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Today in History (February 25th,1910)
In 1910, the Dalai Lama fled Tibet to India to escape Chinese troops.
Summary of Today’s News
U.S. resolution urging end to Ukraine war fails at UNGA
o The U.S. sought approval for a resolution calling for an end to the war without mentioning Russia’s aggression.
o The UN General Assembly did not approve this resolution.
Ukrainian-backed European resolution succeeds
o The Assembly approved a European-backed Ukrainian resolution demanding Russia’s immediate withdrawal from Ukraine.
Impact on the U.S. and Ukraine
o This is a setback for the U.S. in the 193-member UNGA.
o UNGA resolutions are not legally binding but reflect world opinion.
Diminished support for Ukraine
o The Ukrainian resolution passed with 93 votes in favor, 18 against, and 65 abstentions.
o This is a lower number compared to previous votes, which had over 140 nations condemning Russia.
U.S. pressure on Ukraine
o The U.S. tried to convince Ukraine to withdraw its resolution in favor of the U.S. proposal.
o Ukraine refused, leading to the Assembly adding language to the U.S. proposal acknowledging Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as a violation of the UN Charter.
Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement Latest News
Recently, farmers protesting at the Punjab and Haryana borders are observed February 23 as Pagri Sambhal Diwas, in honour of Ajit Singh, paternal uncle of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
Pagri Sambhal Jatta Movement
Farmers observe Pagri Sambhal Diwas (February 23)
o In honor of Ajit Singh, the paternal uncle of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh.
Background of Pagri Sambhal Diwas
o Initiated by Ajit Singh in 1907 to protest against three agricultural laws imposed by the British.
Meaning of ‘Pagri Sambhal Jatta’
o Literally translates to ‘take care of your turban, o farmer’, symbolizing self-respect and honor.
Origin of the slogan
o Coined by Banke Dayal, a nationalist poet, it became a symbol of resistance.
Three agricultural laws protested
1. The Punjab Land Alienation Act, 1900
Restricted farmers’ rights to sell or mortgage land freely, favoring moneylenders and landlords.
2. The Punjab Land Colonisation Act, 1906
Gave the British control over land in the newly developed Chenab Colony (now in Pakistan), forcing farmers to transfer land to the British government after death.
3. The Doab Bari Act, 1907
Took away farmers’ ownership rights, reducing them to contract workers.
British raised taxes on agricultural land and irrigation water, leading to increased financial burdens on farmers.
• Formation of the Bharat Mata Society
o Ajit Singh and Kishan Singh (Bhagat Singh’s father) formed this revolutionary group for farmers.
• Support from other leaders
o Lala Lajpat Rai and others also supported the movement.
• Impact of the Pagri Sambhal Movement
o One of the first major farmer movements against British rule in Punjab, laying the foundation for future resistance.
o Led to mass protests and civil disobedience, pressuring the British to withdraw some oppressive clauses of the laws.
o Inspired future protests, including the Ghadar Movement and Bhagat Singh’s revolutionary activities.
