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TopicSamyukta Kisan Morcha

Topic: Samyukta Kisan Morcha

‘Totally anti-farmer,’ Farmers take out tractor march against Punjab govt’s land pooling policy

Protesting farmers allege that having 'failed' on all the fronts, the AAP government was desperate to 'grab' the land of farmers.

Farmers protest at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, raise slogans against Centre

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has said a resolution will be passed at the 'Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat' to 'intensify the fight' against the Centre's policies.

SKM continues to stay away from farmers’ protest, announces mahapanchayat in Delhi on 14 March

Samyukta Kisan Morcha announce programmes to mobilise farmers across country, demands resignation of Amit Shah, Manohar Lal Khattar & Anil Vij for death of farmer at Khanauri border.

Union ministers ‘tricked us’, say farmer leaders, lash out at Punjab CM Mann as well

Protest leaders say ministers told them offer of legal guarantee of MSP for 5 crops was for all farmers but it later emerged that it was only for those who shifted from paddy cultivation.

SKM rejects govt proposal to farmers — ‘it’s nothing new, will oppose protest leaders if they agree’

Centre has offered to guarantee that its agencies will buy cotton, corn & certain pulses at MSP for 5 years. SKM says govt silent on formula to calculate MSP & farmers’ other demands.

Yes to Grameen Bandh, no to ‘Delhi Chalo’ — why Haryana outfits, khaps differ with Punjab farmers

Leaders of Haryana-based farmers’ outfits while claiming they weren’t consulted over call for ‘Delhi Chalo’ condemned use of force by Haryana police against agitating farmers.

Prominent farmers’ body SKM, which spearheaded 2020-21 stir, yet to take call on joining ‘Delhi Chalo’

The SKM however criticised Haryana govt for its unprecedented arrangements to stop agitators. It said its unity had taken a drubbing after the 2021 protests, but it is not 'divided'.

BJP leader Kirpal Singh shot dead in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur, close aide injured

Singh was taken to state-run RBM Hospital and was declared dead. Police suspect gang rivalry and have identified the accused but are yet to make arrests.

Farmers had no plan to obstruct PM Modi’s visit in Punjab, says Samyukt Kisan Morcha

Only a group with BJP flag and raising ‘Narendra Modi Zindabad’ slogan had reached near PM's convoy, SKM clarified in a statement.

Farmers end protests at Delhi borders, will return to their homes on 11 December

Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh had been protesting against the three laws at the national capital's borders since November last year.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.