India’s demographic heavily tilts towards rural areas, and agriculture remains the primary occupation. However, over the past few years, the nation has witnessed widespread farmer protests pushing for various demands such as legal assurances for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and complete farm loan waivers.
The farmers’ protests have become a critical point of contention, sparking diverse opinions across the nation. The heated debate over the legitimacy of their demands versus allegations of a calculated political ploy has led to polarised viewpoints. The pre-poll survey conducted by Lokniti-CSDS indicates a skew in favour of the agitating farmers’ right to protest. Nearly three in five (59%) respondents acknowledge the legitimacy of the farmers’ demands and recognise it as the fundamental right of farmers to voice their grievances.
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