Farmers’ stir: Farmer outfits to meet again on January 18
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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 ongoing farmers’ agitation. Farmers and farm labourers under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha — the two umbrella bodies are spearheading farmer’s agitation in Punjab have been, since February 13, 2024. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is the convener of the SKM has been on an indefinite hunger strike in support of farmer’s demands for a legal guarantee for purchasing their crops at Minimum Support Price among others at the Khanauri protest site since November 26.

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Citing Dallewal’s health, SKM calls for tractor march on Republic Day
2 days, 7 hours 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 days, 7 hours 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 …

SKM moves up meeting with protesting farmers after 80-year-old farmer dies at Khanauri border
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3 days, 7 hours 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
3 days, 21 hours 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 delegation meet Dallewal, make clarion call for unity; call for a meeting on Jan 15
5 days, 7 hours ago

SKM delegation meet Dallewal, make clarion call for unity; call for a meeting on Jan 15

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: As farmer leader Daljit Singh Dallewal's fast unto death reached its 46th day today, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha gave out a clarion call for unity for the fragmented farmers’ unions. A six-member SKM delegation along with a 101-member farmers’ jatha’ visited the Khanauri border and met leaders from the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Morcha and the SKM in an effort …

SKM calls for unity among farmers considering enormity of demands, passes ‘unity resolution’
5 days, 11 hours 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 …

SKM calls for nationwide unity among farmers to challenge Centre
6 days, 7 hours 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 …

Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border
1 week, 5 days ago

Farmers refuse to meet Supreme Court panel, call for protest at Punjab border

India Today  

The meeting between the Supreme Court-appointed committee and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on farmers' issues was cancelled after the outfit refused to attend. The Supreme Court committee has been tasked to reach out to the agitating farmers at the Shambu border to convince them to remove their tractors and tents from the national highway to enable the Punjab and Haryana …

Dallewal calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana
1 week, 5 days ago

Dallewal calls for mass turnout at Khanauri mahapanchayat; SKM plans national meet at Tohana

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: As farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s fast-upto-death entered the 39th day, he appealed to farmers to reach the Khanauri border in large numbers on Saturday to attend the Kisan Mahapanchayat to strengthen the fight seeking a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price for crops. In a 70-second video message, Dallewal said he is appealing to the people of …

SKM to skip meeting with Supreme Court committee formed to look into farmers' issues on January 3
2 weeks ago

SKM to skip meeting with Supreme Court committee formed to look into farmers' issues on January 3

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Samyukta Kisan Morcha, the umbrella body of the farmers unions which spearheaded the 2020-21 farmers protest, has decided not to attend the meeting to be held on January 3 at Panchkula with the Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to look into farmers’ issues. Farmer leaders and senior SKM members Balbir Singh Rajewal, President of BKU and Prem Singh Bhangu, President …

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Farmers intensify protests as SC deadline for Dallewal ends

Hindustan Times  

A day before the Supreme Court’s deadline to shift him to a hospital, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Monday doubled down on his protest, calling for reinforcements at the Khanauri border while refusing medical attention on the 35th day of his fast-unto-death. I urge everyone who participated in the Punjab Bandh, along with the people of Haryana, to come …

Punjab: SC-appointed panel invites SKM for talks
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Punjab: SC-appointed panel invites SKM for talks

Hindustan Times  

Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to look into farmers’ issues has invited senior leaders of Samyukta Kisan Union for talks next week at their office in Panchkula. Supreme Court-appointed committee formed to look into farmers’ issues has invited senior leaders of Samyukta Kisan Union for talks next week. An SKM leader confirmed that the five-member SC committee, headed by former Punjab …

Farmers call for ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Jan 4; no pressure to be on fast, says Dallewal
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Farmers call for ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ on Jan 4; no pressure to be on fast, says Dallewal

Hindustan Times  

Farmers on Saturday called for a “Kisan Mahapanchayat” at the Khanauri protest site on January 4 where farmers from all over the country will participate. In the backdrop of the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to a hospital, Dallewal said that the …

