Farmer protest: Agitation hijacked or attempt to divert attention?

  • 3 years ago
The farmers' protest against India's new farm laws has continued to hog headlines. Among the farmers’ demands are making purchase of all crops at MSP rates mandatory; setting up of special tribunals and courts for redressal of grievances instead of ‘consolation boards’ created under the local SDM (sub-divisional magistrate), with the local district collector as the appellate authority; and cheaper access to storage facilities. Scores of farmers have marched from Punjab to lay siege to entry points to the national capital. However, has the issue been diverted? Watch the latest on To The Point.

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