India farmers
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Surrey, B.C. bhangra superstar Jazzy B’s Twitter account suspended in IndiaB.C. Indo-Canadian artist Jazzy B believes his Twitter account was suspended because of his support for farmers’ protests against the government in that country.WorldJun 9, 2021
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B.C. residents fear further violence in India as farmers protests trigger trauma from 1984Growing tensions around protesting farmers in India have some observers fearful of a repeat of one of the country's darkest chapters.PoliticsFeb 10, 2021
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Indian farmers clash with police, face tear gas amid Republic Day protestsHundreds of protesters, some on horseback, broke away from the main route of a tractor protest to head for central New Delhi, which hosts an annual Republic Day military parade.WorldJan 26, 2021
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Changes in Indian farm laws will ‘be good for Canada’ as well: expertsIndia recently introduced three farm bills that constitute a step toward greater liberalization of her agricultural market.WorldJan 21, 2021
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RCMP overstepped in shutting down Surrey protest for India’s farmers, organizers sayMounties say the event violated COVID-19 safety protocols, but organizers claim police never checked whether they had a safety plan in place.PoliticsJan 17, 2021
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Demonstrators scramble after RCMP shuts down drive-in event backing Indian farmersThe event, dubbed Surrey Challo, describes itself as "COVID-friendly form of activism," centred around music and performance.PoliticsJan 16, 2021
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India Supreme Court temporarily suspends implementation of new farm lawsThe Supreme Court's ruling came a day after it heard petitions filed by the farmers challenging the legislation.PoliticsJan 12, 2021
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Deadlock between Indian farmers, government continues as talks fail againThe farmers say the laws will lead to the cartelization and commercialization of agriculture and make farmers vulnerable to corporate greed.WorldJan 4, 2021
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Growing support in B.C. for farmers in India, amid continued censorship concernsThe B.C. Federation of Labour has planned a car rally and protest for Tuesday in Surrey at Nordel Way and Scott Road.Dec 22, 2020
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India’s top court suggests government delay farm laws at heart of protestsIn addition to blocking the movement of people, the massive protest has dealt a blow to manufacturing and business in northern India.WorldDec 17, 2020
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