Farmers Protest

Farmers from different parts of the country mainly Punjab have been protesting at Delhi Border against Government's three farm laws. Farmers want the Centre to repeal the three laws.

• Bharat Bandh: Govt Employees and Trade Unions in Haryana To Rally Behind Farmers' on Feb 16

  During the Bharat Bandh on February 16, Haryana state unions plan to amplify demands for pension reversal, pay commission, and regular jobs in solidarity with farmers' movement.…

• Farmers' Protest: Chandigarh Enforces Section 144 in Response to Demonstrations

  The enforcement of Section 144 by the Chandigarh administration underscores the gravity of the situation amidst the anticipated farmers' agitation.…

• Farmers' Delhi Chalo March: Tensions Rise as Haryana Tightens Security Ahead of Protest

  The authorities remain vigilant as the 'Delhi Chalo' march approaches, ensuring both security measures and preparations for potential disruptions along the Punjab-Haryana borders and major routes leading to Delhi.…

• Polish Farmers Launch Month-Long Protest, Demand Resignation of EU Agriculture Commissioner

  Polish farmers launch a month-long strike, demanding the resignation of the Janusz Wojciechowski, EU Agriculture Commissioner for their grievances.…

• Farmers' Protest on Noida Expressway Ends, Route Reopens Following Six-Hour Disruption

  The Noida-Delhi thoroughfare is operational again as authorities address farmers' demands and assured resolution.…

• Italian Farmers Rally in Rome Demanding Action on Imports and Climate Policies

  Farmers from across Italy converge in the capital to protest against EU imports and climate policies, mirroring demonstrations across Europe.…

• Haryana Farmers Set to March to Delhi on February 13 Against MSP Rules

  Farmers from Punjab and Haryana will be visiting the national capital on February 13 to protest against the minimum support price (MSP). Farmers have been demanding a law guaranteeing MSP.…

• Punjab, Haryana Witness Ongoing Farmers' Sit-In for Second Consecutive Day

  Farmers from various regions of states gathered in Mohali, Punjab, and Panchkula, Haryana, in response to a nationwide protest appeal made by the SKM.…

• Massive All India Joint Convention Unites Workers and Farmers in Delhi for a Common Cause

  The All India Convention of Workers and Farmers united to oppose the BJP-RSS regime's policies, planning nationwide actions for workers’ and farmers' rights.…

• Farmer's Death Amidst Tensions Over Leader 'Detentions' in Sangrur

  A man died during Sagrur, Punjab protest and five policemen are injured.…

• KRRS Launches ‘Raitha Satyagraha’ Demanding Repeal of Anti-Farmer Laws

  The farmers' protest organized by KRRS serves as a reminder of the ongoing concerns faced by farmers in Karnataka. Their demands for the repeal of certain laws and the implementation of farmer-centric policies underscore the need for proactive measures to address the challenges faced by…

• Farmers End Protest in Haryana Over Sunflower Seeds MSP, ‘Major Issue’ Unresolved

  As the Farmers’ protest over sunflower seeds MSP comes to an end, leader Karam Singh Mathana ensured that “The major issue of MSP is still not solved but our meeting with the Government was successful.” Moreover, Twitter Founder, Jack Dorsey, opened up about facing pressure…

• Punjab: Farmers Protesting at PSPCL Head Office Cut Water Intake

  Farmers protesting at PSPCL head office in Patiala, Punjab cut water intake and also refused medical checkups.…

• Protest Erupt as Opposition Grows Against Solar Projects on Pasture Land

  Environmentalists and concerned citizens hope that their united voices will resonate with the government and compel them to take immediate action to protect these invaluable lands.…

• Kurukshetra Farmers Rally Against Delayed Sunflower Seed Procurement

  In a show of discontent, hundreds of farmers gathered at the Shahbad grain market on Monday to demand government agencies to procure sunflower seeds at the promised minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 6,400 per quintal. Organized under the banner of the Bharatiya Kisan Union…

• Punjab Farmers Stage Railway Track Blockade, Demand Fair Compensation for Land Acquisition

  Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee (KMC), a farmers' organization, staged a protest at Devidaspura village on Thursday, causing a disruption in rail traffic due to their occupation of a railway track.…

• Farmers and Khaps Join Forces in Support of Wrestlers' Protest

  A large number of farmers, labourers, athletes, retired employees, and members of other public organisations condemned the Delhi police's "misbehaviour" with women players who were in a drunken state.…

• Rs 24 Crore Returned to State Headquarters; AIKS Protests!

