Farm laws: News18 survey indicates majority backs reforms but Modi must persist with persuasive engagement with protestors
The survey's findings suggest that It would be misleading to define the protests as a mass agitation backed by India’s 14 crore farmers
Sreemoy Talukdar
December 22, 2020 08:26:57 IST
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Nearly 30 days since they started their agitation against agriculture reforms, the protesting farmers show no signs of taking a backward step. On Monday, the farmer unions that have taken part in the demonstrations observed a day-long relay hunger strike at all sites to force the Union government to repeal the farm laws.
However, even as the farmers intensified their protests, a survey by the