago

India’s farmers call off year-long protest after gov’t assurances

Al Jazeera  

Protest withdrawn after government agrees to pending demands, including promises to consider guaranteed prices for all produce. India’s farmers will call off a long-running protest after the government concedes to a clutch of pending demands, including assurances to consider guaranteed prices for all produce, not just rice and wheat, union leaders have said. ‘Huge victory for farmers’ Visuals shared by …

India’s farmers renew protests, challenging Modi government
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s farmers renew protests, challenging Modi government

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Thousands of Indian farmers blocked traffic on major roads and railway tracks outside of the nation’s capital on Monday, marking one year of demonstrations against government-backed laws that they say will shatter their livelihoods. Waving colorful flags and distributing free food, hundreds of farmers gathered Monday at one of the protest sites on the edges of the …

'No Urgency, You Can Do Without Twitter': Delhi High Court In Sanjay Hegde's Plea For Early Hearing In Twitter Account Suspension Case
3 years, 4 months ago

'No Urgency, You Can Do Without Twitter': Delhi High Court In Sanjay Hegde's Plea For Early Hearing In Twitter Account Suspension Case

Live Law  

While dealing with an application for early-hearing filed by Advocate Sanjay Hegde in the case pertaining to suspension of his Twitter account, the Delhi High Court observed that the matter does not involve any 'urgency' and posted it on September 29.Observing that several other matters of importance are pending, Justice Rekha Palli remarked,"Suspension of Twitter account is no urgency. While …

'Effort to Divert Attention': Centre on Twitter's Concerns Over Freedom of Speech in India
3 years, 5 months ago

'Effort to Divert Attention': Centre on Twitter's Concerns Over Freedom of Speech in India

News 18  

The Government of India has said that Twitter’s statement expressing concerns over freedom of expression and safety of its employees in India was an effort to divert attention from its non-compliance with Indian laws at that stage. Twitter in a statement on May 27, in the midst of a tussle with the government, had expressed concerns over the potential threat …

Mamata Banerjee govt recommends suspension of several accounts from Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, for criticising her: What we know
3 years, 6 months ago

Mamata Banerjee govt recommends suspension of several accounts from Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, for criticising her: What we know

Op India  

The West Bengal elections 2021 saw Mamata Banerjee return to power with a thumping majority. Now, sources in the West Bengal administration indicate that the Mamata Banerjee government has instructed a large number of social media accounts and posts, talking about the violence in Bengal, to be deleted. Sources in West Bengal administration indicate that the Government of West Bengal …

Govt Condemns Twitter's Attempt to 'Defame' India and its 'Glorious Tradition of Free Speech'; Read Full Text
3 years, 7 months ago

Govt Condemns Twitter's Attempt to 'Defame' India and its 'Glorious Tradition of Free Speech'; Read Full Text

News 18  

Responding to Twitter’s claims of “potential threat” to freedom of expression under the new IT rules, the government of India hit back at the social media giant for trying to dictate what India’s legal policy framework should be. Condemning the “unfortunate statement” issued by Twitter, the ministry said it was “totally baseless, false and an attempt to defame India to …

Aakar Patel | Why Twitter's action on BJP manipulation' is rattling govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Aakar Patel | Why Twitter's action on BJP manipulation' is rattling govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Twitter has marked tweets by Bharatiya Janata Party figures, including its spokesman Sambit Patra, as “manipulated media”. The BJP is upset and has sent another threatening note to Twitter saying that it should remove the “manipulated media” tag because the government was investigating the matter. These are legal notices from the Government of India asking Twitter to either block an …

Govt asks Twitter to block some tweets critical of its Covid handling, Twitter complies partially
3 years, 8 months ago

Govt asks Twitter to block some tweets critical of its Covid handling, Twitter complies partially

India Today  

Twitter has blocked several tweets made by some popular handles, including handles belonging to Member of Parliament Revanth Reddy, West Bengal Minister Moloy Ghatak, actor Vineet Kumar Singh, and filmmakers Vinod Kapri and Avinash Das, after the central government sent a notice to the company saying that these tweets were not in compliance with India's IT law. The notice that …

