Tag: Krantikari Kisan Union

Watch – ‘Punjab Stood As One Against Central Farm Laws’

By LokMarg

In his second interaction with LokMarg. Dr Darshan Pal, president of the Krantikari Kisan Union, speaks about the achievements of a sustained protests against Central agriculture laws by Punjab farmers over last two weeks. Dr Pal believes Punjab as a whole, including the legislative assembly, has steadfastly stood against the anti-farmers laws by the Centre.

While detailing out the future course of action, he also predicts political repercussions for the National Democratic Alliance at the forthcoming elections in Bihar.

Watch the full interview here

The Newly Enacted Agriculture Bills

Explained – Farm Bills And Farmers Protests

By LokMarg

Farmers across the country are protesting against the newly enacted Agriculture Bills. The Centre calls these laws key to reforms in the agriculture sector to benefit farmers, the protests continue to spread. There is fear among farmers that these laws will make them dependent on corporate houses mercy.

To understand the contentious provisions under the new law and the previous farm produce procurement system, LokMarg speaks to Dr Darshanpal Singh, a noted agriculturist and farmer leader from Punjab.

Dr Singh explains how farmers will be affected by the new laws and their grievances, as well the measures needed to support the farmer. Watch this interview here: