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TopicSamyukta Kisan Morcha

Topic: Samyukta Kisan Morcha

SKM forms panel for dialogue with Modi govt on MSP, ex-gratia for kin of farmers who died

Farmer leaders Balbir Singh Rajewal, Ashok Dhawle, Shiv Kumar Kakka, Gurnam Singh Chaduni and Yudhvir Singh were named the members of the committee by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha.

What did the farmers’ movement achieve? The original andolanjeevi, Gandhi, has an answer

The final victory of the farmers is that they and everyone else have discovered their political heft. It’s time to use that clout.

Modi govt asks names of 5 farmer leaders for panel to discuss MSP, SKM to decide on 4 Dec

Farmer leader Darshan Pal said the names will be decided during the SKM meeting on 4 December. The request comes a day after Parliament passed a Bill to repeal the farm laws.

Cracks appear in Samyukt Kisan Morcha as some unions make ‘political moves’ ahead of Punjab 2022

Farm leaders like Gurnam Singh Chaduni say agitations and political activities can go hand in hand, but other Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) say politicking farmers will be shown “black flags”.

Congress has created a Punjab-like crisis in Rajasthan. Party needs a decisive leadership

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Farmer unions sticking to planned protests, Monday Mahapanchayat in Lucknow over MSP issue

Agitation spearhead Samyukta Kisan Morcha will hold a meeting on 27 November to decide the future course of action, and it will also write an open letter to PM Modi on its demands.

5 reasons why farmers won the farm laws battle against Modi govt

PM Modi's decision to repeal contentious farm laws is being seen as a historic victory for Samyukta Kisan Morcha, umbrella body of farmers' unions leading the protest.

‘Welcome’ PM Modi’s decision to cancel farm laws, Samyukt Kisan Morcha says

The umbrella body of over 40 farmers’ unions said it will take note of all developments and wait for the announcement to take effect through 'due parliamentary procedures'.

Farmers to conduct daily tractor march to Parliament during winter session, SKM says

To observe one year of the movement against the Centre's three agri laws, 500 farmer volunteers will peacefully move to Parliament every day & assert their rights to protest in Delhi.

200 farmers to protest outside parliament every day during monsoon session, says SKM

At a press conference Sunday, Samyukt Kisan Morcha declared that two days before Monsoon session, a warning letter will be given to opposition MPs to protest against the laws inside the House.

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India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

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.