Scores protest in India against arrest of climate activist
3 years, 11 months ago

Scores protest in India against arrest of climate activist

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Scores of people demonstrated in the Indian cities of Bengaluru and Mumbai on Monday after a climate activist was arrested for circulating a document on social media supporting months of massive protests by farmers. Police said at a news conference on Monday that the document spread misinformation about the farmer protests on the outskirts of New Delhi …

SC issues notice to Twitter seeking response on curbing hate speech
3 years, 11 months ago

SC issues notice to Twitter seeking response on curbing hate speech

Op India  

On Friday, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the union government and social media platform Twitter on a PIL seeking to curb hate speech and abusive content on the social media platform. The SC notice comes amidst an ongoing tussle between the Indian government and Twitter that escalated after the social media giant refused to remove anti-India and Khalistani …

India’s top court tackles social media in free speech case
3 years, 11 months ago

India’s top court tackles social media in free speech case

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s top court on Friday asked for the government and Twitter’s response to a petition seeking greater regulation of content on social media platforms amid a debate over free speech. The case comes during a growing standoff between Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government and Twitter, after the company refused to fully comply with orders to …

Govt may arrest Twitter officials if they continue to defy law of the land
3 years, 11 months ago

Govt may arrest Twitter officials if they continue to defy law of the land

Op India  

As Twitter continues to disrespect Indian laws by refusing to follow orders passed by an elected government, the central government is mulling to take strict against the top Twitter executives in the country. Twitter fails to comply even after stern warning Following Twitter’s refusal to comply, the Indian government had taken a strong view and had issued a statement on …

'Committed to Democratic Values Including Freedom of Expression': US on Twitter Row in India
3 years, 11 months ago

'Committed to Democratic Values Including Freedom of Expression': US on Twitter Row in India

News 18  

US has reiterated its commitment to supporting democratic values including freedom of expression while commenting on Twitter blocking nearly 500 accounts after receiving orders from the Indian government. “What I would say generally, is that around the world, we are committed to supporting democratic values including freedom of expression. “Separate to our enforcement under the Twitter Rules, over the course …

Twitter suspends more India accounts amid free speech debate
3 years, 11 months ago

Twitter suspends more India accounts amid free speech debate

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Twitter said on Wednesday that it has suspended some Indian accounts after it was served with several blocking orders by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology over the past 10 days related to massive farmer protests. The company said such an action would also go against its “principles of defending protected speech and freedom of expression.” …

Twitter puts its own rules above Indian laws, refuses to block accounts
3 years, 11 months ago

Twitter puts its own rules above Indian laws, refuses to block accounts

Op India  

Twitter has decided to brazen it out and put its own rules above Indian laws and refused to withhold or suspend accounts that have been accused of inciting violence in the country. Twitter cited freedom of speech and expression as per the Indian Constitution for news media entities, journalists, activists and politicians for refusing to take action against the offending …

Twitter says seeking talks with India after order to remove accounts
3 years, 11 months ago

Twitter says seeking talks with India after order to remove accounts

Live Mint  

Twitter said on Monday it was seeking talks with India's technology minister, days after the country asked the U.S. social media giant to take down 1,178 accounts it says are spreading misinformation about ongoing farmers' protests. New Delhi wrote to Twitter on Feb. 4 asking it to remove the accounts, which it said were backed by arch-rival Pakistan or operated …

The Union government’s assault on free speech
3 years, 11 months ago

The Union government’s assault on free speech

The Hindu  

“In the creation of comedy, it is paradoxical that tragedy stimulates the spirit of ridicule; because ridicule, I suppose, is an attitude of defiance,” Charlie Chaplin famously wrote in his autobiography. The latest illustration in the assault against free speech is the government’s response to protests against the new farm laws. In Thappar, Chief Justice Patanjali Sastri wrote that only …

Govt asks Twitter to take down 1,178 accounts: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

Govt asks Twitter to take down 1,178 accounts: Report

Live Mint  

The government has asked microblogging platform Twitter to remove more than a thousand accounts for allegedly spreading misinformation around farmers' protests. Government tells Twitter to remove 1178 Pakistani-Khalistani accounts spreading misinformation and provocative content around farmers' protests. On Saturday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had said that there was a reason why MEA reacted to the remarks of some celebrities …

