Why tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching toward New Delhi
Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching toward the capital to demand guaranteed crop prices, renewing a movement from two years ago that succeeded in getting the government to repeal contentious new agricultural laws.
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![Farmers shout slogans during a demonstration against central government over their various demands, in Amritsar on February 13,2024. Indian security forces fired tear gas on February 13 to stop thousands of farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on the capital New Delhi after talks with the government failed. Men, some carrying flags and others raising their fists.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7113452.1707834757!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/1999581159.jpg)
Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are marching toward the capital to demand guaranteed crop prices, renewing a movement from two years ago that succeeded in getting the government to repeal contentious new agricultural laws.