Farmers’ Issues and Agrarian Crisis in Punjab

NIA Issues Bulk Notices to Activists Connected with Farmers Protest To Join Investigation As “Witness” in UAPA Case

Dominic Raab Under Pressure to Raise Farmers Protests and Jagtar Singh Johal Case During India Visit

Recalling “The Art of War” in the Farmers Struggle [Op-Ed]

AULReP Stands in Solidarity with Kisaans (Farmers) and Workers in Punjab and India

Exclusive Interview with Bhai Mandhir Singh About Farmers Struggle

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Support Indian Farmers Fight Against Draconian Laws

US Lawmakers, Experts Express Solidarity with Farmers’ Protests in India

Farmers in India and the Fundamental Right to Protest: International Human Rights Day 2020

Australia’s Stop Adani Movement Stands in Solidarity with Protesting Punjabi & Indian Farmers

Govt. Violating Fundamental Rights By Installing Mobile & Internet Jammers: Says HC Lawyers

Editors Guild of India Issues Advisory Against Biased & Baseless Media Reporting of Farmers Protests

Canada’s National Farmers Union Stands in Solidarity with Farmers Protesting New Agricultural Laws in India

36 British MPs Support Farmers’ Protest; Want UK to Raise Issue with India

Farmers’ Agitation: UN Chief’s Spokesperson Says People Have Right to Peaceful Protest

21 Sikh Youth Orgs Write Open Letter to Sikh Sangat on Farmers’ Struggle

Sikh Diaspora Call for UN Intervention To Prevent Use of Violence Against Farmers Peacefully Protesting Controversial Farm-Laws in India

Winds From Punjab: Existential States for Farmers & Government Are High

A Day Before Farmers’ Delhi Chalo, Punjab’s Subedari Nizam Declares Night Curfew

How Present Farmers’ Struggle is Different From Previous Agitations? & Why We Need For Punjab Centric Agrarian Model?

Need & Possibilities of Punjab Centric Agrarian Model & Role of Social Structure: Bhai Mandhir Singh

Delhi Pushing Punjab to the Wall: Dal Khalsa

Know the Changes in Crop Cycle That Affected Punjab – Explained by Jujhar Singh

Farmers’ Unions Decide to Talk to GoI But Protests to Continue for Now

Struggle Should Be For Right To Price Determination, Direct International Trade and Right over Natural Resources: A Joint Statement

Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s Resignation: Face-Saving by Badals

Farmers’ Protest Hit Supplies of Vegetables, Milk; Police use Force in Bathinda, 1 Injured, 4 Held

Punjab Cabinet Okay’s Conditional Loan Waiver From SC/BC Finance Corporation

Punjab Reduced To ‘Begger’ As NITI Ayog Snubs Punjab For Asking For Funds

Dr Gian Singh Speaking On ‘Punjab’s Agrarian Crises’ Its Solution

‘Sath’ Organizes Special Discussion On Punjab Agrarian Crisis, At Panjab University

Sath to Host Special Lecture on ‘Punjab Agrarian Crisis’ at Panjab University

Farmers Resist Pb Govt’s Move To Install Meters On Tubewells

16,606 Farm Suicides in 15 years in Punjab; 87% Deaths Owing to Debt: Report

SYP To Hold Conference On 24th Dec, Will Discuss Agrarian, Education & Economic Problems

Punjab Govt Cabinet Approves Increase In Sugarcane SAP Upto Rs 10/ Quintal

State Promoting Industrialist’s Interest At Farmer’s Cost: BKU

Landless Labourer Suffered The Most Due To Farm Crisis, Dwells Pbi University Report

Farmers’ Issues and Agrarian Crisis in Punjab

History Shapes the Future: Regarding Scraping Indian Draconian Farm Laws

December 3, 2021

The question remains unanswered and is haunting. There is no definite answer on how to shape the future of agriculture. The only solution in discussion in Punjab is crop diversification which is a small part of this complex problem. The identification of a problem is more indispensable before suggesting solutions. Do you remember the famous green revolution? Yes, the one famously talked about increasing the grain yield in the late 1960s in the region.

