Indian farmer protests EXPLAINED - BBC My World

For months, farmers in India have been protesting against new laws introduced by the government. Protesters have set up camp around the capital Delhi as they demand the laws are repealed. This week a rally turned violent as protesters stormed the historic Red Fort complex.

Over 40% of India’s workforce are employed in agriculture and people around the world have been using #ISTANDWITHFARMERS and #NOFARMERSNOFOOD to show their support.

BBC reporter Pragyah Singh explains how the protests began, what the new laws mean for farmers' rights and what young protesters have to say.

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