Thousands of Indian farmers blockade Delhi highways in protest after internet being cut off and journalists charged
3 years, 11 months ago

Thousands of Indian farmers blockade Delhi highways in protest after internet being cut off and journalists charged

ABC  

Thousands of farmers in India have put on a show of defiance, blockading several major highways near Delhi for hours on Saturday, in response to controversial farming laws and harsh police tactics that led to the suspension of internet services and sedition charges filed against journalists. Key points: Farmers are protesting plans to deregulate the agriculture industry Protests turned violent …

Indian protests against agriculture reforms attract new supporters
3 years, 11 months ago

Indian protests against agriculture reforms attract new supporters

Live Mint  

Thousands of farmers in a politically important Indian state on Friday rallied in opposition to new agricultural laws, signalling growing support for a months-long campaign to have the government reforms scrapped. But in a sign of a growing challenge to the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, more than 10,000 farmers from across the political and religious spectrum rallied on …

Free speech under threat as India clamps down on farmer protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Free speech under threat as India clamps down on farmer protests

Al Jazeera  

As farmers camp out for months against new farm laws, mainstream and social media come under unprecedented attacks by the government. Reporters Without Borders noted “police violence against journalists” and increased “pressure on the media to toe the Hindu nationalist government’s line” as key reasons for the demotion. But similarly, Twitter’s reaction to the suspension of accounts has also “set …

US says it supports reform but cautions against curbs
3 years, 11 months ago

US says it supports reform but cautions against curbs

Hindustan Times  

The US on Thursday weighed in on the ongoing farmers’ agitation at New Delhi’s borders for the first time since it began in November-end, saying peaceful protests and unhindered access to information, including the internet, were hallmarks of a “thriving democracy”, but at the same time backed reforms that would increase efficiency of Indian markets and attract more private investment. …

Farmers’ protest | U.S. calls for dialogue, recognises right to protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers’ protest | U.S. calls for dialogue, recognises right to protest

The Hindu  

Following expressions of support on social media to the farmers’ protest by several well-known personalities and celebrities, including pop icon Rihanna, youth climate activist Greta Thunberg and others, the U.S government has also spoken, encouraging dialogue and supporting the right to peaceful protest. In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract …

1 tweet from Rihanna on farmer protests gets India incensed
3 years, 11 months ago

1 tweet from Rihanna on farmer protests gets India incensed

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — It took just one tweet from Rihanna to anger the Indian government and supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party. “It is unfortunate to see vested interest groups trying to enforce their agenda on these protests, and derail them,” India’s foreign ministry said Wednesday in a rare statement criticizing “foreign individuals” posting on social media. “No one …

US criticizes India internet curbs, urges fresh farm talks
3 years, 11 months ago

US criticizes India internet curbs, urges fresh farm talks

Live Mint  

The US has criticized India’s moves to block internet access at protest sites around the capital and called on the government and farmers to resolve their differences through talks ahead of planned nationwide demonstrations against new agriculture laws on Saturday. “We encourage that any differences between the parties be resolved through dialog.” The statement comes a day after India’s foreign …

News18 Afternoon Digest:Don't Need Miya Muslim Vote, Says Himanta Sarma Ahead of Assam Polls; Participating in Protests Can Now Cost You Govt Job, Passport in Bihar, Uttarakhand and Other Stories
3 years, 11 months ago

News18 Afternoon Digest:Don't Need Miya Muslim Vote, Says Himanta Sarma Ahead of Assam Polls; Participating in Protests Can Now Cost You Govt Job, Passport in Bihar, Uttarakhand and Other Stories

News 18  

Don?t Need Miya Muslim Vote, They are Very Communal, Says Himanta Sarma Ahead of Assam Polls Ahead of the assembly polls in Assam, state health, education, and finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the BJP does not need votes from the Bengali-origin Muslim community in the state elections, often referred to as the ‘Miya’ Muslims to win …

Provocative Remarks on Farm Laws Are Part of A Larger Disinformation Campaign Against PM Modi Govt
3 years, 11 months ago