India’s New Farm Laws: Who really gets the benefit?

February 22, 2021

Three new agriculture laws, back in September 2020, were passed under the governance of right-wing BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, without going through the required parliamentary procedure and without even consulting the main stakeholders – ‘Farmers’. The government is trying to forcefully enact these laws in the name of liberalization of the agriculture sector, making farmers more economically vulnerable.

Join Statement on Internal Issues Concerning the Farmers Struggle

January 19, 2021

It is satisfying and comforting to know that the Kisan Ekta Morcha leadership of has shown intent to set at rest the indications given about sidelining of Gurnam Singh Charuni -the leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union Haryana Charuni group. This has become possible as a result of the awareness and alertness of internal platforms of this moveme

NIA Issues Bulk Notices to Activists Connected with Farmers Protest To Join Investigation As “Witness” in UAPA Case

January 15, 2021

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India has issued notices to various activists and relatives of some others in relation to a case registered under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Dominic Raab Under Pressure to Raise Farmers Protests and Jagtar Singh Johal Case During India Visit

December 15, 2020

Over 100 Conservative MPs, including Ministers have been contacted since Boris's gaffe in PMQs last week on the mistreatment of peaceful farmers protesting in India.

Recalling “The Art of War” in the Farmers Struggle [Op-Ed]

December 13, 2020

First thing first, a term is to be decided to be given to what farmers in India (especially from Panjab) are doing these days in Delhi, the capital region of India. 'War' or 'Fight' suits the best but we'll continue with 'Struggle' as we still think ‘them’ (Delhi rulers) to be ours and 'war' will be too harsh for it. They are using age expired tear gas apparatus and water cannons in this chilling time on their own people representing themselves for their legitimate rights peacefully. Even when they are preparing stadiums and open grounds into prisons so it is more or less a war like situation.

AULReP Stands in Solidarity with Kisaans (Farmers) and Workers in Punjab and India

December 12, 2020

Alberta Union of Labour Relations Professionals (AULReP) firmly express its solidarity with the over 250 million kisaans (farmers) and workers who have been on strike and have taken various peaceful actions in India against the Government of India's capitalist reforms. AULReP also firmly condemns the violent repression of kisaans, workers, and trade unionists in India by the Indian government and its armed forces.

Exclusive Interview with Bhai Mandhir Singh About Farmers Struggle

December 12, 2020

Farmers' struggle against new farm laws enacted by the Indian parliament has entered a crucial phase. Sikh Siyasat talked to Bhai Mandhir Singh about various vital issues related to the farmers' struggle. This is full video recording of the talk.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Support Indian Farmers Fight Against Draconian Laws

December 12, 2020

Farmers in India are rising to protest three new laws adopted in their country that have important ramifications for the average Indian farmer. Essentially, this set of bills eases restrictions on corporate interests like those of Monsanto and penalizes millions of small independent farmers in the process.

US Lawmakers, Experts Express Solidarity with Farmers’ Protests in India

December 11, 2020

The members of United states congress and international legal and human rights experts have urged India to uphold the right of peaceful protest and engage with protesting farmers productively following the norms of democracy.

Farmers in India and the Fundamental Right to Protest: International Human Rights Day 2020

December 10, 2020

Weeks of protests by farmers from Punjab and Haryana intensified against three controversial farming laws which abolish Minimum Support Pricing (MSP) for farmers, led to a call for protestors to make their way to the national capital Delhi. On the 8th of December the protests had spread with farmers across India leading a country wide strike and shut down (band). Many of these poor and marginalised farmers, battled against the onset of winter amidst a world-wide pandemic travelling the 500km by foot, on tractors, scooters and other vehicles.

Australia’s Stop Adani Movement Stands in Solidarity with Protesting Punjabi & Indian Farmers

December 10, 2020

Farmers peaceful protest on the borders of Delhi has been catching attention and solidarity of the global community. Foreign officials and people's movements are expressing their solidarity and support for farmers who are calling for roll back of Indian government's new farm laws.

