Why Indian Farmers Are Protesting Modi’s Government | WSJ
Thousands of farmers have surrounded India’s capital New Delhi and clashed with police in ongoing protests since mid-February. This is the second major tussle between farmers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
WSJ’s South Asia Bureau Chief Tripti Lahiri explains the unrest and how it could affect upcoming elections.
Chapters:
0:00 Farmers protesting
0:28 The farmer’s demands
1:57 India’s economic challenges
2:44 What’s next ahead of elections?
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