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 Representational image. Reuters 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