Video Reports: June 2023
In June, West UP witnessed growing support for the protesting wrestlers who were standing against federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan in an alleged sexual harassment case. A Maha panchayat was organized, drawing large crowds, where prominent leaders such as Rakesh Tikait delivered powerful speeches expressing their unwavering support for the wrestlers. This gathering not only provided a platform for leaders to voice their solidarity but also served as a source of inspiration and assurance for the people. Additionally, progressive groups conducted a door-to-door campaign in Shamli district to support the protesting wrestlers.
CCA played an active role by covering the panchayat and live-streaming it, bringing the essence of the panchayat to the people in real-time.
Apart from this, CCA did a series of videos focusing on other concerns of farmers in the region
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Rakesh Tikait roared to support female wrestlers
Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, the Bharatiya Kisan Union organized a Sarvajatiya Khap Panchayat in the village, Sauram. Farmers from nearby districts also participated in this Panchayat. Rakesh Tikait, the national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, addressed the gathering. Rakesh Tikait stated that justice will be ensured for women wrestlers under all circumstances. Several important decisions were made in today's Khap Panchayat, which is being kept confidential for now. A long battle will be fought in this matter. Rakesh Tikait said They are not just protesters; now the society will fight. “This is an insult to women, an insult to the national flag. We will go to the entire country”.
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Public Outburst in Support of Wrestlers
Bhartiya Kisan Union organized an all-caste Khap Panchayat in the village of Soram, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, in support of wrestlers. Farmers from nearby districts also participated. People say that justice will be ensured for female wrestlers under all circumstances. The fight for justice for female wrestlers will be fought by the entire society. They are daughters of every community.
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Atul Pradhan rose in support of wrestlers
Atul Pradhan, an MLA from the Samajwadi Party (SP), addressed the gathering in Sarvajatiya Khap Panchayat organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Union. Atul Pradhan mentioned that justice will be ensured for women wrestlers in every circumstance. The fight for justice for women wrestlers will be carried out by the entire society.
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Farmers seize Shamli sugar mill
Farmers in the Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh started an indefinite protest at the gate of Shamli Sugar Mill, demanding payment for their pending sugarcane dues. The farmers have stated that the Shamli Mill owes them approximately 307 crore rupees. Additionally, there is a pending amount of 352 crore rupees for farmers at Thana Bhawan Sugar Mill and 203 crore rupees for cotton growers. If the payment is not made, the indefinite protest will continue.
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Fierce protest by farmers at electricity office
On June 13, the Bharatiya Kisan Union staged a protest at the electricity department in Khedikaramu, Shamli district. The farmers have also removed meters installed in their fields and submitted them to the electricity department. The farmers assert that they will not allow meters to be installed on their tube wells.
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The Story of a Mountain Woman's Struggle
Champa is a resilient woman residing in Naukuchiatal, Nainital district, Uttarakhand. Her husband is unwell, which has compelled her to engage in farming and work in households to support her family. Champa has always lived in the mountains and she says that life in the mountains is very challenging.
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Western UP : Nuisance of stray cattle
The western region of Uttar Pradesh, popularly known as the "Sugarcane Belt," relies heavily on sugarcane and wheat cultivation. However, in recent years, the issue of stray animals has escalated with the arrival of the Bharatiya Janata Party government. Farmers are increasingly concerned about their crops being damaged by wandering animals, resulting in significant losses. Additionally, frequent accidents involving these strays on roads and farmlands have claimed many lives. Despite government campaigns to protect cows, little progress has been seen on the ground.
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Shamli: A village struggling without electricity
In the village of Chausana in the Shamli district of Uttar Pradesh, electricity has not reached 40 houses for the past 45 years. The villagers say that they are not even benefiting from basic amenities and their complaints are not being heard anywhere.
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CCA organized many successful screenings in various colonies and villages around Kandhla and Kairana.
The screening of CCA’s Video ‘ Shamli ki Shan : Ladkiyan Pahunchi JNU aur DU’ and Tarun Dooda’s film ‘Khayali Pulao’ in Kandhla.
The screening of CCA’s Video ‘ Paschim Uttar Pradesh ke Hukka Chilam bananaey wale mazdoor’ and Akram hasan’s film ‘Pandit Usman’ in Kandhla.
The screening of CCA’s Video ‘ Shamli mei Dalit professor k sath bhedbhav’ and Sanjeev Jaiswal’s film ‘Shudra the Rising’ in the village Dangarol of Shamli district.
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