  The Farmers of Rohtak needs to wait for compensation against their crop losses as the amount of Rs 24 crore has been returned to state headquarters stating that the amount cannot be distributed to respective farmers till the end of financial years.…

• Samyukt Kisan Morcha Plans Nationwide Protests from May to November

  Morcha says, from May 26 to May 31, agitations will be held in all states and Union territories.…

• Low Capsicum Prices Persist: Mansa Farmers Resort to Roadside Yield Dumping

  Agitated capsicum farmers are constantly dumping their yields on roads to mark their protest due to the price crash and lack of demand.…

• All India Kisan Sabha to March to Maharashtra Revenue Minister's Office in Ahmednagar

  The All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) will hold a three-day march from April 26 to 28 to the office of Maharashtra Minister of Revenue, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy Development Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra for allegedly "not resolving the basic issues of…

• Punjab Farmers Forced to Dump Capsicum as Prices Plummet to Rs 1 Per kg

  Farmers in Punjab's Mansa region threw capsicum on the highways on Wednesday after being offered Re 1 per kg for their harvest, according to reports.…

• BKU Ekta Ugrahan Demands Full MSP for Wheat Crop Damage, Plans Railway Blockade

  The governments have forced the farmers to block rail traffic who are already being crushed under the burden of debts by denying the full MSP or full compensation.…

• BKU Dakaunda Group Protest Over Crop Damage Due to Untimely Rain

  In Sangrur, the members of the Dhaner-led union marched on the roads of the city as they walked towards Dreamland colony on Sangrur-Patiala road. Meanwhile, BKU Dakaunda (Burjgill) was sitting outside the CAO office in Sangrur.…

• Farmers & Workers to Unite for Historic Rally Demanding Material Rights on April 5th in New Delhi

  Thousands of Indian agricultural, industrial, and farming workers and farmers are traveling to Delhi for a rally organized by the All India Agriculture Workers Union, Center of Indian Trade Unions, and the All India Kisan Sabha, with support from 300 academics, writers, journalists, and veterans…

• Punjab Farmers Protest Against "Hiked" Compensation of Rs 15,000/acre for Crop Loss

  The BKU Dakaunda (Dhaner), a farmers' union not associated with the 32 other unions in Punjab, announced a gherao on April 6 at Dreamland Colony in Sangrur, where Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann is currently renting a residence.…

• Farmers Gherao PSPCL Chief Engineer’s Residence Over Alleged ‘Illegal’ Tube Well Connections

  The trigger for the protest was PSPCL rejecting farmers' plea to substitute the damaged transformers of tube wells.…

• Amritpal’s Rise Raises Concerns Among Farmer Leaders About Attempt to Break Kisan Unity

  Farmers in Haryana suspect a conspiracy behind Amritpal Singh's sudden rise to fame as Punjab Police search for him. They fear attempts to undermine their unity in the ongoing protests against the agricultural legislation, which has caused significant damage to crops due to recent rain…

• Farmer Union Claims Amritpal’s Incident Was an Effort to Deviate from Farmer’s Issues

  Avtar Singh Mehma, general secretary of Krantikari Kisan Union said that the agrarian crisis and farmer issues have taken a backseat in the state.…

• Farmers' Protests Continue: SKM to Hold Nationwide Protest Over Non-Fulfillment of Promises & MSP Guarantee Week

  The SKM said farmers had suspended the agitations relying on the centre’s letter assuring that it would take effective steps to mitigate the crisis faced by farmers, during the year 2021.…

• “No Guarantee on MSP, No Option But to Come Back to Protest”: Farmers’ Speak at Ramlila Ground

  Over 20,000 farmers have assembled at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi today for the "Kisan Mahapanchayat" to demand increased security and a legal guarantee on the minimum support price.…

• Sangrur Farmers Stage Protest Near CM’s Residence, Demands Compensation for Crop Damage

  Farmers protest near Punjab CM Mann's residence in Sangrur over compensation for Crop Damage entering 12th Day.…

• Delhi Traffic Police Divert Routes Ahead of 20,000-strong Kisan Rally at Ramleela Ground

  According to Delhi Traffic Police, some routes are diverted such as the Delhi Gate, Ajmeri Gate, JLN Marg, Chaman Lal Marg, Maharaja Ranjeet Singh Marg, Mirdard Chowk, Minto Road R/L, R/A Kamala Market. to Hamdard Chowk, Bhavbhuti Marg, Paharganj Chowk.…

