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Kisan Mahapanchayat: Thousands Of Farmers Assemble At Ramlila Maidan For Legal Guarantee On MSP

The Delhi Police has deployed over 2,000 security personnel at the venue. According to an advisory by the Delhi Traffic Police, around 15,000-20,000 people were likely to participate in the mahapanchayat.

20 March 2023

Farmers march towards Mumbai

On Camera, Thousands Of Farmers March Towards Mumbai In Protest Against Falling Onion Prices

The protesters started their foot march from Dindori town in Nashik district, around 200km from Mumbai, on Sunday to raise their demands to the Maharashtra government.

15 March 2023

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Onion Garland Protest In Maharashtra Assembly Over Fall In Prices

Angry farmers stopped the auction of the key kitchen staple on Monday at Maharashtra's Lasalgaon Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC), Asia's biggest onion market

28 February 2023

Farmers march in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Farmers Marching Over Onion Prices Call Off Protest

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde told the state Assembly on Friday that he had held discussions with a farmers' delegation over 14 points, including forest rights, encroachment of forest land, transfer of land belonging to...

18 March 2023

Belgium Farmers Protest

In Pictures: Farmers' Protest Erupts In Belgium Over Government's Plan To Limit Nitrogen Emission

Around 2,700 tractors have blocked roads in Brussels as Belgian farmers are protesting against a new regional government's plan to limit nitrogen emissions.

04 March 2023

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Budget 2023-24: From Start-Up Fund To Natural Farming, What's New For Farmers And Agriculture Sector?

Contrary to the reaction of the markets and independent experts, the Opposition dismissed the Agriculture Budget 2023-24 and expressed disappointment.

01 February 2023

Farmers march towards Mumbai

Explained: Why Are Farmers Holding 'Long March' From Nashik To Mumbai

The 'Long March' has been organised under the leadership of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for thousands of farmers and unorganised sector workers from Dindori in Maharashtra's Nashik. 

16 March 2023

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Lakhimpur Kheri violence

'200 Witnesses, 27 Forensic Reports': SC Told Trial In Lakhimpur Kheri Violence Case May Take 5 Years

Appearing for the complainants, advocate Prashant Bhushan argued that the accused in the case of mowing down of farmers are influential, suggesting that the apex court can ask the trial court to hold day-to-day trials and...

12 January 2023

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06 January 2023
Telangana: Bandh In Kamareddy Town As Part Of Farmers' Protest

Telangana: Bandh In Kamareddy Town As Part Of Farmers' Protest

A large number of people, including farmers, held a protest in front of the Collector's office at Kamareddy on Thursday against the draft masterplan. The...


03 January 2023
Maharashtra Farmer Buries Himself In Mud In Protest Over Non-Possession Of Land In Government Scheme

Maharashtra Farmer Buries Himself In Mud In Protest Over Non-Possession Of Land In Government Scheme

Maharashtra farmer Sunil Jadahv has refused to end his protest until he receives the land promised to him under a state government scheme.


19 December 2022
Explained: Why RSS-Affiliate Bhartiya Kisan Sangh Is Protesting Against Modi Govt

Explained: Why RSS-Affiliate Bhartiya Kisan Sangh Is Protesting Against Modi Govt

RSS-affiliate Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) expects around 60,000 persons from across India will participate in its rally at Ramleela Grounds in Delhi.


17 December 2022
Agri Lands Won't Be Acquired For Industrial Parks, Says TN Govt Amid Farmers' Protest

Agri Lands Won't Be Acquired For Industrial Parks, Says TN Govt Amid Farmers' Protest

Agriculture lands will not be acquired for Annur and Mettupalayam industrial park projects in Coimbatore district and instead barren lands will be acquired


15 December 2022
RSS-Linked BKS To Take Out 'Kisan Garjana' Protest March Over Farmers' Issues In Delhi Next Week

RSS-Linked BKS To Take Out 'Kisan Garjana' Protest March Over Farmers' Issues In Delhi Next Week

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), a farmers' organisation, said it would take out national level 'Kisan Garjana'...


