CNA Correspondent Podcast: India’s farmers want guaranteed crop prices, but the government may not back down this time

India’s farmers form a sizeable voting bloc, but their protests aren't likely to sway the government to give them what they want.Farmers in India are out on the streets protesting, claiming the government has reneged on promises to guarantee prices for their crops. People in this sector make up as much as 40 percent of India’s voters, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is showing little sign of backing down, even as he seeks a third term in office.

They've come with their tractors, their trailers, their tents, and everything ... even their washing machines. So clearly, they're planning a very long demonstration. the Narendra Modi government has made a lot of promises over the years, that they voted Modi to power and they feel that he hasn't delivered.

The farming sector is facing a massive problem, almost half the population depend on agriculture for their livelihoods the contribution as a percentage of GDP has really come down a lot over the years.We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.

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