Samyukt Kisan Morcha

Bharat Bandh today, farmers block highways; Delhi-UP traffic affected- In pics

A statement issued by SKM said that farmer unions along with their supporters have made detailed plans to ensure that life remains suspended tomorrow across the country, except for emergency services.

Sep 27, 2021, 10:25 AM IST

Bharat Bandh: Farmers call for nationwide protest to mark a year of farm laws; police steps up security, warns of traffic chaos

SKM has put out detailed guidelines and called for complete peace, in their statement, during the strike and also appealed to all citizens of the country to join the nationwide strike.

Sep 27, 2021, 06:57 AM IST

Farmers hold biggest 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in nine months, kick-off 'Mission UP'

A total of 32 farmer unions from Punjab have given a deadline of September 8 to the state government to withdraw cases against protestors, it said, adding that if the cases are not withdrawn, the farmers will prepare a roadmap for a bigger protest on September 8.

Sep 05, 2021, 14:10 PM IST

Farmers’ body announces fresh protests, to march to Parliament during monsoon session

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, in a press release, said that it will send a letter to opposition parties on July 17 to ensure that the Parliament’s monsoon session is used to support the farmers’ struggle. 

Jul 05, 2021, 09:03 AM IST

It's simple, we are with farmers: Rahul Gandhi

On the completion of seven months of their protest at several points on the borders of the national capital, the farmers under the banner of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) are observing 'Kheti Bachao, Loktantra Bachao Diwas' today (June 26)

Jun 26, 2021, 12:02 PM IST

Opposition parties back farmers' union's call to observe May 26 as 'Black Day for Democracy'

The joint statement was signed by opposition leaders Sonia Gandhi (Congress), HD Deve Gowda (JD-S), Sharad Pawar (NCP), Mamata Banerjee (TMC), Uddhav Thackeray (Shiv Sena) and several others.

May 23, 2021, 22:56 PM IST

Amritsar’s Golden Temple sees poor attendance of devotees due to Bharat Bandh

The majority of the tourists who had arrived in the holy city to pay obeisance at the Golden Temple from far-flung places had to remain confined to their hotels in the absence of local transport

Mar 26, 2021, 16:56 PM IST

Bharat Bandh: How shutdown called by farmers hit normal life in India- In pics

The ‘Samyukta Kisan Morcha’ (SKM), the apex farmers’ body that is protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws, is observing a 12-hour (6 AM to 6 PM) nationwide shutdown or Bharat Bandh on Friday (March 26). 

Mar 26, 2021, 14:39 PM IST

Bharat Bandh today: Farmers block rail tracks; malls, markets, major highways to remain shut

The ‘Samyukta Kisan Morcha’ (SKM), the apex farmers’ body that is protesting against the Centre’s three farm laws, will observe a nationwide shutdown or Bharat Bandh on Friday.

Mar 26, 2021, 07:04 AM IST

Bharat Bandh on March 26: Delhi Police says adequate security arrangements in place

Ahead of the 'Bharat Bandh' called by protesting farmers on March 26, the Delhi Police on Thursday (March 25) informed that adequate security arrangements have been made. 

Mar 25, 2021, 23:11 PM IST

'Bharat Bandh' on March 26 as farmers' protest against farm laws completes 4 months

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmer unions, has called for a Bharat Bandh on March 26, from 6 AM to 6 PM. During this time all road and rail transport, markets and other public places will be closed across the country. 

Mar 25, 2021, 11:45 AM IST

Will trace missing farmers, reconnect them to their families, assures Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Ahead of the proposed ‘Chakka Jam’ on February 6 by farmer unions across the country, CM Kejriwal sent out a video message on the issue of missing farmers. He assured the unions that the Delhi government is trying everything in their power to reconnect them to their families. 

Feb 03, 2021, 14:41 PM IST

Union Ministers meet farmer unions at Vigyan Bhawan to solve deadlock over agri laws

The sixth round of talks between the protesting farmer unions and three Central ministers got underway at Vigyan Bhawan.

Dec 30, 2020, 15:34 PM IST