INDIA

Why are farmers protesting?

By- Abhishek Saini

The 2020–2021 Indian farmers' protest is an ongoing protest against three farm acts were passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020.

Date	9 August 2020^[1] – present (5 months, 4 weeks and 2 days)
Location	India
Caused by	Passing of three Farm Bills by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Goals	Revocation of all the three Farm Bills Legally ensure minimum support price (see section Demands for more details)
Methods	Gherao Dharna Raasta roko Demonstration Suicide
Status	Ongoing

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