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30 November 2022
Massive Protest Outside Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Residence Over Daily Wage Hike

Massive Protest Outside Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Residence Over Daily Wage Hike

The protest was being led under the flag of Sanjha Mazdoor Morcha, a joint front of eight labour unions, where agriculture labourers have been demanding that...


24 November 2022
Farmers' Protest Enters Ninth Day In Parts Of Punjab

Farmers' Protest Enters Ninth Day In Parts Of Punjab

After farmers blocked the Patiala-Chandigarh road on Thursday, Mann slammed their unions for frequently blocking roads in the state as part of their protests,...


22 November 2022
Chhattisgarh: Villagers' Chakka Jam Demanding Paddy Procurement Centres Turns Violent, 3 Cops Injured In Stone Pelting

Chhattisgarh: Villagers' Chakka Jam Demanding Paddy Procurement Centres Turns Violent, 3 Cops Injured In Stone Pelting

The residents of Kandekala had been demanding that a paddy procurement centre currently located in Bhejipadar, two km away, be shifted to their village.


10 October 2022
RSS Backed BKS Announces Farmer Protest Rally In Delhi

RSS Backed BKS Announces Farmer Protest Rally In Delhi

RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS)said farmers are leaving agriculture and looking for other options because of the neglect by the government and less...


22 August 2022
As Farmers Protest In Delhi, MSP Panel Forms Four Sub-Groups For Key Farming Issues

As Farmers Protest In Delhi, MSP Panel Forms Four Sub-Groups For Key Farming Issues

Samyukt Kisan Morcha has rejected the MSP Panel and has decided to not nominate members despite three slots being reserved for them in the panel.


22 August 2022
Farmers ‘Mahapanchayat’ Leads To Massive Traffic Jam At Delhi Borders As Admin Puts Curbs In Place

Farmers ‘Mahapanchayat’ Leads To Massive Traffic Jam At Delhi Borders As Admin Puts Curbs In Place

Long queue of vehicles were seen at the Ghazipur and Singhu border as each one was being checked by the Delhi police.


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22 August 2022
Kisan Mahapanchayat: Why Farmers Are Protesting In Delhi Again

Kisan Mahapanchayat: Why Farmers Are Protesting In Delhi Again

Security was beefed up at Delhi borders, including Singhu and Ghazipur, ahead of the demonstration called by farmers' body.  Police are checking...


21 August 2022
Rakesh Tikait Detained By Delhi Police, Barred From Holding Protest At Jantar Mantar

Rakesh Tikait Detained By Delhi Police, Barred From Holding Protest At Jantar Mantar

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait, who is also the national spokesperson for the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) and a prominent face of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM),...


20 August 2022
Farmers Call Off Protest In Lakhimpur Kheri After Officials Meet Them

Farmers Call Off Protest In Lakhimpur Kheri After Officials Meet Them

Uttar Pradesh: The farmers were seeking the removal of Union Minister Ajay Kumar Mishra and a law guaranteeing MSP among the other demands in Lakhimpur Kheri.


18 August 2022
Lakhimpur Kheri: Punjab Farmers Demand 'Justice', 3-day Long Agitation Begins Against Centre

Lakhimpur Kheri: Punjab Farmers Demand 'Justice', 3-day Long Agitation Begins Against Centre

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has decided to hold the protest from August 18 to 20  to seek 'justice' in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. 


16 August 2022
SKM Says No To August 22 MSP Meeting, Calls Panel ‘Farce’

SKM Says No To August 22 MSP Meeting, Calls Panel ‘Farce’

SKM (Samyukta Kisan Morcha) which is an umbrella organisation of over 40 farm unions, said they have already rejected the ‘anti-farmers panel’ and will not...


13 August 2022
We The People: One Woman’s Campaign To Mobilise Opinion Over Growing Farm Suicides In Punjab

We The People: One Woman’s Campaign To Mobilise Opinion Over Growing Farm Suicides In Punjab

Suicide by her father drove Kiranjit Kaur to educate widows of farm suicides about their rights and eventually built a strong solidarity network.


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