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Indian farmers are a powerful force in Indian politics, and here's why their protests matter

  • Written by Surupa Gupta, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, University of Mary Washington
Indian farmers are a powerful force in Indian politics, and here's why their protests matterA large number of women have joined the protests against new farm laws in India.Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times via Getty Images

For over two months, farmers in India have been on a largely peacefulprotest over three laws the Indian Parliament passed in September 2020 to liberalize how and to whom farmers can sell their produce.

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