Govt. Violating Fundamental Rights By Installing Mobile & Internet Jammers: Says HC Lawyers

December 7, 2020

In a series of ongoing daily peaceful protest advocates of Punjab and Haryana High Court under the banner of Lawyers in Solidarity with Farmers (LSF) showed solidarity with the farmers against the three Farm Laws passed by Parliament.

Editors Guild of India Issues Advisory Against Biased & Baseless Media Reporting of Farmers Protests

December 7, 2020

In an advisory released on December 4m the Editors Guild of India (EGI) has expressed concerns about the news coverage of the farmers' protests in the India’s capital, wherein certain sections of the media have been labelling them as “Khalistanis”, “ anti-nationals”, and other such terms to “delegitimise the protests without any evidence or proof”.

Canada’s National Farmers Union Stands in Solidarity with Farmers Protesting New Agricultural Laws in India

December 7, 2020

The National Farmers Union of Canada has expressed solidarity with farmers in India, who continue to protest new agricultural laws formally passed in September.

36 British MPs Support Farmers’ Protest; Want UK to Raise Issue with India

December 6, 2020

A group of 36 cross-party Parliamentarians have written to UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and asked him to make representations to his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, regarding the impact on British Punjabis affected by the demonstrations by farmers against new agricultural legislation in India.

Farmers’ Agitation: UN Chief’s Spokesperson Says People Have Right to Peaceful Protest

December 6, 2020

While Indian government is terming the farmers protests and use of force against peacefully demonstrating protesters as its "internal matter", the spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres and a group of 36 cross-party UK parliamentarians have also come out in support of the agitating Indian farmers, saying that people have a right to demonstrate peacefully and authorities should let them do so.

21 Sikh Youth Orgs Write Open Letter to Sikh Sangat on Farmers’ Struggle

December 2, 2020

Twenty-one different naujawan jathebandies (youth led Sikh organisations), from Australia to Kashmir and beyond, have signed an open letter addressing Sikh sangat.

Sikh Diaspora Call for UN Intervention To Prevent Use of Violence Against Farmers Peacefully Protesting Controversial Farm-Laws in India

November 30, 2020

Sikh diaspora sections have written to Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association. In a written release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Sikh Federation UK national press secretary Harnek Singh said that their organization has called upon UN to intervene to prevent use of violence by Indian government against the farmers who are peacefully protesting against controversial new farm-laws in India.

Winds From Punjab: Existential States for Farmers & Government Are High

November 28, 2020

The central government may, by hook or crook, ride out the current Punjab-based farmers’ agitation. But the underlying logic of the situation can sow the seeds of a long-term crisis. The existential stakes in this agitation for both the farmers and the government are high; but the possibility of a good faith material resolution of the problem is low. This has the makings of a perfect storm.

A Day Before Farmers’ Delhi Chalo, Punjab’s Subedari Nizam Declares Night Curfew

November 25, 2020

Punjab's Subedari Nizam (state government) has announced to impose night curfew in the state citing rising cases of corona virus. As per media reports the government has also declared those not wearing masks in public will be charged with fine of rupees one thousand.

How Present Farmers’ Struggle is Different From Previous Agitations? & Why We Need For Punjab Centric Agrarian Model?

November 25, 2020

A discussion was organized at Teachers Home, Bathinda on 19 November 2020. The top of this discussion was "Punjab Centric Agrarian Model". Speaking during this event farmers' leader S. Megh Raj Singh Bhai Mandhir Singh explained that how present farmers' struggle was different from previous farmers' agitations and why there was a need for Punjab centric agrarian model.

Need & Possibilities of Punjab Centric Agrarian Model & Role of Social Structure: Bhai Mandhir Singh

November 24, 2020

Under "Waris Punjab De" campaign by Shambhu Morcha, a discussion was organised at Teachers Home, Bathinda on 19 November 2020. The top of this discussion was "Punjab Centric Agrarian Model".

Delhi Pushing Punjab to the Wall: Dal Khalsa

November 8, 2020

Participating in the farmers’ stir against contentious farm laws on November 5, the Dal Khalsa warned the Narendra Modi Government for pushing Punjab to the wall.

