The simmering tension at the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana has boiled over, leading to a dramatic escalation in the ongoing farmers’ protest. Following a forceful police crackdown that saw the use of tear gas, water cannons, and barricades, farmer unions have announced an indefinite “dharna” (sit-in protest) at the strategic border point. This … Read more
Amritsar, Punjab – The simmering discontent among Punjab farmers over their long-standing demands has boiled over, with a significant escalation witnessed as multiple farmer unions, led by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), initiated a week-long sit-in protest across the state. The focal point of the agitation has emerged at Amritsar’s Golden Gate, where a large … Read more
Chandigarh: In a significant development for the ongoing discourse surrounding farmers’ demands, a Supreme Court-appointed committee is scheduled to hold its first round of talks with leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on January 3rd. The primary focus of these discussions will be the contentious issue of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural produce, … Read more