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India: Farmers Pause Protest March as Government Talks Continue

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India: Farmers Pause Protest March as Government Talks Continue
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FEB 2024
Image copyright: Rebecca Conway/Stringer/Getty Images News
story last updated FEB 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

Farmers’ unions throughout India are coming together to demand basic changes, yet the Indian government is abusing its power and stifling the right to protest. After successfully protesting in 2021 to promote necessary reforms, Indian farmers are reigniting their movement because the government hasn’t kept its promises. Instead of keeping its word, the government is now weaponizing security forces and demonizing the very people who feed India.

Amnesty International

Narrative B

Rabid protesters are resorting to violence and disrupting the lives of thousands to strongarm the government into caving to their demands. Some of these people are throwing rocks at police and blocking major roads, yet key government ministers are still willing to hold multiple meetings to resolve this conflict. Government officials are doing all they can to appease the mob, but they can only give away so much.

OpIndia

Metaculus Prediction


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