• Comment: None of the cited sources covers Saha directly. Instead they all mention him once or twice as the source of a quote. That is not considered significant coverage. WikiDan61ChatMe!ReadMe!! 16:00, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

Avik Saha is a farmer leader and lawyer based in India. He has been actively advocating for farmers' rights and welfare in India.[1] During the protests against agricultural laws passed by the Indian government, he played an instrumental role as a leader of Jai Kisan Andolan, Swaraj Abhiyan and AIKSCC.[2] He wrote an article in 2017 regarding an open market of Farm produce and argued that it is not in the interest of farmers.

Samyukta Kisan Morcha, 2024 edit

Recently, SKM launched a series of all-India mega events aimed at garnering widespread support for farmer's MSP demand.[3].[4] On March 14, a maha panchayat of farmers was held in Ramlila Maidan. Avik Saha[5] also announced that Samyukta Kisan Morcha is going to observe a 'Black Day' or 'Aakrosh Diwas' on February 23. Following this, on February 26, a nationwide 'tractor pradarshan' (demonstration) will take place, urging the government to withdraw from the WTO. The leader announced that they are going to observe 'Black Day' or 'Aakrosh Diwas' on February 23. Following this, on February 26, a nationwide 'tractor pradarshan' (demonstration) will take place, urging the government to withdraw from the WTO.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ "Yogendra Yadav resigns from Samyukta Kisan Morcha coordination committee". The Economic Times. 4 September 2022.
  2. ^ "If demands not met, farmer unions threaten Delhi march on Jan 26". The Times of India. 3 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Farmers' protest: SKM joins 'Delhi Chalo' march, calls for mega all-India Black Day agitation tomorrow". 22 February 2024.
  4. ^ https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1760636878116511826
  5. ^ https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/skm-forms-panel-to-launch-united-fight-for-protesting-farmers-demands-124022201159_1.html
  6. ^ "Farmers' Protest: SKM to Observe 'Black' Friday, Hold Tractor Rallies on Feb 26, Mahapanchayat in March". 22 February 2024.