AIKS calls for nationwide farmers’ protests on August 10, opposes trade agreements

The Central Kisan Committee (CKC) of the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has called for intensifying farmers’ struggles across the country following its two-day meeting held at the YMCA Centre in Mumbai on Sunday (June 28, 2026) and Monday June 29, 2026). The meeting addressed multiple issues affecting agriculture and decided on a series of protest programmes.The CKC meeting discussed falling agricultural produce prices, rising input costs, crop insurance issues, land acquisition policies, fertiliser shortages, loan waiver schemes, and sugarcane pricing. The meeting also examined the functioning of the Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the impact of proposed trade agreements.“The policies of the government have intensified attacks on farmers,” said Ashok Dhawale, AIKS national president.

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