Title: India Farmer Protests: What to Know | Time
Headings: India's Farmers Are Leading One of the Largest Protests Yet Against Modi's Government. Here's What They're Fighting For
India's Farmers Are Leading One of the Largest Protests Yet Against Modi's Government. Here's What They're Fighting For
What have the protests been like?
What are the Indian government’s reforms?
Why have farmers been resistant to the reforms?
How widespread are the protests, and what is likely to happen next?
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Content: “Farmers who depend on the system are worried that it will be removed over time, and they are not sure what will come in its place,” says Krishnamurthy. “ The narrative is that private investment will come in its place. But that is not something that gives a lot of farmers a great deal of comfort.” The protests so far have won the unions access to the government for negotiations. Three rounds of talks have happened so far, but have been inconclusive. More are scheduled for Wednesday. “ The protests and the negotiations are the beginning of a process that should have started at the beginning,” Krishnamurthy says. “ When you bring consequential reforms like this, without having adequate consultation and consensus building, there is a genuine expression of anxiety and concern.” Subscribe to TIME
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