BJP, INC, NOTA: Organizations make their choice

With elections approaching, various organizations put forth their demands in a series of press conferences held today. Sexual minorities demand reservation and inclusion. Farmers demand implementation of the Swaminathan report. Artisans demand socio-economic empowerment. The Madiga community demands welfare of marginalized groups. While the gender and sexual minorities (GSM) community and farmers in the state […]

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No drought relief escalated political tensions: Siddaramaiah

The  Indian National Congress (INC) party at a protest in Bangalore demanded that the Centre release money to farmers immediately. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, several ministers and members of the state legislative assembly (MLAs) held a protest at the Vidhana Soudha demanding the release of drought-relief funds, Tuesday morning.   Siddaramaiah said that the Supreme […]

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Confederation of Kadugollar organizations demands  ST status

Representatives of the Kadugollar community held a press conference where they highlighted their financial instability and the government’s inadequate action in this regard. The confederation of Kadugolla organizations has put forward a demand to include the Kadugolla community in the Scheduled Tribe list. A local  leader  of the Samajwadi Party (SP) has supported their cause. […]

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Farmer organisations demand land reform policies

Farmer organisations will conduct meetings and demonstrations across the state from May to June, to attract state government’s attention and reverse its corporate land policies. More land reform policies favouring farmers, agricultural labourers, dalits and landless. Reversal of pro-corporate land policies. Land rights for Bagair Hukum cultivators. Repeal of unjust and coercive land acquisition acts […]

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