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Indian farm protests remain strong after 70 days

Farmers in Punjab, India, have left their fields, families and crops to march to the capital New Delhi to voice concerns about new agricultural laws passed by the Indian government.

They argue that the three laws will deregulate crop pricing, reduce income and allow private players in the sector, leaving them vulnerable to large corporations.

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