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Channel: Ashutosh Keshri
Date: 13/02/2024

Kisan Andolan 2.0: A Resilient Struggle for Farmers’ Rights

The Kisan Andolan 2.0, also known as the Delhi Chalo agitation, is a continuation of the farmers’ protest movement that began in late 2020. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this ongoing struggle:

Background and Origins:
In 2020, the Indian government introduced three controversial farm laws: the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act.
These laws aimed to liberalize agricultural markets, but farmers expressed concerns about potential exploitation by corporations and the dismantling of the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system.
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) emerged as an umbrella organization representing various farmers’ groups across India.
The 13-Month-Long Kisan Andolan:
Between November 2020 and December 2021, farmers camped at the borders of Delhi, demanding the repeal of the farm laws.
Their protests gained international attention, highlighting issues related to agrarian distress, rural livelihoods, and the role of small-scale farmers.
Kisan Andolan 2.0: The Current Phase:
The second phase of the movement, Kisan Andolan 2.0, is marked by renewed determination.
The SKM (Apolitical) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are leading the charge.
Recent incidents of tear gas shelling by Haryana Police at the Sambhu and Khannauri border have intensified the agitation.
The SKM Punjab unit declared toll plazas in the state free between 11 am and 2 pm as a protest measure.
Bharat Bandh and Demands:
On February 16, 2024, the SKM plans a nationwide Bharat Bandh.
The demands now extend beyond the farm laws to include an MSP guarantee law.
The Bharatiya Kisan Union Ugrahan will halt train movement in Punjab on the same day.
Effigies of the Modi government will be burned in protest.