"Unrest in Indian Agriculture: Understanding the Farmers' Protests"

Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching toward the capital to demand guaranteed crop prices, renewing a movement from two years ago that succeeded in getting the government to repeal contentious new agricultural laws. The farmers are demanding guaranteed crop prices, a doubling of farmers’ income, and loan waivers, and are calling for legislation to guarantee minimum support prices for all farm produce. The protests come at a crucial time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is widely expected to secure a third successive term, and could pose a new test for his government just a few months before the general election.