Reassessing the Farmers Protest
Sikh Formations Webinar – Spring 2021
April 24th, 2021
In this webinar a group of invited academics and activists explore the implications of the Farmers’ Protests in India. Specifically the discussion will center around what can be expected several years down the road in regards to activism, community politics, elections, religious/caste/class/gender issues in Punjab, relations with the Indian Government, as well as broader regional and global geopolitics.
Moderators:
Dr. Arvind-Pal S. Mandair (University of Michigan)
Dr. Anneeth Kaur Hundle (University of California – Irvine)
Program
Introductions: 11:00 AM to 11:10 AM EST
Session 1
Time: 11:10 AM to 12:50 PM EST
Speaker: Dr. Himanshu (Jawaharlal Nehru University) & Dr. Kumool Abbi (Punjab University Chandigarh)
Break
Time: 12:05 PM to 12:10 PM EST
Session 2
Time: 12:55 PM to 1:35 PM EST
Speakers: Dr. Navyug Gill (William Paterson University) & Dr. Jasdev S. Rai (SHRG)