Punjab: SKM meets Pandher camp, no decision on joining stir
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Punjab: SKM meets Pandher camp, no decision on joining stir

Hindustan Times  

The Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella group of 32 farmer unions, on Saturday held a meeting in Patiala with the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, one of two organisations spearheading the current Kisan Andolan 2.0. An SKM leader said the group, so far, has not thought of joining the ongoing stir at Shambhu and Khanauri border where veteran leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal …

SKM to hold talks with Dallewal-Pandher camp on Dec 21
3 weeks, 6 days ago

SKM to hold talks with Dallewal-Pandher camp on Dec 21

Hindustan Times  

Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Bhartiya Kisan Union on Wednesday decided to hold talks with the two farm bodies led by BKU leader Jagjeet Singh Dallewal and Kisan mazdoor sangarsh committee leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on December 21 to work out modalities to extend support to the ongoing stir. Announcing this after SKM and Ugrahan-led organisations held a meeting at Chandigarh’s …

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Protesting Farmers Call For 'Punjab Bandh' On December 30 To Press For Demands

ABP News  

The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and SKM, the umbrella bodies leading the farmers' protest in North India, have called for a Punjab Bandh on December 30. VIDEO | Punjab: Protesting farmers block railway track in Mohali as part of their 'Rail Roko' agitation.#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/DcnLpI2BZt — Press Trust of India December 18, 2024 Before the 'Rail Roko' protest, farmer leader Sarwan Singh …

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Amid farmers' protest, Guru Randhawa urges government to listen to their needs; trolls ask 'paise mil gaye?'

Hindustan Times  

As farmers continue to protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders, singer Guru Randhawa has come forward to extend his support to the farmer community. When one user questioned the reason behind his post, Guru shared that he belongs to the "farmer family” which is why he is standing with the farmer community and requesting the Indian government. In another …

Farmers March To Shambhu Border Protest Site On Tractors: Watch
4 weeks, 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 …

Protesting farmers announce ‘rail roko’ agitation on December 18, invite Rakesh Tikait-led SKM
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Protesting farmers announce ‘rail roko’ agitation on December 18, invite Rakesh Tikait-led SKM

Hindustan Times  

Protesting farmers announced new measures on Sunday to ramp up pressure on the Centre after their attempts to enter the national capital were foiled three times by the police, citing lack of “permission” from Central authorities in Delhi. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged the people of Punjab to join their “rail roko” agitation on December 18. SKM urged to …

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

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas
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1 month ago

Farmers suspend Delhi march for the day as 17 injured after Haryana cops fire tear gas

New Indian Express  

SHAMBHU: The protesting farmers suspended their Dilli Chalo foot march for the day after seventeen of them suffered injuries in tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana. Farmer leader and convener of Kisan Mazdoor Morcha Sarwan Singh Pandher said that the two forums Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have decided to …

Farmer leaders meet fasting Dallewal at Punjab-Haryana border, seek to bring together divided unions
1 month 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 to resume march to Delhi on Saturday
1 month ago

Farmers to resume march to Delhi on Saturday

Hindustan Times  

Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday said the protesting farmers will resume their foot march to Delhi on December 14 as there has been no invitation from the Centre for holding a dialogue. The protesting farmers had to suspend their foot march to Delhi from the Shambhu border on Sunday after some of them sustained injuries in tear …

Gautam Budh Nagar: Farmers seek admin permission to meet jailed leaders
1 month ago

Gautam Budh Nagar: Farmers seek admin permission to meet jailed leaders

Hindustan Times  

GREATER NOIDA: Farmers under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Monday urged the Gautam Budh Nagar administration to allow its 21-member delegation to meet jailed farmer leaders. Urging the administration and the government to halt arrests, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha stressed that farmers’ protests in Gautam Budh Nagar should not be linked to other national movements but as …

Farmer leader Pandher says no protest march to Delhi on Tuesday, slams Centre's 'double speak'
1 month ago

Farmer leader Pandher says no protest march to Delhi on Tuesday, slams Centre's 'double speak'

