Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Police Obstructs Farmers' 'Quit Corporate' Rally in Ongole
Farmers in Ongole planned a tractor rally to protest against big companies taking over farming.
The police stopped them, saying it wasn't allowed.
Farmers and different groups joined to speak out.
They believe the government favors corporations and doesn't care about farmers.
They also criticized the government for not helping farmers with their debts, while corporate loans were forgiven.
They argued that suppressing protests could backfire on the government.
Farmers' rally in Ongole was obstructed by police, citing restrictions.
The 'Quit Corporate' rally aimed to protest the corporatization of agriculture.
Farmers, including members from various organizations, participated in the protest.
Organizers criticized the government for benefiting corporate interests.
Speakers condemned the government's actions and double standards.
- Who
- Farmers from Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Trade Unions Joint Forum, police.
- What
- Farmers' 'Quit Corporate' rally obstructed by police.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Ongole
- Why
- To protest corporatization of agriculture.
Farmers' Concerns
Government's Stance
Government Bias
Farmers' Concerns
Government favors corporate interests over farmers.
Government's Stance
N/A
Debt Fairness
Farmers' Concerns
Government should waive farmers' debts as they did corporate loans.
Government's Stance
N/A
Backdoor Methods
Farmers' Concerns
The government is implementing agricultural laws through backdoor methods.
Government's Stance
N/A
- Location
- Ongole
- Event
- Farmers' Rally
- Purpose
- Protest against corporatization of agriculture
- Organizers
- Samyukt Kisan Morcha and Trade Unions Joint Forum
- Main Protest
- 'Quit Corporate - Quit Agriculture'
- Police Action
- Obstruction of rally under Section 30