Global Outlook

  In a significant development, farmers from across the country are set to convene in a collective effort to chart an action plan aimed at countering the policies and actions of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This gathering comes in the wake of prolonged protests against contentious farm laws, and it reflects the determination of the farming community to assert their rights and influence national agricultural policies. The genesis of this convention lies in the farmers' steadfast opposition to the three farm laws introduced by the BJP-led government. The contentious legislation, which aimed at liberalizing the agricultural sector, sparked widespread protests across the country. Farmers argued that the laws would undermine their bargaining power, jeopardize their livelihoods, and favor large corporate interests. Despite the repeal of the laws, the farmer's movement has now evolved into a broader political agenda. The upcoming farmers' convention aims to deliberate on a co...