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Farmers’ protest: The MSP demand, a ground report, and why BJP is unruffled

Farmers’ protest: The MSP demand, a ground report, and why BJP is unruffled

From3 Things


Farmers’ protest: The MSP demand, a ground report, and why BJP is unruffled

From3 Things

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we discuss three issues related to the ongoing farmers’ protest.First, Indian Express’ Udit Misra discusses the demand for a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and its potential implications for farmers and the agricultural sector in the long run.Next, Indian Express’ Raakhi Jagga provides a ground report from the Shambhu border, where security forces deployed tear gas shells against protesters on Tuesday and Wednesday (11:30).And in the end, Indian Express’ Deputy Editor Liz Mathew explains why despite being concerned about optics, the BJP isn't overly worried about the protests this time, even though the Lok Sabha Polls are a few months away (21:38).Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
Released:
Feb 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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