Question

Why was the Kisan Sabha formed?

Answer 1

1. The Kisan Sabha was formed as a response to the growing discontent among Indian peasants during British colonial rule in the early twentieth century.
2. The peasants were subjected to severe exploitation under various land revenue systems such as the Zamindari, Ryotwari, and Mahalwari systems.
3. These systems imposed heavy rents and taxes, while landlords and intermediaries extorted the cultivators, leading to widespread indebtedness and loss of land.
4. Farmers experienced low agricultural output, fluctuations in cash crop prices, recurring shortages such as the Bengal famine, and a lack of government response.
5. Due to these issues, the peasants needed organised opposition and representation to protect their interests.
6. This is why the first Kisan Sabha was set up in 1920 in the United Provinces, which is now Uttar Pradesh.
7. After that, the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) was created in 1936 at the Indian National Congress meeting in Lucknow.
8. It became a significant charity for planning and leading peasant struggles across the nation.