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Trade unions, farmers to hold rail roko, rasta roko protests on Aug 10 against 'pro-corporate policies'

Central trade unions and Samyukta Kisan Morcha will launch nationwide protests on August 10. They demand the repeal of labour codes and a legal MSP guarantee. The groups also oppose public sector privatisation and support students' movements. Further coordinated actions are planned if demands are not met. This marks a…

The Economic Times

Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9 kg after 19 days of hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike has reached a critical stage after nineteen days. Doctors warn his organs could be affected as he lost over nine kilograms. Wangchuk ruled out ending his fast without government response and urged a Parliament march. The Delhi High Court directed daily health monitoring and medical…

The Economic Times

Union budget shows Modi government is indifferent to farmer distress

The Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, has drawn sharp criticism from farmers and agricultural experts alike for its letdown of the farming sector. In the backdrop of the massive crisis faced by the farming community and the resulting discontent, this budget…

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Protestors to pay any loss to public property during farmers protest

Amid a stand-off with the farmers, who are protesting with their demands, Haryana Police in Ambala District has said that any loss to the government and private property. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Farmers Protest: "SKM to hold a crucial meeting with farmers from across the nation," says BKU leader Rakesh Tikait

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) Leader Rakesh Tikait on Today asserted that a crucial meeting of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) is scheduled for Thursday, where farmers from across the country will convene to decide the future course of the agitation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Police action against them spurs support for farmers

Protesting farmers began receiving support from several like-minded groups across the country, a day after the police action on them

The Hindu

Rakesh Tikait calls upon farmers to be ready for another campaign on the lines of the 13-month protest in Delhi

Farmers’ leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday stressed the need for launching another farmers’ struggle on the lines of the one staged in Delhi in for 13 months and called upon farmers to be ready for it.

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"Demands concern all farmers, we are in their support": Rakesh Tikait on 'Delhi Chalo' protest

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday said that demands for law on MSP, implementation of Swaminathan Committee report and debt waiver concern all farmers and they support farmers who have embarked on 'Delhi Chalo' protest over these issues.

Dynamite News

Vedika calls for defeating BJP in general elections

Bharata Rajyanga Hakkula Parirakshana Vedika calls for defeating BJP in general elections, alleging abuse of power.

The Hindu

Restore mandi system in Bihar, says BKU leader Tikait; threatens to launch agitation

Rakesh Tikait said the schemes being run for farmers were not implemented properly.

The Hindu

Swaminathan transformed everything linked to agriculture: Rakesh Tikait

Rakesh Tikait, leader of Bharatiya Kisan Union, mourns the passing of MS Swaminathan, iconic scientist and father of India's Green Revolution. He remembers Swaminathan's positive influence on agriculture, farmers, and food security. He pledges to continue the fight for Swaminathan's ideas.

The Hindu

MSP demand | NH-44 remains blocked at Pipli in Haryana as talks between farmers, district administration fail

Farmers blocked the NH in Pipli in Haryana’s Kurukshetra district for a second day on June 13, 2023 over the MSP for sunflower seeds, with Rakesh Tikait asking the State government to accept the demand or send farmers to jail

The Hindu

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway after mahapanchayat seeking MSP for sunflower seed

The “MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao mahapanchayat”, called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) (Charuni), was held at a grain market in Pipli close to National Highway-44. After the mahapanchayat the farmers gathered on the highway, blocking it.

The Hindu

Wrestlers’ protest | Meet with wrestlers or face agitation from June 9, khap leaders warn Centre

Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait said WFI chief Singh should be arrested, and they are giving the government time till June 9 to act on the demand, else the agitation will be intensified

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Khap Mahapanchayat: Delegation will meet President Droupadi Murmu to seek justice for wrestlers, says Rakesh Tikiat

MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP): A Khap Mahapanchayat held here on Thursday decided that a delegation would meet President Droupadi Murmu to seek justice for wrestlers demanding action against BJP MP and outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Saran Singh accused of sexually abusing female grapplers, farmer leader Rakesh Tikiat said.

The Hindu

Farmer leaders, wrestlers give 15-day ultimatum to govt. to arrest WFI chief

The 31-member committee that is advising the protesting wrestlers on May 7 said if WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh is not arrested by May 21, it will take a “significant decision”, even as Vinesh Phogat insisted that their protest has not been hijacked by farmers.

The Hindu

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait offers support to protesting wrestlers

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait visited the wrestlers protesting in the capital and offered them his support on Tuesday

The Times of India

Rakesh Tikait starts indefinite dharna against govt's ‘unfulfilled promises’

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Tractor-trolley travel ban aimed at scuttling farmers' agitation: Rakesh Tikait

Twenty-six people were killed and several others seriously injured when a tractor trolley drove off road and fell into a pond in Kanpur

The Hindu

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Victims' families awaiting justice, says Rakesh Tikait

Rakesh Tikait will take part in religious programmes at the Kaudiyala Ghat gurdwara in Tikunia on Monday to mark the first anniversary of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence

The Hindu

Complaint against Union Minister Ajay Mishra over remarks against Tikait, farmers

On October 3 last year, eight people, including four farmers and a journalist, were killed in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence during a farmers’ protest

The Hindu

Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni refers to farmers as ‘barking dogs’

Comments in as yet unverified video came after a 75-hour-long protest by farmers demanding his sacking and arrest

The Hindu

People’s movements will defeat BJP in 2024: SKM leaders

The September 6 meeting of the farmers’ movement will determine its future course, says Rakesh Tikait

Dynamite News

Farmer Protest: Security beefed up at Singhu, Ghazipur borders as farmers to hold protest at Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police has increased the security forces and barricaded the Singhu border which is located in North-West Delhi and Ghazipur border which is located on the Delhi-Meerut expressway. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Police detain Rakesh Tikait on way to stir

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait alleges police working at Centre’s behest.

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