Outcome of Farmer and Peasant Movments in India

What Sociologists say:

Desai (1986) The civil and Democratic rights of the people are not protected by the Constitution. Consequently, the movements for their protection have increased.

What Sociologists say:

Rajni Kothari (1986) Democracy in India has become a playground for growing corruption, criminalisation, repression and intimidation of large masses. People have started asserting their rights through various struggles.

Outcome of the Movements:

1. 2. 3. 4. It laid the recruitment of sub contractors like Rajendra Prasad, Vallabhbhai Patel, Mahadev Desai etc. Formation of All India Kisan Sabha, Lucknow 1936. Congress helped reduce Debt burdens, rents and abolition of grazing fees through the forest Satyagrah. Economic and civil aid to farmersMewar (abolition of Tax and War Loan) Champaran, Bihar (Abolition of Tinkathia) Kheda in Gujarat (Education for Peasants, First Peasant Satyagrah)

Outcome of the Movements:

5. 6. 7. 8. Farmers/Peasants became more organised which helped them to communicate their grievences and suggestions effectively. Farmers becoming aware of their rights and consequently reduction in their exploitation. Abolition of Zamindari system. All India Kisan Day on 1st September.

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