Nationwide Protests Planned Against US-Iran Conflict: What You Need to Know

On March 10, a coalition of farmers and workers, led by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, will stage nationwide protests against the military conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The protests aim to highlight the economic implications of the conflict and criticize recent trade agreements with the US. With a major rally planned in Barnala, Punjab, the movement seeks to unite various sectors, including agricultural workers and students, under the banner of 'Anti-Imperialist-War Day for World Peace.' The SKM has voiced strong opposition to the ongoing violence and its impact on Indian citizens working abroad, urging the government to prioritize peace and sovereignty.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 7, 2026, 20:13 IST

Protests Scheduled Across India

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of Central Trade Unions and independent federations, has announced a nationwide protest day on March 10 to express their opposition to the military actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

In statements released on Saturday, these organizations also criticized the recent interim trade agreements between India and the US.

The SKM plans to hold a significant farmers' rally in Barnala, Punjab, with simultaneous protests across the nation that will include agricultural workers, traders, students, and women's groups.

The Central Trade Unions have called for the public to observe this day as 'Anti-Imperialist-War Day for World Peace.'

The SKM condemned the military actions initiated by the US and Israel against Iran, which they claim have escalated conflict in the Middle East and caused global economic instability. They also denounced the targeted killings of Iranian leaders and civilians, including the tragic deaths of 183 schoolgirls due to bombings.

The statement highlighted that the ongoing conflict could lead to 'new miseries' for the global economy and the Indian populace, particularly affecting the over 9 million Indians working in Gulf countries, whose livelihoods are at risk.

The SKM emphasized the importance of Gulf nations to India, noting that they supply 55% of India's crude oil and import significant quantities of Basmati rice and other agricultural products, which support millions of Indian farmers and small businesses.

Criticism was also directed at Prime Minister Modi for his visit to Israel, where he was accused of overlooking the plight of Palestinians and failing to condemn the killing of Iranian leadership.

The SKM expressed concerns over the Indian government's compliance with US demands, particularly regarding the recent trade framework established on February 6, 2026.

They asserted that the US's military actions against Iran and Venezuela violate the sovereignty of nations for the sake of exploiting their oil resources.

The SKM accused the government of yielding India's sovereignty to US imperialism through various legislative measures and reiterated their demands for a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) based on the Swaminathan Commission's recommendations and a comprehensive loan waiver.

The Central Trade Unions called for an immediate halt to the war in Iran and urged the Indian government to ensure the safety of its citizens in the Gulf region.

They appealed for India to maintain its anti-imperialist stance and advocate for global peace.