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Punjab farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said no 'jatha' of farmers will resume foot march to Delhi on Tuesday, and accused the Centre of being confused on how the protesters should proceed to the national capital. Agitating farmers suspended their foot march to Delhi from the Shambhu border on Sunday after some of them sustained injuries in teargas shelling …

Farmers' Outfit Demands Apology From UP CM For Calling Their Protest 'Anarchy'
1 month, 1 week ago

Farmers' Outfit Demands Apology From UP CM For Calling Their Protest 'Anarchy'

ABP News  

New Delhi, Dec 5 The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Thursday said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath should apologise for allegedly calling farmers' struggle "anarchy", and called upon the judiciary and political parties to intervene. "The SKM demands apology from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for calling farmers struggle anarchy. "Humiliating the protest of farmers for their rights as …

Farmers protest live update: Unions to resume march on Dec 8 if Centre fails to engage in talks
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Stir will go on, say west U.P. farmers at mahapanchayat
1 month, 1 week ago

Stir will go on, say west U.P. farmers at mahapanchayat

The Hindu  

Farmer leaders, mainly from western Uttar Pradesh, who have been leading a protest since Monday over several demands, including higher compensation for the land acquired by the State government, on Wednesday decided to continue their stir. The police said all the arrested farmers, including Bhartiya Kisan Parishad chief Sukhbir Khalifa and west U.P. Meanwhile, Aligarh SP Amrit Jain said the …

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida
1 month, 1 week ago

Protesting farmers from Punjab break police barricades in Noida

Deccan Chronicle  

Sagar Singh Kalsi, Additional Commissioner of Police, stated that the police had reinforced barricades at all major and minor borders, coordinating with traffic authorities to manage the situation without affecting the public. The farmers' action came shortly after the Supreme Court urged Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border, to avoid blocking …

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi braces for another round of farmers' protest; what are their demands?

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is bracing for yet another round of protests by farmers' organisations. Sukhbir Khalifa, leader of Bhartiya Kisan Parishad, said on Sunday that the members will begin their march towards Delhi on Monday, demanding fair compensation and better benefits under the new agricultural laws. Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee general secretary Sarwan Singh Pandher said farmers protesting at the Shambhu border …

Bhartiya Kisan Parishad to begin farmers' march to Delhi from Noida on December 2
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1 month, 1 week ago

Bhartiya Kisan Parishad to begin farmers' march to Delhi from Noida on December 2

Hindustan Times  

Bhartiya Kisan Parishad leader Sukhbir Khalifa on Sunday announced that the farmer organisation's members will begin their march towards Delhi on December 2, demanding compensation and benefits under the new agricultural laws. BKP leader Sukhbir Khalifa on Sunday announced that the farmer organisation's members will begin their march towards Delhi on December 2. Other farmer organisations including the Kisan Mazdoor …

Bargarh farmers extend support to nationwide protest of Samyukta Kisan Morcha
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Farm unions to finalise modalities of Delhi march today
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1 month, 3 weeks 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 resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on December 6
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Punjab farmers to resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ march on December 6

The Hindu  

Farmers and farm labourers groups, camping on the inter-State boundaries of Punjab and Haryana since February this year, on Monday announced they would resume their ‘tractor-trolley Delhi Chalo’ march to lay siege to the national capital on December 6. Groups of farmers under the banner of the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha — the two umbrella bodies …

Protesting Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on Dec. 6
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protesting Punjab farmers to march towards Delhi on Dec. 6

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops.The decision was taken at a meeting of farmer leaders here. Addressing the media here, KMM leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said after …

Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, The Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Monday announced that farmers will march towards Delhi on December 6 to press the Centre to accept their various demands, including a legal guarantee of MSP for crops. Punjab: Protesting farmers to march towards Delhi on Nov 6 The decision was taken at a meeting of farmer leaders here. …

