We take a look at the latest from the farmers’ struggle, the state of the leather industry in Tamil Nadu and Delhi’s surveillance record. We also look at a new monetization drive by the Indian government and the criticisms of the New Education Policy
Farmers’ agitation: Nationwide shutdown in India
March 26 marked four months since the farmers’ protests began in India.
Indian farmers’ struggle: International Women’s Day celebrated with huge mobilizations
On March 8, tens of thousands of women gathered at the borders of Indian capital New Delhi where the current farmers’ agitation is going on to celebrate International Women’s Day.
“Indian farmers will resist until govt repeals all three agriculture laws”
Ashok Dhawale, president of the All India Kisan Sabha, one of the main organizations leading the current farmers’ struggle, explains why tens of thousands of farmers have embarked on a protest on the outskirts of the capital New Delhi
Modi’s farm bills totally kowtow to imperialist agenda
Imperialism has been pushing countries like India to become food import-dependent and divert land devoted to foodgrain toward crops that imperialist countries can’t grow
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