Farmers Plan Vidhana Soudha Siege Over Unmet Demands
Karnataka’s farming community is gearing up for a significant demonstration, with various farmers’ associations announcing a ‘Vidhana Soudha siege’ in Bengaluru on August 20. The protest aims to pressure the state government into addressing long-pending demands, including ensuring scientific pricing for agricultural produce, releasing pending incentives for dairy farmers, and rescinding contentious land reform and…
Punjab Scraps Controversial Land Policy After Widespread Protests
Chandigarh witnesses a significant political reversal as the Punjab government announces the complete withdrawal of its contentious land pooling policy. The move comes after relentless pressure from farmer organizations, opposition parties, and a crucial intervention by the High Court, which had questioned the policy’s hasty notification. This landmark decision is being hailed as a resounding…
Punjab Government Withdraws Controversial Land Policy
Following days of intense protests and mounting pressure from various farmer organizations and opposition parties, the Punjab Cabinet has formally approved the denotification of its contentious Land Pooling Policy. This decision, announced today, comes after the policy, initially termed “farmer-friendly,” faced widespread backlash and even an interim stay from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.…
