"Indian Farmers Clash with Police Over Crop Price Demands"
TL;DR
Police in India fired tear gas at farmers and their supporters marching towards New Delhi to demand higher crop prices promised by the government in 2021. The protest comes ahead of national elections and follows failed talks between farm unions and ministers. Farmers seek guarantees for more state support, buying of crops at minimum prices, and fulfillment of the government's promise to double their income. The government's slow progress on these issues has led to ongoing tensions and accusations of failure to support farmers.
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