Know the Changes in Crop Cycle That Affected Punjab – Explained by Jujhar Singh

October 17, 2020

Punjab’s farmers have been protesting against new agricultural laws enacted by the Government of India (GoI). Other sections of the Punjabi society, especially the youths, have also come forward in support of farmers.

Farmers’ Unions Decide to Talk to GoI But Protests to Continue for Now

October 13, 2020

Thirty farmers' unions, active in Punjab, have decided to hold talks with the Government of India over new controversial agriculture laws enacted by the BJP government.

Struggle Should Be For Right To Price Determination, Direct International Trade and Right over Natural Resources: A Joint Statement

October 1, 2020

More than thirty activists, opinionists, professionals, farmers have issued a joint statement on Farmers' struggle putting forward a viewpoint that instead of merely reacting on issues, the conditions which create these issues must be addressed.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal’s Resignation: Face-Saving by Badals

September 18, 2020

Caught in a complex situation Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) has attempted to save its face on agriculture ordinances issue by tendering resignation of Harsimrat Kaur Badal from the Union Cabinet. SAD (B), a political ally of BJP, was given cabinet berth in BJP led Union government.

Farmers’ Protest Hit Supplies of Vegetables, Milk; Police use Force in Bathinda, 1 Injured, 4 Held

June 3, 2018

On the call of All India Kisan Mahasangh, an umbrella body of 110 farmers’ organisations across Indian subcontinent, protesting farmers are blocking the supply of farm products such as grains, vegetables and milk across India to attract government’s attention towards the rampant agrarian crisis and farmer distress.

Punjab Cabinet Okay’s Conditional Loan Waiver From SC/BC Finance Corporation

March 22, 2018

The Punjab government is all set for conditional loan waive off, up to Rs. 50000 each, taken from the Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development and Finance Corporation (PSCLDFC)

Punjab Reduced To ‘Begger’ As NITI Ayog Snubs Punjab For Asking For Funds

February 23, 2018

For ages Punjab has been known for its 'riches' and 'prosperity', the state has always been on the forefront to help or donate the needy

Dr Gian Singh Speaking On ‘Punjab’s Agrarian Crises’ Its Solution

February 14, 2018

Sath' a Panjab University based students group on 6th February, 2018 organised a special seminar on on ‘Punjab Agrarian Crisis’ at Panjab University Chandigarh.

‘Sath’ Organizes Special Discussion On Punjab Agrarian Crisis, At Panjab University

February 7, 2018

Sath' on Tuesday organized a special discussion on ‘Punjab Agrarian Crisis’ at Panjab University Chandigarh where a lecture was held about the declining

Sath to Host Special Lecture on ‘Punjab Agrarian Crisis’ at Panjab University

February 5, 2018

A discussion group named 'Sath' is going to hold a special discussion on prevailing 'Punjab Agrarian Crises' on 6th February 2018 (Tuesday) at Panjab University.

Farmers Resist Pb Govt’s Move To Install Meters On Tubewells

January 27, 2018

The state farmers on Thursday opposed the Cabinet's decision to install power meters on tubewells on the pretext of a pilot project, even as their five-day protest

16,606 Farm Suicides in 15 years in Punjab; 87% Deaths Owing to Debt: Report

January 11, 2018

Punjab saw 16,606 farm suicides during 2000-2015, reveals data compiled by three universities — worrisome indeed, especially at a time when debt-trapped farmers are at the brink.

SYP To Hold Conference On 24th Dec, Will Discuss Agrarian, Education & Economic Problems

December 21, 2017

Sikh Youth of Punjab (SYP) which is the youth wing of the 'pro-freedom' Sikh group Dal Khalsa will hold Youth Conference on December 24 at Sri Hargobindpur

Punjab Govt Cabinet Approves Increase In Sugarcane SAP Upto Rs 10/ Quintal

November 27, 2017

After Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) chief Balbir Singh Rajewal last week came down heavily upon the state government for being partial towards Punjab's sugar mill