Farmers have been protesting the failure of successive governments to compensate farmers for land lost to urbanization and development projects.
A report by Financial Accountability Network India reveals how the promises made to farmers by the ruling BJP in previous elections – doubling their income, a sustainable minimum support price and more —were never met
Ashok Dhawale, president of the farmers’ organization, AIKS, talks about their movements across the country and identifies the issues that bind these struggles. He also talks about the political dimensions of the farmers’ protests
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of Brazilian President Lula’s visit to the US, the continuing drama over the Chinese weather balloon, and the latest from the Indian farmers’ struggle