Farmer Protests: Build Up for Further Talks - Critical Issues

Situation assessment as on 28/12/2020 | Price: Rs 800/-

Talks are to resume again even as the government and farmer unions remain firm on their demands.  In a virtual interaction with farmers Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again targeted the Opposition for “pushing a political agenda” by “spreading myths and lies” over the new farm laws. The study mentions role of the Opposition;  demands of the farmers particularly fear of abolition of ‘mandis’ and suspicion about ‘contract farming’;the farmer, middle man relationship; subsidies available to farmers; hidden dangers of the protests’ continuing etc.

 

Situation assessment for the week ended 28 December  (2,350 words)

Price: Rs 800/- 

Date of SS: 28, December 2020