Re:India protests: Internet cut to hunger-striking farmers i...
by youeseh on Sunday January 31, 2021 @03:10AM
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The short answer is that the new laws benefit some farmers and burden others.
You'll notice that the protestors are mostly from Punjab - the BJP did not win in Punjab, so they don't have much to lose there by helping other farmers at the cost of Punjabi farmers. The previous system was more favorable to Punjab's farmers.
You'll notice that the protestors are mostly from Punjab - the BJP did not win in Punjab, so they don't have much to lose there by helping other farmers at the cost of Punjabi farmers. The previous system was more favorable to Punjab's farmers.