Farmers' 'Red Storm' March to Mumbai for Rights, Demands Forest Act Implementation
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News18•27-01-2026, 18:00
Farmers' 'Red Storm' March to Mumbai for Rights, Demands Forest Act Implementation
- •Thousands of farmers and tribals are marching from Nashik to Mumbai, led by the All India Kisan Sabha, demanding their rights.
- •The 'Red Storm' march, which began on January 26th from Dindori, Nashik, is expected to reach Mumbai on February 3rd.
- •Key demands include proper implementation of the Forest Rights Act, separate 'Satbara' land records for cultivators, and diversion of westward-flowing rivers to tribal and drought-affected areas.
- •Farmers also demand an end to education privatization and a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops.
- •Despite government attempts to halt the march with assurances, leaders like J.P. Gavit rejected proposals, citing past unfulfilled promises.
Why It Matters: Farmers' 'Red Storm' march continues to Mumbai, demanding concrete action on long-pending land and agricultural rights.
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