Provocative Remarks on Farm Laws Are Part of A Larger Disinformation Campaign Against PM Modi Govt

News 18  

Why are a section of the western media and some globally influential personalities going hammer and tongs against the Narendra Modi government on the farm laws issue? Former chief of India’s external intelligence agency Research and Analysis Wing Vikram Sood’s sharp book ‘The Ultimate Goal’ is quite helpful if one wants to understand the big picture and get answers to …

Get your facts right: India responds to barbs from celebrities on farm protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Get your facts right: India responds to barbs from celebrities on farm protest

Hindustan Times  

India on Wednesday said criticism of the government’s handling of the farmers’ protests against three farm laws by foreign individuals was “neither accurate nor responsible” in a response to comments by musician Rihanna and environmental activist Greta Thunberg. A statement issued by the external affairs ministry contended “vested interest groups” are trying to enforce their agenda on the protests to …

More international attention to farmers’ protest after Rihanna’s tweet
3 years, 11 months ago

More international attention to farmers’ protest after Rihanna’s tweet

The Hindu  

Pop star Rihanna set off a series of tweets from well-known individuals in solidarity with the protesting farmers in and around New Delhi when she tweeted her support for the protesting farmers on Tuesday. The Haryana government had suspended mobile internet services in 14 districts last week and earlier this week in view of the farmers’ protests, citing reasons of …

Comments Not Responsible or Accurate, Says Govt as Pop Star, Others Tweet in Support of Farmers' Protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Comments Not Responsible or Accurate, Says Govt as Pop Star, Others Tweet in Support of Farmers' Protest

News 18  

Hours after pop star singer Rihanna, climate activist Greta Thunberg, and US vice-president Kamala Harris’s niece lawyer Meena Harris posted tweets on the farmers protests in India, the Ministry of External Affairs has put out a statement saying that comments by celebrities tweeting on the issue were “neither accurate nor responsible”. The MEA statement said, “The temptation of sensationalist social …

Twitter restores several accounts it had ‘withheld’ over farmer protest tweets
3 years, 11 months ago

Twitter restores several accounts it had ‘withheld’ over farmer protest tweets

The Hindu  

Twitter has restored several accounts it had “withheld” on Monday after the government had asked it to take action against 250 handles which had posted “false and provocative content” related to the ongoing farmers’ agitation, according to sources. According to the sources, “ Twitter blocked some accounts under its ‘Country Withheld Content’ policy in response to a valid legal request …

Rihanna Questions Internet Shutdown in Delhi Amid Farmer Protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Rihanna Questions Internet Shutdown in Delhi Amid Farmer Protests

The Quint  

The CNN news article shared by Rihanna spoke about how internet access in several areas bordering Delhi was blocked even as of Monday “following violent weekend clashes between police and farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms.” “The internet restrictions came after violent scenes last week as demonstrations continue against three agricultural laws passed in September,” the story further read, going on …

Farmers protest: Twitter blocks 250 handles, posts over provocative content
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers protest: Twitter blocks 250 handles, posts over provocative content

Live Mint  

Twitter has temporarily blocked around 250 accounts and posts on Monday after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology directed microblogging platform to take action against several accounts for making 'fake, intimidatory and provocative' Tweets related to the ongoing farmers' agitation. This was done on the request of Ministry of Home Affairs and law enforcement agencies to prevent any escalation …

Twitter blocks accounts over India farmers protest on gov’t order
3 years, 11 months ago

Twitter blocks accounts over India farmers protest on gov’t order

Al Jazeera  

About 250 social media accounts and tweets temporarily blocked over ‘grave threat to public order’. Twitter on Monday temporarily blocked dozens of accounts and tweets in India at the Hindu nationalist government’s request, including those of a prominent news magazine and farmers staging mass protests in the capital. An Information Technology ministry source told the AFP news agency the government …

In just 50 characters, Rihanna's tweet on farmer protests breaks internet. Best memes
3 years, 11 months ago

In just 50 characters, Rihanna's tweet on farmer protests breaks internet. Best memes

