Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Trolley Times: Farmers' Voice During 2020 Protest
When farmers in India protested in 2020, they made their own newspaper called Trolley Times to tell their story.
It was in Punjabi and Hindi, with pictures, and showed what was really happening.
People liked it so much that it was shared all over the world.
The government tried to spread lies about the farmers on the internet, but the farmers fought back using social media too.
Trolley Times, a newsheet, was established during the 2020 farmers' protest in India to counter state messaging.
It was first published on December 18, 2020, in Punjabi and Hindi, with line-drawn imagery and photography.
The newsletter offered an independent voice, reflecting marginalized elements of the movement.
It gained international attention and was translated into multiple languages, including English and Persian.
Social media played a significant role in amplifying Trolley Times' impact and countering state propaganda.
- Who
- Farmers in India, activists, and international supporters
- What
- Established Trolley Times newsheet and used social media to counter state messaging during protests
- When
- 2020
- Where
- India, with international reach
- Why
- To provide an independent voice for the farmers' movement and counter state propaganda
Farmers and Supporters
Indian Government
Propaganda
Farmers and Supporters
Used Trolley Times and social media to counter state messaging
Indian Government
Used state-controlled media and fake accounts to spread misinformation
- Founding Date
- December 18, 2020
- Languages
- Punjabi, Hindi, English, Persian
- Total Issues
- 22
- International Reach
- Yes, translated and shared worldwide
- Social Media Presence
- Yes, through platforms like Twitter and Facebook