SKM protests against DAP shortage, red entry in Kurukshetra
2 months, 1 week ago

SKM protests against DAP shortage, red entry in Kurukshetra

Hindustan Times  

Several farm unions under the banner of the Haryana unit of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha on Tuesday gathered at Tau Devi Lal park in Kurukshetra to protest against the state government for alleged shortage of DAP fertiliser, tardy procurement, criminal cases and red entry for stubble burning against the farmers along with other pressing issues. The protesting farmers staged a dharna …

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

Khudian invites farmers protesting in Chandigarh for talks
4 months, 1 week ago

Khudian invites farmers protesting in Chandigarh for talks

Hindustan Times  

Punjab agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Monday invited farmers protesting in Chandigarh for talks with the government. About a thousand farmers marched on Monday from Sector 34 to Matka Chowk in Chandigarh to press for their demands and handed over a memorandum to Khudian. Farmers under the banner of the BKU and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union on Sunday …

Farmers hold massive protests in Chandigarh against AAP led Punjab govt
4 months, 1 week ago

Farmers hold massive protests in Chandigarh against AAP led Punjab govt

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Finally after sixteen years the farmers have been able to enter 'City Beautiful' as they are now commenced a five day long protest in centre of Chandigarh which might be extended it all depends. The farmers are pressing the AAP led Punjab Government to fulfill their demands, including the swift implementation of a comprehensive agriculture policy. About a thousand …

Rahul Gandhi to meet delegation of farmer leaders today; talks likely on private member bill
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi to meet delegation of farmer leaders today; talks likely on private member bill

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will meet the delegation of seven farmer leaders on Wednesday, sources said. According to the sources, the farmer's leaders will ask Rahul Gandhi to bring a private member bill to fulfil their long-standing demands. Meanwhile, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders announced on …

Haryana farmers defer stir after ‘cordial’ talks with govt
5 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months 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' …

SKM opposes Shivraj’s appointment as Agriculture Minister, blames him for Mandsaur farmer killings
7 months ago

SKM opposes Shivraj’s appointment as Agriculture Minister, blames him for Mandsaur farmer killings

The Hindu  

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Wednesday objected to former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan being named the Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, charging that Mr. Chouhan was responsible for the death of six protesting farmers in police firing in M.P.’s Mandsaur in June 2017. “SKM strongly protests the decision of NDA leadership to allocate the Union …

‘Mandsaur’: SKM flays Shivraj Chouhan's appointment as agriculture minister
7 months ago

‘Mandsaur’: SKM flays Shivraj Chouhan's appointment as agriculture minister

Hindustan Times  

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Wednesday protested the appointment as Union agriculture minister of Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who was the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh when six farmers were killed in police firing in the state's Mandsaur district on June 6, 2017. Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took charge as the Minister of Agriculture at Krishi Bhawan …

Farmer unions to protest during PM’s visit
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Farmer unions to protest during PM’s visit

Hindustan Times  

Farmer unions have announced to hold protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will kick off his Punjab campaign with a mega rally in Patiala on May 23, followed by mass meetings in Jalandhar and Gurdaspur on May 24. We want to peacefully and democratically protest against his visit to Patiala as the BJP government has failed to fulfil the …

Samyukta Kisan Morcha appeals to farmers to vote against the BJP
8 months, 1 week ago

Samyukta Kisan Morcha appeals to farmers to vote against the BJP

The Hindu  

Members of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha have appealed to farmers to vote out the BJP. Farmer leaders from Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and other States urged farmers of North Karnataka to “punish the BJP” as it followed anti-farmer policies all through its tenure. We urge farmers, labour, women and the common man to teach a …

BJP-led central govt divided farmers, orchestrated split in SKM, says Rakesh Tikait
8 months, 4 weeks ago

BJP-led central govt divided farmers, orchestrated split in SKM, says Rakesh Tikait

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi Rakesh Tikait Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait has attacked the BJP, alleging that the split in the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of over 40 farmer unions which had led the 2020-21 farmers’ movement, was orchestrated by its government at the Centre. The SKM is not part of the ongoing protest of the SKM and the Kisan Mazdoor …

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