Farming out: From 32 in 2020 to 50 now, the groups behind the protest

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on February 12, 2024
Farmers' unity in Punjab fueled protests on the fringes of New Delhi in 2020-2021, putting pressure on the BJP-led central government to repeal three problematic farm legislation. However, it has changed significantly in the last two years, with groupings fragmenting and new alliances developing.

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