Tag: democratic protest

Aruna Roy: All citizens should stand with the protesting farmers. At stake is India’s food self-sufficiency and sovereignty

The farmers’ protest is our protest, in a more direct sense than we imagine. Food is basic to our lives and farmers have made us self-sufficient in food. Were it not for the public distribution system (PDS), grain procurement at minimum support price (MSP), and bumper harvests, we would have continually faced widespread hunger and… Read More Aruna Roy: All citizens should stand with the protesting farmers. At stake is India’s food self-sufficiency and sovereignty

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URGENT APPEAL by Kisan Ekta Morcha

The protesting farmers at Delhi’s borders have started a new YouTube channel called called Kisan Ekta Morcha. Please subscribe, share and like. Kisan leaders want to challenge the agriculture minister’s claim that only 100,000 farmers are protesting. Please forward and share. Kisan Ekta Morcha Discussion on Indian Agriculture and the ongoing Kisan agitation Amit Bhaduri:… Read More URGENT APPEAL by Kisan Ekta Morcha

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10 economists write to Tomar, cite reasons why Centre should repeal ‘flawed’ farm laws

Amid an unprecedented agitation against the Centre’s farm laws by farmers across the country and particularly around the nation’s capital, 10 economists of various universities have written to Union Minister for Agriculture Narendra Singh Tomar, demanding that the laws be repealed.  “We do believe that improvements and changes are required in the agricultural marketing system… Read More 10 economists write to Tomar, cite reasons why Centre should repeal ‘flawed’ farm laws

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Jairus Banaji on the Indian corporate strategy of subordinating farm households and family labor

NB: Continuing the discussion of issues raised by the ongoing kisan agitation, here are some observations made by Jairus Banaji on the nature of corporate domination and subjugation of peasant agriculture. They appeared on his Facebook page, the dates of which are appended. A long-standing dodge in mainstream commentary on economic policy as well as in political… Read More Jairus Banaji on the Indian corporate strategy of subordinating farm households and family labor

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Shyam Saran: If Modi really sees India as a democracy, then he must stop the labelling exercise / Sukhbir Badal says BJP is ‘real tukde tukde gang, has smashed national unity’

At the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the country’s new Parliament building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that in a vibrant democracy like India, there was room for differences, but not disconnect. This is a welcome acknowledgement of the Argumentative Indian who loves debate, who is curious about the world around them and is open to… Read More Shyam Saran: If Modi really sees India as a democracy, then he must stop the labelling exercise / Sukhbir Badal says BJP is ‘real tukde tukde gang, has smashed national unity’

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Discussion on Indian Agriculture and the ongoing Kisan agitation

NB: Here are some observations which I have received from friends (or passed on by them) on Indian agriculture. The observations have been provoked by the current farmer agitation. The comments are placed in the order I received them. Some are in the public domain, and helped spark off the debate. Five of these are listed… Read More Discussion on Indian Agriculture and the ongoing Kisan agitation

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Bharat Bhushan – Farmer leaders as 'extremists': Govt prepares a fallback narrative

It would seem that the Narendra Modi government is preparing a fallback narrative in case the stalemate with agitating farmers continues. It has begun putting its weight behind allegations that the agitation has been hijacked by “extremist” elements. Government leaders are talking about the subversive intent of “Urban Naxalites” or of “Khalistanis” alleged to have infiltrated the… Read More Bharat Bhushan – Farmer leaders as 'extremists': Govt prepares a fallback narrative

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Indian Farmers' Protest – Work in progress videos

“I plan to add all the videos I take at the borders. Can’t promise consistency but can certainly promise that there is more to come. Not just from me but from this movement…” https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhQJ7xZ2HU2punZW1FeLFhR51a6tkNfTS Ravinder Kaur: Has Modi finally met his match in India’s farmers?  The government’s hopes of turning India into the world’s workshop… Read More Indian Farmers' Protest – Work in progress videos

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