new farm laws

Treating farming not just as another source of livelihood but as the essence of India, and nurturing it with excessive sentimentality, has distorted policymaking. Photo: Hindustan Times
South Asia

The politics behind the farm protests

Rural India enjoys disproportionate political power. It’s time for a change

Thousands of farmers have gathered on Delhi’s borders to protest against the three farm laws enacted in September and have given a call for a nationwide bandh on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
South Asia

Strike over new farm laws across India today

Photo: Reuters
South Asia

Thousands of protesting farmers and police face-off at New Delhi border