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Amargarh Election Result: Simranjit Singh Mann Lasts Second

S. Simranjit Singh Mann, President of Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann), lost the election from Amargarh with a difference of around six thousand votes. Aam Aadmi Party candidate Prof. Jaswant Singh Gajjan Majra bagged the seat with more than 44 thousand votes.

With Around 42% Vote Share, AAP Set to Get 78% Seats in Punjab Assembly

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is heading for a major electoral victory in Punjab state assembly election. Votes were polled for the state assembly on 20 February. Aam Aadmi Party took a lead soon after trends started to come after counting of votes started this morning.

Center’s Move to Steal Punjab’s Representation in BBMB

The Union Government of India (GoI) has changed rule for appointment of members of the Bhakhra Beas Management Board (BBMB). New rules, reportedly notified on 23 February 2022 has removed the condition of appointing BBMB member (power) from the state of Punjab. Now the appointment can be from any state.  In this podcast, Sikh Siyasat editor Parmjeet Singh has discussed this issue.

Kashmiri Leader SAS Geelani Passed Away at 92

Senior pro-freedom Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani passed away after a long illness in Srinagar on Wednesday (1 Sept 2021) night.

Nagaland: Plan To Form All-Party Government To Facilitate Naga Talks with India

In a major development major political parties in Nagaland have agreed to come together to form an all-party government in the state as an attempt to find a political solution for decades old Naga conflict.

Planning of BJP for 2022 UP Assembly Elections: Outreach to OBC Leaders

The Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has been using social engineering as an election tool, especially in states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In order to consolidate and accumulate votes and support for upcoming UP assembly elections, BJP is outreaching OBC leaders.

China was Responsible for Seriously Disturbing Peace and Tranquility Along LAC, says India

While referring to the recent escalation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India has accused China for ‘disturbing’ peace and tranquility in the border areas.

Two Day Joint Naval Exercise of Indian and US Forces in Indian Ocean

Navies of India and United States of America (USA) are participating in two day mega naval exercise in Indian Ocean region from Wednesday (June 24).

Deep Sidhu Re-Arrested in Another Case After Bail

Actor turned activist Deep Sidhu was granted bail by a Delhi court today. He was arrested by Delhi police special cell in a case registered in relation to an incident at Red Fort during Kisan Parade of 26 January.

Unable to Arrest Lakha Sidhana, Police Targets His Cousin Brother Mundi Sidhana

Gurbir Singh alias Mundi Sidhana is cousin brother of Lakhbir Singh alias Lakha Sidhiana. He could barely walk now, that too with the help of two persons. He was allegedly picked up by Delhi police from Patiala and was tortured badly in illegal police custody.

U.S Congressman from Connecticut Condemns Violence of India on Farmers

US Congressman Joe Courtney has said that "excessive response" to farmers protest in India by the government of India was "worth of condemnation". While responding to concerns raised by Swaranjit Singh Khalsa, directory of Sikh Art Gallery, Joe Courteny said: "protests by many within India’s agricultural community have drawn worldwide attention after India’s Parliament enacted major legislation last November that sought to bring structural change to the country’s agricultural sector. In the time since, mass protests have ensued out of concern that the new law allows for an exploitation of farmers within the industry by larger firms, and that there was an overall lack of consensus built before the new law was enacted".

Attack on Rakesh Tikait in Rajasthan’s Alwar; Car Damaged; BJP Blamed

Farm leader Rakesh Tikait's convoy was reportedly attacked in Rajasthan's Alwar today. The attack on his convoy shattered the windows of Rakesh Tikait's car.

UK Parliament to Debate on Farmers Protest on March 8

UK Parliament is set to debate on ongoing Farmers Protest in India. The debate will be held in House of Commons on March 8 at 4:30 pm (UK Time).

Disha Ravi Breaks Down in Court; Says She Only Edited two Lines in Farmers Protest Toolkit

"I did not make a Toolkit. We wanted to support the farmers. I edited two lines on February 3," Disha Ravi told the Delhi court where she was produced earlier today. The court has sent her to police custody for five days for further questioning.

Join Statement on Internal Issues Concerning the Farmers Struggle

It is satisfying and comforting to know that the Kisan Ekta Morcha leadership of has shown intent to set at rest the indications given about sidelining of Gurnam Singh Charuni -the leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union Haryana Charuni group. This has become possible as a result of the awareness and alertness of internal platforms of this moveme

Bhupinder Singh Mann Recuses from 4-Member Committee Constituted by SC

In a significant development, Bhupinder Singh Mann- member of a committee appointed by Supreme Court of India to advise it on contentious new farm laws, has recused himself from the committee. In a statement issued to

AULReP Stands in Solidarity with Kisaans (Farmers) and Workers in Punjab and India

Alberta Union of Labour Relations Professionals (AULReP) firmly express its solidarity with the over 250 million kisaans (farmers) and workers who have been on strike and have taken various peaceful actions in India against the Government of India's capitalist reforms. AULReP also firmly condemns the violent repression of kisaans, workers, and trade unionists in India by the Indian government and its armed forces.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers Support Indian Farmers Fight Against Draconian Laws

Farmers in India are rising to protest three new laws adopted in their country that have important ramifications for the average Indian farmer. Essentially, this set of bills eases restrictions on corporate interests like those of Monsanto and penalizes millions of small independent farmers in the process. 

US Lawmakers, Experts Express Solidarity with Farmers’ Protests in India

The members of United states congress and international legal and human rights experts have urged India to uphold the right of peaceful protest and engage with protesting farmers productively following the norms of democracy.

Farmers in India and the Fundamental Right to Protest: International Human Rights Day 2020

Weeks of protests by farmers from Punjab and Haryana intensified against three controversial farming laws which abolish Minimum Support Pricing (MSP) for farmers, led to a call for protestors to make their way to the national capital Delhi. On the 8th of December the protests had spread with farmers across India leading a country wide strike and shut down (band). Many of these poor and marginalised farmers, battled against the onset of winter amidst a world-wide pandemic travelling the 500km by foot, on tractors, scooters and other vehicles.

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