Tens of thousands of Indian farmers are once again marching towards the capital, demanding guaranteed crop prices and renewing a movement that successfully led the government to repeal contentious agricultural laws two years ago. However, this time around, authorities are determined to control the demonstrations to avoid a repeat of the prolonged protests witnessed in 2021.
The current protests have been met with resistance from police, who have used tear gas, detained farmers, and heavily barricaded border points to prevent them from entering New Delhi. This is a clear indication of the government's resolve to manage the situation better than in the previous protests, during which tens of thousands of farmers camped outside the capital for over a year, braving harsh weather conditions and the devastating COVID-19 surge.
