NEW DELHI: Samyukta Kisan Morcha has called for a nationwide agitation to protest the actions against NewsClick. The farmers' association strongly condemned the misuse of the historic farmers' strike that brought down the central government and the case against News Click. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha has accused the Narendra Modi government of trying to defame the farmers' struggle through the FIR of the Delhi Police a called it a retaliatory measure against the farmers. Protests will be organized against the central government including in the state capitals. It has been decided to announce the date in the coming days.

In the FIR against News Click, the Delhi Police had alleged that some organizations used the farmers' strike to create trouble in the country and that foreign funds had been received. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha condemned this in strong language. They have already expressed solidarity with independent media outlets like NewsClick.

Today is crucial in the Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court will hear today the plea filed by arrested NewsClick founder editor Prabir Purkayastha and HR chief Amit Chakraborty seeking quashing of the FIR. While hearing the case on Friday, the High Court had observed that the reasons for the arrest were not specified in the remand application. It is suggested that the Delhi Police submit a report in this regard today. The High Court's decision after hearing the arguments, on whether to quash the FIR under the UAPA is crucial. Both of them are currently in police custody.