Farm union leaders are seeking guarantees, backed by law, of more state support or a minimum purchase price for crops. Farmers shout slogans during a protest against India's central government to demand minimum crop prices in Amritsar on March 5, 2024. Campaigners have accused the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of repeatedly using Internet shutdowns to stifle opposition. NO SIGNALIndia frequently uses Internet shutdowns to control protests, including in disputed Kashmir and northeastern Manipur state, where dozens have died in ethnic clashes since last year. In Punjab, Singh is a common surname and middle name.

Source: The Nation March 04, 2024 18:24 UTC