• Maharashtra Govt Promises Increased Onion Farmer Subsidy, But Farmer's ‘Long March’ Continues

  Maharashtra government holds 'fruitful' discussions with farmers, plans to enhance the per quintal subsidy promised to onion farmers. Farmers march to take place until the implementation of promises.…

• Farmers Protesting in Maharashtra Agree to Meet CM and Deputy CM in Mumbai Today

  Ministers Atul Save and Dada Bhuse to have discussions with the delegation of CPI(M) and All India Kisan Sabha about the demands of the farmers undertaking a “long march” from Nashik to Mumbai.…

• 500 UP Farmers Protest at Noida, FIR Against 180 Including Farmer Leader

  On March 13th, the Noida authority headquarters in Sector 6 farmers protested against the government, calling for better management of the rehabilitation services.…

• Punjab Farmers Protest Against Central Govt at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

  Thousands of farmers staged a protest march Monday towards Parliament against the Union Government, calling for an immediate stop to the transfer of Punjab water to non-riparian states and a legal guarantee of the Minimum Support Price (MSP).…

• Farmer Unions to Jointly Protest Against the Modi Govt on April 5th in Delhi

  The protestors will be demanding the abolition of four labor codes and the Electricity Amendment Bill of 2022, increasing MGNREGA workdays to 200 with minimum wages at Rs 600 per day, among other things.…

• Mahapanchayat Organized in CM’s Constituency, Farmers Seek Canal Water for 60 Villages

  The grain market of Punjab in the Dhuri, the constituency which is under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, witnessed a mahapanchayat in which farmers from Malerkotla, Sangrur, and Barnala districts participated.…

• Farmer’s Protest: Tamil Nadu Farmers Set Out for Delhi from Kanyakumari With Ten-Point Demands

  The union's ten-point demands include a ban on genetically modified crops, the cancellation of farm loans from nationalized banks, and more…

• Rakesh Tikait Threatens to Launch Agitation in Bihar Over Farmer’s Issues

  Rakesh Tikait, leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), has threatened to initiate a farmers' protest in Bihar if the state government does not accept the demand of the peasants.…

• KMSC’s ‘Rail Roko’ Protest Causes Cancellation of 10 Trains; Farmers Demand Compensation for Land Acquisition

  According to railway officials, the disruption resulted in the cancellation of 10 trains, including those from Verka to Pathankot and Pathankot to Amritsar.…

• Farmers to Hold ‘Rail Roko’ in Gurdaspur from February 22; Demand MSP for All Crops

  The farmers are protesting against the government over the unfair compensation for land acquisition for the Bharat Mala project, according to Sarwan Singh Pandher, the general secretary of the organization.…

• Punjab Govt to Organize Farmer-Government Meeting in Ludhiana

  On February 12, the Punjab government will host a first-of-its-kind 'Pehli Sarkar-Kisan Milni' (government-farmers meeting) at Punjab Agriculture University in Ludhiana.…

• Jharkhand Traders Body Plans to Start Indefinite Strike from February 15 Against Farm Bills

  A body of traders in Jharkhand on February 8 decided to observe an indefinite strike from February 15 to protest against the state government's new agriculture bill, stating that it will "encourage price rise and impact farmers adversely".…

• Rakesh Tikait Urges Farmers to Reach Muzaffarnagar Mahapanchayat in 'Expired' Tractors

  According to sources, a number of farmer leaders affiliated with Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) from Shamli, Baghpat, Meerut, Saharanpur, and neighboring regions will also attend the Mahapanchayat.…

• KMSC-Led Farmers Block Rail Tracks in 12 Districts of Punjab

  The union wants strict action on those who hurt the farmers protesting during the Delhi Kisan Morcha demonstration against the three contentious agricultural laws, which have since been repealed…

• Bihar: Farmers’ Protest Turns Violent in Buxar After Midnight Police Raid

  On Wednesday morning, a group of farmers protesting land acquisition compensation turned violent and attacked police officers who attempted to control the mob in Bihar's Buxar district.…

• Rahul Gandhi Meets Farmer Leaders in Haryana; Discusses MSP & Other Agriculture Issues

  The former Congress president had an hour-long conversation with the farmer leaders while he was in the Shahbad grain market.…

• Bharat Jodo Yatra: Rakesh Tikait to Meet Rahul Gandhi on Jan 9?

  Rakesh Tikait is anticipated to demand government subsidies for farmers in Himachal for minor agricultural equipment. Additionally, he will bring up the issue of the lack of sugar mills in the state.…