Friday, February 16, 2024

Indian farmers continue to pressure government for higher crop prices

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A third round of talks between Indian farmers and government officials last night was inconclusive, as farmers demand higher prices for their crops.

A union is organising a nationwide strike on Friday, which follows protests this week as farmers continue to put pressure on prime minister Narendra Modi's government ahead of a general election this month.

Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai .

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