The ongoing Indian farmers’ protests, restarting amid tight security in Delhi, have significant implications not only for the agricultural sector but also for politics in the country. Thousands of farmers are demanding minimum price guarantees for their crops, along with pensions for the elderly, debt waivers, and an increase in work days under the rural employment guarantee scheme. The farmers’ unions are also calling for India to withdraw from the World Trade Organization (WTO) and scrap free trade agreements. These protests come just months before general elections in India, making farmers an important voting bloc that the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not want to alienate. The political turmoil surrounding these protests highlights the complex relationship between the government and its citizens, particularly those in the agricultural sector. The history of farmers’ protests in India, including the 2020 protests that led to the withdrawal of proposed farm laws, underscores the power of organized resistance in influencing government policy. As the farmers continue to push for their demands, the outcome of these protests could shape the future of agricultural policy and political representation in India. The renewed focus on farmers’ rights and the government’s response to these protests will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the political landscape of the country.
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