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Umbrella body of Indian farmers' unions

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Samyukt Kisan Morcha: Umbrella body of Indian farmers' unions
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), formed in November 2020, is a coalition of over forty Indian farmers' unions to coordinate satyagragh against the three farm acts initiated in September of the same year.

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Punjab: Farmers suspend 'rail roko' protest at Shambhu railway station

Announcing the suspension of their month-long 'rail roko' at Shambhu railway station in Patiala, farmers said they will now 'gherao' the residences of BJP leaders in Punjab and Haryana to continue..
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Haryana Police arrest farmer activist Jalbera

The Haryana Police has arrested farmer activist Navdeep Singh Jalbera in connection with an FIR lodged during the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' stir in February. The arrest comes ahead of a gathering by the..
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Bharat bandh today: Know routes to avoid in Delhi, Noida during farmers' protest

A total of 37 farmers' groups under the umbrella group Samyukt Kisan Morcha have announced a Gramin Bharat bandh or nationwide strike on Friday, February 16.
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Bharat Bandh today: Will banks, offices, schools remain closed due to farmer protest?

Today, February 16, 2024, farmer associations and unions such as the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) have declared a Bharat Bandh.
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Delhi Chalo march: Tear gas fired, mobile internet suspension extended as protest resumes on Day 2

Protesting farmers resume 'Dilli Chalo' march at Shambhu border, facing tear gas rounds from security forces. Haryana extends internet suspension as tensions rise. Ghazipur border sees heavy..
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Kisan Morcha condemns police action on farmers; calls for protest on February 16 across India


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Farmers' march: Delhi government rejects Centre's proposal to convert Bawana stadium into makeshift jail

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha begun marching towards Delhi on Tuesday morning to press the Centre to accept their demands, including the enactment of a law to..
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'Delhi Chalo' farmers' protest today: Border security up, traffic advisory issued

Over 200 farmers' unions, including the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, are participating in the march to demand the acceptance of their key demands from the Central government.
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha expresses discontent over barricades at Delhi borders; calls nationwide strike


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Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold 15 more farmers' conclave ahead of Feb 26 'Delhi Chalo'

Farmers' outfit Samyukta Kisan Morcha has called for "Delhi Chalo" on February 26 and plans to organize 15 more "Kisan Mahapanchayats" across the country. The leaders emphasized the importance of..
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Farmer body to convene all-India convention on MSP, other issues in January

Sanyukt Kisan Morcha plans an all-India farmer convention in Punjab in January 2024 to announce an action plan for achieving demands including MSP guarantee, debt waiver, stopping electricity..
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha threatens stir over arrests tied to 2020-21 farmers protest


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Will relaunch 'massive, peaceful, mass struggle' to protest action against farmers: SKM

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) announced the relaunch of a massive, peaceful mass struggle to confront any vengeful action against farmers by the Centre. They highlighted cases of farmer leaders being..
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha demands withdrawal of FIR against journalists

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, a farmers' organization, has demanded that the Indian government withdraw an FIR (First Information Report) registered against journalists and owners of news portal..
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha to hold nationwide protests in support of wrestlers

From May 11-18, an all-India agitation shall be held by SKM in all state capitals, district headquarters, and talukas.
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Farmers gear up for another round of long agitation, express solidarity with protesting wrestlers

A section of farmers are gearing up for another round of intense protest from May with the Samyukt Kisan Morcha -- an umbrella body of different organisations that spearheaded an year-long protest..
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No promise kept, farmers’ rally in capital reminds govt

Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers’ organisations, on Monday threatened to launch another agitation if the government failed to fulfil its demands, including a law on the..
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Farmers protest against 'unkept promises'

Thousands of farmers from various states gathered at Jantar Mantar on Monday to participate in a 'mahapanchayat' demanding a law on minimum support price (MSP) for crops, a promise they claimed had not..
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Hundreds of farmers reach Delhi to take part in 'mahapanchayat'

Hundreds of farmers from different states started reaching Delhi amid heavy security arrangements to participate in a 'mahapanchayat' called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) at Jantar..
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SKM stir in Lakhimpur enters second day, Tikait asks farmers to be ready for nationwide agitation

Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait exhorted farmers to be ready for a massive nationwide agitation over their demands as a 75-hour sit-in by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha in Lakhimpur Kheri..
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Samyukt Kisan Morcha to launch nationwide campaign against 'Agnipath' scheme on Sunday


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Agnipath scheme: Samyukt Kisan Morcha demands rollback, nationwide campaign from Sunday

SKM will launch the campaign in collaboration with various youth organisations and the United Front of ex-Servicemen.
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MSP, Agnipath, Lakhimpur violence to be discussed at Samyukta Kisan Morcha's panchayat on August 22

The SKM alleged that some people wrote to the Centre about MSP issue last September without telling other members.
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'Agnipath scheme should be rolled back': Samyukta Kisan Morcha to stage nationwide protests on June 24

Farmer leader and member of SKM Abhimanyu Kohar said organisation in meeting had decided to stage nationwide protests on June 24 to oppose the scheme.
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha urges Kovind to remind Centre of its promises to farmers


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Samyukt Kisan Morcha seeks clarification, amendments from Centre on proposal for ending farmers' agitation

Samyukt Kisan Morcha, an aegis of farmer unions, had formed a five-member committee and is awaiting the government's response on the matter.
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Need state-wise compensation for farmers who died in protests: Rakesh Tikait

Ahead of the scheduled meeting of Samyukt Kisan Morcha today, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said, "Our demand for minimum support price is from the Government of India. The talks..
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Rakesh Tikait reaches Mumbai to attend 'Kisan-Mazdoor Mahapanchayat'

"The Mahapanchayat will raise the demands of the farm movement including the legal guarantee for MSP, withdrawal of Electricity Amendment Bill, removal of penal provisions from Air Quality Management..
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Farmers defer march to Parliament two days before tabling of bill to repeal farm laws

Farmers on Saturday deferred their march to Parliament, which was scheduled for November 29. The march was announced by Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. "Samyukt Kisan Morcha has..
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‘Stir not over yet’: SKM takes farm fight to poll-bound Uttar Pradesh

Unmoved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to repeal the three contentious farm laws, Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Monday unleashed the combined might of 40 farm unions in Lucknow and warned..
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'Give surety of MSP, withdraw criminal cases': What are Samyukt Kisan Morcha's demands from PM Modi?

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha has penned an open letter to PM Modi, asking him to adhere to six of their demands for the protest to end.
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Samyukta Kisan Morcha holds meeting to discuss future course of action on farmers protest

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha's (SKM) meeting began at Delhi's Singhu border on Sunday to discuss the future course of action on farmers' protest after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced repealing the..
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Withdrawal of cases, compensation for those who died in farm protests on agenda: Rakesh Tikait

Compensation for the farmers who lost their lives, withdrawal of cases registered against farmers during the protests and other issues of farmers will be on the agenda in the Samyukt Kisan Morcha..
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