India Today  

That's all it took international pop sensation Rihanna to break trends on Twitter. Sharing a report by CNN on the Haryana government's decision to suspend internet services on account of the farmers' protest, Rihanna asked: "Why aren't we talking about this?" https://t.co/H8le6DwmlP — MC Hatter February 2, 2021 Bollywood Celebrities who were Vocal About #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/OroZohO7ux — TOO MUCH DEMOCRACY …

'Savdhaan India' anchor Sushant Singh's Twitter account suspended. Here's Why
3 years, 11 months ago

'Savdhaan India' anchor Sushant Singh's Twitter account suspended. Here's Why

India TV News  

Twitter on Monday suspended several accounts of high-profile celebrities and organisations, including actor and Savdhaan India’s narrator Sushant Singh for reportedly spreading misinformation during the farmers' protests. The IT ministry and law enforcement agencies had last week ordered Twitter to block these tweets and accounts under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act. A Twitter spokesperson said that many countries …

Govt asks Twitter to block 250 tweets/accounts for 'provocative' posts linked to farmers' protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Govt asks Twitter to block 250 tweets/accounts for 'provocative' posts linked to farmers' protest

India TV News  

Twitter has blocked several accounts and tweets after the government asked the microblogging platform to take action against 250 handles and posts for containing 'false and provocative content' related to the ongoing farmers' agitation, according to sources. According to sources, the Ministry of Electronics and IT directed Twitter to block around 250 tweets/Twitter accounts that were making 'fake, intimidatory and …

Centre asks Twitter to block 250 accounts for 'hateful' tweets on farm protest
3 years, 11 months ago

Centre asks Twitter to block 250 accounts for 'hateful' tweets on farm protest

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of electronics and IT has directed Twitter to block around 250 tweets and Twitter accounts which were using offensive, inciting hashtags which have been making fake, intimidatory and provocative tweets. Reports said that this was done on the request of the Union home ministry which has also reimposed internet restrictions on border areas to prevent any escalation of …

India farmers protests: Internet cut around New Delhi as farmers clash with police
3 years, 11 months ago

India farmers protests: Internet cut around New Delhi as farmers clash with police

CNN  

New Delhi, India CNN — Internet access remained blocked Monday in several districts of a state bordering India’s capital following violent weekend clashes between police and farmers protesting controversial agricultural reforms. A 48-hour internet shutdown was also imposed in three other areas around Delhi’s borders late on Friday, with India’s Ministry of Home Affairs saying the move was “in the …

Protesters supporting Indian farmers demonstrate in NYC
3 years, 11 months ago

Protesters supporting Indian farmers demonstrate in NYC

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Demonstrators showing solidarity with protesting farmers in India rallied Tuesday outside the Indian consulate in New York, some honking their car horns while others stood in the snowy weather, yelling slogans and waving flags. Indian farmers have been protesting for nearly two months over new laws they say will benefit big corporations and wreak havoc on the …

Protesting farmers sexually harassing reporters, reveals India Today Editor
4 years ago

Protesting farmers sexually harassing reporters, reveals India Today Editor

Op India  

Some protesting farmers are sexually harassing female reporters at the protests, Preeti Choudhry, Editor at India Today, has said. She said on Twitter that a ‘sizeable chunk of depraves’ are sexually harassing reporters and that others are letting it happen. Preeti Choudhry claims a section of farmers are sexually harassing reporters. Preeti Choudhry claims a section of farmers are pinching …

Farmers' protests: Unions propose 29 Dec for talks but want MSP, repeal of laws on agenda; group from Maharashtra reaches Delhi
4 years ago

Farmers' protests: Unions propose 29 Dec for talks but want MSP, repeal of laws on agenda; group from Maharashtra reaches Delhi

Firstpost  

RLP convenor Hanuman Beniwal also announced his exit from the BJP-led NDA, and ex-Lok Sabha MP and BJP leader Harinder Singh Khalsa resigned from the party over the farm laws As the protests against the Centre’s new farm laws surpassed a month, the farmers’ unions on Saturday decided to resume talks and proposed 29 December as the date for the …

India’s farmer protests turn deadly as Supreme Court urges delay to reforms
4 years ago

India’s farmer protests turn deadly as Supreme Court urges delay to reforms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The massive farmer's protests in …

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