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Indian farmers are once again marching toward New Delhi to protest government policies, particularly demanding an increase in the minimum support price (M.S.P.) for wheat and rice crops. This echoes the large-scale protests in 2020 and 2021 that led to the government abandoning agricultural overhaul bills. The farmers' persistence reflects their ongoing concerns and the continued impact of these policies on their livelihoods.
Indian farmers clashed with police and faced tear gas as they marched towards New Delhi to demand guaranteed crop prices, reminiscent of their 2021 protests. The government has sealed entry points into the capital and suspended internet service in some areas to prevent communication among the protesters. The farmers seek legislation ensuring a minimum support price for all farm produce and are pressing the government to fulfill its promise to double their income and waive their loans. The protests pose a significant challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the upcoming national election, as farmers form a crucial voting bloc in India.
Protesting farmers marching towards Delhi declared a "ceasefire" after clashing with police, vowing to "try again tomorrow" as they demand a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price for crops, farm loan waiver, and implementation of Swaminathan Commission recommendations. The farmers allege that the government is stalling and have no intention of meeting their demands, while Delhi has been fortified with prohibitory orders and roadblocks as the standoff continues.
Indian farmers clashed with police and faced tear gas as they marched towards New Delhi to demand guaranteed crop prices, reminiscent of their 2021 protests. The government has sealed entry points into the capital and suspended internet service in some areas to prevent communication among the protesters. The farmers seek legislation for a minimum support price for all farm produce, income doubling, and loan waivers. The protests pose a significant challenge for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the upcoming national election, as farmers form a crucial voting bloc in India.