2020–2021 Indian Farmers' Protest & Farm Laws Repeal
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2020–2021 Indian Farmers' Protest & Farm Laws Repeal (2020–2021 (Relentless Agitation))

Case Timeline

February 2024 – 2026

Farmer unions launch Dilli Chalo 2.0 mobilizations demanding statutory Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantees based on Swaminathan Commission recommendations (C2+50%).

December 11, 2021

Samyukt Kisan Morcha formally suspends border blockades at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur after Parliament passes the Farm Laws Repeal Bill 2021 and government issues written assurances on MSP committee and case withdrawals.

November 29, 2021

Parliament of India passes the Farm Laws Repeal Bill, 2021 without debate on the opening day of the Winter Session.

November 19, 2021

PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation on Gurpurab, announcing the decision to repeal all three farm laws after 14 months of sustained protests.

October 3, 2021

Lakhimpur Kheri massacre: SUV convoy of Union Minister's son Ashish Mishra runs over protesting farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), killing 4 farmers, 1 journalist, and sparking violent retaliatory clashes.

January 26, 2021

Republic Day Kisan Tractor Rally: Tens of thousands of farmers drive tractors into Delhi, resulting in clashes at ITO, police tear-gassing, and hoisting of Nishan Sahib flag at Red Fort ramparts.

January 12, 2021

Supreme Court of India stays the implementation of the three farm laws and constitutes an independent expert committee to evaluate farmer grievances.

November 25–26, 2020

Dilli Chalo march: Hundreds of thousands of farmers from Punjab & Haryana march toward Delhi, braving police water cannons, tear gas, and trenches to set up year-long border camps at Singhu and Tikri.

September 20–28, 2020

Parliament passes the three Farm Bills via voice vote in Rajya Sabha; President gives assent on September 28, sparking state-wide rail roko and Bharat Bandh protests.